Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) 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

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Sony LinkBuds S
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 2nd generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour - Black | White
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Sony LinkBuds S
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version - Bluetooth 5.2
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 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm - 5 mm
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Apple H1 chip Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Sony LinkBuds S
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Sony LinkBuds S
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track -
CABLE Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Sony LinkBuds S
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Sony LinkBuds S
Intelligent Assistant Siri -
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Sony LinkBuds S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 5 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3 hours
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 - 2 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
CONNECTIONS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Sony LinkBuds S
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Sony LinkBuds S
Included Accessories Charging case, Lightning cable Charging case, USB-C cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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