Sony Linkbuds S Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of 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 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 consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is an important distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise.

ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The Sony LinkBuds S have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

The Sony LinkBuds S sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out . The Sony LinkBuds S have a unit size of 5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, 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 an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

The Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments 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 commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

This 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. It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Sony LinkBuds S's battery.

It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case.

The Sony LinkBuds S have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. The Sony LinkBuds S 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. The Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Sony LinkBuds S support AAC, a codec that is 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.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony LinkBuds S will work fine with your iPad. 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. 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. Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones. Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them Sony LinkBuds S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

If lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Sony LinkBuds S support the find earbuds feature. The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. With the Sony LinkBuds S, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S have voice prompts.

Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony LinkBuds S come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.