Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WFLS900N/B
- SKU:
- 6505725
Rating by feature
- Sound Quality
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Battery Life
Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars
- Connectivity
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the great sound quality, comfortable fit, and good fit of the LinkBuds S True Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds. Many appreciate the battery life, light weight, and portability. Some customers have noted connectivity issues. Others mention concerns about the volume and software.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Great headphones
|Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] These headphones are great. They’re almost as good as the wf-10000xm5. The eat bud is soft and easy fit. Subs quality is great and noisw cancellation is more than enough.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Robert, Perfect! Glad to hear you're enjoying the soft and comfortable fit, great sound quality, and excellent noise cancellation of your Sony Linkbuds S. The LinkBuds S provide crystal clear calls with our Precise Voice Pickup technology. Sony’s V1 Processor provides a well-balanced and high-quality sound for an authentic listening experience. The LinkBuds feature an IPX4 splash-proof and sweat-proof design, Adaptive Volume Control adjusting the volume to the environment around you and a battery life is 5.5 hours and up to 17.5 hours with the charging case. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Almost perfect
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were by far the best pair of earbuds that I've owned until the left earbud started making a disturbing noise whenever it was on ambient. I replaced them under warranty less than a year after my purchase. The second pair worked well until the year mark and the left airbud did the same thing as the first pair. I had to switch to another brand that didn't malfunction after a year, especially for the amount I paid for them. Pro: As someone with small ears, these fit my ears perfectly.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Mrsdedicated,
Thank you for considering Sony products.
We appreciate your feedback on the WFLS900N earbuds. We're glad you find them comfortable, but we're sorry to hear about the issues you've faced with both pairs. This is certainly not the level of quality we strive for, and we are committed to addressing your concerns.
We appreciate your feedback, and we want to address your concerns directly. To help us gather more information and work towards a resolution, please reach out to us at socialsupport@am.sony.com. When you do, kindly include the following details:
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Thank you for your patience, and we look forward to assisting you further.
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-Fred
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Nice buds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great earbuds, comfortable and great sound. They are affordable but not cheap. Good purchase.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LindaL, We're delighted to know that you are enjoying the excellent audio quality and you appreciate the exceptional comfort of these earbuds. With LinkBuds S, you're always connected to your everyday worlds. Ultra-small and light, they can be worn comfortably around the clock, keeping you in touch with people and places. LinkBuds S switches automatically to optimized ambient sound or high-quality noise canceling for listening without distractions. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great job Sony!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had many different ear buds over the years and I can say I like these more that any of them. The sound quality is spot on and I can wear them all day and not get ear fatigue as with other ear buds. I would buy these again in a heart beat.
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Posted .Hi Signaturepest,
Thank you for the 5-star rating and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and fit of the Sony headphones. With LinkBuds S, you’re always connected to your everyday worlds. Ultra-small and light, they can be worn comfortably around the clock, keeping you in touch with people and places. LinkBuds S switches automatically to optimized ambient sound or high-quality noise canceling for listening without distractions. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
A great, reasonably priced set of wireless earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Simply put, one of the best of the lot and I have tried many of them. The fit is good and the sound is excellent. The application is also one of the best. This should be your starting if you are looking for good, reasonably priced earbuds.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StevenM,
We appreciate the 5-star rating and positive feedback. We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and fit of the headphones. Ultra-small and light, they can be worn comfortably around the clock, keeping you in touch with people and places. LinkBuds S switches automatically to optimized ambient sound or high-quality noise canceling for listening without distractions. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Great buds
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound. Stay in ears. Multi device connection
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Posted .Hi Penny, thanks for your 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the immersive sound quality, secure fit and multipoint connection of the Sony - LinkBuds S. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy the music! Regards, -Dominick
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Better than Samsung
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.With the LDAC codec enabled these sound leagues better than the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2 or whatever their top item is named. I'd also say the Sony buds are more comfortable, especially over a long time period.
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Posted .Hi there!
Thanks for commenting. We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality and very comfortable fit design of these headphones. With LinkBuds S, you’re always connected to your everyday worlds. Ultra-small and light, they can be worn comfortably around the clock, keeping you in touch with people and places. LinkBuds S switches automatically to optimized ambient sound or high-quality noise canceling for listening without distractions.
Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
No wireless charging, but great sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I thought this had amazing sound and small enough not to notice, but no wireless charging
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Treblig74, Thank you for taking the time sharing your feedback. We're very happy to hear you like the great sound quality and compact size of your Sony Linkbuds S. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. We have noted your input about the lack of wireless charging and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department.
The LinkBuds S provide crystal clear calls with our Precise Voice Pickup technology. Sony’s V1 Processor provides a well-balanced and high-quality sound for an authentic listening experience. The LinkBuds feature an IPX4 splash-proof and sweat-proof design, Adaptive Volume Control adjusting the volume to the environment around you and a battery life is 5.5 hours and up to 17.5 hours with the charging case. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Best daily ear buds!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these Sony ear buds. This is my second pair! -They are super comfortable. I can wear them for long periods no problem. -They don't stick out a ton. I've fallen asleep wearing them several times, and the pressure from the pillow didn't wake me. -Noise canceling is really good and pass through are really good. Good seal helps with this. -Only con was on the original Buds, they were too smooth and easy to drop. These new Buds and case are very grippy and don't have the same issue. I actually went from these to the Samsung Pro3 due to my Sony buds not charging anymore (after alot, alot of use). I bought a second pair of the Sony Buds because I love the first pair so much.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great sound, fit & style
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I am very happy with this purchase. They are very comfortable with a secure fit and sound is amazing. Several.setti gs to.chose depending on your type of audio experience. Highly recommended!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Arlene, Thank you for the 5-star rating! Glad you like the comfortable and secure fit, amazing sound quality, and several audio settings option using the Sony headphones Connect app to fine-tune the music to your liking. The LinkBuds S provide crystal clear calls with our Precise Voice Pickup technology. Sony’s V1 Processor provides a well-balanced and high-quality sound for an authentic listening experience. The LinkBuds feature an IPX4 splash-proof and sweat-proof design, Adaptive Volume Control adjusting the volume to the environment around you and a battery life is 5.5 hours and up to 17.5 hours with the charging case. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Software sometimes buggy, but AMAZING SOUND
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Once you get all the settings right, ASTOUNDING SOUND. Software continues to be buggy at times on Android (Samsung S21). Unless Automatic Turn Off option is disabled, one headphone (mostly L, sometimes R) will turn off after 20-30 minutes on phone calls, which is quite annoying, have to take headphone out and put back in, and headphone will turn back on. This is after reset and initialization were done. Shame because the automatic off is a nice feature, assuming software issue with IR interface. Hopefully software updates soon will correct this. Wildly enough, there also is an extreme increase in sound quality when the auto off feature is disabled, at least for my Linkbuds! Couldn't believe my ears when I first disabled auto off, but toggled multiple times between enabling and disabling, and the sound opened up so much it was like the difference between $50 and $150 dollar earbuds. Again, seems to be software issues hopefully ironed out in future. Left earbud touch function may have also been affected by this, but works now after initialization and also turning off the above feature, unsure which thing caused the function to be fixed. Takes a few minutes to make sure LDAC is set on Android Smartphones (Apple cannot support LDAC high quality bluetooth transmission). Must go to bluetooth, then when device appears on bluetooth, must click settings on right of device, enable LDAC. Then under phone settings, must enable "Developer Options", then go down to bluetooth and select LDAC. Also, every time (this is a pain but not Sony's issue) you connect the headphones and want to truly listen at LDAC levels, must scroll down to "Bluetooth Audio LDAC Codec: Playback Quality" and Select "Highest Quality" (Android defaults to best effort every time you connect to headphones, which is often lower than LDAC). All that said, once everything is right, the overall sound, bass, and fidelity of these earbuds is so amazing! Bearing in mind you MUST USE LDAC; Sony has worked to maximize sound quality by implementing LDAC, so if you're not using it, these earbuds may not sound amazing, since you're not using their full functionality. And they are so light, even with the case! Amazing! Noise canceling is great, battery is okay, drains pretty fast with both noise cancelling and LDAC enabled, but hey, can't beat the sound. I love Sony and the amazing sound all of their products produce; they sometimes have had issues with earbuds recently, likely due to trying to get to market too quickly, but I will definitely be a lifelong Sony user. The sound from the product is superior.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bginger,
Thank you for Thank you for sharing your in-depth experience with the WF-LS900N LinkBuds S. While we are thrilled that you are satisfied with the incredible sound quality , especially when playing LDAC audio format, very lightweight design, industry-leading noise canceling feature, and battery life of these headphones, we are really sorry if you are encountering an issue with the automatic power off function. This is not the experience we were hoping you would have. As a general recommendation, if you haven't yet, to ensure you are getting the most out of your LinkBuds S, we recommend updating its firmware to the latest version. The firmware update improves the functionality and features of the headphones. It also provides fixes to any performance issues that you are encountering. For more details, you may check out the following link:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/downloads
You may also try using different smartphone/audio device and uninstalling and re-installing the Sony | Headphones Connect app to further isolate the problem.
