In depth comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Wireless 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| 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 / 40 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 Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| 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 Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | - |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
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| Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| 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 |
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| Standby Time | - | 16 hours | |
| Charging Time | - | 2 hour(s) | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Included Accessories | Lightning cable, wireless charging case | Charging case, USB-C cable | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | - | |
| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | - |
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