Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. The Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We take in account a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds . Sony LinkBuds S have sweat resistance Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. ANC uses advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.

How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Sony LinkBuds S have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Sony LinkBuds S sit tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Sony LinkBuds S have a unit size of 5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the sound made by the device.

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.

A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. This is given by the manufacturer, and Sony LinkBuds S's case is said to have a charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Sony LinkBuds S's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery.

The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case. The Sony LinkBuds S use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. The Sony LinkBuds S have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Sony LinkBuds S support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.

Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony LinkBuds S will work fine with your iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Sony LinkBuds S support LDAC, a codec developed by Sony which allows streaming high-resolution audio over Bluetooth connections at up to 990 kbps at 32 bit/96 kHz. It can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones.

The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them Sony LinkBuds S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Sony LinkBuds S support the find earbuds feature. Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging.

Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony LinkBuds S, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Sony LinkBuds S support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Sony LinkBuds S come with a special case.

Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them in your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.