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Sony LinkBuds S - Better Than XM4?

The Sony LinkBuds S Noise Cancelling true wireless earbuds have arrived and I'm here to give you my complete review after a few weeks of testing! I'm also here to let you know if the Sony LinkBuds S are actually worth their $200 asking price and whether or not they are better than the Sony WF-1000XM4.
Thank you to ‪@ThisIsTechToday‬ for the help with figuring out the software bugs. Be sure to check out his comprehensive review of the Sony LinkBuds S.
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⏱️TIME STAMPS⏱️
00:00 Start
00:27 Bluetooth Connection
01:07 Single Use Mode + Problems
02:32 Video & Mobile Gaming Latency
03:15 Battery Life Tests
03:55 Charging
04:20 Comfort & Fit
04:58 Good for Workouts?
05:25 Good for Sleeping?
05:39 Body-Born Noises
06:03 Touch Controls
07:05 Sony Headphones Connect App
09:05 Ambient Mode
09:41 Active Noise Cancellation
10:56 Sound Volume
11:37 Sound Quality
12:17 Bass
13:00 Mids
13:43 Treble
14:24 Sony EQ
14:38 Constructive Criticism
15:31 Are they better than Sony WF-1000XM4?
16:05 Worth buying for $200?
16:25 Comparison Section
17:05 Ambient Ranking
17:38 ANC Ranking
18:06 Volume Ranking
18:48 Sound Quality Ranking
19:33 Mic Samples (Call Tests)
22:11 Disclosure

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  • @ELJefeReviews
    @ELJefeReviews2 жыл бұрын

    ⏱TIME STAMPS⏱ 00:00 Start 00:27 Bluetooth Connection 01:07 Single Use Mode + Problems 02:32 Video & Mobile Gaming Latency 03:15 Battery Life Tests 03:55 Charging 04:20 Comfort & Fit 04:58 Good for Workouts? 05:25 Good for Sleeping? 05:39 Body-Born Noises 06:03 Touch Controls 07:05 Sony Headphones Connect App 09:05 Ambient Mode 09:41 Active Noise Cancellation 10:56 Sound Volume 11:37 Sound Quality 12:17 Bass 13:00 Mids 13:43 Treble 14:24 Sony EQ 14:38 Constructive Criticism 15:31 Are they better than Sony WF-1000XM4? 16:05 Worth buying for $200? 16:25 Comparison Section 17:05 Ambient Ranking 17:38 ANC Ranking

  • @TheFingerMove

    @TheFingerMove

    2 жыл бұрын

    1More App? Heaphones Connect App?

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@TheFingerMove It was 3am when I was finishing this up. Tiny mistakes happen my guy.

  • @CarLos-tt7vk

    @CarLos-tt7vk

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@ELJefeReviews The link for Comply Foam Tips in the description is compatible for other Sony earbuds, not these Sony Linkbuds S

  • @Bacnow
    @Bacnow2 жыл бұрын

    OK, Alright…i had never heard of this guy ‘till yesterday (while searching for earbud gear)! You’ve convinced me that you are a top tier reviewer! You utilize both objective data and subjective valuation to create a detailed and rational argument for the true value of the items reviewed! Both you and Project Farm represent a treasure trove of valuable information for your viewers!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the positive feedback!🙏🏼

  • @donaldshank9449

    @donaldshank9449

    Жыл бұрын

    His review is 100% on point

  • @nishithkapasi

    @nishithkapasi

    Жыл бұрын

    He is testing testing 1.2.3. top reviewer ...do dont worry and be happy with his review ...:)

  • @The_1ntern3t

    @The_1ntern3t

    Жыл бұрын

    Great review of a great review! 🤪

  • @astroch

    @astroch

    Жыл бұрын

    But zero technical data. So not a top reviewer

  • @Well_Earned_Siesta
    @Well_Earned_Siesta Жыл бұрын

    15:21 Good call-out, they did add multi-point connectivity via a firmware update. Not sure when this happened, but I just bought a pair in Apr 2023, and it's available after you do the update. I can now use these on my phone and laptop. They are lighter and so much more comfortable to wear. These are my new favorites 😊

  • @raphaelmeillat8527
    @raphaelmeillat85272 жыл бұрын

    Discovered your channel à couple of days ago. Loving it. Your reviews are very clear and comprehensive at the same time! Well done!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you like them!

