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:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
love
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Recommend these. Good quality sound, pretty color. Only minor thing is it doesn't connect directly to iphone like beats. Need a third party app to check battery level.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi TarynP, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're thrilled to hear you love the excellent quality and beautiful color 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 battery level indicator and will be sure to forward this feedback to the appropriate department. And we're sorry to hear that you're having connection difficulty with your iPhone. Please follow the troubleshooting steps on this link to resolve this issue:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537735.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537665.html
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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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Nice
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought as a gift for someone who owns quitecomfort 45 Bose over the ear headset. I'm told the ANC is better and sound quality is on par. Connected right away. Bought on sale for $120. Should have bought 2 pairs.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ElectronicsEnjoyer,
Fantastic! You've made a great choice! We are so happy to hear you find our LinkBuds S perfect as a gift. We are also delighted to know your great feedback with the exceptional noise canceling feature, amazing sound quality, stable Bluetooth connection, and reasonable price 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 for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Best Earbuds on the Market
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best earbuds I've ever owned. They are so comfortable that I forget I have them in, and they actually fit my ears. I have tiny ears, and most buds fall out. The sound quality is excellent since they're made by Sony, and they are more durable than most earbuds on the market. Battery life is good if you charge them completely. This is the last pair you'll ever buy!
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
great sound
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound great and are very comfortable to wear. I like how clear the music sounds and my ears are not irritated after wearing them for hours.
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Posted .Hello WULFGAR, We are happy that you like the sound quality of your new Sony LinkBuds S. Thank you for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! Enjoy your music! Vincent
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Awesome earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The earbuds look and sound great. They are very lightweight good for the gym.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi FranciscoMiranda,
Amazing! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the outstanding sound quality and stylish & very lightweight design of our LinkBuds S. 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 your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
I Love them!!!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’ve had 2 pairs of AirPods, both of which stopped working. So far these are way better, I love the sound quality and the way it fits my ear.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi BrendaF, Thank you for upgrading to your new Sony Linkbuds S! We're very pleased to hear you love the excellent sound quality and fit of these earbuds. 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
These buds are excellent, and give the AirPods Pro
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These buds are excellent, and more expensive options like the AirPods Pro some decent competition. Thought the link buds s do not have as much raw sound quality as AirPods Pro the difference is negligible enough to let these pass. Which is mostly do to their size and design, because unlike the AirPods they are much smaller and sleek that makes them more discrete when you are wearing them. They also have some nice features like safe listen you can turn on to measure and reduce the noise levels your ears revive, which does synchronize a little with the iPhones hearing tool. They also have excellent options for sound equalization, with my favorite being the vocal option which I can modify to hear the voice of the singer clearly in songs. The only downside is that due to an issue that my left earbud drains really fast now compared to my ragout earbud. Thought that might just be some new technical problem. But other than that for the price these earplugs are a must have. Ps: they isolate sound great and even on max volume you only go up to 70 decibels and you can still hear what you are listening to dispute your surroundings.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CarlosP, we appreciate your feedback. We're glad that you are enjoying your new 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Better that Apple Pro - but with faults.
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality is great. Compared to the Apple Pros these are way better with sound. Issues I've had with them: - The biggest complaint; I've had these for a little over a year and 1 of the earbuds has started to loose battery really quickly. Within 30 mins. Until i did a hard reset on them. Now it seems like it will get around 2 hours of battery life. Which is better but not the 6hrs advertised. I don't think they ever lasted for 6 hours or close to that time, so its kind of my fault that I didn't return or contact Sony sooner. - Issue 2; they aren't the most comfortable. They fall out of my ears all the time. Especially if using them while eating. - I'm not sure if I would buy them again. Maybe I would purchase the extended warranty.. But its aggerating to have to pay more because the quality is not reliable.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DanSolo, While we are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of the LinkBuds S, we are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with the earbuds. We'd love to troubleshoot the issues and make this a better experience for you. In the meantime, please try these steps to troubleshoot the battery life of the LinkBuds S.
If you set the following functions, the available operating time of the battery becomes short.
-Equalizer
-DSEE Extreme
-Noise canceling function/Ambient Sound Mode
-Speak-to-Chat
-Function to launch the voice assist function by your voice
-Service Link
-Sound quality mode during Bluetooth playback: Priority on sound quality
If you run the above settings at the same time, the available operating time of the battery becomes even shorter.
Depending on the settings for the headset functions and usage conditions, the speed of energy consumption for the rechargeable battery may vary between the left and right units. However, this is not a malfunction.
