Jaybird X3 vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Jaybird X3 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

Jaybird X3 vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds S

Product Type	Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Length	49 cm	-
Weight	13.8 g	-
Dimensions & Weight Details	Control unit: 1.2 cm x 0.6 cm x 4.25 cm	Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour	Alpha \| Black \| Road rash \| Sparta	Black \| White
Protection	Dust-resistant, sweat-resistant	-
Design	Sports	-
Recommended Use	Portable electronics	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	-	10 m

SOUND QUALITY	Jaybird X3	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 Jaybird X3.
Bluetooth Profiles	Serial Port Profile (SPP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC)	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.
Noise Isolating	Yes	-	Jaybird X3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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 Jaybird X3.
Max Input Power	12 mW	-
Sensitivity	103 dB	-
Impedance	16 Ohm	-
Diaphragm	5.8 mm	5 mm	Jaybird X3 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	-	Neodymium
Features	-	Quick Attention function
In-Cord Volume Control	Yes	-

MICROPHONE	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds S

Form Factor	-	Built-in
Type	On-cable	-
Microphone Operation Mode	Omni-directional	-
Audio Input Details	Omni-directional	-
Sensitivity	-38 dB	-

REMOTE CONTROL	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds S

Controls	Power on/off, volume control	-

CABLE	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds S

Cable Type	USB charge cable	USB-C charge cable - detachable

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds S

Battery Type	Rechargeable	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	8 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	200 hours	16 hours	Jaybird X3 have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds S.
Charging Time	2.5 hour(s)	2 hour(s)	Sony LinkBuds S recharge faster than Jaybird X3.

WIRELESS LINK	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds S

Radio Frequency Range	2.4GHz	-

CONNECTIONS	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds S

Connector Type	-	Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	Jaybird X3	Sony LinkBuds S

Included Accessories	Carrying pouch, 3 ear tips, clothing clip, 3 pairs of EarFins, charging clip, 3 sizes Comply isolation tips, cord management clips	Charging case, USB-C cable
Compatibility	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, BlackBerry, Windows phone	-
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4
Service & Support	Limited warranty - 2 years	-