David vs. Goliath! Sony WF-1000XM4 vs. Linkbuds S ultimate comparison with sound samples

Comparing two premium true wireless earbuds from Sony. The flagship incumbent WF-1000XM4 vs. the newcomer, lighter and cheaper Linkbuds S. Definitive comparison including actual sound clips recorded through a fake head stereo microphone setup!

My custom EQs:
WF-1000XM4: Clear bass (+7), 400 (0), 1k (0), 2.5k (+2), 6.3k (+2), 16k (+2)
Linkbuds S: Clear bass (+7), 400 (0), 1k (+3), 2.5 (+4), 6.3k (+6), 16k (+3)

Links:
Sony WF-1000XM4 - https://amzn.to/3BvytOU
Sony Linkbuds S - https://amzn.to/3S1BTzT
Comfortable ear tip replacements for XM4's! - https://amzn.to/3QU21eE

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00:00 Intro
00:35 Similarities
01:37 Size/weight & design
02:44 Fit and comfort
04:29 Battery life & charging
04:58 ANC & Ambient Sound
05:51 Microphone comparison
07:39 Sound quality DEMO
09:14 DEMO - Rock
10:06 DEMO - Jazz
10:55 DEMO - Pop
11:45 Sound quality review
14:08 So... which one?!