In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and JBL TUNE Buds. 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 TUNE Buds |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Weight | - | 5.4 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g | Charging case: 42 g | |
| Colour | Black | White | Black | Blue | Purple | White | |
| Protection | - | Dust-resistant, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony LinkBuds S | JBL TUNE Buds |
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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 5.3 | JBL TUNE Buds 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), Device Identification Profile (DID) | |
| 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 | |
| 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 Buds. |
| Sensitivity | - | 101 dB | |
| Impedance | - | 32 Ohm | |
| Max Sound Pressure | - | 93 dB | |
| Diaphragm | 5 mm | 10 mm | JBL TUNE Buds have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S. |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | Quick Attention function | TalkThru technology |
| MICROPHONE | Sony LinkBuds S | JBL TUNE Buds |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Sensitivity | - | -38 dBV/Pascal | |
| Microphones Included | - | 4 |
| CABLE | Sony LinkBuds S | JBL TUNE Buds |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | USB-C charge cable |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony LinkBuds S | JBL TUNE Buds |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 70 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 talk (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous talk (active noise-cancelling off): up to 6.6 hours Continuous playback (ANC ON / Bluetooth): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (ANC OFF / Bluetooth): up to 12 hours Continuous playback (with 15 min charge): up to 4 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 TUNE Buds |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony LinkBuds S | JBL TUNE Buds |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, USB-C cable | 3 pairs of ear tips, USB-C charging cable, charging case (750 mAh) | |
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| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | IP54, GFSK, 8DPSK, Pi/4 DQPSK |
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