Sony LinkBuds S vs. Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and Sony WF-1000XM5. 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. Sony WF-1000XM5 Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony LinkBuds S	Sony WF-1000XM5

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: 6.46 cm x 2.65 cm x 4 cm / 39 g Earphone: 5.9 g
Colour	Black \| White	Black \| Silver
Protection	-	Water-resistant
Recommended Use	Portable electronics	Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance)	10 m	10 m	The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
High-Resolution Audio	-	Yes

SOUND QUALITY	Sony LinkBuds S	Sony WF-1000XM5

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear	In-ear
Headphones Technology	Dynamic	Dynamic
Bone Conduction Technology	-	Yes
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.2	Bluetooth 5.3	Sony WF-1000XM5 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Telephony and Media Audio Profile (TMAP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec	SBC, AAC, LDAC	SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
Active Noise Cancelling	Yes	Yes	Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology	-	Multi Noise Sensor technology
Sound Effects	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 360 Reality Audio
Frequency Response	20 - 40000 Hz	20 - 40000 Hz	Both headphones offer the same frequency response.
Diaphragm	5 mm	8.4 mm	Sony WF-1000XM5 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	-
Features	Quick Attention function	Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Quick Attention function

MICROPHONE	Sony LinkBuds S	Sony WF-1000XM5

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in

CABLE	Sony LinkBuds S	Sony WF-1000XM5

Cable Type	USB-C charge cable - detachable	USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm

FEATURES	Sony LinkBuds S	Sony WF-1000XM5

Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible	-	Yes
Voice Control	-	Indirect
Intelligent Assistant	-	Google Assistant, Alexa
Sensors	-	Head tracking sensor, bone sensor

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Sony LinkBuds S	Sony WF-1000XM5

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable	Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life	-	12 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 8 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling OFF): up to 7 hours Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours
Standby Time	16 hours	-
Wireless Charging Standards	-	Qi
Charging Time	2 hour(s)	-