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JBL Soundgear Sense vs Sony Linkbuds

What Soundgear Sense does better (4) and where Linkbuds wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Soundgear Sense
JBL · 2023Soundgear Sense
3.9Score
4 advantages≈ $110
vs
Sony Linkbuds
Sony · 2022Linkbuds
3.9Score
1 advantage≈ $110
Higher score
3.0Noise control & calls3.0
3.4Battery2.1
2.1Build & features6.2

Why is Soundgear Sense better than Linkbuds?

  1. Battery life6 h vs 5 h+20%
  2. Total with charging case24 h vs 18 h+37%
  3. Charging time2 h vs 3 h+50%
  4. Driver size16.2 mm vs 12 mm+35%

Why is Linkbuds better than Soundgear Sense?

  1. Earbud weight (each)13.1 g vs 4.1 g3.2×
Specifications

Side by side

Sony LinkbudsSony Linkbuds≈ $1103.9
Sound
FitOpen-earIn-ear
Ear cup designOpen-backOpen-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size16.2 mm12 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz20,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity112 dB—
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoNo
Battery & charging
Battery life6 h5 h
Total with charging case24 h18 h
Charging time2 h3 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 4 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCAAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
USB-CYesYes
Low-latency game modeYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant, SiriAlexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)13.1 g4.1 g
Protection ratingIP54IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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