Sony LinkBuds S
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Phone Arena
Following the over-ear Sony WH-1000XM5, recently the Japanese company also released the LinkBuds S as an alternative option to the older LinkBuds.
8.8 / 10
CNET
Sony LinkBuds S Review: Sony's Goldilocks Earbuds
8.4 / 10
RTINGS
The Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless are the upgraded variant of the Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless. While the original LinkBuds have an open-ear design so that you ...
8.2 / 10
Wired
These new wireless earbuds have a hole in the middle, and they're the best augmented reality accessory I've ever tried.
8 / 10
SoundGuys
The Sony LinkBuds S follows a deeply flawed, but unique pair of true wireless earbuds. It's a lot more reliable, but also a lot less distinctive. This is a solid pair of noise canceling earbuds, but it doesn't handle the very specific use cases of the original LinkBuds as well.
7.8 / 10
digitaltrends
Sony LinkBuds S review: Smaller, smarter noise-canceling buds
7 / 10
The Verge
Sony LinkBuds S review: supreme comfort doesn’t come cheap - The Verge
7 / 10
Trusted Reviews
Small in size and available at a more accessible price than the WF-1000XM4, if you’re after a more affordable pair of true wireless buds with good sound, extensive smarts and impressive noise cancellation, the LinkBuds S tick those boxes. Pros Rich, expressive soundImpressive noise cancel
4.5 / 5
Tom's Guide
The Sony LinksBuds S are capable wireless earbuds and comfortable enough to wear all day
4 / 5
TechRadar
Sony's super-light, super-comfortable earbuds
4 / 5
T3
The LinkBuds S fill the hole of the original LinkBuds model (literally), adding active noise-cancelling and more appeal too
4 / 5
WhatHIFI
The Sony LinkBuds S might be the world’s smallest wireless earbuds, but size isn’t everything
4 / 5
PCMag
Sony LinkBuds S
3.5 / 5
Engadget
Two years after the LinkBuds and LinkBuds S, Sony is back with an all-new model and a revamped version of the original.
BestBuy
Sony - LinkBuds S True Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds - Black
4.2 / 5
1287 reviews
Target
Shop Sony LinkBuds S True Wireless Bluetooth Noise-Canceling Earbuds at Target. Choose from Same Day Delivery, Drive Up or Order Pickup.
4.3 / 5
214 reviews
Walmart
Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds, Black
4.2 / 5
133 reviews
Amazon
This device has been certified by Amazon. With Alexa built-in, just ask to play music, get directions, control smart home devices, and more.
3.9 / 5
4 reviews
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Description
Truly wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation, multipoint connectivity, and high-resolution audio support.
Launch Date: 12/25/2022
Launch Price: 199 USD
Highlights
- Active noise cancellation
- Multipoint connectivity
- High-resolution audio support
- Talk-to-hear mode
- Customizable controls
Pros and Cons
- Effective noise cancellation
- Quality audio performance
- In-app EQ and customizable controls
- Comfortable fit and secure design
- Good call quality
- No wireless case charging
- No NFC
- Battery life penalty with DSEE Extreme
- Not as effective against deep low-frequency rumble as WF-1000XM4
Specifications
Drivers | 5mm dynamic driver |
Weight of a single earpiece | 4.8 grams |
Weight of the case with the headphones inside | 35 grams |
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Dust and moisture protection | IPX4 |
Audio transmission protocols | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
Battery time | 6 hours with active noise reduction enabled |
Case charging time | 3 hours |
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