Same price ≈ $380
- Battery life 13 h vs 9 h
- Total with charging case 48 h vs 20 h
- Battery life with ANC 9 h vs 6 h
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- LDAC
- Amidio
- Audio
- Sony LinkBuds S
- Alternatives
Alternatives to Sony LinkBuds S
10 true wireless earbuds at a similar price that compete with the LinkBuds S — what each does better, what it gives up and how the price compares.
Alternatives to the LinkBuds S
33% cheaper ≈ $260
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
- aptX
- Driver size 9.2 mm vs 5 mm
- Battery life 8 h vs 9 h
- Highest frequency 20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz
21% pricier ≈ $470
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
- Total with charging case 28 h vs 20 h
- aptX
- Battery life 8 h vs 9 h
- LDAC
46% cheaper ≈ $210
- Battery life 10 h vs 9 h
- Total with charging case 33 h vs 20 h
- Battery life with ANC 8 h vs 6 h
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- Highest frequency 20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz
15% pricier ≈ $450
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx7 vs IPx4
- Total with charging case 28 h vs 20 h
- aptX
- Battery life 8 h vs 9 h
- LDAC
Same price ≈ $400
- Driver size 10 mm vs 5 mm
- aptX
- Bluetooth version 5.4 vs 5.2
- Battery life 7 h vs 9 h
- Battery life with ANC 5 h vs 6 h
46% cheaper ≈ $210
- Total with charging case 36 h vs 20 h
- Charging time 4 h vs 2 h
- Total with charging case 30 h vs 20 h
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
- Driver size 10 mm vs 5 mm
- Battery life 6 h vs 9 h
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
10% cheaper ≈ $350
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
- Lowest frequency 10 Hz vs 20 Hz
- Bluetooth version 6 vs 5.2
- Battery life 8 h vs 9 h
- Earbud weight (each) 7.4 g vs 4.8 g
