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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 1525 reviews

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    Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    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 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony linkbuds s must buy

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These sony linkbuds s are amazing for the price and quality

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MichaelL!
      We are immensely pleased to hear that you're enjoying your Sony LinkBuds S! It's fantastic to know they're delivering such an excellent experience, especially with their crystal-clear sound and comfortable lightweight design.

      Thanks for choosing Sony!
      Best regards,
      Estefany Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Earbuds

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

    Best purchase ever made. The noise cancellation is on point especially in a noisy area.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi EvanB04 Great! We're glad that you are enjoying your new 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Top of the line

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

    These be some awesome ear buds awesome just clear and the noise canceling feature is spot on

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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome

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

    They work great maybe too great. I use they for my walking. I love them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello rrpecina,
      Wow! Thanks for sharing your feedback and we are truly happy that you are pleased with the audio and quality of our Sony 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! - Marco Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Nater

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I did like these ones at first but I would go with the Bose one better

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Nater, Thank you for your feedback on the Sony Linkbuds S. We appreciate your initial positive experience with our product. We understand that preferences can vary, and we value your opinion. If you have any specific concerns or features you think could be improved, please let us know. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Bass

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Earbuds for the price

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

    Best earbuds on the market for the sale price. Bass sounds amazing and they last a long time.

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

      Fantastic! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality, long-lasting battery life, and reasonable price 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 4 out of 5 stars

    The good out weighs the bad!

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

    These headphones are comfortable! The battery lasts a very long time! I wish the noise canceling was better. The soft touch interface is kind of annoying at times. Other than that, I like them! Great sound!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ChristopherD, Thanks for the wonderful feedback. 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. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great earbuds!

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

    Great earbuds at an affordable price. Sony never disappoints.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RobertM, Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you're satisfied with your pruchase. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good earbuds

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    These earbuds have been the only ones that I think give a great listening experience for a good price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MarvinV, thanks for the 5 star rating! We're thrilled to hear you've been having a great listening experience with the Sony - LinkBuds S. Their high quality noise canceling and natural ambient Sound truly deliver an immersive experience. Thank you for choosing Sony and enjoy the music. Best regards, -Dominick Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Love them!

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

    Great update to my 4 years old ear buds! Sound is incredible! Clear and dynamic sound!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Olka, wow! 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great deal for under $130

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

    Good ear buds. Sound quality, functionality are all good. Only issue is there is not notification of messages through headphones. Have to search app again for setting. Great for under $150, anything higher just upgrade to the m4 or m5.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi CaliCal, We're glad that you like the sound and functionality. We also appreciate your feedback about the notification. Sony values the opinions of customers and is always striving to provide the best experience possible.  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:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great earbuds

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

    Great value and performance. Sound quality was excellent.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Egilb, That's really cool! Thank you so much for the 5-stars review and for sharing your awesome experience with our LinkBuds S. We are truly happy to hear you are enjoying the excellent sound quality and overall performance of these earbud headphones. At Sony we strive to put forward the best possible products for our customers. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great product

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

    My review on this product is nothing but satisfying. A wonderful product i have not regretted purchasing.

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

      Thank you for the review and the 5-stars rating! We are glad to hear that you have been enjoying your Sony LinkBuds! Enjoy up to 6 hours of battery from your headphones and store another 14 hours in the case for up to 20 hours of listening. In a hurry? Just a 5 minute quick charge gives you up to 60 minutes of play time.

      Thanks for choosing Sony, have a nice day!
      -DiegoV Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Link buds s : awesome

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

    I love these ear buds! They’re comfortable, the battery lasts for hours, and the sound quality is outstanding. That’s not even the best part though. I was worried since I have an I phone that they would be annoying to pair. As soon as I pop one of them into my ear they are on and connected to my phone. 10/10

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

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you love the comfortable design, battery, and sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Linkbuds Rock

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

    Genuinely the best pair of headphone (over or in ear) ive ever owned. Audio quality is top notch, theres a LOT of versatility in them between the noise cancelling options, touch controls, etc. I already swear by Sony but their linkbuds are what im going to recommend to anyone looking for a new pair of earbuds.

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

      Thank you for the purchase and we're glad to hear that you like the sound quality and smart features of the headphones. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony linksbuds S

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

    The sound and nose canceling is amazing on this Earbuds, it definitely worth the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi there,
      Great! We are thrilled that you liked our Sony LinkBuds S. Sony LinkBuds S easily connects you to the people you know and listen to your favorite music. 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. It has a 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. Thank you for your purchase and for choosing Sony! - Marco Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really Good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Pros Alright i want to start by saying I’ve tried almost all of the “mid to high end” earbuds. I will say these are easily some of the most comfortable especially for something that doesn’t have wingtips or foam tips. They are very light “noise canceling easily in the top along with the XM4 and Beatsfit pro or air pods pro. App is better than any earbud app hands down. Cons They just don’t get very loud. I will say if your want something louder go with beats fit, or AirPods aside from that so far i can see a thing wrong with them

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Anonymous, we're glad you like our product. We understand your concern about the low sound level of your SONY unit. You can find this link helpful for low sound level:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537742.html?search=low%20sound%20level

       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. With an IPX4 water resistance rating, splashes and sweat won’t stop these Sony earbuds so you can keep on moving to the music. A newly developed 5mm driver unit, featuring a high-compliance diaphragm, helps keep the LinkBuds S small while driving your music with rich low frequency bass sound. Sony’s Integrated Processor V1 improves noise cancellation, enhances sound quality, and reduces distortion. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good for what they are meant.

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

    Good overall increfence to quality and sound volume. Tend to become slick when used for working out and sweat accumulation. Sound becomes distorted as well.

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

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the LinkBuds S. We're glad that you like the overall volume of the headphones. Your feedback about the design and distorted sound is greatly appreciated. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the LinkBuds S properly. Having the correct fit will also give you the best sound qualities of the headphones. Make sure to also update the software version for optimum performance (via the Sony Headphones Connect app). For more information, please refer to these links:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000536462.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537646.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000539670.html

      Hope this helps. If still not resolved or you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
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      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

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    In love

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

    the sound is sooo good. way better than my 2nd gen airpod pros

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ThomasS, Awesome! We're delighted to hear that you like the sound quality of your headphones. The WH-1000XM5 headphones have 2 processors that control 8 microphones for unprecedented noise cancellation and exceptional call quality. With a newly developed 30mm driver, DSEE – Extreme and Hi-Res audio support they provide awe-inspiring audio quality. Our Voice Pickup Technology uses 4 microphones that are calibrated to only pick up your voice, resulting in crystal clear calls. The automatic Speak to Chat feature will stop your music once you start talking and let in the ambient sound. With up to 30 hours of battery life and a quick charge feature. The new lightweight WH-1000XM5 headphones provide all day comfort in an elegant design. Thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I was impressed overall

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

    I was surprised by these little earbuds on how amazing of a job they do in almost every feild

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Barbarien24, Thanks for the positive feedback! We are happy to hear your purchase went well and you are enjoying the excellent noise cancellation and exceptional 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. Thank you for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US