Sony WI-1000XM2 vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-1000XM2 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 WI-1000XM2 vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart

DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS	Sony WI-1000XM2	Sony LinkBuds S

Product Type	Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC	True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight	58 g	-
Dimensions & Weight Details	-	Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour	Black \| Silver	Black \| White
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 WI-1000XM2	Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Form Factor	In-ear - neckband	In-ear
Headphones Technology	Balanced armature / dynamic	Dynamic
Connectivity Technology	Wireless	Wireless
Wireless Technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.0	Bluetooth 5.2	Sony LinkBuds S have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Sony WI-1000XM2.
Bluetooth Profiles	Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP)	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 Output Mode	Stereo	-
Sound Effects	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine HX (DSEE HX), S-Master HX	Digital Sound Enhancement Engine Extreme (DSEE Extreme), Ambient Sound Mode
Frequency Response	3 - 40000 Hz	20 - 40000 Hz	Sony WI-1000XM2 offer a larger frequency range than Sony LinkBuds S.
Sensitivity	101 dB/mW	-
Impedance	22 Ohm	-
Diaphragm	9 mm	5 mm	Sony WI-1000XM2 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material	-	Neodymium
Features	-	Quick Attention function

MICROPHONE	Sony WI-1000XM2	Sony LinkBuds S

Form Factor	Built-in	Built-in

REMOTE CONTROL	Sony WI-1000XM2	Sony LinkBuds S

Controls	Volume, noise-cancellation suspend button	-

CABLE	Sony WI-1000XM2	Sony LinkBuds S

Cable Type	Headphones cable - detachable - OFC - L shaped - 1 m USB charge cable	USB-C charge cable - detachable
Cable Length	1 m	-
Detachable Cable	Yes	-
Plated Connector	Gold	-

FEATURES	Sony WI-1000XM2	Sony LinkBuds S

Features	Vibrating call alert	-
Intelligent Assistant	Google Assistant	-

BATTERY AND CHARGING	Sony WI-1000XM2	Sony LinkBuds S

Battery Type	Headphone battery rechargeable	Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life	13 hour(s)	-
Battery Life Details	Continuous playback (noise cancelling ON): up to 10 hours Continuous playback (noise cancelling OFF): up to 13 hours Standby (noise cancelling OFF): up to 100 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	100 hours	16 hours	Sony WI-1000XM2 have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds S.
Charging Time	3.5 hour(s)	2 hour(s)	Sony LinkBuds S recharge faster than Sony WI-1000XM2.

CONNECTIONS	Sony WI-1000XM2	Sony LinkBuds S

Connector Type	Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole) USB (power only)	Bluetooth USB (power only) (USB Type-C)

OTHERS	Sony WI-1000XM2	Sony LinkBuds S

Included Accessories	Carrying pouch, airplane adapter, 4 pairs of hybrid earbuds (SS/S/M/L sizes), 3 pairs of Triple-Comfort Earbuds	Charging case, USB-C cable
Compatibility	iPhone, iPod, Android phone	-
Compliant Standards	-	IPX4