Sony WI-XB400 vs. Sony LinkBuds S

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony WI-XB400 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-XB400 vs. Sony LinkBuds S Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony WI-XB400 Sony LinkBuds S
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Weight 21 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 4.28 cm x 6 cm x 2.76 cm / 35 g
Colour Black | Blue 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.
SOUND QUALITY Sony WI-XB400 Sony LinkBuds S
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - behind-the-neck mount In-ear
Headphones Technology 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-XB400.
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 Extra Bass 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 WI-XB400.
Diaphragm 12 mm 5 mm Sony WI-XB400 have a thicker diaphragm than Sony LinkBuds S.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
Features Magnetic ear buds Quick Attention function
MICROPHONE Sony WI-XB400 Sony LinkBuds S
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Uni-directional -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony WI-XB400 Sony LinkBuds S
Controls Multiple function button -
CABLE Sony WI-XB400 Sony LinkBuds S
Cable Type USB-C charge cable - detachable - 20 cm USB-C charge cable - detachable
FEATURES Sony WI-XB400 Sony LinkBuds S
Intelligent Assistant Siri, Google Assistant -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony WI-XB400 Sony LinkBuds S
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 15 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
Standby Time 200 hours 16 hours Sony WI-XB400 have longer standby time than Sony LinkBuds S.
Charging Time 3 hour(s) 2 hour(s) Sony LinkBuds S recharge faster than Sony WI-XB400.
CONNECTIONS Sony WI-XB400 Sony LinkBuds S
Connector Type USB (power only) (USB Type-C) Bluetooth
USB (power only) (USB Type-C)
OTHERS Sony WI-XB400 Sony LinkBuds S
Included Accessories Ear-buds Charging case, USB-C cable
Compliant Standards - IPX4
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