With LinkBuds S, you’re always connected to your everyday worlds. Ultra-small and light, they can be worn comfortably around the clock, keeping you in touch with people and places. LinkBuds S switches automatically to optimized ambient sound or high-quality noise canceling for listening without distractions.
If there's something we can do to help or you may need more information/technical assistance with our product, please feel free to email us and we'll be more than happy to assist you. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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We value you being one of our loyal customers, and thank you so much for trusting Sony.
Best regards,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
Great quality and fit
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound amazing and anc worked great a little bit of connection issues but besides that they are amazing
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Snowy, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with your Sony Linkbuds S! We're delighted to hear you like the amazing sound and excellent noise cancelling feature of your Linkbuds S. For connectivity issue, please follow the suggested troubleshooting steps on this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537649.html
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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The LinkBuds S provide crystal clear calls with our Precise Voice Pickup technology. Sony’s V1 Processor provides a well-balanced and high-quality sound for an authentic listening experience. The LinkBuds feature an IPX4 splash-proof and sweat-proof design, Adaptive Volume Control adjusting the volume to the environment around you and a battery life is 5.5 hours and up to 17.5 hours with the charging case. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Full Honest Review
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Presentation & Setup: Opening the box, the headphones do feel slightly cheap. Compared to the brand marketing of other products like Apple, the design is not there. Nothing flashy and little brand advertising. The product is easy to set up and connected quickly to my phone. The charging case is made of an odd (almost grainy” plastic. Sound Quality: Despite lacking the “luxury” consumer feeling, the sound quality is quite good. The best way to describe them are improved AirPods (it’s a nice balance between the AirPods vs AirPods Pro. Noise Cancellation: The noise cancellation is not going to drown out every background noise, but it does a solid job. Things like computer typing, office conversations are all muted. Battery Life: I would say my average use is 3-4 hours of audio usage per day and I charge the case once every 3 days. Really no problems with the battery life. Overall: These are by no means the premium headphone for an audiophile. At this price range, I’m not sure you will find that anyways. However, for somebody who is looking for a step above the AirPods (w/ noise cancellation) these are hard to beat. -1 Star: The only issue I have had is momentary connectivity issues. Walking around with these headphones causes them to cut out a bit for some reason. Even repairing them does not seem to help. However, this is a rare occurrence.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AverageAudioReviewer,
Thank you for the review and we always appreciate customers who take time to give us their feedback. We're glad to hear that you like the sound quality, noise canceling and battery performance of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Update the software of your heaphones via Sony headphones connect app . A firmware update improves the functionality and features of your device. It can provide fixes to any performance issues that may occur.
Link your worlds as LinkBuds S switch seamlessly between superlative noise canceling and natural ambient sound. Smart features and settings learn from your behavior and automatically adjust sound settings to provide the right sound for the moment. With an IPX4 water resistance rating, splashes and sweat won’t stop these Sony earbuds so you can keep on moving to the music. A newly developed 5mm driver unit, featuring a high-compliance diaphragm, helps keep the LinkBuds S small while driving your music with rich low frequency bass sound. Sony’s Integrated Processor V1 improves noise cancellation, enhances sound quality, and reduces distortion.Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect for me
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wanted a pair of buds for when i mow the lawn. I did some researching on youtube and these seemed like they would suit my needs of noise cancelation and clear sound. They are truly great. They sound very clear and crisp, the noise cancelation is phenomenal, and the touch controls work well most of the time. I am currently on my second pair since my toddler decided to loose one of the old pair.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TylerH, Thank you for sharing your positive experience with the Sony Linkbuds S! We're thrilled to hear that they have met your expectations for noise cancellation and sound clarity, especially while mowing the lawn. It's great to know that the touch controls are working well for you most of the time. We're sorry to hear about the mishap with your toddler, but we're glad you were able to get a second pair. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Bose earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound, which battery life was a little longer.
