In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and Beats Studio Buds +. 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 | Sony LinkBuds S | Beats Studio Buds + |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 1.5 cm | |
| Width | - | 1.85 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.05 cm | |
| Weight | - | 5 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g | Charging case: 5.1 cm x 7.2 cm x 2.55 cm / 49 g | |
| Colour | Black | White | Black / gold | Transparent | Ivory | Cosmic silver | Cosmic pink | |
| Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| Tracking Data | - | Location |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony LinkBuds S | Beats Studio Buds + |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | - | |
| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | - | |
| 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 | SBC, AAC, LDAC | - | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Active Noise Cancelling Technology | - | Adaptive Noise Cancelling | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode | Balanced Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 40000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 5 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | Quick Attention function | Fast Fuel technology, Google Fast Pair |
| MICROPHONE | Sony LinkBuds S | Beats Studio Buds + |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in |
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| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony LinkBuds S | Beats Studio Buds + |
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| Controls | - | Multiple function button, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Sony LinkBuds S | Beats Studio Buds + |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C to USB-C cable |
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| FEATURES | Sony LinkBuds S | Beats Studio Buds + |
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| Features | - | Over the air updates, one-touch pairing | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Additional Functions | - | Transparency mode |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony LinkBuds S | Beats Studio Buds + |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| 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 |
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours Continuous playback: up to 9 hours |
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| Standby Time | 16 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony LinkBuds S | Beats Studio Buds + |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony LinkBuds S | Beats Studio Buds + |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, USB-C cable | Charging case, 4 pairs of ear tips (XS, S,M, L), USB-C to USB-C charging cable | |
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| Compatibility | - | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Mac, Android tablet | |
| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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