Panasonic RZ-S500WE vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Panasonic RZ-S500WE 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

Panasonic RZ-S500WE vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Panasonic RZ-S500WE Sony LinkBuds S
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Earbud: 7 g
Charging case: 45 g
Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour Black Black | White
Protection Splashproof -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Panasonic RZ-S500WE Sony LinkBuds S
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - 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 Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), 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 SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Dual Hybrid Noise Cancelling -
Sound Effects Ambient Sound Mode 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 Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
Diaphragm 8 mm 5 mm Panasonic RZ-S500WE have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features Voice control Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Panasonic RZ-S500WE Sony LinkBuds S
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Panasonic RZ-S500WE Sony LinkBuds S
Controls Voice activation -
CABLE Panasonic RZ-S500WE Sony LinkBuds S
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - 0.5 m USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Panasonic RZ-S500WE Sony LinkBuds S
Intelligent Assistant Alexa -
Sensors Touch sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Panasonic RZ-S500WE Sony LinkBuds S
Battery Type - Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6.5 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 19.5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 6.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 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 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony LinkBuds S recharge faster than Panasonic RZ-S500WE.
CONNECTIONS Panasonic RZ-S500WE Sony LinkBuds S
Connector Type - Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Panasonic RZ-S500WE Sony LinkBuds S
Included Accessories 5 pairs of ear tips (XS, small, medium, large, XL) Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
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