Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WFLS900N/C
- SKU:
- 6505726
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 regard the LinkBuds S True Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds highly for their sound quality, comfortable fit, and lightweight design. The portability of the case and ergonomic design are also appreciated. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the battery life and connectivity issues. Additionally, a few customers feel the volume could be improved.
This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.
- Pros mentioned:Bass
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:Sound quality
LOVE these earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my favorite earbuds. I lost my first pair and bought these same ones because they are so good. Super easy to use and such great quality of sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristianN,
Thanks for the 5-star review! Great to hear you're loving your new LinkBuds earbuds and their great sound quality. Hopefully, this new pair stays safe with you. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Aldair
- 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
- 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 [email protected] with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Sam
- 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.
May we contact you to help? If so, please email the below information to [email protected]
Apologies if you disclosed some of this information in your review and to customer service, we just want to ensure that we have your accurate details at the time of communication.
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Carl
- Pros mentioned:Bass, 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
Best wireless earphones
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are the best wireless earphones. I’m able to listen to music for hours. The sound quality is absolutely amazing. I’ve had these for years now and they are better than AirPods by far.
I would recommend this to a friend- 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
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 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
Excellent sound quality!
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound performance and noise reduction. Beat iPods hands down! Just wish the battery life was better. I use them daily for ~ 4 hours.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your feedback, Neil!
We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you are experiencing the excellent sound performance and noise reduction of your WF-LS900N/B LinkBuds S. It's wonderful to know that they have surpassed your expectations, especially when compared to other popular earbuds!
We appreciate your honest comment regarding the battery life. We designed these earbuds to be incredibly compact and lightweight for all-day wear, and we understand that this is a compromise many manufacturers face when balancing size with battery capacity. The LinkBuds S are officially rated for up to 6 hours of continuous playback with noise cancellation on, plus an additional 14 hours from the case.
Since you use them for about 4 hours daily, we are glad they cover your listening session. We hope the quick charging feature (up to 60 minutes of playtime from a 5-minute charge) helps bridge the gap when you need a quick boost!
Thank you again for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Gus, Sony Social Media Team
Best 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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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:Sound quality
Pretty goos
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really like the sound quality and noise cancelling works wonders but when they need to update is where i have a issue. It took they an hour to update even with a stable connection at full charge. Other than that pretty solid.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ElisabethM,
Thanks for commenting! We are thrilled to know that you like the amazing sound quality and exceptional noise canceling feature of your LinkBuds S. We greatly appreciate your feedback about the software update time and we are sorry if it didn't live up to your expectations. Should you need an 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 [email protected] with the following:
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We value you, and thank you so much for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
Amazing little buds, just be ready to set up!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing!!! Dont sleep on this. If you are a mucisian or someone that enjoys high fidelity music, this is a no brainer, specially if on sale. BuT! Its worth the price in my opinion. Has LDAC codec! Make sure you turn it on on your bluetooth setting once connected. I feel that bad reviews on this item may come from a place of misunderstanding and not using to full potential. Download the sony app! You can EQ to near perfection. I googled EQ settings for it and found a harman kardon target graph, and wow! Just be aware that if you have a little knowledge about how to set up, you're in for a treat! Not even the MX4 buds have the sound capabilities as these do. The mx4's have better ANC, but these are not too far behind. Only weak spot is call clarity, if there is too much noise, the other person will hear you far away. Other than that, these are def a winner. Again, get to know them!
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Posted .Hi DennisL, we're glad you are enjoying your new LinkBuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Amazing sound quality, terrible battery drainage
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I want these to be 5 stars so bad. They’re my go-to earbuds and sound amazing and have really good noise cancelling. However, I have had problems with the battery life on these. This is my second pair that I got after my original pair started dying after about 30 minutes, and just after having these for a couple of months, they are starting to drain faster. As much as I love the sound quality and ease of use, I won’t be buying these again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoannaV,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the LinkBuds S. We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about its battery life is greatly appreciated.
For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Sound Connect app). Charge both earbuds sufficiently.
Resetting and initializing the headset may also help resolve the issue. Please refer to the steps on these links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541613.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541614.html
Hope this helps. If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please email the below information to [email protected].
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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 [email protected] with the following:
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We value you, and thank you for choosing Sony.
Best regards,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Bass
Clarity
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great earbuds. High bass and superb noise cancellation.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello SnowFlake,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
It's great to hear the WFLS900N earbuds really exceeded your expectations, especially with that powerful bass and top-notch noise cancellation. We're happy you're enjoying such an immersive audio experience.
Best regards,
-Fred
Great battery life and features, not so great fit
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were my first sony buds purchased, though i have purchase over the ear phones from them before which I love and still use. For sound quality - these are about a 9/10. The features through the app are great, and noise cancelling is good, not great. I've had no problem with volume, bass level is strong for buds, and the sound quality is crisp. Battery life has been phenomenal, coming from pixel buds. The case is a bit on the large size, but not a problem for me. My biggest gripe is the fit. I've never had an issue with any bud before, and these don't seem to stay in my ears 100% of the time. It's generally not a problem, but moving around, leaning, and other movements will dislodge them, which isn't great for runners. Could just be my ear canals. Overall, these are great for the right price. Maybe not worth it at retail, but certainly for a discount. Good RMA ability too with Sony should you have any issues.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AdamKay,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the Sony LinkBuds S. We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life of the headphones. Your feedback about the case and its fit is greatly appreciated.
For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the earbuds properly. You may refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000536462.html
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email us at [email protected] with the following details:
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
amazing sound for an affordable price
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound canceling on these is great. Quite easy to use and are very comfortable. My only issue is the app but I don't use it often enough to be a hassle.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi dark,
Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're happy you like the noise canceling features, ease of use and comfortable fit of your new Sony LinkBuds S. Connecting the earbuds to the Sony Headphones Connect app provides additional functionality and customization options. For more details on how to use the app, please refer to the Help Guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/index.html
In case you have difficulties with the unit, feel free to contact us by sending an email to [email protected] with the following:
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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! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The best earbuds out there for the price… can’t complain nose cancellation is great and ever comfortable i would recommend you buy one
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JuanG! Thank you so much for your recommendation! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your new LinkBuds S! 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. Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Carl
