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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 1535 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

  • Connectivity

    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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82%would recommend to a friend

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.

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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Sound Quality is Garbled!!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well, I have to say the truth here is. I've tried several Bluetooth for my job. I will have to say JVC was one of the best and Sony needs to work on their sound quality. These Bluetooth are very comfortable, but the sound quality is very garble.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Being4Real, thank you for sharing your honest review. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.  We do have troubleshooting for sound related concern available in the Help Guide. Please check the reference below:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537646.html



      If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Sincerely, Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A+ quality

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Decided to spend on some decent headphones instead of cheaper ones. These were well worth the purchase price. I wear mine when mowing my lawn and I can barely hear the mower when listening to music or a podcast.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SpectreArrow, perfect! You've certainly made a great choice! We're truly happy to know that you're satisfied with the amazing performance of your LinkBuds S. Thank you very much for your purchase and for choosing the best brand, Sony! - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tremendous Value

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    A fantastic, more comfortable, less expensive alternative to the top of the line Sony 1000xm4 or even the xm5 wireless earbuds. The noise cancelling is passable, or acceptable considering the price point, but the sound quality over all punches well above the other headphones in this range.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Orion, we're glad you like 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. Thank you very much for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    A vibe you can really feel

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My Sony earbuds are top-notch! The noise-canceling is legit, creating a personal sound haven. When I wear them, it's like feeling the beat deep in my body. The high-quality sound is an immersive experience – it's not just music; it's a vibe that you can really feel!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MichelleH, Awesome! We're delighted to know that you are enjoying the superb audio quality and you appreciate the excellent features of these earbuds. Your assessment is spot on! 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Earbuds

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Let me start off by saying these are by far the most comforting earbuds I've worn so far straight out of the box! I've had the Galaxy Buds Pro, those were too big and heavy. Had the Airpods Pro, those always felt like they'd fall out. But these are hardly even noticible in my ears. They're small, lightweight, and have a solid fit. As for sound quality, they're the best sounding buds I've tried so far, with good range and balance. The noise cancelling is top notch, which is no surprise from Sony, but the transparency mode is something else. I honestly thought the Airpods Pro transparency was good, but these are even better, its almost like im not even wearing the buds! But, no product is perfect, these are no exception. To be completely honest, the case feels cheap for $200 earbuds. I know they're made of recycled plastic, but you can definitely feel it a little too much. And worst of all in my opinion, there is no bluetooth multipoint. So if you got multiple devices, you'll have to manually reconnect when switching devices. Other than that, they're great!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi FoxyEntity,

      Fabulous! We are really thrilled to hear you are satisfied with the exceptional sound quality, small & lightweight for all-day comfort design, fantastic noise canceling & ambient sound features, and superb performance of your new LinkBuds S. Your feedback with the built of the charging case is truly appreciated. For multipoint, we are sorry if these headphones don't support this function. The LinkBuds S can be paired with multiple devices (up to 8)—though it can play audio from only 1 paired device at a time.

      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 the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love these 10/10

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    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 friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Pretty good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Has good sound, and fits well. Like the noise canceling.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's fantastic, Garry! We are extremely pleased to know your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality, very comfortable fit design, and superb performance of our LinkBuds S. We are also delighted to hear you like the amazing noise canceling feature 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    First Pair of True Wireless Earbuds

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These are my first pair of true wireless earbuds, and they are really good. I have been hesitant to buy wireless earbuds because of the size and weight, and these are small and light, and they stay in my ears really well. The Noise cancelling and "transparent mode" called ambient mode both work really well. I can use them for about 3 hours and have around 45% of battery using noise cancelling, which I feel is pretty good. The app is also pretty useful, and it has a lot of features that I don't use since I just use them while at work, and I sit at work almost all day. One thing that was concerning that I found a fix for was when I set them up I enabled google assistant, and it ended up draining the right bud way faster than the left, up to 20% sometimes. I turned it off, and now it is within 6% of each other at all times. The case charges the buds pretty quickly, although there are faster options for sure. I know I'll keep an eye on this line of buds, and hope they get a refresh in a year or 2.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MrWaSpo, We're glad that you are happy with your purchase. 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 Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Better than iPods, beats, and any other earbuds.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love these sony s buds. I have an iPhone so I was worried about them having the ability to change the eq. And it does that and beyond. They also stay in my earsss which was a huge advantage for me. I say try these out for sure!!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Tabz0523,
      Thanks for your recommendation and we are truly happy that you are pleased with the quality of our LinkBuds S earbuds. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sale item

