Sony LinkBuds S vs. JBL TUNE Beam

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and JBL TUNE Beam. 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. JBL TUNE Beam Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony LinkBuds S	JBL TUNE Beam

Product Type	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight	-	10 g
Dimensions & Weight Details	Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g	Charging case: 50.3 g Earbud: 5 g
Colour	Black \| White	Black \| White \| Blue \| Purple
Protection	-	Water-resistant, dust-proof
Recommended Use	Portable electronics	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	10 m	-

SOUND QUALITY	Sony LinkBuds S	JBL TUNE Beam

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	In-ear
Headphones Technology	Dynamic	-
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.3	JBL TUNE Beam 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)	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	-	Smart Ambient
Noise Isolating	-	Yes	JBL TUNE Beam are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode	-	Stereo
Sound Effects	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode	Pure Bass
Frequency Response	20 - 40000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz	Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than JBL TUNE Beam.
Sensitivity	-	97 dB/mW
Impedance	-	16 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure	-	94 dB
Diaphragm	5 mm	6 mm	JBL TUNE Beam have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	-
Features	Quick Attention function	TalkThru technology

MICROPHONE	Sony LinkBuds S	JBL TUNE Beam

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in
Sensitivity	-	-38 dB
Microphones Included	-	4

CABLE	Sony LinkBuds S	JBL TUNE Beam

Cable Type	USB-C charge cable - detachable	USB-C charge cable

FEATURES	Sony LinkBuds S	JBL TUNE Beam

Sensors	-	Touch control

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Sony LinkBuds S	JBL TUNE Beam

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable	Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity	-	70 mAh
Battery Life	-	48 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 (noise cancelling OFF): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous talk: up to 6.6 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 48 hours
Standby Time	16 hours	-
Charging Time	2 hour(s)	2 hour(s)	The charging of both headphones last the same time.

CONNECTIONS	Sony LinkBuds S	JBL TUNE Beam

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

OTHERS	Sony LinkBuds S	JBL TUNE Beam

Included Accessories	Charging case, USB-C cable	3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, charging cable
Compliant Standards	IPX4	IP54, EN 62479:2010, GFSK, RED 2014/53/EU, EN 50663:2017, EN 300 328 V2.2.2, EN 301 489-1 V2.2.3, EN/IEC 63000:2018, EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019, EN 55032:2015+A1:2020, Annex II (EU) 2015/863, 8DPSK, EN 55035:2017+A11:2020, EN 301 489-17 V3.2.4, EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019/A1:2021, Pi/4 DQPSK