Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK 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 UpBeat SHB2505BK vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds S

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height	6.5 cm	-
Width	4.1 cm	-
Depth	3.6 cm	-
Weight	46 g	-
Dimensions & Weight Details	-	Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour	Black	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 UpBeat SHB2505BK	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 Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK.
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 UpBeat SHB2505BK are equipped with a noise isolating function.
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 UpBeat SHB2505BK.
Diaphragm	6 mm	5 mm	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	NdFeB	Neodymium
Features	-	Quick Attention function

MICROPHONE	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds S

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in

REMOTE CONTROL	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds S

Controls	Multiple function button	-

CABLE	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds S

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

FEATURES	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds S

Voice Control	Indirect	-
Intelligent Assistant	Siri, Google Assistant	-

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds S

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	15 hour(s)	-
Battery Life Details	Continuous playback: up to 5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging clip): up to 20 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 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	1.5 hour(s)	2 hour(s)	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK recharge faster than Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK.

CONNECTIONS	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds S

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

OTHERS	Philips UpBeat SHB2505BK	Sony LinkBuds S

Included Accessories	3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case	Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4
Service & Support	Limited warranty - 1 year	-