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Sony LinkBuds Speaker vs Yamaha True X-Lautsprecher WS-X1A

What LinkBuds Speaker does better (2) and where True X-Lautsprecher WS-X1A wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Sony LinkBuds Speaker
Sony · 2024LinkBuds Speaker
4.2Score
2 advantages≈ $140
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Yamaha True X-Lautsprecher WS-X1A
3 advantages≈ $140
3.7Build & features8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

LinkBuds SpeakerTrue X-Lautsprecher WS-X1A
84 × 9011088 × 10588
LinkBuds SpeakerTrue X-Lautsprecher WS-X1ADifference
Height90 mm105 mm−15 mm
Width84 mm88 mm−4 mm
Depth110 mm88 mm+22 mm
Weight520 g490 g+30 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is LinkBuds Speaker better than True X-Lautsprecher WS-X1A?

  1. Battery life25 h vs 12 h2.1×
  2. Bluetooth version5.2 vs 5+4%

Why is True X-Lautsprecher WS-X1A better than LinkBuds Speaker?

  1. Output power7 W vs 10 W+43%
  2. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  3. Weight520 g vs 490 g+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
Output power7 W10 W
Lowest frequency20 Hz—
Highest frequency20,000 Hz—
Battery & charging
Battery life25 h12 h
Mains poweredNoNo
Battery powered (portable)YesYes
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.25
Bluetooth codecsAAC, SBCSBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoNo
aptXNoNo
LDACNoNo
USB-C—Yes
Design & build
Weight520 g490 g
Width84 mm88 mm
Height90 mm105 mm
Depth110 mm88 mm
Protection ratingIPX4IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Dust protection (IP)—6
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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