Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ 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

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Sony LinkBuds S
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.2 cm -
Width 2.4 cm -
Depth 2.7 cm -
Weight 8 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 7.7 cm x 2.6 cm x 4 cm / 50 g
Earbud: 2.4 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.2 cm / 8 g
Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour Black Black | White
Body Material Aluminium, silicone, polymer -
Protection Splashproof, dust-resistant, sweat-resistant, IP54 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Sony LinkBuds S
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
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, aptX SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling -
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 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 17 Ohm -
Diaphragm 6.88 mm 5 mm Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Sony LinkBuds S
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Microphones Included 6 -
CABLE Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Sony LinkBuds S
Cable Type USB-C to USB-A cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Sony LinkBuds S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 85 mAh -
Battery Life 7.5 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7.5 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 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ recharge faster than Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ.
CONNECTIONS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Sony LinkBuds S
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ Sony LinkBuds S
Included Accessories 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Comply ear tips, charging case (340 mAh) Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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