Sony LinkBuds S vs Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony WF-1000XM4 — Pick the Sony WF-1000XM4 — it leads these groups: Battery 2 Audio 1
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The short answer
Sony WF-1000XM4 wins this comparison with a score of 68/100, ahead of Sony LinkBuds S (56).
The main differences: Weight (9.6 g vs 14.6 g) · Battery life (6 h vs 8 h) · Wireless charging case (— vs ✓).
Scores are computed from 10 public spec attributes; missing values stay marked unknown in tables and are imputed at the category median, never passed off as measured.
At a glance
0–100 per group, normalized within the category · Tap a group for details
| Sony LinkBuds S | Sony WF-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 95 | 90 |
| Features | 100 | 100 |
| Battery | 0 | 50 |
| Audio | 45 | 50 |
| Connectivity | 56 | 56 |
How to choose
Pick the Sony LinkBuds S if you care about…
- Weight 9.6 g +5 g vs 14.6 g
Pick the Sony WF-1000XM4 if you care about…
- Battery life 8 h +2 h vs 6 h
- Wireless charging case ✓ vs —
- Driver unit 6 mm +1 mm vs 5 mm
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Where they differ
4 · Only rows that actually differ, with a verdict per row
| Sony LinkBuds S | Sony WF-1000XM4 | Where they differ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9.6 g | 14.6 g | Sony LinkBuds S |
| Battery life | 6 h | 8 h | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
| Wireless charging case | — | ✓ | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
| Driver unit | 5 mm | 6 mm | Sony WF-1000XM4 |
The record
Grouped and collapsible · Tap a group to fold
Design2▾
| Sony LinkBuds S | Sony WF-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9.6 g | 14.6 g |
| Sweat/water resistance | ✓ | ✓ |
Features2▾
| Sony LinkBuds S | Sony WF-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Active noise cancellation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in microphone | ✓ | ✓ |
Battery2▾
| Sony LinkBuds S | Sony WF-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 6 h | 8 h |
| Wireless charging case | — | ✓ |
Audio2▾
| Sony LinkBuds S | Sony WF-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Driver unit | 5 mm | 6 mm |
| LDAC | ✓ | ✓ |
Connectivity2▾
| Sony LinkBuds S | Sony WF-1000XM4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Multipoint connection | ✓ | ✓ |
Data sources: GSMArena
FAQ
Which is better, Sony LinkBuds S or Sony WF-1000XM4?
Sony WF-1000XM4 has the higher overall score (68 vs 56) and leads in Battery, Audio. Choose Sony LinkBuds S instead if Weight matters more to you.
What are the main differences?
The main differences: Weight (9.6 g vs 14.6 g) · Battery life (6 h vs 8 h) · Wireless charging case (— vs ✓).
How are the scores calculated?
We normalize 10 public spec attributes within the category and weight them by group into a 0–100 score; missing values are inherited from spec-identical twins or imputed at the category median, so a sparse spec sheet never earns an advantage. The methodology is public.