Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve been using the Sony LinkBuds Clip mainly at the gym, and they’ve been a refreshing change from the typical earbuds I’ve struggled with. I’ve always hated those little earbuds that just sit in your ear — every time you move, bend, or start sweating, they pop out in some direction. I’m constantly adjusting them mid-set, which gets old fast and kills the flow of a workout. The clip-style design on the LinkBuds completely fixes that issue. Instead of relying on your ear canal to hold them in place, they clip on and sit just outside it. Once they’re on, they stay put. I’ve used them during weight training, cardio, and longer sessions, and they never shifted or felt like they were going to fall out. Comfort is a big win here — no pressure, no soreness, and no constant readjusting. Sound quality is solid for an open-style earbud. You’re obviously not getting deep bass or total isolation, but the audio is clear and balanced. Music still has enough energy to keep me motivated, and podcasts and vocals come through clean. I actually like being able to hear what’s going on around me at the gym — announcements, people nearby, or someone trying to get my attention — without having to pause my music. At the same time, there are definitely workouts where I wish these had noise cancellation and heavier bass. On loud days or during heavy lifts, I sometimes want to completely zone out and feel the low end hit harder. If Sony ever releases a noise-canceling version of this same clip design with real bass, it would honestly be close to perfect. The comfort and stability are already there — it just comes down to how immersive you want your sound. Another big advantage is airflow. Because they don’t seal your ears, they don’t trap heat or sweat like traditional in-ear earbuds, which makes a noticeable difference during longer or more intense sessions. Battery life has also been reliable. I’ve been able to get through multiple workouts without worrying about charging, and the case makes it easy to top them off between sessions. Overall, the LinkBuds Clip feel designed for people who move a lot and hate dealing with earbuds slipping out. They’re not meant to replace noise-canceling earbuds, but if comfort, stability, and practicality matter more than isolation, they’re a great gym-friendly option.

So this is me giving open ear buds another try, and I have to say it's about the same for me. Let me explain. First the cons for me have not changed with this type of earbud, and here they are. Price: These are a little to high in price, based on the sound quality they offer and the way they feel in your or I should say ON your ears. They don't hurt, they are just so weird for me, it's hard to love them. The clipping portion is sometimes hard to get right, and they do not just slip right on. Comfort: These are not the best feeling ON earbuds you can get these days, but they aren't the worst either. I think they are cool looking, but in the end with long use I get annoyed with them on my ears. Pros: Sound is pretty good, but you have to get them in your ears JUST right to get the best sound from them. A person with very small ears, would probably say these are amazing for open earbuds. I don't have the biggest ears, but for sure not the smallest. The sound is just not there, compared to other open earbuds on the market. I honestly don't think I could recommend these to very many people, because I workout daily and these just don't cut it for me. For casual listening, maybe...but the price is just too high to compete in my honest opinion.

I love them ,the way they fit is great but, I couldn't get them to pair to anything I have. All my stuff is to old.