Philips SHB5900PK vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips SHB5900PK 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

Philips SHB5900PK vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips SHB5900PK Sony LinkBuds S
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.31 cm -
Width 1.61 cm -
Depth 1.6 cm -
Weight 11.6 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - 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 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Philips SHB5900PK Sony LinkBuds S
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 3.0 EDR Bluetooth 5.2 Sony LinkBuds S have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Philips SHB5900PK.
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, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony LinkBuds S are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Philips SHB5900PK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 10 - 22000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Philips SHB5900PK.
Max Input Power 20 mW -
Sensitivity 107 dB -
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 8.6 mm 5 mm Philips SHB5900PK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Philips SHB5900PK Sony LinkBuds S
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Philips SHB5900PK Sony LinkBuds S
Controls Volume control, echo control, answer/end, hold, phone/music mode, reject call -
CABLE Philips SHB5900PK Sony LinkBuds S
Cable Type - USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips SHB5900PK Sony LinkBuds S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hours -
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 150 hours 16 hours Philips SHB5900PK have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds S.
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
WIRELESS LINK Philips SHB5900PK Sony LinkBuds S
Transmission Range 10 m -
CONNECTIONS Philips SHB5900PK Sony LinkBuds S
Connector Type Bluetooth Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips SHB5900PK Sony LinkBuds S
Included Accessories USB cable Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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