Sony Linkbuds S Review

IP 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 means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance 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 prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

For a device to be true wireless it must 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 wires connecting the two earbuds together. Sony LinkBuds S have sweat resistance Sony LinkBuds S have stereo speakers, what this means is that Sony LinkBuds S's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

ANC uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Sony LinkBuds S have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise. The Sony LinkBuds S stay tightly in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out at the same. The Sony LinkBuds S driver unit is 5mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.

A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds. The Sony LinkBuds S's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony LinkBuds S's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device makes high human frequencies and if it changes 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. This is given by the manufacturer, and the Sony LinkBuds S's case has a full charge of 14 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. It requires 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.

The Sony LinkBuds S have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging status of your earbuds and case. The Sony LinkBuds S use 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 allows data transfers 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 that is 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 , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. 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 can reach a high bitrate of 990kbps, which provides high-resolution audio.

Sony LinkBuds S have 6 microphones. The Sony LinkBuds S support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The 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. When 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 MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds. Sony LinkBuds S have a mute function, they support 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 features are supported on the device. Sony LinkBuds S support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Sony LinkBuds S come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.