Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony MDR XB70BT 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

Sony MDR XB70BT vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Sony LinkBuds S
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 43 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 Sony MDR XB70BT 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 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony LinkBuds S have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony MDR XB70BT.
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.
Sound Output Mode Stereo -
Sound Effects Extra Bass Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 4 - 24000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Sony MDR XB70BT.
Diaphragm 12 mm 5 mm Sony MDR XB70BT have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features - Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB70BT Sony LinkBuds S
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
Audio Input Details Omni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB70BT Sony LinkBuds S
Controls Volume control, remote control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB70BT Sony LinkBuds S
Cable Type Micro-USB cable - 50 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB70BT Sony LinkBuds S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
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
Standby Time 200 hours 16 hours Sony MDR XB70BT have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds S.
Charging Time 2.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony LinkBuds S recharge faster than Sony MDR XB70BT.
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB70BT Sony LinkBuds S
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB70BT Sony LinkBuds S
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB70BT Sony LinkBuds S
Included Accessories Clip, long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L x2 sizes) Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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