Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 and Sony LinkBuds S. 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 WF-L900 vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Sony LinkBuds S
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 8.2 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.85 cm x 4.14 cm x 3.09 cm / 34 g
Earbud: 4.1 g
Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour Grey | White Black | White
Protection Splashproof, sweat-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.
SOUND QUALITY Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Sony LinkBuds S
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear
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), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Serial Copy Management System (SCMS-T)
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Sony LinkBuds S are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), Adaptive Sound Control, 360 Reality Audio Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response 20 - 20000 Hz 20 - 40000 Hz Sony LinkBuds S offer a larger frequency range than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Diaphragm 12 mm 5 mm Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1 Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Sony LinkBuds S
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
CABLE Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Sony LinkBuds S
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Sony LinkBuds S
Features Wide Area Tap, Quick Access -
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Sony LinkBuds S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 5.5 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 5.5 hour(s)
Continuous talk: up to 2.5 hour(s)
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 17.5 hour(s)
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
Standby Time 10 hours 16 hours Sony LinkBuds S have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds WF-L900.
Charging Time - 2 hour(s)
CONNECTIONS Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Sony LinkBuds S
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony LinkBuds WF-L900 Sony LinkBuds S
Included Accessories Charging case, 5 sizes of arc support Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
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