  • @butterairways

    @butterairways

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ELJefeReviews you mean 'glàd you like them' lol

  • @rupbhatt
    @rupbhatt2 жыл бұрын

    This is the most detailed review I have seen for this product.... Awesome review 👍

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @santhoshkumarr1577

    @santhoshkumarr1577

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ELJefeReviews ʜᴏᴡ ɪꜱ ᴛʜᴇ ꜱᴏᴜɴᴅ qᴜᴀʟɪᴛy ᴀɴᴅ ʙᴀꜱꜱ ᴇꜰꜰᴇᴄᴛ ᴡʜɪʟᴇ ʜᴇᴀʀɪɴɢ ꜱᴏɴɢ? ᴩʟᴇᴀꜱᴇ ʀᴇᴩʟy ᴄᴀɴ ɪ ʙᴜy ᴛʜɪꜱ ꜱᴏɴy ʟɪɴᴋʙᴜᴅꜱ ɢᴏᴏᴅ ꜰᴏʀ ꜱᴏᴜɴᴅ ᴀɴᴅ ʙᴀꜱꜱ qᴜᴀʟɪᴛy?

  • @HLB49
    @HLB492 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding review! Keep em' coming!!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! Will do!

  • @ThisIsTechToday
    @ThisIsTechToday2 жыл бұрын

    Great review! I learned a lot!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate you coming through bro!

  • @chowchilla9501
    @chowchilla9501 Жыл бұрын

    They added some form of multipoint via an software update few days ago. version 1.1.0 -Adds support for audio switch

  • @MarceloPaciorek
    @MarceloPaciorek2 жыл бұрын

    these reviews are amazing Jefe!!!!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @djbarrerap
    @djbarrerap2 жыл бұрын

    Man, you're great, I really like your smoothness and the way you guide us through the whole thing. Keep it on 🤙

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @silvershield2342
    @silvershield2342 Жыл бұрын

    Wonderfully thorough and thoughtful review. Thanks!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @VC777
    @VC7772 жыл бұрын

    I brought these when I was out of town and stayed in a noisy inn. With ANC on these helped immensely. Everything else about them is great as well. Use them everyday at work now

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @noahvanooijen6640

    @noahvanooijen6640

    Жыл бұрын

    They still working fine? Been hearing about issues with these earbuds which make me scared to buy them but kinda want to.

  • @Andyhandle
    @Andyhandle Жыл бұрын

    Nice review, very informative and comprehensive. I went for the linkbud S which are at £120. Light, comfortable reliable, multipoint device (recent update, Sony are good for updates), very good sound. Good mic. These are one (two) of the most practical earbuds I've had, love them. I'm happy with the touch controls. I'm only after play and pause, though I can take an ear bud out of my ear or use speak to pause. I occasionally use volume controls. I used the EQ setting to lift the mids slightly which I prefer for listening when out and about. I'm using Apple music on my LG v60, having switched from Spotify. The difference is great and the same price.

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @jeffhale1189
    @jeffhale11892 жыл бұрын

    Thanks …I enjoyed your review. Blessings on your day!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Likewise Jeff!

  • @carlson2012abqb
    @carlson2012abqb2 жыл бұрын

    So excited for this video! Lets get it!!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Appreciate you coming through bro!

  • @carlson2012abqb

    @carlson2012abqb

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ELJefeReviews always brotha!

  • @DrToe
    @DrToe2 жыл бұрын

    Great video as always. Thanks

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very welcome!

  • @andresoares6005
    @andresoares60052 жыл бұрын

    you do a great job, i'm impressed 😍

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @rossiross9753
    @rossiross9753 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for the good review! I bought my Linkbuds S recently so I struggled a lot with usage of just one of the earbuds (left one). So I was so unhappy that I can't use just the left one, but thanks to you I understood the problem. So, thank you! Also I will want to have the possibility to make my own choice of the functions of each earbud. I don't want a limited set of options in groups. Also I want both earbuds to be used independly and fabric options to be the same. Extremely light and comfortable. Fit very well in my ears. I have also Galaxy bud pro and they have excelent sound (better than Linkbuds S) but they fall all the time from my ears. They are extremely uncomfortable for me. So I'm happy with my new purchase.

  • @goldentrout4811
    @goldentrout4811 Жыл бұрын

    Great review! Thank you very much!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @s_trill
    @s_trill2 жыл бұрын

    I just picked a pair up a couple days ago and I'm loving them. going from the M&D MW07 Plus to these was a huge upgrade.

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good to know!

  • @santhoshkumarr1577

    @santhoshkumarr1577

    2 жыл бұрын

    ʜᴏᴡ ɪꜱ ᴛʜᴇ ʙᴀꜱꜱ ᴇꜰꜰᴇᴄᴛ ꜱᴏᴜɴᴅ qᴜᴀʟɪᴛy ʙʀᴏ?

