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.
Sony LinkBuds S Review
||Posted . Owned for 11 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.An excellent product that is a great alternative to AirPods and GalaxyBuds. Easily connects to your device and has a great battery life. I use mine consistently and don't often plug it in to charge.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Papa, You've made a great choice! We're so pleased to hear you like the easy Bluetooth pairing and long battery life of your new Sony Linbuds 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. Your recommendation means a lot to us! Thank you for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great product!
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They work great! I love the ambient noise mode. The sound is wonderful.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AmberT,
Amazing! We're glad that you like the sound quality and Ambient Sound Mode of the LinkBuds S. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Active Noise Cancelling!!
||Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.After 4 months of daily use, these are amazing. Especially great for commutes since they aren't as flashy looking as airpods which I fear would get stolen... & They pair even better with the app
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Alyssa, Thank you for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear you like the simple and non-flashy design and amazing noise cancellation of your Sony Linkbuds S, especially during your daily commutes. 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
- Cons mentioned:Connectivity
Do not waste your money
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These aren't just headphones that don't live up to what they're advertised to be, but they are almost unusable and extremely frustrating. The sensors on the side are simultaneously too sensitive to things they shouldn't be i.e. my hair, fabric, etc. and not sensitive enough to my fingers when I'm trying to skip a song or switch sound environments. I ended up turning off the tap options because my hair kept triggering a song/show to be skipped or paused, extremely frustrating while working out. I thought disabling the features would help make these headphones tolerable (even though these features are part of why these headphones have a higher price tag) but they still randomly pause I'd say at least 10 times within a 30 minute period. I've also had them randomly shut off while working out.. I have idea how. Had to stop and reconnect them. Another thing, if I clear my throat or cough the music/show will pause as well. If you're looking for great quality headphones I highly recommend staying away from these and looking into the Jabra brand. Don't waste your money like I did. I rarely leave reviews but I use my headphones for the majority of my day so I need the quality to live up to what is expected and these do not.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MadeleineS, We are sorry to hear that the Linkbuds did not meet your expectations when it comes to functionality and features. We'd love to troubleshoot the issue and make this a better experience for you. In the meantime, please try the steps on our help guide and article link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000467224.html
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00268907
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Great for conference calls
||Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Outstanding earbuds!!! Used them frequency for working out and conferences
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi crashdog, we're glad you are enjoying our product! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl
Gift
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.A gift for my son and he has mentioned. Great sound and very comfortable
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RaymondD,
You made the right choice! We're glad that your son is enjoying the sound and comfort of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Noice
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Picked these up for myself after buying a pair for my girlfriend. Pretty solid earbuds, audio quality and noise cancellation are great. The sound passthrough is useful as well
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Yvinter,
You made the right choice! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Battery life not durable
||Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.So i bought these earbuds 1 year ago and sound quality is good, noise cancelling is good, i would say everything else is good, but the battery life is not good. Recently the left earbud keeps discharging at a fast rate where i have to keep charging it in my case every 30 minutes. The right one is good but im pretty sure soon enough it will also go bad because im also noticing that when i leave these earbuds charging overnight, they dont fully charge to 100% , their maximum charge is now 85% - 90%. Again, I only had these for 1 year and the battery life is starting to go bad. That is bad for earbuds that cost $150. They should last longer than that.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi geck, We apologize for the inconvenience that you experienced with your Sony Linkbuds S. While we're glad you like the sound quality and great noise cancellation, we regret to hear that the operating time is short in the left earbud and the battery power does not last long after using them for a year. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. Let's try to resolve this issue by following the troubleshooting steps on this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541590.html
If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:
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Sincerely,
Sam
Very short lifespan
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.They worked great until the warranty period ended. The functionality was smooth and the sound was quality. The microphone wasn't very good, but it worked. Now the battery doesn't last long enough for a song or a phone call. They're not even heavy enough to be a paperweight so I'm at a loss for what to do with these.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Nick,
We're sorry to hear you're running into battery issues with your LinkBuds S.
We appreciate you being a Sony customer and providing that detailed feedback.
We're here to help and would be happy to provide some troubleshooting steps to get this resolved:
-First, make sure your LinkBuds S firmware is updated to the latest version via the Sony | Sound Connect app.
-Try performing a full reset and initialization of the earbuds back to their factory settings.
Find detailed instructions here:
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541613.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541614.html
-Make sure the charging contacts on both the earbuds and inside the case are clean and free from any moisture or debris.
For more detailed instructions and additional recommendations, you can check out this page on our support site: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541590.html
If you follow these steps and the issue still persists, please don't hesitate to contact our dedicated support team at https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US&category=headphones
They can explore other advanced options and see what might be done next.
Thanks for considering Sony products. We apologize for your experience.
