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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 5 out of 5 stars

    Best ear buds

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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 that work awesome Would recommend these to anybody that's looking for earbuds

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

      That's fantastic, Onlyme1time!

      It is really lovely to hear that you are enjoying the superb performance of our LinkBuds S and that you would recommend them to anybody!

      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 5-star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    SLIME

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

    these ear buds were not what i expected coming from Sony ! totally disappointed. everybody i talked to on them said i was muffled up and they couldnt understand a word I was saying. don't buy them for no APPLE PHONE .

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

      Hi ShawnP, We are sorry to hear that you are experiencing issues with the LinkBuds. We'd love to troubleshoot the issue and make this a better experience for you. If the headset is not worn properly in your ears, tap operations or Speak-to-Chat speech detection may not work correctly, or you may not obtain the correct sound qualities or call performance. Please try the steps on our help guide link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/index.html

      Also, please make sure that the linkbuds has the latest software installed. Version 1.6.0 as this will improve the overall performance of the device and Improves the hands-free calling quality.

      For the update, please check on this link: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l900/software/00275471

      Should you need further assistance, 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.

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

      Regards,
      Carl Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great replacement

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

    Bought these for my data to replace another brand. She loves them. Quality is better.

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

      Hi JAM08,

      That's amazing! You've made a great choice! We are so happy to know that she loves 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 your purchasing our WF-LS900N LinkBuds S and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony LinkBuds S True wireless ear buds

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

    They were a Christmas gift and he says they are the best ones he has ever had

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

      That's awesome, NM21! It is really lovely to know that find our LinkBuds S perfect as a gift. We are also thrilled that he's enjoying its superb performance.

      Stay connected with Sony’s LinkBuds S wireless earbuds. With optimized ambient sound and noise cancellation, the LinkBuds S is small and light for all-day wear.

      Thank you for the perfect star review and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sound great

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

    Exactly what i was looking for in a pair of noise canceling earbuds

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

      That's fabulous, Roman! We are so happy to know that it perfectly suits your needs!

      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

    Small but big sound

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

    Great product would recommend to anyone to purchase this product

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

      Amazing! Thank you for sharing your great experience, Abdulms1!

      We are so happy to know that you are enjoying the exceptional sound quality of our LinkBuds S and that you recommend it to anyone.

      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Really good

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

    They sound great. I was a bit on the fence but they delivered.

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

      Hey Frunk,

      Amazing! You've made a great decision! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the exceptional sound quality and superb performance 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 1 out of 5 stars

    Noise canceling feature sucks

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

    The noise canceling feature was horrible it actually amplified all the noise that was around me and had a bunch of static as I was listening to things do not recommend

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

      Hi JustenB,

      We are really sorry if you are having an issue with the noise canceling function of your LinkBuds S. This is usually not the case with our premium headphones and definitely not the experience we were hoping you would have. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. The noise canceling function of these headphones are effective in low frequency ranges such as airplanes, trains, offices, near air-conditioning, and is not as effective for higher frequencies, such as human voices. When the Adaptive Sound Control on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app is turned on, the wearer's actions, like walking or running, are detected. The noise canceling function is automatically adjusted and the Ambient Sound Mode may be activated according to these actions. To make the most of the noise canceling function, turn off the Adaptive Sound Control, and try to turn on the noise canceling function manually when you need it. Additionally, the following articles may help you improve your overall noise canceling experience:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537734.html
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00278108

      And as a general recommendation (if you haven't yet), to get the most out of your LinkBuds S, we recommend updating its firmware to the latest version. The software includes key features, applications, bug fixes, and feature improvements. For more information, please visit the link below:
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/downloads

      Should you need more technical assistance or information with our product, please feel free to email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details and we'll be more than happy to assist you.

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

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

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Awesome ear buds

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

    Excellent product. Great customer service. Great price

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

      Amazing! We are so happy to know your satisfaction with the exceptional performance and reasonable price of our LinkBuds S. We are also glad to know that you are satisfied with the provided customer service.

      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 Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Suck

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

    They suck, people can’t hear me when I’m at work like they should in a loud environment.

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

      Hi LeeC,

      We're sorry to hear that you are having some issues with your LinkBuds S earbud headpones. Check that the left unit and right unit of the headset have been put on properly and are on your ears in the correct orientation. If you are wearing the left unit and the right unit on the incorrect ears, there may be instances during calls where the other person cannot hear you or the call volume is low. Also, please make sure that your headphones are running on the latest firmware version (via Sony Headphones Connect app).