  • @amplifiedlight
    @amplifiedlight Жыл бұрын

    Just picked a pair up for $178.10 AUD - that's around $118 USD. I really appreciate their discrete appearance, comfort is also high priority for me. At some point I may purchase some Comply or perhaps a set of hybrid tips to improve isolation and ANC performance. Thanks for the detailed review 👍

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice find!

  • @amplifiedlight

    @amplifiedlight

    Жыл бұрын

    Actually, I could have picked them up for the equivalent of $102 USD, however considering Sony doesn't honour warranties when buying from unofficial eBay sellers and keeping in mind the occasionally reported quality control issues - cheapest didn't seem like the best idea!

  • @Xtremebotz007

    @Xtremebotz007

    8 ай бұрын

    Got mine for 89$

  • @DG-ss2zd
    @DG-ss2zd Жыл бұрын

    Excellent review, thanks

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad it was helpful!

  • @JayDabhiTV
    @JayDabhiTV Жыл бұрын

    Great review!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @bashiruddintube
    @bashiruddintube2 жыл бұрын

    excellent review on sound quality

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @jeremymcintyre5316
    @jeremymcintyre5316 Жыл бұрын

    ordered these over the beats fit pro, cant wait for them to come in

  • @Igor_Itkin
    @Igor_Itkin2 жыл бұрын

    Great review 👍

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad you liked it!

  • @moemenhisham3979
    @moemenhisham3979 Жыл бұрын

    almost no other youtuber talked about latency so thank you so so much

  • @thosoneill
    @thosoneill2 жыл бұрын

    I’m a bit of a novice with this type of technology however your review of the linkbuds s has enlightened me somewhat - many thanks my friend

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Glad I could help!

  • @harv83
    @harv83 Жыл бұрын

    Looking forward to when my new pair arrives. Without a doubt, more customization for available controls is better - hoping Sony pushes that kind of an option through a future update. Close decision between these and the Sennheiser momentum 3's, but couldn't pass up on a smoking deal

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Fair enough!

  • @mrghartey5542
    @mrghartey5542 Жыл бұрын

    Great review. My bud customizations would be: Left Bud: 1 touch = ANC/Ambient Double Tap = Volume Up Triple Tap = Volume down Right Bud: Everything the same Just my 10 cents. Can't be that difficult Sony! Keep up the good work El Jefe!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @AMEENHAI
    @AMEENHAI2 жыл бұрын

    as always, great review dear Jeff many thanx, it seems like Sony is riding the seesaw when it comes to ear buds, adding some functions and compromising some other functions making it extremally difficult for us to choose

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes, exactly!

  • @RodrigoCuevasdelaTorre
    @RodrigoCuevasdelaTorre2 жыл бұрын

    nice and detailed review ! wondering how would this rank up against the LG free tone fp(5) range. haven't used in ear for a while, but looking for a pair to complement the Sennheiser pxc550 ii and the 560s.

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Go with Sennheiser MTW3 instead. Especially if you prefer Sennheiser tuning.

  • @RiandaOktafiansahNerdVox
    @RiandaOktafiansahNerdVox Жыл бұрын

    hello Jeff, i just picked one of these at discounted price which is equivalent to $140 so far i'm really happy with it, just as you said if these were priced below $150 it would be a killer

  • @Shadowjester1985
    @Shadowjester19852 жыл бұрын

    El Jefe, I appreciate this awesome review, but man the lack of wireless charging and the issue with the left earbud is just to enough to pass these up. I'm still on the fence between Sennheiser MTW3 or waiting on the Pixel Buds Pro.

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Fair enough. I'm excited for the Pixel Buds Pro. But if you need something now, the MTW3 are tough to beat.

  • @thewillsfamilyaccount6486
    @thewillsfamilyaccount6486 Жыл бұрын

    Nicely done.. 👍

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @zahequi10
    @zahequi102 жыл бұрын

    Excelente jefe! ✌️ Saludos!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Saludos!

  • @wadec6799
    @wadec67992 жыл бұрын

    Jefe this is an awesome frickin countdown man!!!!! Know ya don't do speaker reviews jefe I'm not a jbl fan their extreme 3 and boombox 2 are trash for their prices but their partybox 110 is best speaker I've owned and they just added eq to their app!!! It totally changed that speaker for the better!! Needless to say I'm purchasing 2 motion boom plus speakers tomorrow!!! They will finally overtake w king x10 and d10 for best portable speaker!!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice! I'll be reviewing the Motion Boom Plus soon!

