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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

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    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 2 out of 5 stars

    Could be better

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Loved them at first and couldn't believe how great they sounded and cut out noise better then my over the ear Sennheiser. But after a couple months of using them sometimes one stops working or I get a high pitch screatching sound and also the fall out of my ears all the time. Not good for being active at all. Id go with an earbud that has something that goes over your ear if youre doing anything more then sitting at a desk

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi RobertB,

      We're glad that you like the sound quality and noise canceling function of the headphones. It's unfortunate the you are not satisfied with the fit of the LinkBuds S and one side is no longer working. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. You may refer to this link for more information:

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

      For issues that you are experiencing with one earbud, reset and initialize the headset. You may 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 us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best bang for your buck above 180

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

    By far the best earbuds I’ve owned so far love them snug fit and don’t fall out when I run

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Issue, Awesome! We are so glad to hear that you are happy with your purchase! With LinkBuds, you are always connected with your everyday life. Comfortably wear them around the clock as you hear sounds around you transparently, feeling nothing on your ear, while you remain in touch with people and places, without ever having to pause your personal soundtrack. LinkBuds bridge your daily life and the entertainment you love, wherever you go, whatever you do.

      -Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony link buds S

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

    excellent, they are comfortable and have good performance.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi ErickM,

      Perfect! We're thrilled that you are enjoying the comfort and overall performance 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. Thanks for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Not the best wireless buddy. I would not buy agai

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

    No setup instruction in the box. I had to go online to get answers and they are not very good either. Volume cannot be controlled with the right ear bud. Only the left.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi CherylF,

      Thank you for the review and we do apologize for the inconvenience. Check this article regarding the volume issue with your headphones.

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00278107

      The manual is available on our Sony support website.

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s

      If you need further assistance, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

      Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      Regards,
      David sony-global

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    LINK BUDS

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    OK, SOMETIMES DISCONNECT TO WHERE ONLY ONE BUD IS PLAYING SOUND

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi there,

      Thank you for sharing your experience with the LinkBuds S. We are sorry if you had encountered an audio/connection issue with the one side of the earbuds. This is certainly not the experience we were hoping you would have. The LinkBuds S are designed to provide reliable and stable connectivity during various activities. However, certain factors such as distance, signal interference, and the environment can affect the connection. If you haven't yet, please perform our suggested troubleshooting steps on this article and see if it resolves the problem:
      There is no sound, or sound is only heard from one side of the earbud headphones (LinkBuds S) - https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00278101

      I hope this helps.

      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.

      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:

      Name:
      BestBuy Username:
      Model Number:
      Issue:
      Telephone Number:

      I hope this helps you, and thank you so much for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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

    Best ear buds I have had, good price and great sound quality.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi RobertY, You've made an amazing choice! We're very happy to hear you like the great sound quality and price of your Sony 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 for choosing Sony! -Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not premium sound

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

    These earbuds are bsrely decent. Definitely not on Bose level.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
      Posted .

      Hi AndreB,

      Thanks for commenting. We are sorry if the sound quality of our LinkBuds S didn't live up to your expectations. This is definitely not the news that we would like to hear. Sound quality usually differs from the source's signal and content that is playing. For low sound quality issue with our LinkBuds S, we always recommend following the troubleshooting steps on this article:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537646.html

      Should you need more technical assistance/information, 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:

      I hope this helps, and thank you so much for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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

    I have small ears, so this was a really good find.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi ViLNguyen, We are glad to hear that they are perfect for you. Our 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 your purchase. Enjoy! Vincent Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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

    Great head phones. Awesome features at a great proce

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

      Fantastic! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality, reasonable price, and amazing features 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Good in ear headset

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

    Comfortable and sound great. Charges quick. Used to sleep on airplane.

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

      Fantastic! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality, fast charging feature, and very comfortable fit design 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 the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great purchase

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

    Excellent sound, and great purchase experience. I would recommend.

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

      Fabulous! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the amazing sound quality of the LinkBuds S. We greatly appreciate your recommendation!

      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 for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great ear buds

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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, worth the purchase for sure.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      That's awesome, Steven! We're glad that you are enjoying your new Sony Wireless Linkbuds. 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! -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Sony earphones

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

    I saw a lot reviews abt how there good the headphones are and what not but it’s the first time I buy them more of a Apple person my self so I got them to try not to be like ignorant abt other brands but honestly I’m not sure if it was the user or the product gave it a few days did not like them so I went to exchange them I mean maybe I didn’t use them correctly but not sure

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi XavierG, We are sorry to hear that the LinkBuds S did not meet all of your expectations and had to exchange the earbuds. This is not the experience that we would like you to have with our products and we hope that you consider Sony again in your future purchases.

      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Perfect fit

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Its hard to find headphones that will fit small ears but these were perfect

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Fabulous! Thank you for sharing your amazing experience with our LinkBuds S, Orlando! We are happy that they perfectly fit your ears. 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 the best brand, Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love it

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

    I'm a sony fan and always they make me happy with they products

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

      Fabulous! We are extremely pleased to know that you love your new LinkBuds S! We are also delighted to hear that you are always happy with our products! 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 for being one of loyal customers and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Linkbuds

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

    Sound quality is amazing. Connected very easily to my phone

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi BrendaM, Great! Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're delighted to hear that you are enjoying the excellent audio quality and you like the easy Bluetooth pairing of these earbud headphones. 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 for your purchase and for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth every penny

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

    Got them for my brothers birthday and he loved them.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MarielaJ, This is a great birthday gift idea! We're very happy to hear that your brother loves them. 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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Bluetooth earphones

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

    best bluetooth buds i ever used. highly recommend!

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

      Thank you for the 5-star rating! We're glad to hear that you like the headphones. 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. We appreciate the recommendation and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome buy

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

    Great sound quality and ease of use. Would recommend.

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

      Fantastic! We are extremely pleased to know that you are well-pleased with the exceptional sound quality and ease of use of the LinkBuds S. We greatly appreciate your recommendation!

      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 5 out of 5 stars

    Esrpiece

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Good sound batterie holds well on case and earlhones.

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

      Amazing! We are so happy to know that you are well-pleased with the exceptional sound quality and long-lasting battery life 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 the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US