7% cheaper ≈ $130
- Lowest frequency 10 Hz vs 20 Hz
- Total with charging case 24 h vs 20 h
- Battery life with ANC 6.5 h vs 6 h
- Battery life 7.5 h vs 9 h
- 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
7% pricier ≈ $150
- Total with charging case 30 h vs 20 h
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
- Charging time 1.5 h vs 2 h
- Highest frequency 20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz
Same price ≈ $140
- Charging time 1 h vs 2 h
- Total with charging case 24 h vs 20 h
- Battery life 6 h vs 9 h
14% cheaper ≈ $120
- Battery life 13 h vs 9 h
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
- Driver size 10 mm vs 5 mm
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- LDAC
22% pricier ≈ $170
- Water resistance (IPx) IPx5 vs IPx4
- Charging time 1.5 h vs 2 h
- Driver size 6 mm vs 5 mm
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- Highest frequency 20,000 Hz vs 40,000 Hz
7% pricier ≈ $150
- Driver size 10 mm vs 5 mm
- Charging time 1 h vs 2 h
- aptX
- Battery life 6 h vs 9 h
- LDAC
14% cheaper ≈ $120
- Total with charging case 31 h vs 20 h
- Driver size 11 mm vs 5 mm
- Charging time 1 h vs 2 h
- Battery life 6 h vs 9 h
- Battery life with ANC 4 h vs 6 h
7% cheaper ≈ $130
- Total with charging case 27 h vs 20 h
- Battery life 8 h vs 9 h
- Battery life with ANC 5 h vs 6 h
14% cheaper ≈ $120
- Total with charging case 28 h vs 20 h
- Driver size 10 mm vs 5 mm
- Charging time 1.5 h vs 2 h
- Earbud weight (each) 6 g vs 4.8 g
31% cheaper ≈ $95
- Battery life 10 h vs 9 h
- Charging time 1 h vs 2 h
- aptX
- Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)
- LDAC