  • @wadec6799

    @wadec6799

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ELJefeReviews heck yea man!!! I'd love to hear your thoughts on bt speakers. I think the boom plus is gonna be really special and do to the bt speaker world what the liberty 2 pro and the 3 pro did to the tws world!!!!!

  • @landonhorne2007
    @landonhorne2007 Жыл бұрын

    I have both the wf-1000xm4s and the link buds and I prefer my xm4s but the link buds are pretty sick

  • @strangemachine3452
    @strangemachine3452 Жыл бұрын

    I really wish comparisons videos for Bluetooth headphones would discuss supported codecs. It's totally critical, as getting both stereo sound and mic working at once is completely dependant on codecs, it also affects latency for things like games or movies

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    I literally spoke about the supported codecs 30 seconds into the video.

  • @brothatwasepic
    @brothatwasepic2 жыл бұрын

    Amazing job

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Cheers!

  • @jesmeralb
    @jesmeralb2 жыл бұрын

    Good review, el jefe at its best. Just for you to know, you mislabelled the time stamp of the app. It says Onemore app instead of Sony connect, don't know if you can correct it. No big deal thou. I really love your comparisons. Congrats!!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    It was 3am. Small mistakes happen. But thanks for pointing it out. I went ahead and fixed it.

  • @Klust413
    @Klust413 Жыл бұрын

    I agree that I want the option to decide exactly what each tap option does. I don't want just a limited set of options in groups. There should also be a single bud option where if you're only wearing a single bud, it'll have an option set for that. There are controls that I'm always going to want, and losing pause/play and forward or back because I'm only using the left isn't really acceptable.

  • @manleteater1970

    @manleteater1970

    Жыл бұрын

    The pixel buds pro does a really good job having every option on both buds thanks to the swipe for volume. Too bad they're kinda mid in most other categories

  • @Rajendra413763
    @Rajendra4137632 жыл бұрын

    Nice detailed review. Using xm3 and looking for upgrade. I need to decide between this and 1 more evo. What would be your recommendation. Which is better for wind noise reduction and have better sound and Anc.

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    1More

  • @nikkichantele3130
    @nikkichantele3130 Жыл бұрын

    You should do a review on the Huawei 5i's I got them yesterday and am very happy with them they stack up to others reviews I guess I'm just interested what your take is on it

  • @coffe04
    @coffe042 ай бұрын

    Thanks for your your reply

  • @ricardoportela7538
    @ricardoportela75382 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Could you please compare these earbuds against the Nuratrue?

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nuratrue have better sound quality after you use their adaptive EQ. Aside from that, the Sony win.

  • @2phonesbabyken
    @2phonesbabyken2 жыл бұрын

    I knew this was gonna be a big one... but Jeff you came out here with a schmoovie!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    I had to do it right! Thanks for watching Ken 🙏🏽

  • @dynamic-audio
    @dynamic-audio Жыл бұрын

    Ok, pero comparado en sonido vs el xm4? Cual tiene mejor separación en capas, un agudo mas detallado y un bajo más controlado de los 2?

  • @FN-170
    @FN-170 Жыл бұрын

    Hey jefe i have question I am struggling to pick between these earbuds Sony linkbuds s, jabra elite 5, sennheiser cx plus, and moondrop sparks I'm someone who value balanced clear vocal sound type and something with the least delay / latency and strong connectivity. Which one I should get ? Or is there others that you recommend ?

  • @ebonid2398
    @ebonid2398 Жыл бұрын

    Just picked these up for $99. I had the Bose quite comfort earbuds for $149 but took them back because they were too big and I didn’t like the look but loved the sound. I like the feel and look of linkbud s

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice!

  • @seanqueryinmont5745
    @seanqueryinmont57452 жыл бұрын

    I would say the only nitpick I have with these would be that I wish they were more black instead of like a gray color. Other than that I'd say they're probably pretty solid earbuds Sony does make good headphones and earbuds I haven't tried the x4s yet

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @Benni1214
    @Benni1214 Жыл бұрын

    Which earbuds have the best ambient mode and can be slept in?

  • @mikeevans7381
    @mikeevans73812 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being honest about the price of the Sony's it's too high. I'm really happy with the new JBL Live Free Pro the Ambient mode and ANC is now competitive with some of the best and that bass. 🤯 No LDAC support though. Thanks again great work. 🤔👍💯🇺🇸

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    No worries!

