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.
Sony buds
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I purchased these after my Samsung ProBuds 2 were stolen. Definitely liked the Samsung pair more. Better touch control, better noise canceling, just better frankly. These are good, and I enjoy them, great fit, light too, but there are better options (Samsung) at this price point.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DavidK,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the Sony LinkBuds S. We regret to hear about what happened to your other headphones. We're glad that you like the fit and weight of the Sony LinkBuds S. Your feedback about the touch controls and noise canceling function is greatly appreciated. For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
To operate the headset, tap the touch sensor correctly. To operate the touch sensor, tap the touch sensor with your forefinger. Tap the touch sensor with the ball of your finger. If you tap with your nail or fingertip, the headset may not operate. If the headset moves when you tap the touch sensor, the headset may not operate. When tapping the touch sensor 2 or 3 times, tap it quickly with an interval of about 0.3 seconds between taps. For more information, please refer to this link:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000539058.html
The noise canceling function is effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices. If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, tap operations or Speak-to-Chat speech detection may not work correctly, or you may not obtain the correct sound qualities, noise canceling effects, or call performance. If any of this is the case, try the following:
-Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. When changing the earbud tips, try the earbud tip sizes in order from the larger ones to the smaller ones. The size of the left and right earbud tips may be different. The “Sony | Headphones Connect” app will help you to determine which earbud tips are most suitable for you to achieve the optimal noise cancellation effect.
-Check that you are wearing the headset properly in your ears. Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible.
When the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app is turned on, the wearer's actions, like walking or running, are detected. The noise canceling function is automatically adjusted and the Ambient Sound Mode may be activated according to these actions. To make the most of the noise canceling function, turn off the Adaptive Sound Control, and try to turn on the noise canceling function manually when you need it.
Hope this helps. If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
Use of both
|Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Sound is great, they fit perfect in the ear and feel secure while doing activities. Only downside I am having is not being able to wear only one at a time. I have to wear both. I jave tried reaching out to Sony for support and the advice given to me has not fixed the issue. If you don't mind having to wear both, I recommend them. I also sometimes struggle with them connecting automatically to my phone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KevinG,
We are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your Sony LinkBuds S. Please make sure to update the firmware of your LinkBuds S to resolve any possible software-related issues and improve their performance: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/linkbuds-s/software/00278796. You can also reset the headphones by following the steps here: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541613.html. Feel free to test the LinkBuds S again and verify if it resolves the issue.
If you are still having the same issue, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Vincent
Sony
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Hubby for this for the gym, they are excellent. Great sound & awesome noise canceling. Highly recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ItzelC,
Great! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Noice
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Picked these up for myself after buying a pair for my girlfriend. Pretty solid earbuds, audio quality and noise cancellation are great. The sound passthrough is useful as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yvinter,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Cons mentioned:Battery life
Battery is useless after 2 years
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great earbuds. Loved everything about them. Now the battery only lasts 1 hour after 2 years. Dramatic drop in battery life out of nowhere. Used to last all day. Guess I'll buy some airpods.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi nowanairpodguy, We appreciate the feedback and we apologize for the inconvenience that you experienced with your Sony Linkbuds S. We regret to hear that the operating time is short and the battery power only lasts for about 1 hour after using them for 2 years. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. Let's try to resolve this issue by following the troubleshooting steps on this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541590.html
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Sam
Comfortable and sound great
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work really good and all the features are really nice! This color will get dirty easily.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoelW,
Thanks for commenting! We are thrilled to know your satisfaction with the superb performance our LinkBuds S. We truly appreciate your feedback with the color design of these headphones. 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:Fit, Sound quality
Phone doesn't work well.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nice fit. Great sound features. Terrible phone connection. Returned.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi GinaE,
While we are glad to know your satisfaction with the very comfortable fit design, features, and outstanding sound quality of the LinkBuds S, we are really sorry if you had encountered a Bluetooth connection issue and that your unit had to be returned. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. The LinkBuds S are designed to provide reliable and stable connectivity during various activities. However, certain factors such as distance, signal interference, and the environment can affect the connection. Some of these issues can be fixed by performing our suggested troubleshooting steps on this article:
Sound skips when using the headphones (LinkBuds S) - https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00278106
We value you and your feedback, and we are hoping that you will consider Sony again in your future purchase.
Sincerely,
Romeo
Works Well
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is good and has a comfortable fit. Use them for while working.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi VictorG,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort of the LinkBuds S. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Great buds for the price!
