Sony LinkBuds S vs. JBL TUNE Flex

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and JBL TUNE Flex. 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 Flex Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony LinkBuds S JBL TUNE Flex
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 Charging case: 5.15 cm x 2.93 cm x 4.7 cm / 38.6 g
Earbud: 2.05 cm x 2.02 cm x 3.49 cm / 4.8 g
Colour Black | White Blue | White | Black | Purple
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony LinkBuds S JBL TUNE Flex
Headphones Form Factor In-ear Ear-bud
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 - 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 Flex.
Sensitivity - 110 dB
Impedance - 32 Ohm
Diaphragm 5 mm 12 mm JBL TUNE Flex have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Quick Attention function -
MICROPHONE Sony LinkBuds S JBL TUNE Flex
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Sensitivity - -38 dBV/Pascal
CABLE Sony LinkBuds S JBL TUNE Flex
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony LinkBuds S JBL TUNE Flex
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable 2 x headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Capacity - 55 mAh
Battery Life - 4.5 hours
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: up to 32 hours
Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous playback (ANC OFF / Bluetooth): up to 8 hours
Continuous playback (ANC ON / Bluetooth): up to 6 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Standby Time 16 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 2 hour(s) The charging of both headphones last the same time.
Included Qty - 2
CONNECTIONS Sony LinkBuds S JBL TUNE Flex
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
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OTHERS Sony LinkBuds S JBL TUNE Flex
Included Accessories Charging case, USB-C cable USB-C charging cable, 3 sizes of earhooks, charging case (570 mAh)
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4, GFSK, π/4 QPSK, 8DPSK
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