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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 1526 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    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

    Watch the fit..... they might not.

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

    They did not fit inside my ear well so I had to return them.

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

      We’re sorry to hear that the LinkBuds S didn’t provide a comfortable fit for you. Finding the right earbud fit is crucial for both comfort and sound quality. We recommend checking out this guide for tips on adjusting the fit and selecting the best ear tips for your ears: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000536462.html. Hopefully, this helps if you decide to give them another try in the future!

      If the problem persists after trying these steps, we recommend reaching out to our product support team via phone call at 239-245-6354 or chat through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm ET Saturday - Sunday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm ET

      Best,
      Maria Sony_US

  • Best Buy Employee

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Superior noise cancelling earbuds

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    Best Buy Employee
    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Closest thing any company has gotten to AirPods in terms of features and functionality. Dig the color options too

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Thank you for the 5 Star Review, Cameron! We are pleased that our Sony LinkBuds S has met your expectations regarding features, functionality and that you appreciate the color options as well. The Linkbuds S are the world’s smallest and lightest, noise canceling, 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 features a IPX4 splash-proof and sweat-proof design, Adaptive Sound Control, 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. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. - Marco Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Sounding Earbuds

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

    Amazing earbuds and work well with both iOS and Android. Great bass responsez they sound amazing, and the app support is great.

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

      Fantastic! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, especially the bass sound, and customizable settings through the Sony Headphones Connect app 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love em

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

    Also very amazing ear buds, small can wear for long periods of time. Easy to use just the battery is not as long lasting

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi jay24, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with the ease of use of your new LinkBuds S! Link your worlds as LinkBuds S switch seamlessly between superlative noise canceling and natural ambient sound. Smart features and settings learn from your behavior and automatically adjust sound settings to provide the right sound for the moment. Sony’s Integrated Processor V1 improves noise cancellation, enhances sound quality, and reduces distortion. Plus, you can get 6 hour long battery with noise canceling, IPX4 water resistance, and with Quick Access, you can configure these wireless earbuds to resume Spotify music playback or Endel personalized soundscapes with two or three taps – no need to touch your smartphone. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony earbuds

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

    Very good quality and fantastic sound. I am really enjoying them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JeffE, Thank you for choosing Sony! We are glad to hear that you are happy with the sound quality of your new LinkBuds S! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    XM4 serious competition

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

    Bought these buds because i thought i had lost my XM4's. Long story short. Not a real noticeable downgrade.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello grissom3310, Thanks for the feedback We're truly happy that you are satisfied with the sound quality of our Sony - LinkBuds S True Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds. With LinkBuds S. 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I’m definitely recommend

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

    Fits nice, I like the way the sounds with the equalizer can keep it all day without hurting my ears 

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Garcia007,
      That's nice! We're delighted to hear that your new Sony WFLS900N/B LinkBuds S fits well to your ear. Also, we're happy that you like the equalizer settings wherein you can tune your earbuds to your liking and wear it all day without hurting your ears. 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! Enjoy! - Marco Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony

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

    Great headphones for working environments. Noise cancelation is amazing

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Carlos, Awesome! We are glad to hear that you are happy with your new LinkBuds S! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Nice and quiet

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

    Fit tight and are louder than my riding mower. Sound canceling works better than others I have tried,

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi GaryB, Thanks for giving the product a perfect rating! We're so glad your purchase went well and you like the fit and it works great, especially canceling out background noise. 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 choosign Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Christmas present

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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.

    Got these as an early christmas gift for daughter. She loves them. Great quality and value.

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

      You made the right choice! We're thrilled that your daughter is enjoying these amazing 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 choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Maybe it's my pair, or maybe it's an issue

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

    I like these better than the LinkBuds; they stay in my ears. They're good when they work and bad when they don't. I move around a lot (between offices, train rides etc.) and they disconnect/ stutter connection a lot. Maybe it's just the pair I have, I'm not sure. The only reason I haven't returned them is because I haven't had the time.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Quiana642, While we're glad that you like these when working, we regret that they disconnect/stutter a lot. We'd love to help you troubleshoot your problem and turn your experience around.

      Please follow the steps below if the headset does not operate properly.
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537677.html

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

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

      Sincerely, Erin Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LinkBuds review

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

    Quality item. No complaints. I would recommend this product.

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

      Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the performance of the LinkBuds S. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great ear plugs

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

    Excellent sound quality. Completely blocks out background noise.

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

      Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the LinkBuds S. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Eh

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

    doesnt have very good volume aslo randomly starts ringing very loudly? im not sure why it does this.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi JoshuaG, We apologize for the inconvenience. This is definitely not the experience we wanted you to have. Kindly reset and initialize your earbuds. This will set the settings back to factory and observe if the issue still exist.

      To avoid any performance issues, make sure that your device has the latest firmware update.

      If you need further assistance with your device, you may reach us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details :

      Full Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Sony Model Number:
      Additional Information regarding your experience with the unit:

      We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.

      Sincerely,
      -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great buds

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

    These things work. I experienced recent head trauma, and they help me feel better in crowds.

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

      You made the right choice with the Sony LinkBuds S! 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Great but not serviceable

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

    Sounded great till I lost one ear bud found out the hard way you can not just get a replacement single bud

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

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the LinkBuds S. We're glad that you like the sound quality of the headphones. It's unfortunate that you lost one earbud. Please note that the warranty does not cover the cost of replacing lost or damaged items. The earbuds are pre-set with information that allows them to communicate with and from each other. These settings can only be configured at the authorized service center with all three components present. For this reason, you can't simply replace one missing part. Please reach out to our authorized service center (United Radio Service Inc.) for replacement.

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

      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Noise cancellation DOES NOT WORK!

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    Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought the ear buds a year ago. I have small ears and they are comfortable. Comes with adjustable size. I recently, accidentally, put both buds in the washer and they both work as I first bought them. The only down side the this ear bud, noise cancellation is not up to my standards. At the most quiet coffee shops, I can hear quiet talk, crumbling up paper. At the library I can hear subtle noise of paper shuffling, chairs moving. Im am looking for a quality noise canceling ear buds. Sony. I would understand if they were loud noises and I would be able to pick up the sound waves. This did not do this for me. I wanted to try something different and I am disappointed. Sound quality is great for gym

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi KathyH, While we are so glad to hear that you find the LinkBuds S comfortable, we are sorry to hear about what happened to your earbuds. Please note that 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 you feel like the noise canceling of the earbuds is not sufficient, please follow our help guide link to troubleshoot and isolate the issue: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537734.html

      Should you need further assistance, please contact us for help.

      Please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com
      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.

      Full Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Model Number:
      Issue:

      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony ear buds

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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 two sets of these, they work amazing, the sound is great. They work better then the more expensive ones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Samm, We're glad that you are enjoying your 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Fit, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent Sound

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

    Excellent sound and fit - love these earbuds - got at a great price

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's awesome, HenryA! We are so happy to know that you love your new LinkBuds S. We are also thrilled that it perfectly fits your ears and you are satisfied with its reasonable price.

      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 5 out of 5 stars

    Buy and hit the jackpot

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

    I really love the sound quality and the battery life, these earbuds are very good and won't fall out of your ears

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

      Fantastic! We are extremely pleased to know that you love the amazing sound quality, long-lasting battery life, and very comfortable fit design of our 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 for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US