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Sony LinkBuds S vs Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro

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

Sony LinkBuds S
Sony · 2022LinkBuds S
6.6Score
1 advantage≈ $390
vs
Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro
Xiaomi · 2022Buds 4 Pro
8.4Score
1 advantage≈ $210
Higher score
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
5.0Battery6.3

Why is LinkBuds S better than Buds 4 Pro?

  1. Charging time2 h vs 4 h2×

Why is Buds 4 Pro better than LinkBuds S?

  1. Total with charging case20 h vs 36 h+80%
Specifications

Side by side

Sony LinkBuds SSony LinkBuds S≈ $3906.6
Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-backClosed-back
Driver typeDynamicDynamic
Driver size5 mm—
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency40,000 Hz—
Hi-Res AudioYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life9 h9 h
Battery life with ANC6 h—
Total with charging case20 h36 h
Charging time2 h4 h
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
LE AudioYes—
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantAlexa, Google Assistant—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)4.8 g—
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx4
Features
Touch controlsYesYes
Hands-free callsYesYes
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