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Rating 3.4 out of 5 stars with 841 reviews

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    Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars

  • Battery Life

    Rating 3.7 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.0 out of 5 stars

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57%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the LinkBuds True Wireless Open-Ear Earbuds for their sound quality, open-ear design, and comfort. They appreciate the ability to hear their surroundings while listening to music and find the earbuds comfortable to wear for extended periods. However, some customers have concerns about the fit, battery life, volume, price, and bass.

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  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great little earbuds

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

    The earbuds actually fit very well and were very light. Over time they felt like I wasn’t wearing them at all. Yet the volume levels were not sufficient and very low. For example phone calls at work were hard to hear. Over if Sony could boost the volume a little bit these would be a great AirPods contender.

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

      Hi Bucksfan,

      While we're glad you like the comfortable open-ring design of our LinkBuds, we're sorry to learn if you feel the volume level is very low. If the headset is not worn properly in your ears, you may not obtain proper sound quality or volume. Check that you are wearing the headset properly in your ears. In addition to adjusting the volume on the connected device, when the volume adjustment function is assigned to the headset with the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, you can adjust the volume on the headset during music playback or while talking.

      Please make sure to follow the guide from this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000445796.html

      The LinkBuds 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. The Ultra-small and light design gives you the ability to listen to music, take calls and game all while still connecting with the world around you. Thank you for sharing your feedback! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    What a waste

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

    Started out good, the sound was on point, they were comfortable, but they stop working after 3 months. As much as I paid for them, they should work forever.

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

      Hi Lajuan, While we're glad that you like the sound and comfortable to use, we regret to hear that the LinkBuds stopped working. This is definitely not the experience we'd like you to have. We'd love to help and turn your experience around.

      If the headset does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue.

      Find the symptoms of the issue in this Help Guide, and try any corrective actions listed.
      Set the headset into the charging case and close the lid of the charging case.
      You may be able to resolve some issues by setting the headset into the charging case.
      Charge the headset.
      You may be able to resolve some issues by charging the headset battery.
      Restart the device that is being connected to the headset.
      You may be able to resolve some issues by restarting the device being connected such as your computer or smartphone.
      Reset the headset.
      Initialize the headset.
      Ref: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000445820.html


      If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Sincerely,
      Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life, Fit

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Buy it on sale only.

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

    Sound quality is decent, but battery life is short (3-4 hours) and fit is slightly off. I purchased because I like how the speakers don’t create a vacuum seal when inserted in the ear.

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

      Hi Dude,

      While we're happy you like the open-ring design and audio quality, we're sorry to know if the available operating time is short or the battery power does not last long. If you set the following functions, the available operating time of the battery becomes short.

      • Equalizer
      • DSEE
      • Speak-to-Chat
      • Function to launch the voice assist function by your voice
      • Service Link
      • Sound quality mode during Bluetooth playback: Priority on sound quality

      If you run the above settings at the same time, the available operating time of the battery becomes even shorter.
      Note: Be sure to store the headphones in the charging case after use. If the headphones are placed in a pocket or bag, they may recognize that they are being worn and turn on by mistake.

      For additional information, refer to this helpful link:  https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000449917.html

      We also recommended updating the firmware of the headphones (via the Sony Headphones Connect app) for optimum performance. The software update improves the general performance of the unit and includes key features, applications, and bug fixes.
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l900/downloads

      Should you need further assistance, please let us know so we can turn your experience around. You may send us an email at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details:

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

      Sincerely,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Almost a good idea but a miss

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

    I want to like these they almost work really well. I'd have returned them but the 15 day return period was too short, I was still on vacation trying them out. I keep using them because they were too expensive to just put away/pass on. If the fit isn't just right, they fall our and/or make my ears hurt after awhile. When they work right, they are decent but recently the bluetooth has been cutting out when I move my head around, big problem. Also the control taps are very limited and are inconsistent between functions (play/pause on a podcast are a different control than hanging/up answer on a call, sometimes they do new things when I tap them). Volume adjustment barely changes and sometimes doesn't do anything at all. Disappointed in this Sony product and bummed out that BestBuy shortened their return policy, I'd rather have returned them and gone back to the the Shokz/Aftershokz that I know work well.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi STLLAMA, thank you for choosing and purchasing our product. We're sorry to hear that you had returned your SONY unit because of the fit, Bluetooth connectivity, and touch sensor issues. It is recommended to change the fitting supporters to another size that fits your ears better. The size of the left and right fitting supporters may be different.

