A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Sony LinkBuds S IPX4

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

Scoring 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.

Weight

Sony LinkBuds S 9.6g

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.

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 don't have cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds .

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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.

The Sony LinkBuds S have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Sony LinkBuds S 5mm

The Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 20Hz

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 on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Sony LinkBuds S 40000Hz

Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have neodymium magnets, if used in audio devices produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help produce music at quite a high SPL, with the use of high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Sony LinkBuds S 6hours

The Sony LinkBuds S's battery life is 6 hours, a device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Sony LinkBuds S 14hours

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

Charge Time

Sony LinkBuds S 2hours

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 when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

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Has Usb Type-C

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

Bluetooth Version

Sony LinkBuds S v5.2

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

The 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 the same bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony LinkBuds S will work well 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 ✓

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, providing high-resolution audio.

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Number Of Microphones

Sony LinkBuds S 6only

The Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones.

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Has Ambient Sound Mode

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

Sony LinkBuds S have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are 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 be found in your bag, Sony LinkBuds S support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

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

Has A Mute Function

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they have the option 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 device.

Has Voice Prompts

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S support voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, say if there is a problem with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Sony LinkBuds S ✓

The Sony LinkBuds S come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them.

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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

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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