  • @darknesssf4
    @darknesssf42 жыл бұрын

    Hi my boy el jefe! I listen rock and metal! I like very loud… beats fit pro or sony linkbuds S? Thanks

  • @NightmareFactory830
    @NightmareFactory8302 жыл бұрын

    Something I've grown to dislike is the idea of there being an absolute undisputed king in the audio space as an overall blanket. Not that some can't be objectively better than others, but a good selection of the top really aren't in the same category as the rest. Like the soundcores are the undisputed best V shaped TWS. It would be objectively better with a bit more mids and a knocking the treble down a touch, but those are things you can easily add in the app. But then you got these sony's which are easily one of the best for neutral/warm neutral tws. I'd imagine it must be pretty hard as a reviewer to go about that because so many people just want an easy reply to "whats the best? " as if it had a simple awnser

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree. It's not easy.

  • @orif6199
    @orif6199 Жыл бұрын

    Hi @EL JEFE, I am considering this against the jabra elite 4, the jabra is cheaper in my country (about 35 dollar cheaper). I saw in your jabra's review and that you said the elite 4 has stronger ANC compare to jabra elite 7, how is the linkbuds ANC compare to the elite 4? (is there a 35 dollar worth ANC difference?)

  • @SpardasTechReviews
    @SpardasTechReviews2 жыл бұрын

    While it's nice to see a smaller design for those who just couldn't bare the xm4 I just wish they'd give their earbuds a gaming mode. For how much they push it on their phones it kinda makes no sense to have their Bluetooth headphones not have something like that. As long as the sound isn't as warm as it was on the xm4 where certain artists vocals would sound a bit muffled I'd be fine with these honestly. Lol the only thing is the battery life which is honestly crazy on the xm4. It's good to see they fixed the volume though. I feel it was less of a bug, and more of them thinking since the anc is so strong that it'll cancel out enough noise for louder volumes to not matter, which is dumb, but compared to other earbuds the xm4 were too quiet for me and that's what ultimately made me switch to the LG tone fp9

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    No doubt bro!

  • @willyvlyminck138
    @willyvlyminck1382 жыл бұрын

    Would you say that the bass is as good on the XM3 ?

  • @leonb9260
    @leonb9260 Жыл бұрын

    I am about to return the soundcore liberty pro 3. Just because of the piercing treble. I can dial them down with an EQ, but them I am missing the highs. So after 10 minutes I am tired of listening with them. Are the 1more evo or the linkbud s better less fatique with treble?

  • @wew_11
    @wew_11 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, Jeff. Bluetooth multipoint is hardware or software?

  • @zaganet
    @zaganet Жыл бұрын

    Hi Jefe!!... I'm about to buy the SoundPEATS Mini Pro HS wireless earbuds with Hi-Res Audio and LDAC, Bluetooth 5.2... I'm just looking for Hi-Res sound, so that Tidal's Master tracks (MQA) can be heard without loss, and preferably have a magenta light indicator as a sign of MQA (Master) lossless playback with Bluetooth. My budget is no more than 1500 to 1800 up to 2000, what do you recommend? (Mexican pesos)

  • @Cold1906Ice
    @Cold1906Ice2 жыл бұрын

    Can you compare the MTW3 vs the Linkbuds S

  • @SG-vk4cq
    @SG-vk4cq8 ай бұрын

    Love my link buds

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    8 ай бұрын

    Nice!

  • @andriebayuajie6503
    @andriebayuajie6503 Жыл бұрын

    Hi i feel my linkbuds s max volume isn’t loud enough with my iphone 12? Is it normal? How to make it louder?

  • @BPierce777
    @BPierce777 Жыл бұрын

    Best reviewer.

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ivanluhi
    @ivanluhi Жыл бұрын

    Nice review! Are they smaller than the Soundcore Space A40? Looking for a small size earbuds, ideally smaller than the Jabra Elite 75t

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    The Sony are only SLIGHTLY smaller than the Space A40.

  • @ivanluhi

    @ivanluhi

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ELJefeReviews thank you so much for the quick reply!

  • @Elazarko
    @Elazarko2 ай бұрын

    I wish you could tell me how the linkbuds s compare to the OnePlus buds 3 and the nothing ear 2024.

  • @tannyn4460
    @tannyn44602 жыл бұрын

    Great review! Waiting for the comparison review, but also waiting for the next edition of some of these buds. Right now, finding the Liberty 3 Pro hard to beat, especially for what I paid.

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Comparison review?

