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HifiMan Svanar Wireless 2 vs Sony LinkBuds S

What Svanar Wireless 2 does better (3) and where LinkBuds S wins (3) — every spec side by side.

HifiMan Svanar Wireless 2
HifiMan · 2026Svanar Wireless 2
7.7Score
3 advantages≈ $350
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Sony LinkBuds S
Sony · 2022LinkBuds S
6.6Score
3 advantages≈ $390
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
5.6Battery5.0
7.4Build & features5.1

Why is Svanar Wireless 2 better than LinkBuds S?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 20 Hz2×
  3. Bluetooth version6 vs 5.2+15%

Why is LinkBuds S better than Svanar Wireless 2?

  1. Battery life8 h vs 9 h+12%
  2. Earbud weight (each)7.4 g vs 4.8 g+54%
  3. Highest frequency35,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+14%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony LinkBuds SSony LinkBuds S≈ $3906.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size—5 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency35,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life8 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case—20 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version65.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.4 g4.8 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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