      For Bluetooth connection cutting out, set the headset to “Priority on stable connection”. It is advisable to follow this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000445763.html

      For touch sensor issues, it is recommended to follow this link:

      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l900/articles/00264446

      We have our support team that is always happy to assist. your can email us anytime at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number:

      We hope you consider SONY again. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Review

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

    The sound is not great on these and it seemed like the right head phone would go in and out of being connected.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Novel design. Awkward fit.

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

    They don't sit quite as low in my ears as Iwould like; it's a serviceable fit, but the lower loop is too large for my ears. I bought this set of TWS headphones because I needed an open set.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Jimmy, Thanks for sharing your experience with the Sony Wireless Linkbuds. We're sorry that you are having issue with the fitting. Our LinkBuds headphones feature a comfortable open-ring design that naturally blends ambient sound with digital sound. Stay authentically connected to everyday life while listening to music, taking calls, gaming, and more, all with dynamic sound. With IPX4 water resistance and long battery life, LinkBuds headphones keep her ready for whatever life brings. If you haven't yet, you can visit the links below for detailed instructions on how to change the fitting supporters for your LinkBuds and how to wear them correctly. This will help you obtain optimum fit/comfort. https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000456408.htmlhttps://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000445573.html

      Hope this helps. Thanks for choosing Sony! -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Elconejo

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

    Great sounds but earpieces did not fit in the ear

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Elconejo,

      We're glad that you like the sound quality of the WFL900 LinkBuds. It's unfortunate that you are not satisfied with the fit of the headphones. For optimum fit and comfort, make sure that you are wearing the headphones properly. You may find this link helpful:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000445573.html

      Hope this improves your experience. In case you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.

      Full Name:
      Best Buy Username:
      Telephone Number:
      Sony Headphones Model Number:
      Issue:
      Additional Information regarding your experience with your WFL900.

      Sincerely,

      -Ralph
      Sony Social Support Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Nice concept but missing basic function

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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.

    Love the size and feel of these buds. The sound is good enough for what I would mainly use them for which is taking calls with light music listening. Unfortunately a big issue for me was they didn't notify me when I received calls???? My phone is on silent 100% of the time and so I heavily rely on my ear pieces to notify me when I receive a call and or message. Now I know since I have an Iphone that the only devices that can advise me of messages will be either Beats or Airpod devices which I am fine with. But to not even hear a ring tone, not even a generic ring tone will not due and makes the LinkBuds unusable for me. I don't have any problems with Samsungs, Bose, most Soundcores, or JayBirds. All of them give me a ring tone and most of them give me the ring tone I have for certain callers. I really do like how these feel and the open back concept as they feel like I don't have them in my ears. Very nice concept.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Tony,

      Thanks for taking the time to review your new Sony LinkBuds. While we're glad you like the audio quality and comfortable open-ring design of these earbuds, we are really sorry you are encountering issues receiving calls on your LinkBuds. This is definitely not the experience we want you to have. If no ring tone is heard via the headset, the headset may not be connected with the smartphone or mobile phone over HFP (Hands-free Profile) or HSP (Headset Profile). Please check the connection status on the smartphone or mobile phone. You may also try using different smartphones to isolate the problem.

      When receiving a call by operating smartphones or mobile phones, some smartphones or mobile phones receive a call with the phone instead of the headset. With an HFP connection, switch the call to the headset by tapping the left or right unit of the headset or in the area near your ear 3 times quickly (with an interval of about 0.2 seconds) or by using your smartphone or mobile phone.

      If the issue persists, please follow the steps provided on this link:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000447715.html
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000445733.html

      If this does not help, please email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details so we can better assist you.

