Sony Linkbuds S Review

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

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 better for the reason that lighter devices are easier to move with.

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Sony LinkBuds S are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S have sweat resistance 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.

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

The Sony LinkBuds S have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Sony LinkBuds S stay well in place, this creates an acoustic covering that reduces background sounds well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . The Sony LinkBuds S have a unit size of 5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size corellates with the sound produced by the device.

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. The Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component generates high human frequencies and if it 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 for a single charge.

A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Sony LinkBuds S's case is said to have a full charge of 14 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge 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 alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.

The battery indicator lights display the charging state of your device and case. The Sony LinkBuds S use USB TYPE-C, a 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 range, 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 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 the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Sony LinkBuds S will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning 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, providing high-resolution audio. Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones.

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

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

Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Sony LinkBuds S come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.