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: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
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Sony Linkbuds S
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love the awesome bass and sound quality. The build quality is very good
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi nice2606,
Great! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality and design of the LinkBuds S. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great noise canceling but beware
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great noise canceling, exceptionally excellent battery life (I don’t think I’ve charge them in like 2-3 weeks), but I only use them while I’m driving, shopping, or working out, and maybe 15-20 min at work when people are too loud. Beware they will fall out if you’re running. That’s a bummer.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JayS, We're happy that you like most of the features of your LinkBuds S, especially the incredible audio, noise canceling feature, and excellent battery life. The LinkBuds S comes with different sizes of earbud tips to ensure there is a great fit for all ear sizes. Please use the right size according to the size of your ears. When wearing them, please gently pull up on the top of your ears, put the earbud tips in your ear canal, and then twist the earbuds into place. This makes sure the earbuds are firmly in the ear canal. 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! -Jess
- 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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Perfect travel earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Pocketable, lightweight, strong ANC, good sound profile (you can manage your EQ in your music player anyway). Wait for a sale!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Good day, PaoS!
Great! Thank you for the wonderful review. We're glad that you like the ANC feature, sound quality and design of your new Sony - LinkBuds S True Wireless Noise Canceling 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. Thanks for choosing Sony. - Marco
Excellent hi-res sound, half price and great fit
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.BACKGROUND: I'm 37, like hi-res audio mainly, I do have a lot of earbuds and headphones (shure, sony, senhnheiser, beat, skullcandy, audio-Technica, AKG, Bose) and I do not consider myself and audiophile but, I like to have earbuds for any type of music or situation lol, I bought this because my mom accidentally destroyed an AKG earbuds that I use at work, told her that it was ok, but she insisted to much to buy me a substitute, so I do not really wanted that my elder mom buy me a pricer earbuds, but also did not wanted to just have a scrappy pair, so the best option it came in my mind was this ones and that's how I got it and do not regret it, this are a great earbuds for EVERYDAY, they look cheap so it do not attract a lot of attention like the "shure's" lol. GOOD: The audio from this ones is "flat", which means that it's not "tunned", so you can tune them as your taste. This buds fit MUCH BETTER than many earbuds, you can run with them and will not fall from your ear since they are a little bit smaller and fit excellent inside the concha. Battery is great, you can use it like 8hr with a single charge (continously hearing), so I just charge them during my lunch time and they are good to go for the rest of the day! Price, this is BANG for your BUCKs, really.... this are a very nice hi-res audio earbuds and cheaper than audio-technica, shure's, sennheiser brands. Of course this are superior to beats, skullcandy, bose without a doubt but at the same price!!, so if your budget is limited, get this one's right away DOWNSIDE: Bluetooth connection sometimes fade in and fade out... not sure why it does that but for me is not like a big deal. Pairing this ones is just a bit harder than their sony top brother, since they do not have the shortcut of "touching both earbuds" to start pairing, you have to open box and push the small button for 10 secs and then you will be able to pair it, selecting it from the list, I mean... it takes like 3 minutes, once paired then it will remember, so for me not a big deal but is something you may consider if you pair this to more than 2 devices that are near each other, because they will connect to the last one you connected and you'll have to do all the process I meantioned to pair it to the other device (even that you already configured before). This earbuds isolate sound so well that you can hear your "chewing" or "footsteps" when you are running, I mean you can hear your "inner sounds". Mic is SO BAD for calls, they just simple lack behind on this one, I did not pretend to use it for "calling" but when I receive calls I change to speakear since people can't hear me at all, or with a lot of "ambient sound". OVERALL: great FLAT sound, nice price, excellent fit (even sweat)
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi yaus007,
Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of your experience with the LinkBuds S. We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the very comfortable fit design, exceptional sound quality, long-lasting battery life, and reasonable price of these headphones. We truly appreciate your input with the design, pairing procedure, and noise isolation of the headphones. We are sorry if you are encountering some issues. This is certainly not the experience we were hoping you would have. We'd like to help you isolate the problem. For your Bluetooth connection issue, the earbud headphones use left and right simultaneous Bluetooth® transmission method. This means the Bluetooth connection stability is improved compared to more conventional headphones. However, intermittent audio, or no audio may occur under the following situations:
1. In a location where the Wi-Fi signal is inconsistent, such as on a train, an airport, or rail station.
2. When using in an environment with a congested Wi-Fi signal, near to other wireless audio devices using Wi-Fi, microwaves, phones.
