Sony WF-1000X vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000X 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 WF-1000X vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony WF-1000X	Sony LinkBuds S

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Height	4.26 cm	-
Width	10.3 cm	-
Depth	2.45 cm	-
Weight	6.8 g	-
Dimensions & Weight Details	Charging case: 10.3 cm x 4.26 cm x 2.45 cm / 70 g Headphones: 6.8 g	Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour	Gold \| 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 WF-1000X	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 WF-1000X.
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	SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling	Yes	Yes	Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode	Stereo	-
Sound Effects	-	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response	20 - 20000 Hz	20 - 40000 Hz	Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-1000X.
Diaphragm	6 mm	5 mm	Sony WF-1000X have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	Neodymium
Features	-	Quick Attention function

MICROPHONE	Sony WF-1000X	Sony LinkBuds S

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in
Microphone Technology	Electret condenser	-
Microphone Operation Mode	Omni-directional	-
Frequency Response	50 - 8000 Hz	-

REMOTE CONTROL	Sony WF-1000X	Sony LinkBuds S

Controls	Noise-cancellation suspend button	-

CABLE	Sony WF-1000X	Sony LinkBuds S

Cable Type	USB cable	USB-C charge cable - detachable

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Sony WF-1000X	Sony LinkBuds S

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	3 hour(s)	-
Battery Life Details	Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 3 hours Standby (noise cancelling ON): up to 8 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 35 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	35 hours	16 hours	Sony WF-1000X have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds S.
Charging Time	1.5 hour(s)	2 hour(s)	Sony WF-1000X recharge faster than Sony WF-1000X.

WIRELESS LINK	Sony WF-1000X	Sony LinkBuds S

Radio Frequency Range	2.4 - 2.4835GHz	-

CONNECTIONS	Sony WF-1000X	Sony LinkBuds S

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

OTHERS	Sony WF-1000X	Sony LinkBuds S

Included Accessories	Charging case, 4 pairs of long hybrid silicone rubber earbuds (SS, S, M, L), 2 pairs of Fitting Supporters, 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds	Charging case, USB-C cable
Compatibility	iPhone, iPod, Android phone	-
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4