Sony LinkBuds S vs. Jabra Elite 5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and Jabra Elite 5. 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

Sony LinkBuds S vs. Jabra Elite 5 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony LinkBuds S Jabra Elite 5
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g Earphone: 2 cm x 2.7 cm x 2.054 cm / 5 g
Charging case: 2.6 cm x 6.41 cm x 3.89 cm / 40 g
Colour Black | White Titanium black | Gold beige | Black
Earpad Material - Silicone
Protection - Water-resistant, IP55
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics, computer
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony LinkBuds S Jabra Elite 5
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T) Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC, AAC, aptX
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology - Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling
Noise Isolating - Yes Jabra Elite 5 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode -
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 5.
Audio Output Details - Multimedia - 20 - 20000
Communication - 100 - 8000
Diaphragm 5 mm 6 mm Jabra Elite 5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Simultaneously Connectable Devices Qty (Multipoint) - 2 Jabra Elite 5 have the ability to connect to multiple devices simultaneously.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Quick Attention function MultiPoint Technology, Google Fast Pair, Auto Pause, HearThrough, Jabra MyControls, Spotify Tap
MICROPHONE Sony LinkBuds S Jabra Elite 5
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - MEMS-directional
Frequency Response - 100 - 8000 Hz
Microphone Features - Battery level indicator
Microphones Included - 6
REMOTE CONTROL Sony LinkBuds S Jabra Elite 5
Controls - Mute, volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC mode
CABLE Sony LinkBuds S Jabra Elite 5
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony LinkBuds S Jabra Elite 5
Features - Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode, battery status indication
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors - In-ear detection sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony LinkBuds S Jabra Elite 5
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 9 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
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 7 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 36 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 28 hours
Standby Time 16 hours 275 days Jabra Elite 5 have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds S.
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 3 hour(s) Sony LinkBuds S recharge faster than Sony LinkBuds S.
Auto On/Off - Yes
CONNECTIONS Sony LinkBuds S Jabra Elite 5
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony LinkBuds S Jabra Elite 5
Included Accessories Charging case, USB-C cable Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels, USB-C to USB-A cable
Software Included - Jabra Sound+
Compatibility - iPhone, Android phone
Compliant Standards IPX4 FCC, RoHS, REACH, MFI, ISED
Service & Support - Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration
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