In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and Jabra Elite 3 Active. 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 | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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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: 2.085 cm x 2.73 cm x 2.049 cm / 5 g Charging case: 6.4 cm x 2.84 cm x 3.89 cm / 37.5 g |
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| Colour | Black | White | Black | |
| Earpad Material | - | Silicone | |
| Protection | - | Waterproof, IP55 | |
| 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 | Sony LinkBuds S | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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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 5.2 | Both headphones have the same Bluetooth version. |
| 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) | Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| Bluetooth Audio Codec | SBC, AAC, LDAC | SBC, aptX | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Noise Isolating | - | Yes | Jabra Elite 3 Active are equipped with a noise isolating function. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode | Personal Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Jabra Elite 3 Active. |
| Audio Output Details | - | Multimedia - 20 - 20000 Communication - 100 - 8000 |
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| Diaphragm | 5 mm | 6 mm | Jabra Elite 3 Active have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | Quick Attention function | PeakStop technology, Google Fast Pair, HearThrough |
| MICROPHONE | Sony LinkBuds S | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Frequency Response | - | 100 - 8000 Hz | |
| Microphone Features | - | Battery level indicator | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Sony LinkBuds S | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Controls | - | Mute, volume, reject call, answer call |
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| CABLE | Sony LinkBuds S | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C to USB-A cable - detachable - 20 cm |
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| FEATURES | Sony LinkBuds S | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Features | - | Wireless auto pairing, fast charge, stereo/mono mode | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony LinkBuds S | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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| Battery Life | - | 6 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 (using earbuds): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off) (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | 16 hours | 275 days | Jabra Elite 3 Active have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds S. |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 3 hour(s) | Sony LinkBuds S recharge faster than Sony LinkBuds S. |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony LinkBuds S | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony LinkBuds S | Jabra Elite 3 Active |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, USB-C cable | Charging case, 3 pairs of EarGels | |
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| Software Included | - | Jabra Sound+ | |
| Compatibility | - | iPhone, Android phone | |
| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | FCC, RoHS, REACH, ISED | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 2 years with product registration |
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