Sony LinkBuds S vs. Soundcore Life Note 3i

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds S and Soundcore Life Note 3i. 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. Soundcore Life Note 3i Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony LinkBuds S	Soundcore Life Note 3i

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: 2.9 cm x 6.26 cm x 4.9 cm / 40.9 g Earbud: 1.9 cm x 1.5 cm x 3.1 cm / 4.9 g Charging case with earphones: 50.8 g
Colour	Black \| White	Black
Protection	-	Splashproof, sweat-resistant, rainproof, IPX5
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	Soundcore Life Note 3i

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), 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.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology	-	Hybrid ANC
Sound Output Mode	-	Stereo
Sound Effects	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode	-
Frequency Response	20 - 40000 Hz	20 - 20000 Hz	Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Soundcore Life Note 3i.
Impedance	-	16 Ohm
Diaphragm	5 mm	10 mm	Soundcore Life Note 3i have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	Neodymium	-
Features	Quick Attention function	-

MICROPHONE	Sony LinkBuds S	Soundcore Life Note 3i

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in
Noise Cancelling	-	Yes	Soundcore Life Note 3i microphone can cancel out ambient noise.
Microphones Included	-	4

CABLE	Sony LinkBuds S	Soundcore Life Note 3i

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

FEATURES	Sony LinkBuds S	Soundcore Life Note 3i

Features	-	Transparent Hearing mode

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Sony LinkBuds S	Soundcore Life Note 3i

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable	Headphone battery rechargeable - lithium polymer
Battery Life	-	9 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: up to 9 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 36 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON / with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Standby Time	16 hours	-
Charging Time	2 hour(s)	1.5 hour(s)	Soundcore Life Note 3i recharge faster than Sony LinkBuds S.

CONNECTIONS	Sony LinkBuds S	Soundcore Life Note 3i

Connector Type	Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C)	-

OTHERS	Sony LinkBuds S	Soundcore Life Note 3i

Included Accessories	Charging case, USB-C cable	3 pairs of ear tips (small, medium, large), charging case, USB-C charging cable
Compliant Standards	IPX4	IPX5
Service & Support	-	Limited warranty - 18 months