Customer Ratings & Reviews
- Model:
- WFLS900N/V
- SKU:
- 6562135
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:Sound quality
Best Earbuds!!
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earbuds I have ever owned! The sound canceling is AMAZING! You can just pop them in if you want no sound in a busy atmosphere and boom instant peace! With or without music!! Highly recommend. Would definitely purchase again.
I would recommend this to a friend - 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
- 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.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
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
Great battery life and features, not so great fit
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were my first sony buds purchased, though i have purchase over the ear phones from them before which I love and still use. For sound quality - these are about a 9/10. The features through the app are great, and noise cancelling is good, not great. I've had no problem with volume, bass level is strong for buds, and the sound quality is crisp. Battery life has been phenomenal, coming from pixel buds. The case is a bit on the large size, but not a problem for me. My biggest gripe is the fit. I've never had an issue with any bud before, and these don't seem to stay in my ears 100% of the time. It's generally not a problem, but moving around, leaning, and other movements will dislodge them, which isn't great for runners. Could just be my ear canals. Overall, these are great for the right price. Maybe not worth it at retail, but certainly for a discount. Good RMA ability too with Sony should you have any issues.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AdamKay,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the Sony LinkBuds S. We're glad that you like the sound quality and battery life of the headphones. Your feedback about the case and its fit is greatly appreciated.
For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the earbuds properly. You may refer to this link for more information:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000536462.html
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-Ralph
- 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
- 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
Get the warranty
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These were amazing but minus one star because one bud stopping working before the two year mark.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat noise cancellation but a I need more power
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Have a great noise cancellation and transparency mode. The sound is clear and transparent but a little weak. I want more bass… but a good product
I would recommend this to a friend- 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 earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love These earbuds, they sound great and the noise cancelling is exellent. They also integrate well with android just about as good as my old galaxy buds
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi, ColtonH,
Thanks for the great review! We really appreciate the feedback. It is great to hear that you are enjoying your Sony Earbuds. Do not forget to get the Sony Sound Connect App to enhance the experience! Than you for choosing Sony, have an amazing day!
-DiegoV
- 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
Big sound in small, attractive package!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Excellent sound quality and noise cancelling. I use them primarily for meetings in my home office and they do a great job cancelling external noise on both ends. In addition to delivering great sound quality to my ears, the build in microphone delivers great voice clarity when I'm speaking. Sometimes I use these for listening to music as well, and the sound quality and bass level are amazing! These are also the most comfortable ear buds I've ever used. I return the buds to the charging case between calls so that they stay well charged at all times. It's only when I have calls literally throughout an entire day that they start to report a low-battery state. In those cases, I just switch to speaker or my wired headphones for a short period while charging the buds back up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Thomas,
Fantastic! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the amazing call & sound quality, exceptional noise canceling feature, very comfortable fit design, and charging function of our LinkBuds S.
With LinkBuds S, you’re always connected to your everyday worlds. Ultra-small and light, they can be worn comfortably around the clock, keeping you in touch with people and places. LinkBuds S switches automatically to optimized ambient sound or high-quality noise canceling for listening without distractions.
Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with our product, and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
BEST EARBUDS
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.BUY THESE! they are so good, they fit little ears. nosie cancellation is top teir, i literally cannot hear anything around me.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Maddy, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad that you love your new wireless linkbuds. 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. -Craig
Amazing little buds, just be ready to set up!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Amazing!!! Dont sleep on this. If you are a mucisian or someone that enjoys high fidelity music, this is a no brainer, specially if on sale. BuT! Its worth the price in my opinion. Has LDAC codec! Make sure you turn it on on your bluetooth setting once connected. I feel that bad reviews on this item may come from a place of misunderstanding and not using to full potential. Download the sony app! You can EQ to near perfection. I googled EQ settings for it and found a harman kardon target graph, and wow! Just be aware that if you have a little knowledge about how to set up, you're in for a treat! Not even the MX4 buds have the sound capabilities as these do. The mx4's have better ANC, but these are not too far behind. Only weak spot is call clarity, if there is too much noise, the other person will hear you far away. Other than that, these are def a winner. Again, get to know them!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi DennisL, we're glad you are enjoying your new LinkBuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Sony Linkbuds S Review: Very Impressive Performace
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The Sony Linkbuds S are my first pair of wireless earbuds from Sony. I've owned the Airpods Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, and JLab Epic Air ANC. I bought these becuse I was concerned about the claims that some Samsung earbuds tend to cuse more ear infections than other earbuds. I also wasn't particularly inpressed with how the Samsung Buds 2 sounded. Fit was also not great. I perfer the sound quality of the Sony Linkbuds S over the Samsung Buds 2. Noise cancelling also seems to be better on the Linkbud S compared to the Samsung Buds2. Overall, fit is somewhat better on the Linkbuds S. Sony's earbud tips for the Linkbuds S seem to have higher build quality than the Samsung Buds2. The 5 mm dynamic driver in these headphones makes things sound super clear and refined. Compared to the dual drivers in the Samsung Buds2, the single 5mm dynamic driver in the Sony Linkbuds S still doesn't dissapoint. In my opinion, It sounds different than the dual driver Samsung buds, but in a good way. If you are looking for over emphasized bass, just change the EQ settings. Out of the box, the freqency response sounds flat but soundstage is expansive and sound quality in general is impressive. This makes me bieve that these dont have an "adapt eq" feature like the Bose or Airpods Pro. Its nice to think that, with the sony Linkbuds S, I have more control over how my music sounds. How Sony acomplished this while also offering great active noise cancelling and wireless performance is a mystery to me, and I'm impressed by this everytime I use the Linkbuds S.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Awesome! You've made a great choice, BestBuyNerd22! We are so happy that you are impressed with the amazing sound quality, outstanding features, industry-leading noise canceling function, comfortable fit design, and superb performance of your LinkBuds S. We also appreciate your good feedback with these headphones compared to another brand.
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 positive review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Amazing sound quality, terrible battery drainage
||Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I want these to be 5 stars so bad. They’re my go-to earbuds and sound amazing and have really good noise cancelling. However, I have had problems with the battery life on these. This is my second pair that I got after my original pair started dying after about 30 minutes, and just after having these for a couple of months, they are starting to drain faster. As much as I love the sound quality and ease of use, I won’t be buying these again.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoannaV,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the LinkBuds S. We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about its battery life is greatly appreciated.
For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Sound Connect app). Charge both earbuds sufficiently.
Resetting and initializing the headset may also help resolve the issue. Please refer to the steps on these links:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541613.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541614.html
Hope this helps. If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.
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Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
LOVE these earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my favorite earbuds. I lost my first pair and bought these same ones because they are so good. Super easy to use and such great quality of sound.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi ChristianN,
Thanks for the 5-star review! Great to hear you're loving your new LinkBuds earbuds and their great sound quality. Hopefully, this new pair stays safe with you. Thanks for choosing Sony!
-Aldair
- Pros mentioned:Comfort, Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Bought these to replace my Samsung buds that i lost, they sound good and are comfortable and cost less than the Samsung.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Dadoo,
You made the right choice upgrading to the Sony LinkBuds S! We're glad that you like the sound quality and comfort of the 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
- 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
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