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

      Thank you so much for choosing Sony!

      Sincerely,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Mid

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

    Mid,they sound okay, if you want high fidelity sound get a wired iem, and fit alright in my right ear but they are incredibly painful to wear for more than an hour in my right. If your ears are normal they should be great if you need a more natural transparency. However I can't recommend them personally as they don't fit my ears

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

      Hi BBBY,

      Thank you for the review. If the headset is out of your ears, you feel uncomfortable when wearing the headset or your ears hurt.

      M-sized fitting supporters come attached to the left and right units of the headset at the time of purchase. When the headset is worn following the procedures described above and you feel the size of the fitting supporters does not fit your ears, change the fitting supporters to another size to comfortably and snugly fit your left and right ears.

      Watch the video to find out how to change the fitting supporters and how to wear the headset in your ears.

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000445573.html

      Hope this helps!
      David Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Connectivity

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Doesn't connect to PC!

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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.

    How can a $179 ear bid not connect to a pc? The app sony has for phones are not on Microsoft store for pc. Cant find it anywhere! I also have seen some people saying there is a sony app for pc that cost like $5 and doesnt work with the majority of sony headphones or earbuds. I mean really sony? You are that greedy that you can make your Bluetooth accessible for all Bluetooth devices?!?!?! Absolutely disgusting and sad that an expensive earbud with BLUETOOTH cant connect to windows 11 on my laptop because sony says so! Like what about college students that want a perfect earbud like this where they can listen to music or play games but still hear their surroundings and people if they need to? You would have hit it out of the park, but unfortunately you dropped the ball! Maybe you can put out an update to allow your customers to connect to their pc for FREE and maybe DO THE RIGHT THING BY YOU CUSTOMERS!

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

      Hi Blink,

      Thank you for your review, and we are sorry for your disappointment.

      We sincerely regret to hear you are having a connection issue between our WF-L900 LinkBuds and your computer. We are also sorry if the Sony Headphones Connect app is only available on Android smartphones and iPhone devices. The WF-L900 can be connected to a computer even without an application (Sony Headphones Connect). For connection instructions, please refer to the following articles:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000448422.html
      https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l900/articles/00196750

      Note:
      The WF-L900 features a clearer, more stable Bluetooth signal for low latency and high sound quality, even around other interference, the Bluetooth® signal is transmitted to both ears at the same time. Thanks to the powerful Integrated Processor V1, you’ll enjoy stable, skip-free, wireless sound. Plus, these LinkBuds features Swift Pair- makes it quick and easy to pair your LinkBuds with your Windows 11 or Windows 10 laptop, desktop PC or tablet. Pop-up pairing guidance appears on nearby Windows 11 or Windows 10 devices when pairing mode is selected.

      And for the Speak-to-Chat, you may check out the following link:
      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000449928.html?search=Speak%20to%20Chat

      We want to make sure you’re taken care of and help check on your LinkBuds. May we contact you directly to assist you? If so, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.

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

      We value you being a Sony customer. Sorry for the inconvenience and hope to speak directly to try to resolve this matter.

      Thank you for choosing Sony.

      Sincerely,

      Romeo Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best Earbuds Ever

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

    I am not a fan of normal earbuds. Having something stick into your ear canal is so uncomfortable I had written off ever moving on from my normal noise cancelling Sony 1000XM3s. Then I saw these passive earbuds and I decided to give them a chance. They are amazingly comfortable and with the summer coming I am very happy to finally have earbuds to wear during heat waves instead of the aforementioned XM3s. Not only are they comfortable but features like automatically pausing when you speak and being able to tap your face to control them just sweeten the pot. A minor gripe is that I wish the bluetooth signal range was more stable. If your phone is in your pocket though you should be fine in all situations. I couldn't recommend these linkbuds with anymore vigor. I was very skeptical, but they are simply incredible.

