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JBL Tour Pro 3 vs Sony LinkBuds S

What Tour Pro 3 does better (4) and where LinkBuds S wins (1) — every spec side by side.

JBL Tour Pro 3
JBL · 2024Tour Pro 3
7.9Score
4 advantages≈ $220
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Sony LinkBuds S
Sony · 2022LinkBuds S
6.5Score
1 advantage≈ $140
8.1Sound4.7
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
8.1Battery4.9
4.1Build & features5.2

Why is Tour Pro 3 better than LinkBuds S?

  1. Total with charging case44 h vs 20 h2.2×
  2. Battery life11 h vs 9 h+22%
  3. Battery life with ANC8 h vs 6 h+33%
  4. Driver size10.2 mm vs 5 mm2×

Why is LinkBuds S better than Tour Pro 3?

  1. Earbud weight (each)5.6 g vs 4.8 g+17%
Specifications

Side by side

JBL Tour Pro 3JBL Tour Pro 3≈ $2207.9
Sony LinkBuds SSony LinkBuds S≈ $1406.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size10.2 mm5 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω—
Sensitivity104 dB—
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life11 h9 h
Battery life with ANC8 h6 h
Total with charging case44 h20 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Fast charging supportYes—
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, LC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXNoNo
LDACYesYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant, SiriAlexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.6 g4.8 g
Protection ratingIP55IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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