Sony Linkbuds S Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro IPX7

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust 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 (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 the second number of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Sony LinkBuds S, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a rating of IPX7 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Sony LinkBuds S has a lower liquid rating than Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Weight

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 12.6g

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

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 more comfortable to carry.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, at 12.6g weigh more than the Sony LinkBuds S by of 3g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

True wireless devices have no wires linking 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 difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S are resistant to sweat

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Both Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, and Sony LinkBuds S have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 11mm

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro driver unit is 11mm in diameter, making them have a larger driver unit than that of Sony LinkBuds S 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

The Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices can make sound with equal bass

Highest Frequency

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20,000Hz

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

The Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that Sony LinkBuds S can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

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Battery Life

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 8hours

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

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 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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's battery life is more than that of Sony LinkBuds S by 2 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 20hours

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Sony LinkBuds S's case has a charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro's charging case has a battery life of 20 hours, more than that of Sony LinkBuds S by 6 hours

Charge Time

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 1hours

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

It requires 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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, less than that of Sony LinkBuds S by 1 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your device and case.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current electronics.

Bluetooth Version

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro v5

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.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, older than that of Sony LinkBuds S . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 10meters

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Sony LinkBuds S

Has Aac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 iPhone. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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.

Has Ldac

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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 is capable of a very high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 6only

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

The Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones.

While the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Sony LinkBuds S . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

Mic Sensitivity

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro -26dBV/Pa

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro microphone sensitivity is measured at -26dBV/Pa. The extent of the analog or digital output signal from the microphone with its input stimulus is a measure of its sensitivity. It's the 'loudness' of the voice that the earbud microphone can pick up.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

Also the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 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 is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.

Multipoint Count

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2only

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have the mute function. It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2Years

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro have a warranty period of 2 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro	Sony LinkBuds S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX7	IPX4
	weight	12.6g	9.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	is dust proof and water-resistant	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	11mm	5mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	20Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	40,000Hz
POWER	battery life	8hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	20hours	14hours
	charge time	1hours	2hours
	has wireless charging	✓	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
	mic sensitivity	-26dBV/Pa	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	✗
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	2Years	✗
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Sony Linkbuds S Vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Mic Sensitivity

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included