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Posted .Hi Jonesy,
Thank you for your time writing this review! We're glad you are enjoying the great sound quality and long battery life your new SONY earbuds. Our LinkBuds S offer premium noise canceling to help you focus on your favorite playlist or podcast. They have Precise Voice Pickup Technology that optimally controls microphones on the outside and inside of the earbud, and advanced audio signal processing, conversations are ultra-clear, even in noisy environments. LinkBuds S also supports High-Resolution Audio Wireless thanks to LDAC, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Grab these!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely amazing piece of tech! I’d say they’re even better than other companies at this price point. Picked them up when they were on sale which sweetens the deal even more. Definitely recommend these!
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Posted .Hi EricM,
Thank you an amazing review and recommendation! Your satisfaction with your Sony LinkBuds S is greatly appreciated. Link your worlds as LinkBuds S switch seamlessly between superlative noise canceling and natural ambient sound. Smart features and settings learn from your behavior and automatically adjust sound settings to provide the right sound for the moment. With an IPX4 water resistance rating, splashes and sweat won’t stop these Sony earbuds so you can keep on moving to the music. A newly developed 5mm driver unit, featuring a high-compliance diaphragm, helps keep the LinkBuds S small while driving your music with rich low frequency bass sound. Sony’s Integrated Processor V1 improves noise cancellation, enhances sound quality, and reduces distortion. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
The Best Sound Quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Extremely good sound quality especially when using an equalizer, Sony quality sound. Super quiet noise canceling. Decent connectivity but one bud will randomly have a pause of sound occasionally.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's wonderful, EDH12! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. With LinkBuds S, you're always connected to your everyday worlds. Ultra-small and light, they can be worn comfortably around the clock, keeping you in touch with people and places. LinkBuds S switches automatically to optimized ambient sound or high-quality noise canceling for listening without distractions. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Great product
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing when they worked, great sound and fit, the touch controls were awesome but after a few months started to get a high pitched ring every now and then that was hard to ignore.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Nice earbuds.
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are very small and sound great! I like the app too. Worth the money
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Posted .Hi CristenM,
Awesome! We're glad your investment with your LinkBuds S Earbuds is worth it. The LinkBuds S provide crystal clear calls with our Precise Voice Pickup technology. Sony’s V1 Processor provides a well-balanced and high-quality sound for an authentic listening experience. The LinkBuds feature an IPX4 splash-proof and sweat-proof design, Adaptive Volume Control adjusting the volume to the environment around you and a battery life is 5.5 hours and up to 17.5 hours with the charging case. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice piece of high tech in ear.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The product is perfect. The only reason I gave 4 star is due to that it is not a full-time in ear comfortable piece. I used for around 6 straight hours for 3 days and after 2 hours in ear, it really feels push in the surrounding areas of the plug, Quality is great, no doubt about it. However, the NC is not fully convincing. I returned the item. Wanted to replace my WX-1000XM4 after seeing the commercials as full time wearable but, it didn't feel like one.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayC, We apologize for any inconvenience. LinkBuds series are comfortable enough to wear all the time and smart so they adapt to your life—keeping you connected to the people and entertainment you love. These earbuds give you the best of both worlds—natural ambient sound when you want to interact with your world, high-quality noise cancelling when you need to focus. LinkBuds S automatically switches between Ambient Sound Mode and noise cancelling depending on where you are and what you’re doing. Stay connected with Sony’s LinkBuds S wireless earbuds. With optimized ambient sound and noise cancellation, the LinkBuds S are small and light for all-day wear. Thanks for choosing Sony! Jay