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Sony Linkbuds S Review

Last updated on Aug 18, 2024   8 minute read
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Sony LinkBuds S

Sony LinkBuds S

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Reasons why you might like the Sony LinkBuds S

Overall Score 7 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating of IPX4
  • Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)
  • Battery Life of 6 hours
  • Has Usb Type-C
  • Number Of Microphones of 6 only
  • Has Ambient Sound Mode

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating for solids indicates 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 better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

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 as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds . Sony LinkBuds S are resistant to sweat Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. ANC uses more advanced technology to actively counter noise.

ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

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

Sony LinkBuds S sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out at the same. The Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the sound made by the earbuds.

The Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio device generates low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. The Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. 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 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 enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself.

It requires 2 hours to fully charge the Sony LinkBuds S's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time. Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.

Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging case. Sony LinkBuds S have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable. 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.

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

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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio. The Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones.

Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound to still be heard even while wearing the earbuds The Sony LinkBuds S support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears . If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Sony LinkBuds S support the find earbuds feature. Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

The 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 easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S support voice prompts.

With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony LinkBuds S come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

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