Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WF-1000XM4 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 WF-1000XM4 vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Sony LinkBuds S
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 41 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Earphone: 7.3 g Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour Black | Silver Black | White
Earpad Material Polyurethane foam -
Protection Water-resistant -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) - 10 m
SOUND QUALITY Sony WF-1000XM4 Sony LinkBuds S
Headphones Form Factor In-ear 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 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, LDAC SBC, AAC, LDAC
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Both headphones are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Active Noise Cancelling Technology Digital Noise Cancelling technology (DNC) -
Sound Effects Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode, 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 WF-1000XM4.
Diaphragm 6 mm 5 mm Sony WF-1000XM4 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features Precise Voice Pickup Technology, Quick Attention function, Microsoft Swift Pair, Processor V1, Automatic Wind Noise Reduction, Speak-to-Chat Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sony WF-1000XM4 Sony LinkBuds S
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WF-1000XM4 Sony LinkBuds S
Controls Tap control -
CABLE Sony WF-1000XM4 Sony LinkBuds S
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WF-1000XM4 Sony LinkBuds S
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Google Assistant, Alexa -
Sensors Proximity sensor, bone sensor -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WF-1000XM4 Sony LinkBuds S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 12 hour(s) -
Battery Life Details 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 6 hours
Continuous talk (noise cancelling ON): up to 5.5 hours
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 - 16 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Charging Time 1.5 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony WF-1000XM4 recharge faster than Sony WF-1000XM4.
CONNECTIONS Sony WF-1000XM4 Sony LinkBuds S
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WF-1000XM4 Sony LinkBuds S
Included Accessories USB-C to USB-A cable, 3 sizes of noise isolation earbud tips Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards IPX4 IPX4
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