  • @blackblack7213

    @blackblack7213

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ELJefeReviews yes pls. Lp3 and this

  • @deykno87

    @deykno87

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@blackblack7213 he did that in this vid

  • @tannyn4460

    @tannyn4460

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oh sorry, for some reason I thought you were going to do a more detailed comparison. My mistake 😬

  • @moemenhisham3979
    @moemenhisham3979 Жыл бұрын

    just a question if i dont use LDAC can i game with them? i know it is not no latency but is it horrible

  • @123nash45
    @123nash45 Жыл бұрын

    @ELJefeReviews can you tell us hows the battery life on this holding up after a year. this is the one thing all the reviews basically cant tell. You reaserch and find a decent buds paying 150$ and six months later the battery life is less than half. Please do let us know how the battery is performing after an year. Thanks mate. Great reviews❤.

  • @mjoleyni8111
    @mjoleyni8111 Жыл бұрын

    LG tone free pf9 vs Sony link buds s - which one is better? Please rate

  • @roguegorilla8981
    @roguegorilla89812 жыл бұрын

    I just recently got the oppo enco x2 and I will have to say they are probably the best sounding earbuds I have gotten. I have the lp3, mifo hifipods, and some other and like these even more. All the features they offer are hard to beat.

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hear you! Oppo really came through strong with the Enco X2. I wish people would stop sleeping on them here in the states.

  • @roguegorilla8981

    @roguegorilla8981

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ELJefeReviews even the anc for me is stronger than I feel the lp3 could be they just fit better I don't know. I will say the wind noise reduction is amazing as well. I love how it kicks in without you having to toggle it on. More people need to get these!! Oh and we lhdc on they sound even BETTER

  • @dennisgordon7767

    @dennisgordon7767

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ELJefeReviews are these better than fit beat bros? I want good sound quality but something that stays in the ear as i workout. Otherwise i was thinking the bang olfsen but its a bit of a wait to find them. Basically im in se asia and want to buy something now and fit beat pros seem good?

  • @lerunisaac6738
    @lerunisaac67382 жыл бұрын

    What up Jeff? Is that Sennheiser review coming soon? I wanted you to check something if you still have the MTW 2, the song still the one by Shania Twain, the 1st several seconds of the song when you begin to hear the instruments on the right ear separation, critically listening I hear just a tad bit better on the MTW 2 than the MTW 3. Just a very small fraction. What do you think if you can get the time to compare? Thanks brother. Btw In the words of Khaled.. Another 1. I don't do Sony, I'm sure they are very good but I pledge to Sennheiser and Soundcore. Keep Killin'em...

  • @megabaneen8057
    @megabaneen8057 Жыл бұрын

    Great review. come on sony we need more customization in the app

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @kelvingalos9
    @kelvingalos92 жыл бұрын

    Lmao I love the new spin on the end!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    That was a new easter egg for another KZreadr!

  • @lifeofdarshit
    @lifeofdarshit Жыл бұрын

    Watching this on my XM4, it seems like a bad choice because of comfort and voice call quality. Since, Sony have already added the multi-point feature, I believe that advance voice signal processing can also be added to these to become a wonderful choice for those who don't have any problem with the comfort.

  • @gynzo2923
    @gynzo2923 Жыл бұрын

    Hello Jefe, I'm thinking about getting eithrt the Oppo Enco X2 or the LinkBuds S. They are both around 120€ here in Germany. Which one would you prefer? Sound quality is most important to me. I'm a bit worried the software and customer support might be subpar with the Oppos. Thanks for your help!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    I can’t speak for customer support in your country from either company. If you buy either, you should buy them from a reputable store that will offer refund or exchanges for you if you encounter any problems. If sound quality is most important, Oppo Enco X2 is the superior choice.

  • @MiauLChz
    @MiauLChz Жыл бұрын

    Hi there, jefe. my sony wf-1000xm3 just die after 3 years of heavy abuse (love th every minute) what would you recommend jabra 85t, this or the xm4 as a replacement? I appreciate the recommendation, please keep going with the vids, love them!!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    LinkBuds S

  • @MiauLChz

    @MiauLChz

    Жыл бұрын

    You're the man! Thanks a lot Or is it worth it and upgrade to the momentum true wireless 3??

  • @fardidfattahi4087
    @fardidfattahi40872 жыл бұрын

    Dear jefe, Which earbuds has the best sound quality, generally regardless of price among all available models?

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    What does "best" mean to you? Sound quality is subjective to your personal taste so the answer depends on what type of sound you prefer.

  • @Cesaf25s
    @Cesaf25s2 жыл бұрын

    Broooo they had some wmf4000 refurbs on amazon for 150... Snagged them asap. Working very well

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nice catch!

  • @PabloTheThinker
    @PabloTheThinker2 жыл бұрын

    How do these LinkBuds S compare with the new Sennheiser Momentum 3 for stay fit during workouts and ANC?