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Got them on sale and they are amazing. The app to adjust sound and customize these ear buds are finicky at times but in all its been a Surprise how great these are

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi SengL, That's fantastic! Thank you for sharing such an excellent experience so far on using your new LinkBuds S. We're extremely pleased to hear you like the overall features of the unit. We are sorry you've been running into difficulty. Your feedback regarding the Sony Heaphones Connect app is extremely important to us and is very much appreciated. 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 Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Review

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Nice pair of headphones! Only thing is that it has to be connected manually when switching devices.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AlejandroA, Thank you for the positive review! We're delighted to hear that you're enjoying your new Sony Linkbuds S. Make sure to follow the steps on this link to seamlessly switch between devices: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000843201.html

      Should you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Hope this helps and thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I LOVE THEM!!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I LOVE THESE LINKBUDS! the color is so cute and noise cancellation is top tier. i love them so bad. very long battery life as well and charge really fast

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ClaudiaL, we're glad you love your new LinkBuds! Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good & Comfortable

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have an ISO system and its connection improves over time.I use them at work and they are vey comfortable. Noise cancellation is not the best for me, but it does its job.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great sound poor battery management....dont bother

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Sounds is excellent, features are excellent, battery management - HUGE FAIL....does not wear down the battery evenly and this is just unacceptable. Had to return it after a week.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BetterLuckNextTime,

      While we're glad you like most of the features, we're sorry that you're having issues with your LinkBuds S and you you feel the battery power does not last long. The rate of battery consumption may vary between the left and right earbuds depending on the settings of various functions and the conditions of use. This is not a malfunction. Also, if you set the some functions (such as the Equalizer, DSEE Extreme, Noise canceling function/Ambient Sound Mode, Speak-to-Chat, Function to launch the voice assist function by your voice, Service Link, and Sound quality mode during Bluetooth playback: Priority on sound quality), the available operating time of the battery becomes short.

      If you run these settings at the same time, the available operating time of the battery becomes even shorter. For more information, we do have good information in this link if you feel the available operating time is short, the battery power does not last long: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541590.html

      We regret to hear that the unit had to be returned. We hope that you will shop Sony again in the future.
      Thank you for your feedback.

      Regards,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cute and functional!

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    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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect sound!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These headphones believe the perfect balance of noise canceling and safety for the runner, boxer and lifter that hates earbuds that fall out. These stay snug, don’t irritate, and have a super long battery standby and active mode. Perfect for yourself or a gift. Grab ‘em up!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Matt!
      We are thrilled to hear your thoughts about the LinkBuds S! These earbuds really do stay put, so you can move freely without worrying about them falling out. Plus, the noise canceling lets you focus while the long-lasting battery keeps your music and calls going, whether you’re working out or just relaxing.

      Thank you for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing headphones

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love the noise cancelling and they are comfortable!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Perfect! Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with the LinkBuds S, Britt! We are so happy that you love the industry-leading noise canceling function 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 for your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Perfect Size for small ears

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Perfect Size for small ears and I love the exclusive color! I wish the charging case was a little stronger but otherwise is good. The ANC is okay but works for what I need.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Fantastic, Marini! We are so happy that you love the stylish color design of our LinkBuds S. We are also delighted to hear you are satisfied with the very comfortable fit and superb noise canceling feature of these headphones.

      We greatly appreciate your input with the charging case. You may find the following articles helpful:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000539654.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541590.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000539656.html

      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 your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best earbuds EVER

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Love these so much I bought two so they are in my daily pocketbook and my travel backpack for work. I can't live without these.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi LauraD, Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you love the Linkbuds S so much that you have two pairs—one for your daily pocketbook and another for your travel backpack. It's fantastic to know that our product has become an essential part of your daily routine. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Link buds

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Beautiful earbuds, great sound, nice bass. Can go pretty far out without my phone being near, never have problems with connecting or disconnecting. These are the best

    I would recommend this to a friend