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JVC WOOD HA-FW1000T vs Sony LinkBuds S

What WOOD HA-FW1000T does better (3) and where LinkBuds S wins (3) — every spec side by side.

JVC WOOD HA-FW1000T
JVC · 2021WOOD HA-FW1000T
6.0Score
3 advantages≈ $120
vs
Sony LinkBuds S
Sony · 2022LinkBuds S
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $140
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
6.1Battery4.9
2.8Build & features5.2

Why is WOOD HA-FW1000T better than LinkBuds S?

  1. Driver size11 mm vs 5 mm2.2×
  2. aptXYes · LinkBuds S: No
  3. Highest frequency48,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz+20%

Why is LinkBuds S better than WOOD HA-FW1000T?

  1. LDACNo · WOOD HA-FW1000T: Yes
  2. Earbud weight (each)7.8 g vs 4.8 g+62%
  3. Charging time2.5 h vs 2 h+25%
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
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency48,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h9 h
Battery life with ANC—6 h
Total with charging case—20 h
Charging time2.5 h2 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsaptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)YesYes
aptXYesNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)7.8 g4.8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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