In depth comparison and review of Sennheiser CX SPORT 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 31.85 cm | - | |
| Width | 4.52 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.43 cm | - | |
| Weight | 15.07 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g | |
| Colour | - | Black | White | |
| Protection | Splashproof, sweat-resistant | - | |
| Design | Sports | - | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | - | 10 m |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headphones Technology | - | Dynamic | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 | Sony LinkBuds S have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
| 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, aptX, apt-X LL | SBC, AAC, LDAC | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Sony LinkBuds S are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Frequency Response | 17 - 21000 Hz | 20 - 40000 Hz | Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
| Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) | 0.5% | - | |
| Max Sound Pressure | 112 dB | - | |
| Diaphragm | - | 5 mm | |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Controls | 3-button remote | - |
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| CABLE | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Cable Type | Charging cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 6 hour(s) | - | |
| 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 |
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| Standby Time | - | 16 hours | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Sennheiser CX SPORT recharge faster than Sennheiser CX SPORT. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Connector Type | - | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sennheiser CX SPORT | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Included Accessories | USB charging cable, cable clip, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L), 3 pairs of ear sleeves (S, M, L), neoprene pouch | Charging case, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |
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