Sony LinkBuds S
See price on AmazonOverall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of 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 best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds .
Sony LinkBuds S are resistant to sweat
Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
ANC utilises more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero which results in a reduced level of noise.
Sony LinkBuds S have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since 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 covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the device music from leaking out .
Sony LinkBuds S have a unit size of 5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
The Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal while at it.
Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
The 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 more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the Sony LinkBuds S's case is said to have a full charge of 14 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.
It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Sony LinkBuds S's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
The Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and charging case.
The Sony LinkBuds S use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sony LinkBuds S have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
The Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance to connect 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 a similar bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony LinkBuds S will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.
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 pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S have a find earbuds feature.
Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Sony LinkBuds S, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
The Sony LinkBuds S have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony LinkBuds S come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.