      You can also use this link for troubleshooting steps to isolate and resolve the issue if while on a phone call, you can’t hear the other person talking, or they can’t hear you:

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/articles/00278104

      If you're unable to resolve your concern, you may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Sincerely,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t buy.

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

    Was difficult to use. They were supposed to be out of the box ready. This was not the case. Best Buy rep had the same issue.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Worth the money

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

    Good quality and they are smart earbuds. Fit well.

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

      Hi JalaF,

      Fabulous! We are truly delighted to hear your satisfaction with the exceptional fit & ultra-small 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 your purchase and for choosing Sony!

      - Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Not recommended

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

    Not user friendly setup and Bluetooth connectivity didn’t work

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

      Hi UmangD, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the setup and Bluetooth connection of your Sony unit. We want to make sure you are getting the most out of your purchase. We recommend utilizing the Headphone Connect app for easier setup. Please check this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000539670.html?search=headphone%20connect%20app

      For Bluetooth connection, please check that the Bluetooth device is turned on and the Bluetooth function is on. If the pairing information for the headset has been deleted on the Bluetooth device, pair the headset with the device again. Please check this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537665.html?search=bluetooth%20connection

      If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

      ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad Bluetooth

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

    Had it for few months, Bluetooth connection keeps dropping intermittently. Isn’t worth spending the price.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Good price, sound quality not good enough.

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

    Got this earphones for my daughter, BestBuy was kindly to price match. Sadly the sound quality was not good. We returned it an exchange it for AirPods.

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

      Hi JP305,

      While we are glad that you like the price of our LinkBuds S, we are really sorry if its sound quality didn't live up to your expectations, and that it had to be returned and exchanged for a different brand. 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

      We value you and your feedback, and we are hoping that you will consider Sony again in your future purchase.

      Sincerely,

      Romeo Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Sony Bud Link

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

    Not a quality sound unfortunately for the money. Not happy with the item. Expecting better sound.

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

      Hi HooshangK, thanks for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the sound quality of our product. Please switch the sound quality mode to "Priority on sound quality" which prioritizes the sound quality with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. Please isolate the issue by following these links:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000539673.html?search=low%20sound%20quality

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537646.html?search=low%20sound%20quality

      If you require any additional support with regard to this product, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

      ~Earl Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Microphone issues within weeks of purchase.

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

    Loved them but I had two sets go bad in the span of two months. First set died after 18 days, the second set I babied and the microphone still died after 40 days.

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

      Hi Paul, We’re sorry to hear about the microphone issue that you had with the Sony Linkbuds S.This is usually not the case for our headphones nor the experience we want you to have. If you still have both of your headphones, let's try to isolate and resolve the issues by following troubleshooting steps on the link below:

      If you're unable to turn on the unit, please refer to this link:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537705.html

      And if the microphone doesn't work, please follow the steps on the link below:

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00265214?cpint=spt-mdr_triage_00204483_microphone

      And 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.

      Full Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Sony Model Number:
      Additional Information regarding your experience with the WFLS900N:

      We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak to you to resolve this matter.

      Sincerely,
      Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad and stinky

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

    Just bad, the mic sounds like complete garbage, can't even make calls with it because its so bad.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    My review

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

    I would not buy this product again. The battery was horrible

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

      Hi GeorgeB,

      We are really sorry if our LinkBuds S didn't live up to your expectations. This is certainly not the news we'd like to hear from you. Regarding the battery, the usage hours may be different from the time described on the link below depending on the settings for the headset functions & usage conditions.
      Available operating time - https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000539655.html

      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. To isolate the problem, please refer to this link:
      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 as a general recommendation, if you haven't tried yet, we recommend updating the firmware of your headphones 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

      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:

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

      We value you, and thank you so much for choosing Sony.

      Best regards,

      Romeo
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Nice but not worth it

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

    They was virtually great for maybe 2 months. The left ear stopped charging.

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

      Hi Rickdaruler,

      Thank you for reaching out to us and we do apologize for the inconvenience. Please allow us to help you and turn this into a better experience. Please check this article below on how to resolve your charging issue.

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00204618

      If the issue is unresolved, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      -David Sony_US