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    No contest. MTW3 win easily.

  • @DBAMAN7
    @DBAMAN72 жыл бұрын

    Good video! Agree on mostly everything... but I'll challenge your opinion on the Sound Quality. 1MORE EVO then the L3P's. Soundcore does give the L3P an advantage in terms of EQ though. But to my ears the Evo's are not as sibilant out of the box, and are indeed more comfortable due to their lighter build (5.8 grams) to (7+ grams) on the L3P's.

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing. Feel free to disagree.

  • @DBAMAN7

    @DBAMAN7

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ELJefeReviews Of course, and thanks for making these comparative videos!

  • @haiau7045
    @haiau70452 жыл бұрын

    Hey, the problem where you can only use the right earbud and don't have any other link services on, the other main cause is the Google assistant. I don't know why, but disabling this fixed the problem.

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    That worked on my XM4 earbuds. Did not work with my LinkBuds S.

  • @tanu5401
    @tanu5401 Жыл бұрын

    Hi. I was considering buying XM4 but they could be too big for me so I am considering the Linkbuds S. I need good enough ANC mainly to block out traffic noise while travelling. Sound quality comes in second. Is Linkbuds S ANC good enough for blocking traffic sound? I saw some reviews where they were complaining about wind like sound with the ANC on. Did you also face that issue?

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes. Strong wind can affect ANC on most earbuds.

  • @sirdukethefirst1295
    @sirdukethefirst12952 жыл бұрын

    Yo thanks for the video and I’m looking to grab these but problem is there’s one other pair earbud thats caught my eye, AirPods Pro. At this point I just want to come to a decision and the only thing that’s stopping said decision is anc. Could you please tell me which set of earbuds has the best anc. Thanks and much appreciated

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sony ANC is stronger.

  • @sirdukethefirst1295

    @sirdukethefirst1295

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great to hear thanks a ton.

  • @aaronthompson7604
    @aaronthompson7604 Жыл бұрын

    I want to replace my old Realme earbuds. I'm between the LinkBuds S and the Technics AZ60, which ones would you recommend? ANC and sound quality matter the most to me. BTW, thank you for all your reviews! You're the best

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Technics AZ60

  • @derekwall5570
    @derekwall5570 Жыл бұрын

    While on the phone with the linkbuds, where you getting a soft popping sound? Like a fizzy drink?

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Not that I'm aware of.

  • @MrRoomyaj
    @MrRoomyaj2 жыл бұрын

    So want these buds but just returned the original linkbuds because of their limited tap controls and customization.

  • @johnstephenreyes
    @johnstephenreyes2 жыл бұрын

    Good Day Sir El Jefe 💜

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good day bro!

  • @GeorgeLaw91
    @GeorgeLaw912 жыл бұрын

    If you had to choose these or the soundcore Liberty 3 pro, which one would you choose and why?🤔

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Soundcore. More features, better sound, lower price.

  • @TheBigKing0
    @TheBigKing02 жыл бұрын

    Great vid, how are the linkbuds s vs jabra elite 7 pro for ANC, ambient and sound quality?

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sony wins for all 3.

  • @TheBigKing0

    @TheBigKing0

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ELJefeReviews ooof, considering the linkbuds s are already a bit overpriced. Thanks

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed. Elite 7 Pro should have been better. The fact that their own Jabra Elite 4 outperform the Elite 7 Pro speaks volumes.

  • @Hammercannon
    @Hammercannon2 жыл бұрын

    i have both the 1 more EVO, and the Sony link buds S, I'm torn between them. which would you get/keep? ill be returning one of them.

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    1More for me!

  • @drakenvon
    @drakenvon11 ай бұрын

    i always prefer comfort and good anc which linkbuds s offers (I always listen around 40-50% of volume so can't really differentiate the sound quality over other). definitely a good tws earbuds.

  • @meletiusturner5021
    @meletiusturner5021 Жыл бұрын

    I would like customize touch control. on all 3 of the taps and the press and hold.

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Agreed.

  • @zephyrusartrix3717
    @zephyrusartrix37172 жыл бұрын

    Soundcore and linkbuds S mic in crowd amaze me

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    Agreed!

  • @devnycs7222
    @devnycs7222 Жыл бұрын

    Hey man i love the in-depth review. I have a question, im struggling to find my ideal pair of earbuds, what do you think is the best amongst the earbuds mentioned here. Jabra Elite 7 pro, Soundcore Liberty 4, Sony Linkbuds, and the nothing ear 2. Thanks!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    Nothing Ear 2

  • @devnycs7222

    @devnycs7222

    Жыл бұрын

    @ELJefeReviews is it better than the oneplus buds 2 pro?

