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Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2 vs Sony LinkBuds S

What FreeBuds Pro 2 does better (5) and where LinkBuds S wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Huawei FreeBuds Pro 2
Huawei · 2022FreeBuds Pro 2
6.2Score
5 advantages≈ $190
vs
Sony LinkBuds S
Sony · 2022LinkBuds S
6.5Score
2 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
4.3Battery4.9

Why is FreeBuds Pro 2 better than LinkBuds S?

  1. Total with charging case30 h vs 20 h+50%
  2. Driver size11 mm vs 5 mm2.2×
  3. Lowest frequency14 Hz vs 20 Hz+43%
  4. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
  5. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+20%

Why is LinkBuds S better than FreeBuds Pro 2?

  1. Battery life7 h vs 9 h+29%
  2. Battery life with ANC4 h vs 6 h+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony LinkBuds SSony LinkBuds S≈ $1406.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size11 mm5 mm
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency14 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life7 h9 h
Battery life with ANC4 h6 h
Total with charging case30 h20 h
Battery capacity55 mAh—
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecs—LDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—No
LDAC—Yes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.8 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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