When you have finished using the headset, be sure to set the headset in the charging case. If the headset is placed in the pockets, etc., the headset recognizes that the headset is worn, and it may turn on by mistake.
Be sure to close the lid of the charging case to prevent the battery of the charging case from being consumed.
When talking on the phone, the available operating time of the battery is shorter than when playing music.
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Carl
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Awesome earbuds. Highly recommended.
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds are excellent. Noise canceling works great. They stick better in ear compared to other earbuds I had.Highly recommended.
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Posted .Hi NavanB, Thank you for the wonderful review! We're glad you like the great noise cancelling feature and great fit of your new Sony Linkbuds S. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Comfortable fit with good sound
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Many features with comfortable fit and good sound.
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Posted .Hi AndrewP, Excellent choice! We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying the sound quality and comfort of your new LinkBuds S! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Connectivity
Good sound, software is okay.
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound but sometimes it does disconnect. Could be fixed with some software updates. Or sometimes only 1 pairs and I have to reopen the case with them in it for it to work. But other than that it works good and sounds good. Minor issues that wouldn’t stop me from buying another pair.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JacobD, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your Sony Linkbuds S. While we're glad you like the great sound quality of these headphones, we regret to hear about the Bluetooth connectivity issues you're having. To resolve this issue, please follow the troubleshooting steps on the link below:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537649.html
If you are unable to resolve your concern and need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Good fit- Bad sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have trouble placing these’s properly because I absolutely loved the build quality and in ear feel- They’re a perfect fit to wear between work and home, but god do I hate how they sound. If you’re really into bass-y headphones they’re definitely for you, but I couldn’t cope with the super thin, tinny high end that at times seemingly erased half of the instruments from any given song. The EQ that comes with the Sony app help a small, unsubstantial amount, but past a certain threshold what should be the high end turns into straight air. There’s probably a target audience that’d love these, but I was widely let down
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Morgan, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your Sony Linkbuds S. While we're glad you love the excellent built quality and perfect fit, we regret to hear that the sound quality did not live up to your expectations. Aside from adjusting the EQ, we recommend following the steps on this link to ensure optimal listening experience: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537646.html Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Best price- quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Really good quality on the sound and on the contrucción Very comfortable All modes a easy to use, very intuitive to learn
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Posted .Hi Sebastian, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new LinkBuds S! Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Carl
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Must buy
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise canceling headphones. These headphones are light and very comfortable, even for my small ears.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AdrianM, fabulous! We're truly happy to hear about your satisfaction with the amazing noise canceling feature, very comfortable & lightweight design, and superb performance of your LinkBuds S. Thank you so much for the perfect star review and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo
Sidetone doesn't work as expected
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've had these for about a month now. I bought them primarily for Zoom/Teams meetings for work. I have a pair of on-the-ear Sony's from a few years ago that have Sidetone and I actually enjoy that feature. However, those earphones are a bit uncomfortable. The main issue have with the LinkBuds S is that the Sidetone doesn't seem to pump my voice into my ears, rather it picks up everything else around me and amplifies it. For example, I have a small air purifier beside my desk that runs on the lowest setting. To the naked ear, you can barely notice it. When I engage the mic on the LinkBuds S, it sounds like I'm in a wind tunnel. It doesn't make the meeting experience intolerable, but it defeats the purpose of being in a meeting AND having ANC enabled. Otherwise, the sound quality for music is very good. If my Anker Soundcore Liberty 2's are a 9/10, the LinkBuds S are an 8/10. I'd give these 5 stars if it weren't for Sidetone defeating it's own purpose of allowing your voice to come through and not other things around you. Again, I don't really hear my voice at all through Sidetone yet everything else around me is picked up. Not how my older headphones work.
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Posted .Hi allthatiszen,
Thanks for commenting. While we are thrilled to know your satisfaction with the outstanding sound quality for music of the LinkBuds S, we are really sorry if its sidetone function didn't live up to your expectations. We are also sorry if you feel a bit uncomfortable wearing your on-the-ear Sony Headphones.
During a call on the headphones, the headphones' microphones pick up the ambient sound regardless of the Ambient Sound Control function setting. The Sidetone function's effect makes it easier to talk using the headphones and helps the headphone microphone pick up sounds and play your voice naturally. As a result, the noise canceling function works differently from when playing music. And if you hear ambient sound, headphones operation sound, or white noise (a small electrical noise with continuous static sound) from the headphones, that is also an effect of the Sidetone function, not a malfunction. We greatly appreciate your input with Sidetone function of the LinkBuds S.
