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beyerdynamic AMIRON 100 vs Sony LinkBuds S

What AMIRON 100 does better (1) and where LinkBuds S wins (2) — every spec side by side.

beyerdynamic AMIRON 100
beyerdynamic · 2024AMIRON 100
6.4Score
1 advantage≈ $130
vs
Sony LinkBuds S
Sony · 2022LinkBuds S
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
8.4Noise control & calls7.2
4.5Battery4.9

Why is AMIRON 100 better than LinkBuds S?

  1. Total with charging case27 h vs 20 h+35%

Why is LinkBuds S better than AMIRON 100?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  2. Battery life with ANC5 h vs 6 h+20%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony LinkBuds SSony LinkBuds S≈ $1406.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—5 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Microphones6—
Noise reduction for callsYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC5 h6 h
Total with charging case27 h20 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 3 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.8 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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