JBL LIVE Pro+ vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of JBL LIVE Pro+ 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

JBL LIVE Pro+ vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony LinkBuds S
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 49.5 g
Earbud: 5 g
Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour Beige | Pink | Black | White Black | White
Protection IPX4, water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY JBL LIVE Pro+ 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 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony LinkBuds S have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than JBL LIVE Pro+.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) 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 Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Adaptive Noise Cancelling -
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Signature Sound 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 JBL LIVE Pro+.
Sensitivity 102 dB/mW -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Max Sound Pressure 91 dB -
Diaphragm 11 mm 5 mm JBL LIVE Pro+ have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) 2 - JBL LIVE Pro+ have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features Voice control, Ambient Aware, Google Fast Pair, Auto Play, Auto Pause, Smart Ambient Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony LinkBuds S
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity -38 dBV/Pascal -
Microphones Included 3 -
REMOTE CONTROL JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony LinkBuds S
Controls Voice assistant -
CABLE JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony LinkBuds S
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony LinkBuds S
Features Touch control -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony LinkBuds S
Battery Type 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer - - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity 55 mAh -
Battery Life 7 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 27 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (noise cancelling ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (noise cancelling OFF / Bluetooth): up to 7 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
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty 2 -
CONNECTIONS JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony LinkBuds S
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS JBL LIVE Pro+ Sony LinkBuds S
Included Accessories 5 pairs of silicone ear tips, USB-C charging cable, wireless charging case (500 mAh) Charging case, USB-C cable
Compatibility Android phone -
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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