Xiaomi MI AirDots vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI AirDots 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

Xiaomi MI AirDots vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony LinkBuds S
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
Colour White 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 Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony LinkBuds S
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology - Dynamic
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2 Sony LinkBuds S have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Xiaomi MI AirDots.
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)
Bluetooth Audio Codec AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony LinkBuds S are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Effects - Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response - 20 - 40000 Hz
Impedance 16 Ohm -
Diaphragm 7.2 mm 5 mm Xiaomi MI AirDots have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
Features - Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony LinkBuds S
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
CABLE Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony LinkBuds S
Cable Type USB charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony LinkBuds S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 5 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 12 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 - 16 hours
Charging Time 4 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony LinkBuds S recharge faster than Xiaomi MI AirDots.
CONNECTIONS Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony LinkBuds S
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Xiaomi MI AirDots Sony LinkBuds S
Included Accessories Charging case, 3 ear tips (small, medium, large) Charging case, USB-C cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad -
Compliant Standards - IPX4
Other projects: