In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro. 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 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Height | - | 2.16 cm | |
| Width | - | 1.99 cm | |
| Depth | - | 1.87 cm | |
| Weight | - | 5.5 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g | Earbud: 1.99 cm x 1.87 cm x 2.16 cm / 5.5 g Charging case: 5.02 cm x 5.01 cm x 2.77 cm / 43.4 g |
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| Colour | Black | White | Bora purple | Graphite | White | |
| Protection | - | Water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics | |
| Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) | 10 m | - | |
| High-Resolution Audio | - | Yes |
| SOUND QUALITY | Sony LinkBuds S | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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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 5.3 | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro 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 | SBC, AAC, SSC (Samsung Seamless Codec) | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | - | 5.1 channel surround | |
| Built-in Decoders | - | Dolby Atmos | |
| Sound Effects | Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode | Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio | |
| Frequency Response | 20 - 40000 Hz | - | |
| Diaphragm | 5 mm | - | |
| Magnet Material | Neodymium | - | |
| Features | Quick Attention function | Auto Switch, voice detect |
| MICROPHONE | Sony LinkBuds S | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro microphone can cancel out ambient noise. |
| Microphones Included | - | 3 |
| CABLE | Sony LinkBuds S | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Cable Type | USB-C charge cable - detachable | - |
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| FEATURES | Sony LinkBuds S | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Features | - | Touch control, seamless connectivity, easy pairing | |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Sensors | - | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyro sensor, hall sensor, touch sensor, Voice Pickup Unit (VPU) | |
| Additional Functions | - | Custom coaxial 2-way, AirVent, SmartThings Find, neck stretch reminder, Bixby voice wake-up, 24-bit Hi-Fi audio |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony LinkBuds S | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Capacity | - | 61 mAh | |
| Battery Life | - | 5 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 talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 3.5 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 14 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 5 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 18 hours |
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| Standby Time | 16 hours | - | |
| Charging Time | 2 hour(s) | - |
| CONNECTIONS | Sony LinkBuds S | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Connector Type | Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C) |
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| OTHERS | Sony LinkBuds S | Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, USB-C cable | Charging case (515 mAh) | |
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| SAR Value | - | 0.231 W/kg (body), 0.231 W/kg (head) | |
| Compliant Standards | IPX4 | IPX7 | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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