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Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 1534 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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  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Ear bud review

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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 the sound canceling feature.. but i HATE that i can not use theleft one without the right one. I also hate the fact that the battery will not last through an eight hour shift

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

      Hi Jimmie,

      Thanks for sharing your review and experience with the LinkBuds S. We're glad that you like the noise canceling function of the headphones. Your feedback about the battery life and using one earbud is greatly appreciated. You can use either the left or right earbud at a time. Depending on the headset unit you are wearing, some functions may not be available in the factory settings. In this case, you can change the function assignments to the touch sensors using the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app. You may find this link helpful:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000539672.html

      For optimum performance, make sure that the software version of the headphones is up-to-date (via the Sony Headphones Connect app).

      Please note that usage hours may vary depending on the settings and usage conditions. You may refer to this link for more information:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000447703.html

      You may also find the troubleshooting steps on this link helpful:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000765297.html

      Hope this helps. In case 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

    Good for small ears.

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

    Good quality and suitable for small ears. This was the only reason I’ve bought them.

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

      Great! We're glad that you like the sound quality and fit of the LinkBuds S. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Good sound bad connection issues with Bluetooth

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

    Good sound but disconnect issues make this product annoying

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

    Better than Jabra

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

    So far so good. Better sound and user experience than the Jabra Elite Active 75t or any other Jabra I've owned - and for cheaper. Solid purchase.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi NonyaBusiness We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality. 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

  • 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.

    Its been g ard for me to find ear buds that fit my ear these for really good right out of the box. Great audio and noice cancelation as well.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi WatwuanB, Awesome! 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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fun alternative to AirPods

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

    Solid functionality, fun design. Gift that landed with GenZ recipients. Slight learning curve on the touch functions.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Fitment

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

    It fits really good,have a good sound & long lasting battery.

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

      Hi SaaDii,

      Fantastic! We are so happy to hear your satisfaction with the incredible sound quality, very comfortable fit design, and long-lasting battery life 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 5 out of 5 stars

    Love the earbuds

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

    These earbuds are great for noise cancelation. I live at a kennel that has dogs batking all night long. With these in, I can't hear a thing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hello Linkbuds,
      Awesome! We're glad that you are pleased with the noise canceling feature of our Sony LinkBuds S and have utilized them to your advantage. No more barking noise, thanks to Sony LinkBuds S superb noise canceling capability. You can enjoy more on listening to great music with a good sound quality. Stay connected to the people you know and to 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! - Marco Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    not worth what i paid for

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

    On a full charge, battery isn't great. Sound quality is good. Sometimes have trouble connecting to my phone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Kevin, Thank you for sharing your feedback on the Sony Linkbuds S. While we're glad you like the good sound quality, we regret to hear about the battery and connectivity issues you're experiencing. For optimal performance, ensure your device has the latest firmware update, which can improve battery management and connectivity stability. Also, if the available operating time is short, the battery power does not last long, please follow this link to isolate the issue:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000541590.html?search=battery

      For connectivity issues, please follow the troubleshooting steps on this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbudss/v1/en/contents/TP1000537649.html

      If you are unable to resolve your concern, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Sincerely,
      Sam Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I 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.

    I love them the sound quality is wonderful. The sound quality is crisp and clear.

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

      Perfect! We're glad that you are enjoying the sound quality of the LinkBuds S. Thank you for choosing Sony!

      -Ralph Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing 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 them, it goes up to 6 hours the battery and it feels comfortable.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi AbdallahA,
      Awesome! We're glad you love the long battery life and comfortable fit of your LinkBuds S. Thanks for choosing Sony! - Kris Sony_US

  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible product. A lemon, perhaps?

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

    This product barely worked from the start, yet I was traveling extensively and was unable to return it before the warranty expired. Waste of money, sadly : (

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Mr

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

    Good product,.....................................

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

      Thank you for the purchase! We're glad to hear that you like the headphones. 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!

      -David Sony_US

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    I love them, but they have factory problems.

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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 comfort, a lot of bluetooth issues.

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

      While we are glad that you find the sound quality and comfort our LinkBuds S excellent, we are really sorry if you are encountering a Bluetooth connection issue. This is certainly not the experience we want you to have. We'd like to help you isolate and fix this problem. 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:
      Sound skips when using the headphones (LinkBuds S) - https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/linkbuds-s/articles/00278106

      And as a general recommendation, we also 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

      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

    Best earbuds I have ever used

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

    From sound, comfort, customization, I have to say sony nailed it. Noise cancelling is comparable to the air pods pro 2. Theses are xm4 minis

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

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great earbuds

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

    They sound great and stay in my ears very well... best earbuds I've owned so far. Noise canceling works awesome!

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi MaciejP, You've made an excellent choice! We're thrilled to hear that you're enjoying the great soudn quality, comfortable and stable fit, and top-notch noise cancellation of your Sony WFLS900N. 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

    Good ear buds

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

    These are very good high quality ear buds. Easy to set up with my galaxy phone and fit snug in my ears . Always enjoy sony audio products

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Mxfrijol. Awesome! We're glad that you like the ease of setup, fit, and sound quality. 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

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Improvement

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

    It needs improvement on phone calls, the other caller couldn’t hear me very well on a phone call.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi HilarioA, We appreciate your feedback and understand how important clear call quality is with your Sony LinkBuds S earbuds. Depending on the caller’s voice and surrounding noise levels, the headset’s audio processing may sometimes affect call clarity. To improve call performance, please refer to this guide for troubleshooting steps: helpguide.sony.net/mdr/2982/v1/en/contents/TP1001612420.html?search=call. Additionally, we recommend checking for a firmware update, as updates often enhance performance and resolve certain issues: sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-c510/software/00346578. We hope this helps, and we truly appreciate your input! If the problem persists after trying these steps, we recommend reaching out to our product support team via phone call at 239-245-6354 or chat through this link: https://us.esupport.sony.com/support/s/support-contact?language=en_US Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 9:00 pm ET Saturday - Sunday 10:00 am - 8:00 pm ET Best, Maria Sony_US

  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great sound

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound. They do work out of ear when sweating.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Thewizard, Thank you for sharing your feedback with your new Sony Linkbuds S. We're glad you like the great sound quality of this earbuds. To ensure a comfortable and secure fit, change the earbud tips to ones that fit more snugly in your ears. When changing the earbud tips, try the earbud tip sizes in order from the larger ones to the smaller ones. 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 4 out of 5 stars

    Recommend

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

    Happy with it recommended always thanks and yes I’m happy

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi IvanQ, we're glad you are happy with 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 for choosing SONY! ~Earl Sony_US