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7.2Noise control & calls7.2
8.8Battery5.0
5.3Build & features5.1
Why is Pixel Buds Pro 2 better than LinkBuds S?
- Total with charging case48 h vs 20 h2.4×
- Battery life12 h vs 9 h+33%
- Battery life with ANC8 h vs 6 h+33%
- Driver size11 mm vs 5 mm2.2×
- Bluetooth version5.4 vs 5.2+4%
- Earbud weight (each)4.7 g vs 4.8 g+2%
Why is LinkBuds S better than Pixel Buds Pro 2?
- Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
Specifications
Side by side
| Sound | ||
| Fit | In-ear | In-ear |
| Ear cup design | Closed-back | Closed-back |
| Driver type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 5 mm |
| Lowest frequency | 20 Hz | 20 Hz |
| Highest frequency | 20,000 Hz | 40,000 Hz |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | Yes |
| Adjustable equaliser | Yes | Yes |
| Noise control | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| Transparency / ambient mode | Yes | Yes |
| Battery & charging | ||
| Battery life | 12 h | 9 h |
| Battery life with ANC | 8 h | 6 h |
| Total with charging case | 48 h | 20 h |
| Charging time | — | 2 h |
| Quick charge (claimed) | 5 min → 1 h | — |
| Fast charging support | Yes | — |
| Wireless charging (case) | Yes | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Bluetooth codecs | — | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC) | — | Yes |
| aptX | — | No |
| LDAC | — | Yes |
| Multipoint (two devices) | Yes | Yes |
| LE Audio | — | Yes |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant |
| Design & build | ||
| Earbud weight (each) | 4.7 g | 4.8 g |
| Protection rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx4 | IPx4 |
| Dust protection (IP) | 5 | — |
| Features | ||
| Touch controls | Yes | Yes |
| Hands-free calls | Yes | Yes |
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