In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | 2.16 cm | - | |
| Width | 2.665 cm | - | |
| Depth | 1.64 cm | - | |
| Weight | 4.1 g | - | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Earphone: 2.665 cm x 1.64 cm x 2.16 cm / 4.1 g Charging case with earphones: 6.2 cm x 4 cm x 2.72 cm / 35.4 g |
Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g | |
| Colour | Black | Black | White | |
| Protection | IPX4 | - | |
| 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 True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | 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 True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2. |
| 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 | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | DSP Noise Reduction | - | |
| Sound Effects | - | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Frequency Response | - | 20 - 40000 Hz | |
| Diaphragm | 7.2 mm | 5 mm | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S. |
| Magnet Material | - | Neodymium | |
| Features | - | Quick Attention function |
| MICROPHONE | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Controls | Answer/end, play/pause, reject call, voice assistant, game mode on/off | - |
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| CABLE | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C charge cable - detachable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | 43 mAh | - | |
| Battery Life | 4 hour(s) | - | |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 4 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 |
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| Standby Time | - | 16 hours | |
| Charging Time | 1.5 hour(s) | 2 hour(s) | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 recharge faster than Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2. |
| CONNECTIONS | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Xiaomi MI True Wireless Earbuds Basic 2 | Sony LinkBuds S |
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| Included Accessories | 3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case (300 mAh) | Charging case, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IPX4 |
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