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Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless vs Beats Solo Buds True Wireless

Side-by-Side Comparison

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Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless
Beats Solo Buds

Tested using Methodology v1.8

Updated May 29, 2025 08:37 PM

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Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Picture
Beats Solo Buds True Wireless Picture
TypeIn-ear
Noise CancellingYes
EnclosureClosed-Back
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
TypeIn-ear
Noise CancellingNo
EnclosureSemi-Open
WirelessTruly Wireless
TransducerDynamic
MicYes
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Variants

  • LinkBuds S (Black)
  • LinkBuds S (Desert Sand)
  • LinkBuds S (Earth Blue)
  • LinkBuds S x Olivia Rodrigo (Violet)
  • LinkBuds S (White)
  • Solo Buds (Arctic Purple)
  • Solo Buds (Matte Black)
  • Solo Buds (Storm Gray)
  • Solo Buds (Transparent Red)

Review

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See Beats Solo Buds True Wireless Review
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Our Verdict

Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless

Beats Solo Buds True Wireless

The Beats Solo Buds and the Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless are similar in-ears, but the Sony are better in a few ways. The Sony have active noise cancellation (ANC), which does a great job blocking out ambient conversations and engine rumble. Sony's companion app includes a graphic equalizer and presets to customize your audio experience. On the other hand, the Beats boast superior continuous battery life but lacks extra charges from the case.

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