A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Soundpeats Mini Pro IPX5

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX5, the Soundpeats Mini Pro'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 5 means that they can withstand medium pressure jet that's 6.3mm diameter, similar to garden hose from any angle for 3 minutes at a distance of 2.5 to 3 metres.

Compared to the Soundpeats Mini Pro, Sony LinkBuds S have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, Soundpeats Mini Pro has a higher liquid rating than Sony LinkBuds S

Weight

Soundpeats Mini Pro 9.94g

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have a weight of 9.94g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

The Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g are lighter than the Soundpeats Mini Pro by -0.34g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Soundpeats Mini Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .

Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro 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

Has An Earbud Foam

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

An earbud foam is made to be ultracompact and lightweight, with little interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Soundpeats Mini Pro have an earbud foam to some it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.

Has Stereo Speakers

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Soundpeats Mini Pro's speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

The Sony LinkBuds S also have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds.

Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro sit well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Soundpeats Mini Pro 10mm

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

Soundpeats Mini Pro driver unit is 10mm 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 device, its size dictates the sound produced by the earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 5mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.

Highest Frequency

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

Sony LinkBuds S 40000Hz

Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have neodymium magnets, when used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output using less power to do so. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Soundpeats Mini Pro 7hours

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

The Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery life is 7 hours, 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.

Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is less than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Soundpeats Mini Pro 14hours

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Soundpeats Mini Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

Sony LinkBuds S's charging case has a battery life of 14 hours, equal to that of the Soundpeats Mini Pro

Charge Time

Soundpeats Mini Pro 1.5hours

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Soundpeats Mini Pro by 0.5 hours

Battery Power

Soundpeats Mini Pro 45mAh

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Soundpeats Mini Pro's battery capacity is 45mAh, battery power, shows the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

Sony LinkBuds S too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.

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Has Usb Type-C

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Soundpeats Mini Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Sony LinkBuds S too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug comes along with most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Soundpeats Mini Pro v5.2

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, 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, equal to that of the Soundpeats Mini Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Soundpeats Mini Pro 10meters

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

Soundpeats Mini Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Soundpeats Mini Pro

Has Aac

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Soundpeats Mini Pro will work fine with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , 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.

Has Ldac

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

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, which provides high-resolution audio.

Has Aptx Adaptive

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Soundpeats Mini Pro support APTX Adaptive, an audio codec for Bluetooth devices that are developed by Qualcomm. It has a variable bit rate (between 279kbps and 420kbps).

Audio Latency

Soundpeats Mini Pro 60ms

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Soundpeats Mini Pro have a latency of 60ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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Number Of Microphones

Soundpeats Mini Pro 6only

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have 6 microphones.

While the Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, equal to that of the Soundpeats Mini Pro . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background sounds.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Soundpeats Mini Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the desired sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Soundpeats Mini Pro 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, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a jog but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✗

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Soundpeats Mini Pro have a find earbuds feature.

Sony LinkBuds S too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to find them.

Supports Fast Charging

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. This kind is 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.

Has A Mute Function

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Soundpeats Mini Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Sony LinkBuds S too support this function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Soundpeats Mini Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Soundpeats Mini Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Sony LinkBuds S too support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Soundpeats Mini Pro ✓

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Soundpeats Mini Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

Sony LinkBuds S also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Soundpeats Mini Pro	Sony LinkBuds S
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX5	IPX4
	weight	9.94g	9.6g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has an earbud foam	✓	✗
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	10mm	5mm
	lowest frequency	✗	20Hz
	highest frequency	✗	40000Hz
	has a neodymium magnet	✗	✓
POWER	battery life	7hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	14hours	14hours
	charge time	1.5hours	2hours
	battery power	45mAh	✗
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✓
	bluetooth version	v5.2	v5.2
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
	has ldac	✗	✓
	has aptx adaptive	✓	✗
	audio latency	60ms	✗
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✗
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✓
	has in/on-ear detection	✗	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has An Earbud Foam

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Has Ldac

Has Aptx Adaptive

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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