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Philips T1 Fidelio True Wireless vs Sony LinkBuds S

What T1 Fidelio True Wireless does better (3) and where LinkBuds S wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Philips T1 Fidelio True Wireless
9.6Score
3 advantages≈ $380
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Sony LinkBuds S
Sony · 2022LinkBuds S
6.6Score
2 advantages≈ $390
9.3Noise control & calls7.2
9.1Battery5.0

Why is T1 Fidelio True Wireless better than LinkBuds S?

  1. Battery life13 h vs 9 h+44%
  2. Total with charging case48 h vs 20 h2.4×
  3. Battery life with ANC9 h vs 6 h+50%

Why is LinkBuds S better than T1 Fidelio True Wireless?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · T1 Fidelio True Wireless: Yes
  2. LDACNo · T1 Fidelio True Wireless: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Sony LinkBuds SSony LinkBuds S≈ $3906.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size—5 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz20 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance16 Ω—
Sensitivity105 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life13 h9 h
Battery life with ANC9 h6 h
Total with charging case48 h20 h
Charging time2 h2 h
Quick charge (claimed)15 min → 1 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.2
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoNo
LDACNoYes
Multipoint (two devices)YesYes
LE Audio—Yes
USB-C—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)—4.8 g
Protection ratingIPX4IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controls—Yes
Hands-free calls—Yes
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