Sony LinkBuds S vs. Sony WF-C700N

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and Sony WF-C700N. 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-C700N Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony LinkBuds S Sony WF-C700N
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight - 9.2 g
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g Earbud: 4.6 g
Charging case: 31 g
Colour Black | White Black | Sage green | Violet | White
Protection - Splashproof, sweat-resistant, IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m 10 m The maximum operating distance of both headphones is the same.
SOUND QUALITY Sony LinkBuds S Sony WF-C700N
Headphones Form Factor In-ear In-ear
Headphones Technology Dynamic -
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2 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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, LDAC SBC, AAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode - Stereo
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Ambient Sound Mode, Adaptive Sound Control
Frequency Response 20 - 40000 Hz 20 - 20000 Hz Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Sony WF-C700N.
Diaphragm 5 mm 5 mm Both headphones are designed with same thick diaphragm.
Magnet Material Neodymium -
Features Quick Attention function Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
MICROPHONE Sony LinkBuds S Sony WF-C700N
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Sony LinkBuds S Sony WF-C700N
Controls - Volume, voice assistant, answer call, noise cancelling/ambient sound mode button
CABLE Sony LinkBuds S Sony WF-C700N
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm
FEATURES Sony LinkBuds S Sony WF-C700N
Features - Wind noise reduction structure
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Voice Control - Direct
Intelligent Assistant - Siri, Google Assistant
Sensors - Noise sensor
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony LinkBuds S Sony WF-C700N
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life - 10 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: up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 7.5 hours
Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 10 hours
Standby Time 16 hours -
Charging Time 2 hour(s) 1.5 hour(s) Sony WF-C700N recharge faster than Sony LinkBuds S.
CONNECTIONS Sony LinkBuds S Sony WF-C700N
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony LinkBuds S Sony WF-C700N
Included Accessories Charging case, USB-C cable 2 pairs of ear tips (small, large), charging case, USB-C to USB-A charging cable
Compliant Standards IPX4 -
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