Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IP57, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's rating for solids indicates that ingress of dust is not totally prevented but dust does not enter in harmful quantities to interfere with the correct operation or impair safety, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Samsung Galaxy Buds3, Sony LinkBuds S have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
no data available to specify a protection rating
and that of liquids is that,
Sony LinkBuds S has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a weight of 9.4g . We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.
Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g
weigh more than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by of 0.2g
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have sweat resistance
Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Samsung Galaxy Buds3's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have ANC allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes both devices ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 and Sony LinkBuds S work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 6mm
, a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Samsung Galaxy Buds3's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony LinkBuds S can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3'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 have to charge the device less often. Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.
This is given by the vendor, and Samsung Galaxy Buds3's case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself. Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 10 hours
It requires 5 hours to fully charge the Samsung Galaxy Buds3's battery.
It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3 by 3 hours
Samsung Galaxy Buds3, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a compatible charging pad.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case. Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony LinkBuds S too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have Bluetooth version of 5.4, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
older than that of Samsung Galaxy Buds3
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Samsung Galaxy Buds3
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 will work well with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Sony LinkBuds S support AAC as well.
Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. The Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support the find earbuds feature.
The Sony LinkBuds S too have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to find them. Samsung Galaxy Buds3 support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Sony LinkBuds S too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S also support the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds3, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 have voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts meaning the device will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 come with a special case.
Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony LinkBuds S also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