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.My wife and I bought the same earbuds and we absolutely love them! The compatibility and hands free aspect work with our lifestyles very well.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NicholasL,
Amazing! We're thrilled that you and your wife are enjoying the compatibility and wireless design of the LinkBuds S. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Sony linkbuds
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.works great for cancelling my lawn mower noise when mowing. great sound on my Samsung S21 and my Sandisk mp3 player. also works great on all my computers. easy setup and comfortable in my ears for a long period.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RonM,
Amazing! We are extremely pleased to hear your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, outstanding noise canceling function, very comfortable fit design, and ease of setup 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
Underwhelming
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I’m not really impressed. Sound quality & fit are middle of rhe road. Noise cancellation - not really. First Sony earbuds I have bought, doesn’t make me want to go back and try other Sony earbuds.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HeathB,
We regret to hear that you are not satisfied with the LinkBuds S. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).
It is recommended to wear both earbuds properly. If the size of the earbud tips does not match the size of your ear canals or the headset is not worn properly in your ears, tap operations or Speak-to-Chat speech detection may not work correctly, or you may not obtain the correct sound qualities, noise canceling effects, or call performance. If any of this is the case, try the following:
-Change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. When changing the earbud tips, try the earbud tip sizes in order from the larger ones to the smaller ones. The size of the left and right earbud tips may be different.
-The “Sony | Headphones Connect” app will help you to determine which earbud tips are most suitable for you to achieve the optimal noise cancellation effect.
-Wear the headset so that the earbud tip is comfortably situated as deep in the ear canal as possible.
Additionally, you can use the Equalizer/CLEAR BASS setting of the Sony app to fine-tune the sound quality to your needs.
For more information, please refer to these links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000536462.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000539670.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537734.html
Hope this helps. In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Or contact our product support team via phone call or chat through this link:
https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Sincerely,
-Ralph
Great earbuds with a few flaws
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall a great product. Super light and comfortable to wear. Battery life and connectivity could be better at times
I would recommend this to a friendBest earphones, very comfortable.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earphones. This is my second pair (unfortunately i wash my previous one). Excellent ANC. Very comfortable (i even sleep with them). Don't waste money on other model. Worth every penny.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Frenchie,
You made the right choice with the LinkBuds S! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and comfort of the headphones. We regret to hear about what happened to the first pair of LinkBuds S.
The Sony LinkBuds S offer premium noise canceling to help you focus on your favorite playlist or podcast. They have Precise Voice Pickup Technology that optimally controls microphones on the outside and inside of the earbud, and advanced audio signal processing, conversations are ultra-clear, even in noisy environments. LinkBuds S also supports High-Resolution Audio Wireless thanks to LDAC, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Cons mentioned:Touch controls
Not for me
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Didn’t like the fact that they had touch controls. My ears are small so with headphones like these i have to push them in a lot. Everytime I wound push them back in some control would go off, which was very frustrating. Didn’t feel stable in my ears and would start sliding every couple of seconds. I returned and i’m sticking to my Beats pros.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Isabella,
Thank you for the review and we do apologize for the inconvenience. It is unfortunate that the unit had to be returned. If the unit is still with you, please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. To adjust the fit of the headset to your ears, make sure to twist the headset unit to slide the earbud tip deep into your ear canal.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000536462.html
For us to better assist you, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Regards,
David
- Pros mentioned:Fit
Awesome!
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fit in my ears a lot better than apple airpods pro!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .That's fantastic, Erick!
We are so happy that you are satisfied with the very comfortable fit design (compared to another brand) of our WF-LS900N 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 the 5-star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Great
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my favorite headphones. The noise cancellation is amazing. It falls out when I’m riding my scooter so I’d say not great for use when being very active.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MckalaC, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are enjoying your earbuds. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Great for working out
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wear these while climbing, lifting, and doing yoga and absolutely love them. I have found no other headphones that auit my needs better. :-) I would recommend them to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AmaOD,
Amazing! We're thrilled that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. The Sony LinkBuds S offer premium noise canceling to help you focus on your favorite playlist or podcast. They have Precise Voice Pickup Technology that optimally controls microphones on the outside and inside of the earbud, and advanced audio signal processing, conversations are ultra-clear, even in noisy environments. LinkBuds S also supports High-Resolution Audio Wireless thanks to LDAC, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Great noise canceling
|Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.[Employee of bestbuy] Great noise canceling overall and great open ear mode, too. Genuinely would recommend if you are anti-social and eant goos sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SamSharp,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, design, and sound quality of the LinkBuds S. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A gift for my son and he has mentioned. Great sound and very comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RaymondD,
You made the right choice! We're glad that your son is enjoying the sound and comfort of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Good product
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good sound quality, the noise cancelling feature works great! Battery life its okay.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoseA, we're glad you love 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. -Craig