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    Жыл бұрын

    @@devnycs7222 no.

  • @devnycs7222

    @devnycs7222

    Жыл бұрын

    @@ELJefeReviews alright thanks

  • @Pokebroduo
    @Pokebroduo2 жыл бұрын

    Can you compare the jabra elite 7 pro with the up to date software to the link buds

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    2 жыл бұрын

    LinkBuds S win.

  • @Jordan-ts6lh
    @Jordan-ts6lh7 ай бұрын

    Hey man you sound like you know what you're doing (no idea what all this info is about) but I find these earbuds at $130 and I find the soundpeats opera 05 to be a strong contender but I'm afraid of the big size for these earbuds and I'm underwhelmed about the battery life for Sony. Sound more importantly than anything, what would you recommend? (I like listening closer to the bass side 50 cent, Micheal Jackson, Rock etc) I look forward to learning from your channel. Keep it up!

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    7 ай бұрын

    Order these instead -> kzread.info0MmIPQs960Y?si=S7_BUbuBE4XlPj3s

  • @danielvanatta8884
    @danielvanatta888410 ай бұрын

    Hey El Jefe. I've tried every pair of true wireless earbuds on the mid to high end market, and my needs have changed. I have a hundred dollar budget and I need a pair that is best for anc, phone calling, and battery life. Sound quality is so important to me, but I'm willing to compromise for the sake of comfort and anc/battery life since I drive for a living. Are these still worth it right now if I can get them for 100 bucks, or is there another pair you'd recommend more around the 100 dollar mark?

  • @ELJefeReviews

    @ELJefeReviews

    10 ай бұрын

    I'd go with either Liberty 4 or JBL Live Free 2. Not sure if you can find them for $100 right now.

  • @daraakinsooto7247
    @daraakinsooto72472 жыл бұрын

    I owe the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro headphones which I reordered because the right earbud didn't always charge properly and when using LDAC it will cut out which they actually tell you beforehand before you activate it but I still feel they should have made it in the way that the Bluetooth connection shouldn't drop out when LDAC is activated. I reorder them because they are probably the best true wireless earbuds I own and they have wireless charging and multipoint connection to. Over the years I've tried a wide variety of wireless earbuds of different price ranges, from less and expensive to the Galaxy buds pro being the most expensive one I've bought but the volume on the left or right got significantly quieter no matter what I did continuously to fix the issue, I couldn't and the worst thing is that Samsung kept returning back because the parts in device was different because I bought from EGlobal Central which have shut down now for obvious and understandable reasons. I really enjoyed them but at times the call quality wasn't the best for me but overall they were perfect for everything. I own the Jabra Elite 7 Active which I only recently got in a electronic store, but I purchased it from Amazon first but I had to return it because the app was saying that it wasn't fitting properly but felt it perfectly fine in my ears to me and the volume controls weren't working either but they were fixed for me, then I those two problems again do I definitely had to return it and then I repurchased them at a local store as I said, but the app still says they aren't fitted properly even now. The store said they can't take it back because of hygiene purposes which is understandable. I think the problem I always have is that my ears produce so much earwax and no matter how much you clean them that's always going to be the case because of course naturally a lot of us produce a lot more than some people do and that can cause the earbuds to block and build up earwax. It still strange that they put multipoint connection on the XM4 headphones but not on their top tier wireless earbuds which I definitely won't be getting. I forgot to say the Liberty 3 Pro has amazing ANC and transparency mode could be better, same with all earbuds, they way you have option to take test to find the best ANC suitable for you based on your environment would would really help transparency modes on all audio devices the adjustable sliders on the likes of the Jabra Elite 7 Active isn't enough on either transparency mode and ANC, even through they give you the option to configure it properly to make sure you get the best ANC and it's questionable sometimes in my opinion and it can definitely be improved and the same goes for all wireless earbuds and true wireless earbuds. I think most if not all should have multipoint connection and qi wireless charging because of high convenience to implement into your daily life and activities. Well that's man, thank you very much for the great review. I actually contacted Sony customer service to enquire about why the WF-1000XM4 and Sony Link Buds S doesn't support either wireless charging and multipoint connection, the response was that they just don't support it. My query was taken into consideration as customer service companies do, so hopefully maybe in a firmware update sometime soon they will add it, who knows. The Jabra Elite 7 Active can connect up to 8 devices but not actively, if you get what I mean.