Sony LinkBuds
Sony
53 Overall Score
vs
Jabra Evolve2 Buds Evolve2 Buds USB-C MS
Jabra
91 Overall Score
Scores
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Specifications
| Sony LinkBuds | Jabra Evolve2 Buds Evolve2 Buds USB-C MS | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless | Dual Ear True Wireless Earbud |
| Ear Tips | 5 sizes of fitting supporters | S, M, L |
| Weight | 0.04 kg | 0.01 kg★ |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | ring-type driver | Dynamic |
| Driver Size | — | 6 mm★ |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 80 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 8 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless Earbud Headphones with an Open-Ring Design for Ambient Sounds and Alexa Built-in, Bluetooth Ear Buds Compatible with iPhone and Android, Gray | AAC, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adjustable |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Profiles | — | A2DP 1.3, AVRCP 1.6, HFP 1.7, HSP 1.2, SPP 1.2 |
| Multipoint | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 20 m★ |
| Earbud Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 5.5 hrs | 8 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 90 minutes of playback | 5 Minutes for 1 Hour |
| Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Case Battery | ||
| Case Battery | 17.5 hrs | 33 hrs★ |
| Case Charging | USB-C | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | — | ✓★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓ | ✓ |
| App | — | Android & iOS |
| Bone Conduction | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IP57 |
Pros & Cons
Sony LinkBuds
- Strong connectivity (82th percentile)82th %ile
- Strong build (79th percentile)
- Strong comfort (70th percentile)
- Strong sound (70th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (22th percentile)
- Below average battery (26th percentile)
Jabra Evolve2 Buds Evolve2 Buds USB-C MS
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong mic (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong comfort (93th percentile)93th %ile
Pricing
Sony LinkBuds0.010score per dollar
vs
Jabra Evolve2 Buds Evolve2 Buds USB-C MS0.012score per dollar
Jabra Evolve2 Buds Evolve2 Buds USB-C MS offers 1.2x better value for money
Sony LinkBuds
Jabra Evolve2 Buds Evolve2 Buds USB-C MS
Verdict
Winner: Jabra Evolve2 Buds Evolve2 Buds USB-C MS
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 13 of 35 specs.
