Sony Linkbuds S Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given 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 (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Sony LinkBuds S's rating is read as, the first value 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.

Weight

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

The Sony LinkBuds S have a weight of 9.6g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

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 have no cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together.

Sweat Resistance

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make zero hence "diluting" the noise.

Sony LinkBuds S have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S sit well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment noise while preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

The Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 40,000Hz

Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

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Battery Life

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

The 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 requires fewer chargings.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

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

Charge Time

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Sony LinkBuds S's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

Has Usb Type-C

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

Bluetooth Version

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

The Sony LinkBuds S 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Sony LinkBuds S 10meters

Sony LinkBuds S have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Has Aac

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide 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 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.

Has Ldac

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

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

Supports Fast Charging

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device.

Has A Mute Function

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

With the Sony LinkBuds S, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your bag without a cover can easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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