Philips TAE1205BK vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips TAE1205BK 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 TAE1205BK vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Philips TAE1205BK Sony LinkBuds S
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height 2.25 cm -
Width 1.4 cm -
Weight 35 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour Black Black | White
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4 -
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 TAE1205BK 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 Philips TAE1205BK.
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.
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 Philips TAE1205BK.
Sensitivity 108.5 dB -
Impedance 32 Ohm -
Diaphragm PET - 8 mm 5 mm Philips TAE1205BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material NdFeB Neodymium
Features - Quick Attention function
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Philips TAE1205BK Sony LinkBuds S
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
REMOTE CONTROL Philips TAE1205BK Sony LinkBuds S
Controls Answer/end, play/pause, reject call -
CABLE Philips TAE1205BK Sony LinkBuds S
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - 61.8 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Philips TAE1205BK Sony LinkBuds S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 7 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: 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
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Philips TAE1205BK Sony LinkBuds S
Connector Type USB
Bluetooth
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Philips TAE1205BK Sony LinkBuds S
Included Accessories USB-C charging cable Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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