Huawei FreeBuds 4 vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Huawei FreeBuds 4 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

Huawei FreeBuds 4 vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Huawei FreeBuds 4	Sony LinkBuds S

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Dimensions & Weight Details	Charging case: 5.8 cm x 5.8 cm x 2.12 cm / 38 g Earbud: 1.68 cm x 1.85 cm x 4.14 cm / 4.1 g	Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour	Ceramic white \| Silver frost	Black \| White
Protection	Splashproof, dust-resistant, water-resistant	-
Recommended Use	Portable electronics	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	-	10 m
High-Resolution Audio	Yes	-

SOUND QUALITY	Huawei FreeBuds 4	Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	In-ear
Headphones Technology	-	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.2	Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version.
Bluetooth Profiles	Hands-Free Profile (HFP), 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 Huawei FreeBuds 4.
Diaphragm	14.3 mm	5 mm	Huawei FreeBuds 4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	-	Neodymium
Features	-	Quick Attention function

MICROPHONE	Huawei FreeBuds 4	Sony LinkBuds S

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in
Noise Cancelling	Yes	-	Huawei FreeBuds 4 microphone can cancel out ambient noise.

REMOTE CONTROL	Huawei FreeBuds 4	Sony LinkBuds S

Controls	Swipe control	-

CABLE	Huawei FreeBuds 4	Sony LinkBuds S

Cable Type	-	USB-C charge cable - detachable

FEATURES	Huawei FreeBuds 4	Sony LinkBuds S

Sensors	Wear sensor	-

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Huawei FreeBuds 4	Sony LinkBuds S

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Capacity	30 mAh	-
Battery Life	4 hour(s)	-
Battery Life Details	Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 4 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 2.7 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 22 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 14 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 2.3 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 2 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	1 hour(s)	2 hour(s)	Huawei FreeBuds 4 recharge faster than Huawei FreeBuds 4.