In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. 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 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g | Earbud: 1.73 cm x 2.24 cm x 3.05 cm / 6.24 g Charging case: 5.94 cm x 2.67 cm x 6.63 cm / 59.8 g |
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| Colour | Black | White | Triple black | |
| Body Material | - | Plastic | |
| Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | 9.14 m | Sony LinkBuds S have a greater operating distance than Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony LinkBuds S | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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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 5.3 | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony LinkBuds S. |
| 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 | SBC, AAC | |
| 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 - 40000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 5 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | Quick Attention function | ActiveSense technology, Aware Mode, Quiet Mode |
| MICROPHONE | Sony LinkBuds S | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony LinkBuds S | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Controls | - | Volume |
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| CABLE | Sony LinkBuds S | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable - detachable - 30.5 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony LinkBuds S | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Features | - | Touch control |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony LinkBuds S | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | - | 6 hours | |
| 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: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | 16 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 1 hour | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II recharge faster than Sony LinkBuds S. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony LinkBuds S | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony LinkBuds S | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, USB-C cable | Charging case, 3 pairs of silicone ear tips (small, medium, large), 3 pairs of stability bands (1, 2, 3), USB-C to USB-A cable (30.5 cm) | |
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| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | IPX4 |
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