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.
How Did They...?
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I just bought these, so take what I have to say, as you will. These little guys are Shocking. I have a pair of Sony XM4, over ear headphones, that I absolutely love. When they released the XM4 earbuds I was super excited until I saw how big they were. I have worn earbuds over the years, and I can just tell when earbuds are not going to work for me. I passed on the XM4 buds, exclusively because of the size, and stuck with a pair I had had for years from another manufacturer. I happened to come across these during a sale and had never heard of this model. I did a little bit of research and felt like these might be my replacement to my older device. I went through and charged them up fully and updated the firmware, before a sound other than a chime was played through them. With them having ANC but being so tiny I was not expecting much. These are not my XM4 over the ears but are insanely good at blocking out noise for their size. I got that same Seal sound when I first powered them up just like my large headphones. I knew we were headed in a good direction. Other than the sound stage being more narrow, because these are jammed in your head, unlike over the ear headphones, these sound dead on like my XM4's. I cannot tell the difference. These little guys are a diamond in the rough if you love Sony's tunning, and have smaller ears. I also ran in these the first evening I had them and had no problem with the fit, or seal, although I did use the larger tips to get a better seal at home prior to leaving the house. There is software in the Sony app that can assist you if you just cannot decide whether they are fitting correctly or not. If you like Sony audio products, need some ultra compact earbuds for.....anything, these are your next buds. I was lucky enough to catch these on sale but to be honest, I would not have been upset paying regular price for them now that I have used them. If you love Sony's dynamic, punchy sound in over the ear head phones, they unbelievably recreated that here.
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Posted .Hi SteveU,
Amazing! Thank you very much for sharing your awesome experience with the LinkBuds S. We are extremely pleased it suits your needs. We truly appreciate your feedback with the size of the WF-1000XM4. Your assessment is spot on, the LinkBuds S were designed with people like you in mind. 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
Very comfortable pair of earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I bought these earbuds on sale for 128 dollars. They are worth every penny. Their anc is very good. Just make sure they fit correctly. They sound is actually pretty good. But you have to make sure you download the sony app to get most of them. They are very light and comfortable and sometimes i even forget im wearing them. I like earbuds with a high IP rating so i can use them for work ( i work outside) but this ones are only rated IPX4 which isn't great for what i do. But what ive done is i have two pairs. One for personal use ( linkbuds) and another pair for work ( ip57 minimum). Im sure the linkbuds can handle sweat so for working out they are probably good enough. I also dont love that you can only remap the buttons the way sony allows you to do it. Not many options. But you'll get used to it. I did. Lol. The buttons are very responsive and the ambient sound mode is actually pretty good but the battery life its pretty meh. Specially if you use LDAC and ANC at the same time. I hope this helps.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Admecastillo,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the LinkBuds S. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function, sound quality, comfort, and IPX4 rating of the headphones. Your feedback about the control options and battery life is greatly appreciated. Please note that the battery life may vary depending on the settings and conditions of use.
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 earbuds**
||Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great great, and great. This the first pair of expensive earbuds that actually work with no problems that i bought. The active noise cancellation is freaking amazing and so futuristic. So these are so great that I told my daughter to throw away the earbuds she had and I gave her these. Im going to buy new earbuds.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Williamson,
Thanks so much for this incredible review! It's great to hear that the LinkBuds S are the first expensive earbuds that have worked flawlessly for you.
We love that you find the Active Noise Cancellation "freaking amazing" and "futuristic."—the earbuds technology was developed to be both powerful and effortless.
The biggest compliment we can receive is that you loved them so much you gave them to your daughter and are getting another pair for yourself! Thanks for choosing Sony!
Sincerely,
Jenn | Sony Social Media Team.
Would be great…if they fit in my ears
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These seem really nice but for the life of me I can’t get the right ear bud to stay in my ear. Unfortunately for me by the time I realized that it was one day past the return window. Now I have a $199 single ear bud, which is really frustrating because I was going to go with another model before their associate raves about how great they are. They should offer some kind of accessory ear hook for those of us who have this issue
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Posted .Hi DouglasM,
Thank you for sharing your experience with the LinkBuds S and we are really sorry if they didn't fit you well. This is certainly not the experience we wanted you to have. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. For optimum fit, comfort, and to keep your LinkBuds S from falling out, we always recommend following the steps on these articles:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00262839
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000536462.html
I hope this helps.
Should you 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 socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following:
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We value you, and thank you for choosing Sony.
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Romeo
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- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
These are the ones for people on the move
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Perfect fit and awesome sounds is an unbeatable combination for anyone that enjoys music and audiobooks on the move.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi HBSmooth, we're glad you like sound quality of our product. 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. ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great sound quality and fits in ear very well. Small case makes it easy to carry.
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Posted .Hi ZaneB, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're so pleased to hear you like the great sound quality, comfortable and excellent fit, and portability of your Sony Linkbuds S. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Top Notch ANC
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great TWS set, top notch ANC but the sound is a little surpressed in the dynamics department. EQ helps it but it could be better per say but for the comfort, longer stem for lots of aftermarket tips options (final audio e red tips for ex)
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Posted .Hi RobertM98,
Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the noise canceling and comfortable design of the headphones. We appreciate your feedback. We recommend you to utilize the Sony Headphones Connect app that allows you to customize the audio settings to work with your headphones. Our LinkBuds S offer premium noise canceling to help him focus on his 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!
-David
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality, Weight
Probably one of the best earbuds of 2023
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They sound great, they're light and you barely notice them in your ear, what more could you want?
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Posted .Hey Carl!
Thank you very much for this awesome review. We are thrilled to hear your satisfaction with the lightweight & stylish design and amazing sound quality of 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 the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like the ear buds for the noise canceling feature and how they fit in my ears. The sound is exceptional.
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Posted .Hello Envy,
Perfect! We're glad that you are pleased with the noise canceling feature and how our Sony LinkBuds S fits to your ear. 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. LinkBuds S switches automatically to optimized ambient sound or high-quality noise canceling for listening without distractions. Enjoy your new Sony LinkBuds S and thank you for choosing Sony! - Marco
Sony Olivia Rodrigo Earbuds
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Snug on the ears. Great noise cancellation & the app allows so many different features while you’re on the go. App also notifies you if the earbuds are low or case is needed to be charged. Never had any problems. Greta quality earbuds!
I would recommend this to a friendGreat 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.
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Posted .Hi JoelCantControl, awesome! We're glad you are enjoying your new LinkBuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
- Pros mentioned:Fit, Sound quality
Small and great sounding
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have a few set of plugs and these are now my favorites, small in size, they also sound great. Noise cancelling works well.
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Posted .Hi DavidG,
That's amazing! You've made a great choice! We are extremely pleased to know your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, small & lightweight for all-day comfort design, and industry-leading noise canceling function of the 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 so much for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
- 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
Great Headphones But My Issue
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have no complaints about the quality of the headphones. Sony made a great product and the music sounds great. No distortion from bass heavy music or high pitch vocals. Sony headphone app allows for the headphones to adapt how you enjoy listening to music. Battery life is superb and I’m a heavy user. Sound quality on phone calls was excellent. Rarely had to repeat myself. The only con is they did fall out of my ears on my long running days. Never tried them during vigorous workout because I assumed they would fall out as they did when I ran. I do tend to sweat a lot and that might have caused them to fall out so might not be a design problem. Overall, if it wasn’t for the falling out issue I would be using them headphones for all activities.
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Posted .Hi Sport, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your new Sony Linkbuds S. While we're glad you like the excellent sound quality, distortion-free listening, superb battery life, and audio clarity during calls, we regret to hear you're having an issue with the fit. If you feel the size of the earbud tips does not fit or falling out from your ears, change the earbud tips. 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. Hope this helps!
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, Sound quality
Excellent earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These Sony earbuds have excellent sound quality and they fit well in my ear.
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Posted .Hi joey,
Thanks for commenting! We are truly happy to know about your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality and very comfortable fit design of your 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 the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!
- Romeo
Perfect sound!
||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!
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Posted .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
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love these Great price, great quality.
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really, really like these. I use them when I go bicycle riding and the sound counseling works superb. I can actually hear the music. I kind of wish they were a little louder. in that, you know, I'm getting older. and I could use a little bit more. Although my phone does have a setting to make it a little better for my hearing. Without the noise canceling, though, I wouldn't be able to hear a thing. You would just hear wind..
I would recommend this to a friend - Pros mentioned:Bass, Sound quality
Awesome sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.The sound quality and bass is really great and the quiet mode makes the difference!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AndrewR, Great! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. 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! -Craig
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
My first pair of earbuds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I finally broke down and bought a pair of Bluetooth earbuds. I did my research, and between sound quality and price, decided to buy these. I am not disappointed at all. From mowing lawn, to household chores, to practicing drums, these are perfect. Active noise cancellation is wonderful, and makes high decibel noises (especially mowing and playing drums) little more than background noise. Highly recommend.
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Posted .Hello BestBuyer,
That's nice to hear! Congratulations on your first pair of earbuds! We're glad that you are pleased with the audio quality and noise canceling feature of your new earbuds. You will definitely enjoy this one. 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 and for your recommendation! - Marco
- Pros mentioned:Comfort
Decent for tiny ears
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I have tiny ears and bought these specifically for the extra small earbud attachment. They are fairly comfortable for an hour or more. I don't run with them as they're a bit too pricey to lose. The tan color makes them easier to find when they do get dropped or pop out.
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Posted .Hi CatMom,
Amazing! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the very comfortable fit & stylish color design of our LinkBuds S. We truly appreciate your input with the price 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