With LinkBuds S, you’re always connected to your everyday worlds. Easily connect with the people you know and the content you love. Make crystal clear calls and listen to high-quality music - even in windy or noisy environments. AI based noise reduction algorithm isolates your voice and keeps conversations crisp. And with Ultra-small and light design, 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, 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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Really good bang for your buck!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love these, they have great battery, and aren’t too expensive. Only thing is that sometimes they have trouble connecting but it doesn’t happen often.
I would recommend this to a friendBest value in true wireless earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I've gone through a *lot* of wireless earbuds in recent years. Haven't owned any Bose, but have had Jabra 65s and 75s, as well as Sony WF-1000XM3s and XM4s, in addition to assorted cheaper options in a pinch. The higher-end Sonys have had great sound, but absolutely terrible fit; I couldn't wear either pair for more than maybe 30-45 minutes without some discomfort. The Jabras were way more comfortable, especially the 75t, but sound quality and ANC paled in comparison to the Sonys. These LinkBuds honestly marry the best qualities of other earbuds I've tried, and for the price and for most people I think are a way better buy than the top-end stuff from Sony or other makers. They are *incredibly* comfortable — I can wear them for hours, they stay in my ears while walking or jogging — and the sound quality is really exceptional. The higher-end models might have a *slight* edge, but for regular daily use I don't think I'm ever in a situation where I'd really notice a difference. I think the transparency mode is even better than the XM4s, which makes them even better for outdoor activities or just having awareness during work, with kids at home, and so on. ANC isn't mind-blowing — I can still hear people talking nearby and higher-frequency sounds get through — but they definitely cut a *lot* of sound out and if I'm listening to music, I don't really notice anything but the very loudest external sounds. Microphone quality is acceptable — better than the XM4s, I think, but they won't replace my Plantronics headset for serious work calls. And battery life is decent; I haven't done any serious testing, but I'm only charging the case once every few days and I use these buds a few hours every day. Really, really exceptional work here. If there's ever a LinkBuds S v2 I'll be first in line to get them.
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Posted .Hi cajoyce We're glad that you are enjoying your new 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! Erin
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Great fit!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound is amazing! The fit is even better! I replaced my apple pods with these and I am so happy I did! My apple pods would always fall out, the Sony stay in even on my fast walks and spin class
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Prock1083, Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality of our all-new LinkBuds S. The Linkbuds S are the world’s smallest and lightest, noise cancelling, Hi-Res truly wireless headphones. This combines a shape that perfectly matches the human ear with an ergonomic design for a more stable fit. With 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. The LinkBuds S feature an IPX4 splash-proof and sweat-proof design, Adaptive Sound Control, a a smart function that senses where you are and what you’re doing, then adjusts ambient sound settings for the ideal listening experience. Your LinkBuds S are designed for both style and environmental consciousness. Thanks for choosing Sony. Erin
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great value, ANC, sound and call quality, poor fit
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these hoping their good ANC, sound and call quality would lead to a good set of buds. However, there are 2 major issues for me. First, the fit is too small for my ears. The WF1000-XM4 fit my ears snugly. The Linkbuds S are too small and are "loose" in my ear. Yes, they are attached in my ear canal but they are loose in my ear so they jiggle loose quickly when I'm running. So, unusable for exercise. Next, I updated the firmware for multipoint and it's just super buggy. When it's turned on, I find the connection is just not reliable. I'm using a MacBook M2 Air, iPad min 6th, iPhone 13 Pro Max and apple watch ultra. All latest software. When multipoint is on then I find it just won't connect to the device I want to listen to. When multipoint is off, then it behaves well. But with MP on then it's works badly enough that I just disabled it again and live with single device. Thats a shame because I run with just my watch and the buggy multipoint along with the poor/loose fit means it's unusable for me if I want multipoint enabled OR to run with them. Sitting around the house or at the super market they work well. Great sound and ANC and calls are good. I just don't want 2 pairs of ear buds.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi bnewport,
Thank you for the review and we're glad you like the noise canceling and call quality of the headphones. We do apologize for the inconvenience. Check this help guide on how to use and wear the headphones for proper sound quality, noise canceling function, and call sound quality to be effective.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000536462.html
For multipoint connection, try Initializing the headset to restore factory settings and try again. Chec the link on how to.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541614.html
For further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Had these for some time now and I love them! Great sound, little bit of bass, good battery, pairing/BT can be finicky
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's wonderful, KaylaS! We're glad you're happy with your purchase. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig