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.
4.5 stars.
||Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Fast charging, very good noise canceling, loud. Would buy again.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Thank you for sharing your experience with the WFLS900N, MarlinH! We're delighted to hear that you appreciate the fast charging, powerful noise canceling, and impressive sound volume. Your feedback highlights some of the key features Sony strives to deliver—convenient charging, excellent noise cancellation for immersive listening, and a dynamic audio experience. We're thrilled you'd choose our buds again, and your satisfaction means a lot to us. If you have any questions or need tips for getting the most out of your earbuds, feel free to reach out. Enjoy your music!
Thank you again for your review and for being a part of the Sony community!
Best regards,
Gus
Sony Social Media Team
Frustrating battery life
Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These earbuds were great for the first year maybe a little less. Then after an update the earbuds don't last more than 7 minutes on a phone call. I would not recommend these to anyone else. They are now e-waste on my shelf. I've resorted back to my Galaxy buds that have been working like new for 5 years now even after being put through the washer once and multiple sessions in saunas at the gym.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JPBEFX, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback regarding the LinkBuds S. We sincerely apologize for the difficulties you've experienced after the update, particularly with the battery life during phone calls. We understand how frustrating this situation can be.
To address the issue, you can follow these troubleshooting steps:
- Clean the sound openings and microphones using a soft, dry cloth or a cotton swab.
- Consider resetting and initializing the LinkBuds.
Reset: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541613.html
Initialization: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541614.html
Your unit comes with a 1-year warranty. If assistance is needed, we suggest reaching out to our technical support team. You can find their contact information here: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
Thanks for considering Sony products and for letting us know about this issue.
Best regards,
Stephanie
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Average
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Loved them for a while but they ended up not working for me. Noise cancellation was better than apples pro
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Oogooh, Thank you for the feedback on your experience with your Sony Linkbuds S. While we're glad you like the excellent noise cancellation, we regret to hear that they are no longer working. We would like to know more about your concerns or issues with these earbuds so we can better assist you. May we contact you to help and get more information? If so, 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.
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We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.
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:Comfort
Excellent!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Gave these to my mom for her birthday, it was her first pair. Never had issues with them, uses them pretty regularly, they are also more comfortable than the Sony wf-1000xm4 in my opinion.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Matt, This is a great birthday gift idea! We're very happy to hear that you and your mom are enjoying the comfortable fit of the Sony Linkbuds S. 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
Connectivity can be spotty
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sound quality is great, and these have some really cool control / app features. The bluetooth connection can be a little spotty sometimes. I'll have music playing, but when my phone rings, it won't answer the call in the headphones. Only happens on occasion and it's when I have more than one phone connected, hoping a software update will fix that; It's the only reason these aren't five stars for me.
I would recommend this to a friendGreat but weird texture
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.This is my second pair of these. The the case is matte black and scuffs super easy. I previously had the white ones and the inside coating if paint wore down really quick which made the inside look real dirty. The exterior was great tho and felt higher quality than this one. This version feels a little cheaper made. Other than that its great sound and easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Benjamin,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the LinkBuds S. We're glad that you like the sound quality and user-friendly functions of the headphones. Your feedback about the design is greatly appreciated. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Not for small ears or loud music
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I really really really wanted to love these earbuds. I have a Samaung S21 Ultra and an iPhone 12. I really loved that the earbuds and the app paired very well with both devices and I could connect the headphones to both devices at once, if I wanted. I loved that! I previously had the 1st generation Samsung earbuds, which I loved until a shortage took out my left bud. These reminded me of those. I also loved the compact size of the charging case. The noise cancelling is good as well. On the flip side, these buds did not fit into my ears. I had to force them and turn them and they still didn't fit well, even with the smallest tips. When is I'd turn my head left and right, the buds would disconnect and reconnect. I wouldn't dare run in these. They have nothing to secure them in your ear, so they need to fit perfectly or it'll never work. They also didn't get loud enough for me. I took these back after a week and replaced them with the Bose Quietcomfort (not the II). LOOOOOOVE those earbuds and the flexible wingtip for your ear. Overall.... these are are solid earbuds, but if you have small ears, these probably aren't for you. If you like your music loud, these aren't for you. GREAT for conversations though! They really cancel out background noise so your caller hears you super clear (unless there are people talking around you. It picks up voices).
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Tiana,
While we are glad to hear that you love the multipoint connection feature (available after installing the latest firmware update), compact size of the charging case, industry-leading noise canceling feature, and crystal-clear call quality of our LinkBuds S, we regret to know that it had to be returned due to fit and volume/loudness issues. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. For optimum sound quality, fit, comfort, and to keep the 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
We value you and your feedback, and we are hoping that you will consider Sony again in your future purchase.