To troubleshoot this problem, please refer to the following article:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00232102
And for Bluetooth pairing, if the last-connected Bluetooth device is placed near the headset, as part of normal operation, the headset may connect automatically to the device by simply turning on the headset. If this is the case, deactivate the Bluetooth function on the last-connected device or turn off the power. For more details, you may refer to these Help Guide links:
Connecting to a paired Bluetooth device - https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000539112.html?search=bluetooth%20pairing
Unable to make a Bluetooth connection - https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537665.html
As for the microphone or call quality, while we are not sure what brand/model of audio device you have these headphones connected to, you may try performing troubleshooting steps using this article to isolate the issue:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00278104
And lastly, as a general recommendation, if you haven't tried yet, we recommend updating the firmware of your headphones 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.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/downloads
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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Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Romeo
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- Pros mentioned:Fit
Sony Linkbud S
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love everything about them. Very comfortable fit with greqt features. Competes with alot of flagship products with half or 1/3 Of their price. Would have loved it if it had better water resistant capabilities. Other than that...great products. I bought this twise for my family members. I am a heavy TWS user who owns most of the high end flagship models of other brands like Sony, Bose and Jabra. Ashamed to say even Airpod pro 2s. What a disappointment that is. Highly recommended this though.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AnilSoman, we're glad you are enjoying our product. 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. ~Earl
Great mid-pack utilitarian wireless ear-phones
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Despite what might be promised, ANC ear buds, or in ear monitors, are always going to come up short sound wise compared to wired and much more expensive options. However, these are meant to be convenient accessories to quell the drone of planes or busses and provide a decent sound quality in a light and affordable package. In these respects, these are perfectly fine and bring along a little of that Sony gravitas. They fit well, have good battery life, good customer support, and the noise canceling is pretty good. If absolute sound fidelity is your goal there are probably other options for more money. For Blue Tooth, these are squarely in the middle of doing everything pretty well, but not outrageously great, or costly, in most ways.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoelCantControl, awesome! We're glad you are enjoying your new LinkBuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love these 10/10
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best headphone that I’ve had, sound is phenomenal and clear, actually is noise canceling
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hello Greatgadget,
Thank you for choosing Sony!
We're honored to hear your positive feedback on the WF-LS900N earbuds. It's thrilling to know that you find the sound phenomenal and clear, and that they truly deliver on the promise of effective noise cancellation. Your experience motivates us to continue delivering high-quality products.
Best regards,
-Fred
- 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:Comfort, Sound quality
10/10
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is a 10/10 ear buds, I’ve try iPod pro, Bose true wireless buds none came close to how comfortable these Sony eat buds are and the sound are amazing. I couldn’t be happier with this purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alex, Awesome! We're thrilled you're enjoying the comfortable fit and amazing sound quality 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
- Pros mentioned:Fit
Great! With PS5 if you have a Bluetooth Adapter
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Works great with my iphone. Fits my ear canal much better than Apple Airpods do. Also works great with a Sony PlayStation PS5, if you have an external Bluetooth adapter connected to yiur PS5. NOTE: the PS5 does not have built in Bluetooth. You need to purchase a separate Bluetooth adapter for your PS5, in order for any Bluetooth devices, such as these Sony earbuds, to work with your PS5. If you do not have a Bluetooth adapter for your PS5, these earbuds will not work with your PS5. I do wish that someday Sony will give up the ghost and include built in Bluetooth in their PlayStations.
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Posted .Thanks for commenting, DanC!
We are thrilled to know your satisfaction with the very comfortable fit design and superb performance of the LinkBuds S. We truly appreciate your feedback about the compatibility of our Bluetooth headphones to our PlayStation. 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.
Thank you very much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Cute and functional!
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love this purple pair! Sound is amazing and noise cancellation is a plus.
