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Marshall Motif II A.N.C. vs Sony LinkBuds S

What Motif II A.N.C. does better (4) and where LinkBuds S wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Marshall Motif II A.N.C.
Marshall · 2023Motif II A.N.C.
8.7Score
4 advantages≈ $170
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Sony LinkBuds S
Sony · 2022LinkBuds S
6.5Score
3 advantages≈ $140
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
6.3Battery4.9
8.8Build & features5.2

Why is Motif II A.N.C. better than LinkBuds S?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx5 vs IPx4+25%
  2. Charging time1.5 h vs 2 h+33%
  3. Driver size6 mm vs 5 mm+20%
  4. Earbud weight (each)4.3 g vs 4.8 g+11%

Why is LinkBuds S better than Motif II A.N.C.?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Motif II A.N.C.: Yes
  2. Highest frequency20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz2×
  3. LDACNo · Motif II A.N.C.: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sony LinkBuds SSony LinkBuds S≈ $1406.5
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size6 mm5 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency20,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h6 h
Total with charging case—20 h
Charging time1.5 h2 h
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth codecsLC3, AAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE AudioYesYes
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.3 g4.8 g
Protection ratingIPX5IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx5IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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