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

      Hi Maverick883, We are glad you are enjoying the all-new Sony LinkBuds which feature a comfortable open-ring design that naturally blends your online and offline worlds. The LinkBuds 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. The Ultra-small and light design gives you the ability to listen to music, take calls and game all while still connecting with the world around you. Thank you for choosing Sony! Erin Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good sound but not a great fit for me.

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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 pretty good and able to hear the surroundings well. The sound is fed directly to the ear and has minimal outside exposure. I had to return them though because after an hour my ears would get sore from the actual speakers sitting and pressing against the inner ear.

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

      Hi Andrew,

      While we're happy you are enjoying the good sound and most of the features, we regret to know that you're having issues with the unit particularly with the fit of the unit. The LinkBuds may fall out or feel uncomfortable during use if you don't wear the LinkBuds properly or the ear fitting supporters are not correct for your ears.

      • As a suggestion, to reduce discomfort while wearing the headset, try to change the fitting supporters to another size that fits your ears better and feel more comfortable. The size of the left and right fitting supporters may be different.
      We recommend starting with the larger sizes and working your way down to the smaller sizes until you find the best fit.
      • Check that you are wearing the headset properly in your ears.

      We do have an instructional video for detailed instructions on how to properly fit and wear LinkBuds Truly Wireless Earbuds: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FT-QIP2FeMM

      It's unfortunate that the unit had to be returned. We hope that you will shop Sony again in the future.

      Thanks again for sharing your feedback.

      Regards,
      Jess Sony_US

  • Cons mentioned:
    Fit

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Sony LinkBuds

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

    I wanted to like this product. It would not stay in my ears, I tried all the different ear tips. I also think the area that the opening is at, I wish there was a softer material around it, because this was the area that made my ears sore. The idea is great but, needs some improvement. Not worth $179.00 at all.

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

      Hi MADMAXJR, We're sorry to hear about your concern with this WF-L900 LinkBuds. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you feel the size of the fitting supporters does not fit your ears, change the fitting supporters to another size that fits your ears better. The size of the left and right fitting supporters may be different. Check that you are wearing the headset properly in your ears. If you wear the headset for a long time, your ears may start hurting. Use the headset while taking breaks periodically. Refer to this link for more details: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l900/articles/00233341
      I hope this helps! Jay Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    A very unique piece.

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

    It has good fit in the ear. Very comfortable to wear long hours. The empty circle helps to hear ambiance noise including talking, which is the main reason I believe. However, the tapping feature is so sensitive it activates sometimes with a Jaw movement. That is the only down side I have found.

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

      Hi JayC, we're glad you are enjoying our product. We're sorry to hear that you have an issue with the touch sensor on your SONY unit. The built-in sensors detect when the headset is inserted in or removed from your ears, enabling the headset to pause or resume music playback, as well as control the detection of tap operations and voice guidance. Please follow this link for more details:

      https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000445573.html?search=touch%20sensor

      Link your online and offline worlds with headphones that keep you in both. The all-new Sony LinkBuds feature a comfortable open-ring design that naturally blends ambient sound with digital sound. Stay authentically connected to everyday life while listening to music, taking calls, gaming, and more, all with dynamic sound. With IPX4 splash resistance and long battery life, LinkBuds keep you ready for anything that life brings. Thank you for choosing SONY. ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fit great!

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

    Surprised how good they sound and fit! I have really strangely shaped ears, so finding buds that fit well is already a challenge with in ears then you adding on ear buds and you double the difficulty. I could never use AirPods, even the pros, pixel buds fit okay, but these, these fit almost as good as my custom one (comfort wise obviously not seal). They do take a little fiddling to get just right, but they almost disappear when you do. Mileage will vary, I’ve got strange ear, maybe normal ears will have issues, but if you’ve been on the fence, try them! They sound great too better than my pixel pros!

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

      Very nice! We're happy to hear that you like the sound quality, fit and design of the headphones. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. We provide an assortment of earbuds in various sizes to ensure there is a great fit for all ear sizes and an optimal noise canceling experience. We appreciate the 5-star rating and thank you for choosing Sony!

      -David Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great for a purpose

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound and allows lots of outside noise to pass through. The awkward shape took a while to get used to but when you get used to them you start to forget you ever had them in youre ears because of how well outside noise passes through.

