'AirPods Pro vs. LinkBuds S: Battle of the Earbuds'
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- 2023-04-20 19:52:072028browse
Sony earlier this week launched the WH-1000XM5 headphones that we've already tried out, as well as the LinkBuds S, a set of noise-canceling earbuds similar to the AirPods Pro. In our latest YouTube video, we pit the AirPods Pro against the LinkBuds S to see how Sony's new earbuds measure up.
At $199, the LinkBuds S are $50 cheaper than the AirPods Pro, but it’s worth noting that the AirPods Pro are frequently on sale and can be purchased right now from Amazon for $197. That puts the LinkBuds S and "AirPods Pro" at about the same price, though it's likely the LinkBuds S will also be available at a discount later this year.
Like the AirPods Pro, the LinkBuds S have a silicone tip that fits into your ear, allowing you to choose the size that works best. Thanks to a similar design, they're just as comfortable as the AirPods Pro.
In terms of sound quality, AirPods Pro and LinkBuds S have a lot in common. The two sound similar, but it's nice that the LinkBuds S offer EQ adjustments via the Sony app, something the "AirPods Pro" don't offer. Out of the box, the AirPods Pro have a better sound profile, but the LinkBuds S can be tweaked to your liking.
The LinkBuds S are bass-heavy at default settings, but it's repairable, so they have a customization advantage over the AirPods Pro.
As for noise reduction, “AirPods Pro” is about the same as LinkBuds S. They're both reliable at blocking ambient noise, and it's hard to say whether one is better than the other. The exception is Transparency Mode, as the AirPods Pro have a higher quality Transparency Mode so ambient sounds are clearer and more natural, but Sony is again customizable in the form of options to adjust the levels of ambient sounds in the app.
The Sony LinkBuds S offer up to 6 hours of playtime, plus an additional 14 hours with the charging case, but the 'AirPods Pro' exceed that with up to 24 hours of total listening time Hour.
Both are solid earbud options and equivalent in many ways. If you want more customization, the LinkBuds S have the advantage, but in the Apple ecosystem, the AirPods always win because of features like quick switching and automatic pairing.
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