Sincerely,
Romeo
Best Sounding Buds I’ve used
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Wow, sound is Amazing & fitment is solid, makes you forget about case not being wireless charging ( still a bummer). I got these today set up & wore for hrs. Getting used to touch control was a slight learning curve. Just have to lightly tap bud for volume, track change etc. Buds themself are sneak & SUPER LIGHT weight, wore for about 2+ hours I’d say comfort level is 7\8 new foams can make a 10 ( easy fix) app is decent, used EQ and sound/ music is perfect for me now. I own Jabra 75T, Beats Fit Pros & ditched the Air pod pros a while back. These are hands down best sounding buds I’ve used to date. ANC is solid also. Beats FIT PROS were my favorite till today ( I’ll still use) Hoping an update allows the face touch instead of having to touch bud like the Linksbuds ( donuts) offer- cool feature. So in short: Sound, quality, size, ease of use 100% solid! The case not being wireless is just dead wrong now a days! I was close to getting XM4 , but size isn’t too my liking. Good purchase
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Bones,
Thank you for taking the time to write such an in-depth review of your experience with the all-new LinkBuds S. We are so happy that you are satisfied with the exceptional sound quality, small & lightweight for all-day comfort design, ease of use, user-friendly app, outstanding noise canceling feature, and overall performance of these headphones. We truly appreciate your input with the wireless charging feature, and we are sorry if the charging case of our LinkBuds S doesn't support wireless chargers.
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 quality
Ear buds
||Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Nose cancelling is phenomenal. Blocks out ALL outside noise! Love them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi KellyN, we're glad you love your new LinkBuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Ear buds
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Don’t have quite the usage time as what was advertised. They die after about 5 hours. Sound it great though.
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Some of the best on the market!!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Setup was super easy and they sound amazing!! I love how customizable they are in the app and you can EQ them to your liking. Definitely my go to earphones!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi PedroV, Thank you for the great review! We're thrilled to hear you love the ease of setup and amazing sound quality of your Sony Linkbuds S. And good to know you're enjoying the variety of presets and custom features to match sound quality using the Sony | Headphones Connect App that tailors sound to your personal preference. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Good sound
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.One of the least expensive yet high quality and great sounding ear buds available.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi cfreeman62, we're glad you like the sound quality of our product! With LinkBuds S, you’re always connected to your everyday worlds. Ultra-small and light, they can be worn comfortably around the clock, keeping you in touch with people and places. LinkBuds S switches automatically to optimized ambient sound or high-quality noise canceling for listening without distractions. Thank you very much for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Linkbuds S
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Absolutely great earbuds. They’re the second best sounding earbuds I’ve used, right behind the AirPods Pro 2, and even then they’re pretty close. They have a lot of nice features and they are very customizable thanks to Sony’s app. ANC is pretty good, although they’re behind Apple imo, and same with transparency mode. I had some issues with multi point connection and i ended up disabling that feature. But overall they’re really good.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi splatoom,
Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the Sony LinkBuds S. We're glad that you like the sound quality, dedicated app (Sony Headphones Connect), noise canceling function, and Ambient Sound Mode of the headphones.
Your feedback about the multipoint function is greatly appreciated. We would like to know more about your experience with the multipoint function and help you out. Please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
Name:
Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Sincerely,
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love Sony Link Buds!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They are awesome. I had old Sony ear buds that I loved but they finally wore out. These are even better than the older ones were. I would recommend them anytime.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JanR,
Thank you for being our Sony valued customer! We're delighted to hear how much you love your new Sony LinkBuds S. We appreciate your recommendation. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Great
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.good quality headphones, great noise canceling capabilities
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi SammiG,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the noise canceling function of the LinkBuds S. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Amazing
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality and an even better price. I use these everyday and love them
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Katey,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying these amazing headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Good
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall, really like the item they sound good but battery life could be better
I would recommend this to a friend- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
Love
||Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Love the touch pad on the headphones, really responsive with great sound
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi CristianH, Awesome! We're delighted to know that you are enjoying the excellent audio quality, touch controls, and you appreciate the overall performance of these earbuds. With LinkBuds S, you're always connected to your everyday worlds. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess
Good for the price. Great on sale
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Overall, great pair of earbuds that i only have a few complaints about. They feel good, sound great, and are very easy to setup and use. Battery life is superb and these earbuds live up to the Sony name. Only complaint that i might have is keeping them in for long periods of time (5+ hours or more) starts to irritate my ears. Connectivity while walking can also be a bit glitchy at times, but supports a far range and doesn’t often trip up.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Frank,
Thanks for commenting! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, ease of setup, premium built quality, and long-lasting battery life of the LinkBuds S. We are sorry if you are having a comfort issue when wearing them for long periods of time and if you are encountering some connectivity issues.
For optimum fit, comfort, and to keep your LinkBuds S from falling out, we always recommend following the steps on these links:
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
You may also find this article helpful:
Why do my ears hurt when putting on and wearing headphones? - https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00015243
And for connectivity or sound cuts out issue, the following link may help you solve this problem:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00232102
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.
If there's anything we can do to help or you may need more information/technical assistance, please feel free to contact 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:
Name:
BestBuy Username:
Model Number:
Issue:
Telephone Number:
Thank you so much for choosing Sony!
Best regards,
Romeo
Sony Social Support
- Pros mentioned:Sound quality
I'd strongly recommend these:
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I like em a lot! They're made to fit any ear canal. It's easy to go from ambient listening to noise-cancelling by tapping the left earbud. Volume can also be controlled by the touching of the earbud(s). And - that battery last longer than other earbud brands I own.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Sound perfect Steve! We're glad to hear that you are enjoying the new WFLS900N/W wireless 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. Thank you so much for the 5-star review and for choosing Sony! -Craig