Sincerely,
Estefany
Great
||Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.These are my favorite headphones. The noise cancellation is amazing. It falls out when I’m riding my scooter so I’d say not great for use when being very active.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi MckalaC, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are enjoying your earbuds. Make sure to keep your device's firmware up to date to enjoy all its features. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig
Better than Apple
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I love these better than any Apple earbuds I ever purchased. Clear sound, light weight, comfortable fit. Has great sound without hurting ear drums and the volume isn’t on max volume to get this result. Would recommend.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi LCwrit, we're glad you like the sound quality and comfort of our product. 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. Thanks for choosing SONY. ~Earl
So comfortable!!
||Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Sounds is great, and by far the most comfortable ear buds I've ever owned.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Powerball,
Perfect! We're thrilled that you like the sound quality and comfort of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Best buy 4L
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Coming from a DJ, So far these are the absolute best earphones I’ve ever owned. Best buy gave me a good warranty too so I don't have to worry.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi StoneC, we're glad you like our product. Thanks for choosing Sony. ~Earl
Link Buds S
||Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Very good earbuds, good for work, exercise or most activities. Good battery life, controls a bit to sensitive but not to bad, amazing battery life.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Phil,
Thanks for sharing your 5-star review and experience with the LinkBuds S. We're glad that you like the battery life of the headphones and how it works well with your daily lifestyle. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Excellent design and sound quality
||Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Good fit options. Excellent design and sound quality
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi NobleOne, Thank you for the great review! We're very pleased to hear you like the good fit, excellent design, and sound quality of your Linkbuds S. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Sam
Great for working out
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.I wear these while climbing, lifting, and doing yoga and absolutely love them. I have found no other headphones that auit my needs better. :-) I would recommend them to anyone.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi AmaOD,
Amazing! We're thrilled that these headphones are perfect for your lifestyle. The Sony LinkBuds S offer premium noise canceling to help you focus on your favorite playlist or podcast. They have Precise Voice Pickup Technology that optimally controls microphones on the outside and inside of the earbud, and advanced audio signal processing, conversations are ultra-clear, even in noisy environments. LinkBuds S also supports High-Resolution Audio Wireless thanks to LDAC, our industry-adopted audio coding technology. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Good buds. Just got a faulty pair.
||Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Starting out. I got a bad pair of buds. I'm a huge fan of Sony earbuds and I picked these up to replace my WFSP800Ns. Pairing was fast and I already had the Sony app set up. Sound quality on these are decent. It felt pretty closed off and I felt like the bass was lacking but I am coming from the SP800Ns that are Xtra bass. I have not been able to use LDAC codecs with these even with focus on sound quality. By day 2 I started having connection issues with Bluetooth. I changed to focus on connection and it didn't seem to help at all. I couldn't keep my phone in my pocket with these. I had to hold it in my hand or set it out in the open or the Bluetooth would start cutting out. The transparency mode on these is amazing. You can hear so much with these and I absolutely love that I don't have to take the ear buds out when someone starts talking because I can hear them very clearly. The battery life is also pretty poor for me as well. I don't use ANC so I get better battery life but these weren't great for me and the right bud ran down way faster than the left one. A few days later, I was watching a YouTube video and my audio just went away even though the buds are connected. I restarted everything and still no sound. I tried them again today and again I have no sound. I just got a bad pair of these and need to either return and get another set or go with a different earbud all together. These ear buds are not bad by any means, I just got a faulty set.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi JoshT,
While we are glad that you are satisfied with the overall sound quality and optimized ambient sound mode of our LinkBuds S, we are really sorry if you had encountered an issue with the Bluetooth connection, LDAC codec playback, and audio issue with these headphones. We are also sorry if its battery life didn't live up to your expectations. This is definitely not the experience we were hoping you would have.
If you still have the unit, we'd like to help you isolate and fix the problem. For your Bluetooth connection issue, the communication between the devices will be poor if there is an obstruction between the unit and the connected device. The following article may help solve this problem:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00097458
For LDAC, to play audio with the LDAC codec on the LinkBuds S, you need a Bluetooth® playback device that supports LDAC. For more details, please visit the link below:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00264224
For the battery life, usage hours may be different from the time described on the link below depending on the settings for the headset functions & usage conditions. The same goes with the speed of energy consumption for the rechargeable battery between the left and right units. This also depends on the settings for the headset functions and usage conditions.
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000539655.html
https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541590.html?search=available
Note:
Either side of the headphones can work as the main unit, and the main unit consumes more power than the other side. Because of this, the remaining battery level may vary between left and right. This is not a malfunction.
And lastly, for your audio issue, please follow the troubleshooting steps using the article below to isolate the problem:
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00229323
And as a general recommendation, if you haven't tried yet, we recommend updating its firmware to the latest version. The firmware update improves the functionality and features of the headphones. It also provides fixes to any performance issues that you are encountering.
https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/downloads
If there's something we can do to help or you may 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 so much for choosing Sony.
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Excellent quality for fair price
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Great quality for the price! Not as interested in noise cancelling as much as i am in quality sound. These headphones fo a great job!!
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi RogerC,
You made the right choice! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the sound quality of the headphones. Thank you for choosing Sony!
-Ralph
Best earphones, very comfortable.
||Posted .This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.Best earphones. This is my second pair (unfortunately i wash my previous one). Excellent ANC. Very comfortable (i even sleep with them). Don't waste money on other model. Worth every penny.
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Frenchie,
You made the right choice with the LinkBuds S! We're glad that you like the noise canceling function and comfort of the headphones. We regret to hear about what happened to the first pair of LinkBuds S.
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
The best pair of wireless earbuds ever!!
||Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.There's are absolutely great pair of earbuds as well as I never have any issues to pair them over bluetooth basically
I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Adam, we're glad you like your new earbuds! Thanks for choosing Sony! ~Earl