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

      Hi Sneg, We're so glad you are enjoying the incredible sound quality of the Sony LinkBuds. It's also good to know you feel like you're not wearing the earbuds as you are connected and aware to people and places in everyday life, without ever having to pause your personal soundtrack. The LinkBuds 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. The Ultra-small and light design gives you the ability to listen to music, take calls and game all while still connecting with the world around you. Thank you so much for choosing Sony! -Jess Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Comfort, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    comfortable

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

    great sound and very simple to use. And by far the most comfortable earbuds ever

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi penpal, Thanks for the 5-star rating! We're glad you are happy with your new Linkbuds. Enjoy and thanks for choosing Sony. -Craig Sony_US

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    good if they work, impossible to find

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

    2000 years of human civilization of design of art of literature of culture of music. and one day they invented the headphone with the hole in the middle and then somebody came along and made it better lighter better sounding higher quality waterproof. That is these headphones. You know what they failed on? The case doesn’t need to be as small as the headphones for crying out loud it gets lost when you blink your eyes I loved these headphones so much. I recommended them to my roommate who also went out and got some two days later, she couldn’t find the case you know where I found them? On the lawn three months later when I was mowing it and by chance, my foot hit it, and I went down to pick up a rock to get it away from the lawnmower blade and realized it was her headphone case but you know it was awesome? They still worked even though we live in the Pacific Northwest and it had probably been rained on over 80 times it still worked four days later she lost the case again we’ve never seen it since….. oh and I almost forgot. I returned mine a few days later because they broke for no reason they just stopped working made a fuzzy noise fizzled out never worked again, but that doesn’t change the fact that my roommates pair was awesome.

    I would recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from SonyListens
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      Hi Samzirra, Thank you for sharing your experience with the Sony Linkbuds. While we're glad that you are impressed with your roommates device, we're sad to hear that yours broke down. Our support team could have helped your resolve your concern. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the design of the charging case. We'll take note if it and rest assured this will be looked into. Again, we're happy that you guys have a positive impression of the earbuds and we hope that you'd still consider our products in your next purchase. Thank you and regards, -Craig Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Sony is taking initiative

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

    This new design that introduced is actually remarkable. To be able to still hear everything around you and still have good sound quality. I like wearing these at work bc I can enjoy music and if some calls me and needs my assistance I can still hear them. Now the only thing is that they aren't noise cancelling. Which in some environments I wish it was sometimes but it isn't a deal breaker. The fitting of the wireless buds is a good fit; they are actually the only wireless buds that don't fall out of my ears when I'm running around or working out.

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

      Hi Will, we're glad you are enjoying your new Linkbuds! The LinkBuds 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. The Ultra-small and light design gives you the ability to listen to music, take calls and game all while still connecting with the world around you. We appreciate your feedback regarding the case. Rest-assured your inputs will not go unnoticed. Thank you for choosing Sony! ~Earl Sony_US

  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality
    Cons mentioned:
    Battery life

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Not worth the price

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

    I bought theses and after two week of use they would not hold a charge for more than an hour. The sound quality was good and did not hurt my ears.

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

      Hi BryancH,

      Thanks for reaching out to us with your concerns. While we're glad that you like the amazing audio and there is no earache when using them, we regret that you are having battery issues with your LinkBuds. Allow us to help you and turn your experience around. You can enjoy a full working day of charge – 5.5 hours – from your headphones and store another 12 hours in the case.

      For available operating time of the unit, depending on the settings for the headset functions and usage conditions, the speed of energy consumption for the rechargeable battery may vary between the left and right units. However, this is not a malfunction.

      If you feel the available operating time is short or the battery power does not last long, please see the guidelines on the help guide link below.

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

      Please note we have a customer hotline that is happy to assist you and help troubleshoot any concerns you have, and your headphones has a 1-year warranty from the date of purchase.
      Should you need further assistance, please email the below information to socialsupport@am.sony.com.

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

      Sincerely,
      Jess Sony_US