Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Sony LinkBuds S have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

The 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 produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

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 makes any changes to the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

The Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

The Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

This is given by the vendor, and 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 several times before recharging the case itself.

Charge Time

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Sony LinkBuds S's battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Has Usb Type-C

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S support USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Has Aac

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 well with your iPhone. 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.

Has Ldac

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

The Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S have a find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Has A Mute Function

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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.

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