Sony LinkBuds S vs. JBL Wave Flex

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and JBL Wave Flex. 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. JBL Wave Flex Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony LinkBuds S JBL Wave Flex
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 Earbud: 1.857 cm x 3.348 cm x 1.846 cm / 3.8 g
Charging case: 4.937 cm x 5.484 cm x 2.585 cm / 35.1 g
Colour Black | White White | Black | Beige | Blue
Protection - Dust-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony LinkBuds S JBL Wave Flex
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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec 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 Deep Bass
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than JBL Wave Flex.
Sensitivity - 105 dB
Impedance - 16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 95 dB
Diaphragm 5 mm 12 mm JBL Wave Flex have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Quick Attention function -
MICROPHONE Sony LinkBuds S JBL Wave Flex
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
CABLE Sony LinkBuds S JBL Wave Flex
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony LinkBuds S JBL Wave Flex
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity - 40 mAh
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: up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 32 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours
Standby Time 16 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hours The charging of both headphones last the same time.
CONNECTIONS Sony LinkBuds S JBL Wave Flex
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony LinkBuds S JBL Wave Flex
Included Accessories Charging case, USB-C cable Charging case (500 mAh), USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards IPX4 IP54
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