A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

Technics EAH AZ60 IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids 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 (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Technics EAH AZ60's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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.

In comparison to the Technics EAH AZ60, 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, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

Technics EAH AZ60 14g

Technics EAH AZ60 have a weight of 14g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to transport.

Sony LinkBuds S, at 9.6g are lighter than the Technics EAH AZ60 with a difference -4.4g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Technics EAH AZ60 are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sony LinkBuds S also is true wireless because it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have sweat resistance

Sony LinkBuds S's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers, what this means is that Technics EAH AZ60's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Sony LinkBuds S and Technics EAH AZ60 have stereo speakers

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

ANC makes use of more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

Technics EAH AZ60 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.

Sony LinkBuds S too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your chill time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise and also prevents the device music from leaking out .

Both Sony LinkBuds S, and Technics EAH AZ60 have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

Technics EAH AZ60 8mm

Technics EAH AZ60 have a unit size of 8mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.

Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 3mm , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 40000Hz

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

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Battery Life

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

Technics EAH AZ60 7.5hours

The Technics EAH AZ60's battery life is 7.5 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 Technics EAH AZ60 by 1.5 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

Technics EAH AZ60 25hours

This is given by the vendor, and Technics EAH AZ60's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 Technics EAH AZ60 by 11 hours

Charge Time

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

Technics EAH AZ60 2hours

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Technics EAH AZ60's battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Sony LinkBuds S takes 2 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state 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

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.

Sony LinkBuds S too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.

Bluetooth Version

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

Technics EAH AZ60 v5.2

The Technics EAH AZ60 have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Sony LinkBuds S has a Bluetooth version of 5.2, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60 . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 10meters

Technics EAH AZ60 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Sony LinkBuds S have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Technics EAH AZ60

Has Aac

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Technics EAH AZ60 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

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 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.

Sony LinkBuds S support it as well, LDAC, can automatically change to a lower bitrate of 330kbps or 660kbps to increase stability.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

Technics EAH AZ60 8only

Technics EAH AZ60 have 8 microphones.

Sony LinkBuds S microphones are 6, less than that of Technics EAH AZ60 by 2 . More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even while wearing them

The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✗

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

Supports Fast Charging

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Also the Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery fills up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Sony LinkBuds S ✗

Technics EAH AZ60 2only

The Technics EAH AZ60 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.

The Sony LinkBuds S too have this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

With the Technics EAH AZ60, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.

Sony LinkBuds S also have a control panel on them.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.

The Sony LinkBuds S also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Technics EAH AZ60 ✓

The Technics EAH AZ60 come with a special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

Sony LinkBuds S also have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.

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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 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

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

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

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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