Anker SoundBuds Surge vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Anker SoundBuds Surge and Sony LinkBuds S. Compare design, audio features, functions and other important specifications to easily choose the right headphones for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the headphones that will best fit your needs.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Anker SoundBuds Surge vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony LinkBuds S
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour Black Black | White
Protection Sweat-resistant, water-resistant -
Design Sports -
Recommended Use - Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony LinkBuds S
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony LinkBuds S have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Anker SoundBuds Surge.
Bluetooth Profiles - Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec - SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony LinkBuds S are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Anker SoundBuds Surge.
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6 mm 5 mm Anker SoundBuds Surge have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Magnetic ear buds Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony LinkBuds S
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony LinkBuds S
Controls Volume, power on/off, answer/end, play/pause, skip track -
CABLE Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony LinkBuds S
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony LinkBuds S
Battery Type Rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details - Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours
Standby Time - 16 hours
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Anker SoundBuds Surge recharge faster than Anker SoundBuds Surge.
CONNECTIONS Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony LinkBuds S
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Anker SoundBuds Surge Sony LinkBuds S
Included Accessories Carrying pouch, clothing clip, USB charging cable, 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), 2 pairs of EarWings Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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