In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and JBL Reflect Aero. 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 | JBL Reflect Aero |
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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 | Charging case: 45 g Earphone: 13 g |
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| Colour | Black | White | White | Blue | Black | |
| Protection | - | Waterproof, dust-proof | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony LinkBuds S | JBL Reflect Aero |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear | |
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| Headphones Technology | Dynamic | 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), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) | |
| 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 Canceling with Smart Ambient | |
| Sound Output Mode | - | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode | Signature Sound | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 40000 Hz | 20 - 20000 Hz | Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than JBL Reflect Aero. |
| Sensitivity | - | 99 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 16 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 94 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 5 mm | 6.8 mm | JBL Reflect Aero have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | Quick Attention function | - |
| MICROPHONE | Sony LinkBuds S | JBL Reflect Aero |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal |
| CABLE | Sony LinkBuds S | JBL Reflect Aero |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | - |
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| FEATURES | Sony LinkBuds S | JBL Reflect Aero |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant, Alexa |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony LinkBuds S | JBL Reflect Aero |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 65 mAh | |
| 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 8 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Standby Time | 16 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | 2 hours | The charging of both headphones last the same time. |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony LinkBuds S | JBL Reflect Aero |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony LinkBuds S | JBL Reflect Aero |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, USB-C cable | 3 pairs of ear tips, charging case (400 mAh), USB-C charging cable, 3 sizes of POWERFINS enhancers | |
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| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | IP68 |
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