Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy Buds Live 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

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	Sony LinkBuds S

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height	2.73 cm	-
Width	1.65 cm	-
Depth	1.49 cm	-
Weight	5.6 g	-
Dimensions & Weight Details	Earbud: 1.65 cm x 1.49 cm x 2.73 cm / 5.6 g Charging case: 5 cm x 2.78 cm x 5.02 cm / 42.2 g	Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour	Mystic red \| Mystic white \| Mystic black \| Mystic bronze \| Mystic blue	Black \| White
Recommended Use	Portable electronics	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	-	10 m

SOUND QUALITY	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Live.
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, Samsung Scalable	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling	Yes	Yes	Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology	Acoustic Noise Cancelling	-
Sound Effects	-	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response	-	20 - 40000 Hz
Diaphragm	12 mm	5 mm	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	-	Neodymium
Features	-	Quick Attention function

MICROPHONE	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	Sony LinkBuds S

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in
Microphones Included	3	-

CABLE	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	Sony LinkBuds S

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

FEATURES	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	Sony LinkBuds S

Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	Yes	-
Intelligent Assistant	Bixby	-
Sensors	Accelerometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, grip sensor, infrared (IR) sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU)	-

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	Sony LinkBuds S

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity	60 mAh	-
Battery Life	6 hour(s)	-
Battery Life Details	Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 21 hours Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF): up to 8 hours Continuous playback (ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-up OFF / with included charging case): up to 29 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	21 hours	16 hours	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds S.
Wireless Charging Standards	Qi	-
Charging Time	-	2 hour(s)

CONNECTIONS	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	Sony LinkBuds S

Connector Type	Bluetooth USB (power only) (24 pin USB-C)	Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	Samsung Galaxy Buds Live	Sony LinkBuds S

Included Accessories	2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case (472 mAh)	Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards	IPX2	IPX4
Service & Support	Limited warranty - 1 year	-