Sony LinkBuds S vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and Google Pixel Buds Pro. 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

Sony LinkBuds S vs. Google Pixel Buds Pro Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony LinkBuds S	Google Pixel Buds Pro

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	Earbud: 2.203 cm x 2.233 cm x 2.372 cm / 6.2 g Charging case with earphones: 5 cm x 2.5 cm x 6.32 cm / 62.4 g
Colour	Black \| White	Fog \| Charcoal
Protection	-	Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Recommended Use	Portable electronics	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	10 m	-

SOUND QUALITY	Sony LinkBuds S	Google Pixel Buds Pro

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	In-ear
Headphones Technology	Dynamic	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.0	Sony LinkBuds S have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Google Pixel Buds Pro.
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	-	Google Silent Seal
Sound Output Mode	-	Stereo
Sound Effects	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode	-
Equaliser	-	5-band
Frequency Response	20 - 40000 Hz	-
Diaphragm	5 mm	11 mm	Google Pixel Buds Pro have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	-
Features	Quick Attention function	-

MICROPHONE	Sony LinkBuds S	Google Pixel Buds Pro

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode	-	Beamforming
Microphones Included	-	6

REMOTE CONTROL	Sony LinkBuds S	Google Pixel Buds Pro

Controls	-	Volume control, play/pause, answer call, ANC mode

CABLE	Sony LinkBuds S	Google Pixel Buds Pro

Cable Type	USB-C charge cable - detachable	-

FEATURES	Sony LinkBuds S	Google Pixel Buds Pro

Features	-	Wind-blocking mesh covers, active in-ear pressure relief
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	-	Yes
Intelligent Assistant	-	Google Assistant
Sensors	-	Proximity sensor, hall sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, touch sensor, gyroscope, voice accelerometer
Additional Functions	-	Transparency mode

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Sony LinkBuds S	Google Pixel Buds Pro

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable	Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 11 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF / with included charging case): up to 31 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours Continuous playback (with 5 min charge / noise cancelling ON): up to 1 hour Continuous playback (with 15 min charge / noise cancelling ON): up to 3 hours
Standby Time	16 hours	-
Wireless Charging Standards	-	Qi
Charging Time	2 hour(s)	-

CONNECTIONS	Sony LinkBuds S	Google Pixel Buds Pro

Connector Type	Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C)	-

OTHERS	Sony LinkBuds S	Google Pixel Buds Pro

Included Accessories	Charging case, USB-C cable	3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), wireless charging case
Compatibility	-	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android phone, Android tablet
Compliant Standards	IPX4	IEC 60529 IPX4, IPX2