I would recommend this to a friend I can actually wear these to sleep!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I had been using the XM4 buds from Sony for a couple years and had to replace the batteries in them after a year of constant use. I loved the sound quality and ANC and even driving in a noisy truck calls were crisp and clear on both ends. I decided to opt for a new pair of buds once the charging case started acting up on my XM4s and after reading some reviews I opted for the LinkBuds S and the best buy warranty in case the batteries crap out after another year of constant use. I am very pleased with the sound of these even though they are much cheaper than the XM5, the tips don't get stuck in my ear like the XM foam ones did, and they are slim enough that I can comfortably sleep with them in and drown out the household noise! I prefer the texture of the Linkbuds over the smooth feel of the XM as well. Battery life is not as good as the XM series but the slimmer case and buds obviously come with a trade off in that department. Overall very pleased with these!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dextroyer, Great! You definitely made the right choice! Your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality, excellent noise cancellation. and overall performance of these small and lightweight wireless earbuds are greatly appreciated. At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. Thanks for sharing your feedback and for choosing Sony! -Jess
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
So Close to a 5 star rating.
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Noise Cancelling - 5 stars Comfort - 5 stars I purchased the first set at the end of November 2022. I have tried others but none have been comfortable and falls out easily - these are comfortable and they stay in even with vigorous movement. The only reason I rated 4 stars is that for a recent trip, I charged them but when I got on the airplane only one bud was in the case. When I got home I found the other bud. It must have fallen out of the case when I checked to see if they needed to be charged. I love them so much we bought a second pair (this set) for my husband. Just be careful when opening the case as they fall out easily and the case is slippery to grasp when opening. It would be better if the case had a fastener to hold it shut.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Taylor1409,
Awesome! We are so happy to know that you love your LinkBuds S, and that you had purchased a second pair for your husband. We are also delighted to hear your satisfaction with the industry-leading noise canceling function, very comfortable fit design, and superb performance of these headphones. We truly appreciate your feedback with the built design of its charging case and we are really sorry about what happened.
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:Sound quality
Great sound
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are a nice pair of earbuds but unfortunately they made my inner ear hurt after using for only an hour. I guess my ears are really sensitive. Even with the smallest ear piece it still didn’t work for me. But overall the sound quality was great.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Customer, Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback about your experience with the Sony Linkbuds S. While we're glad you like the great sound quality, we regret to hear that you find the fit uncomfortable to wear over longer period of use. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. We understand that finding the perfect fit can vary from person to person. If you've already tried changing the earbud tips to another size and you're still having issues with fit, we suggest trying out third-party earbud tips. At Sony, we are always looking to improve our product quality and features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Small But Big for Sounds
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality sounds, Has a lot of bass in it. I can listening to it all day at work without battery going down. Noise canceling is awesome
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RobertO,
Fantastic! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, long-lasting battery life, and industry-leading noise canceling 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.
Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There is incredible sound with in depth coverage. Compared to previous Sony buds having less connection issues
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Sound qualityCons mentioned:Battery life
Great ear buds until they are not
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Long(ish) term review. I've had them for around a year and a half. To start out with, I really loved these ear buds. The sound quality is great, the app is simple to use, the call quality (from what people I've called told me) is really good, noise cancellation works wonderfully, and the touch controls work as they should without having to push hard. All those things being said, about a month ago my left ear buds starting messing up. It won't fully charge (maybe gets up to around 90% on a good day) and it drains completely in about 10-15 minutes of use. I have cleaned the charging connectors on both the case and the ear buds but nothing changed. The right side still holds a charge and charges fully. Unfortunately, I am past the year for the manufacturer warranty. I wish for the amount of money these cost that they would have lasted longer (I have had soundcore ear buds that are still going after three years and those were only $50). They really were fantastic ear buds before this issue happened and if they had kept working these would have been the best ear buds I've owned. Hopefully, if you get them, you have better luck than I did.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NichabodCrane,
Thank you for the review. We're glad to hear that you loved the sound quality, noise canceling, and call quality of the headphones. We're sorry to hear what happened with the battery of your headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. To isolate the issue, try to charge the headphones using a different USB cable. If the situation does not improve, service may be required. To send your headphones to a Sony facility to be repaired, please visit this link below.
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/service?language=en_US
Thank you for choosing Sony!
-David
