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  • SMART SOUND- Smart features and settings learn from your behavior and automatically adjust sound settings to provide the right sound for the moment.Specific uses for product : Personal, Business,
  • NEVER OFF- Automatically switches between superlative noise canceling or optimized ambient sound for listening without distractions. Sony's best transparent ambient sound in truly wireless headphones (As of May 9th 2022. Excluding Open style.)
  • ULTRA SMALL & LIGHT- These bluetooth earbuds fit comfortably in your ear.
  • IMMERSIVE SOUND QUALITY- With the Integrated Processor V1.
  • ULTRA-CLEAR CALL QUALITY- Advanced Voice Signal Processing lets sound come in clear. Sony's best ever call quality in truly wireless headphones (As of May 19th 2022).
  • MULTIPOINT CONNECTION- Connect two devices at once (Available via firmware update)
  • LONG BATTERY LIFE & QUICK CHARGING: Up to 6 hours of battery life and up to 20 hours with charging case. Quick charging gives up to 60 minutes of playback with a 5 minute charge.
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LinkBuds S
NEVER OFF

LinkBuds S

Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds with Alexa Built-In

Every world.  Always On.

Every world. Always On.

With LinkBuds S, you're always connected. Wear them comfortably around the clock, staying in touch with people and places without having to pause your playlist. When you are ready to tune out the noise, LinkBuds S offer premium noise canceling to help you focus on your favorite playlist or podcast.

Multipoint Connection:  pair 2 Bluetooth devices

Multipoint Connection: pair 2 Bluetooth devices

When call comes in, your headphones know which device is ringing and connects to the right one automatically. You’ll also be able to quickly switch your headphones to either of the two devices at the touch of a button. (Available via firmware update)

Hear more of what's around you

Hear more of what's around you

These earbuds give you the best of both worlds - natural ambient sound when you want to interact with your world, so you can have a conversation or be aware of your surroundings.

Premium Noise Canceling

Premium Noise Canceling

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.

Small and light

Small and light

LinkBuds S are smaller and lighter than other noise canceling earbuds. Silicone earbud tips provide a comfortable fit that stays in place.

Clear calls

Clear calls

Make crystal clear calls and listen to high-quality music – even in windy or noisy environments.

Adaptive Sound Control

Adaptive Sound Control

Adaptive Sound Control senses where you are and what you’re doing, then adjusts ambient sound settings for the ideal listening experience.

Quick access to Amazon music

Quick access to Amazon music

You can play Amazon music with just a couple of taps – no need to touch your smartphone

Built with premium sound technology

Premium sound technology

Sony’s Integrated Processor V1 improves noise cancellation, enhances sound quality, and reduces distortion.

 IPX4 splash and sweat-proof

IPX4 splash and sweat-proof

With an IPX4 water resistance rating, splashes and sweat won’t stop these Sony earbuds – so you can keep on moving to the music.

What's in the box?

What's in the box?

Open up the packaging of your LinkBuds S and you'll find 4 sizes of silicone earbud tips to suit different ear shapes and a USB-C charging cable.

Listen all day, charge in minutes

Listen all day

Up to 6 hours of battery life and up to 20 hours with charging case. Quick charging gives up to 60 minutes of playback with a 5 minute charge.

Sony Truly Wireless Headphones

WF-1000XM5

WF-1000XM5

LinkBuds S

LinkBuds S

WFL900

LinkBuds

Noise Canceling

Yes/The best noise cancelling earbuds

Noise Canceling

Yes

Noise Canceling

N/A

Battery Life

8 Hrs (24 Hrs with case)

Battery Life

6 Hrs (20 Hrs with case)

Battery Life

5.5 Hrs (17.5 Hrs with case)

Hands Free Call

Yes/Sony's best calling quality

Hands Free Call

Yes, with Advanced Voice Signal Processing

Hands Free Call

Yes, with Advanced Voice Signal Processing

Water Resistant/Splash Proof

Yes / IPX4

Water Resistant/Splash Proof

Yes / IPX4

Water Resistant/Splash Proof

Yes / IPX4

Special Features

Auto Play, High Resolution Audio, Speak to Chat, Intuitive Touch Controls

Special Features

Speak to Chat, High Resolution Audio, Touch Panel, Auto Play

Special Features

Speak to Chat, Auto Play, Open-Ring Design, Wide Area Tap

What's in the box

  • Charging case, 4 sizes of silicone earbud tips, and a USB-C charging cable
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    Product Description

    LinkBuds S noise canceling wireless headphones automate your audio experience with ultralight wireless ear buds that feature smart technology to connect your online and offline worlds like never before. Seamlessly shift from ambient sound to advanced noise canceling and enable automatic playback that learns from your behavior. LinkBuds S bluetooth earbuds deliver the right sound for whatever world you’re in.

    Customer reviews

    4.1 out of 5 stars
    4.1 out of 5
    4,205 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the quality, comfort, and fit of the headphones. For example, they say it's incredibly comfortable and fits snugly. That said, some complain about the performance, battery life, and connectivity. Opinions are mixed on value, battery, and noise cancellation.

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    235 customers mention181 positive54 negative

    Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say the sound is high quality, the ANC was the best, and they are satisfied with their performance. They also say the headphones work great for working out and don't fall out easy. Some customers also mention that the earbuds are some of the best wireless ear buds on the market.

    "...The WF-1000XM4s have top tier noise canceling and work well with both iOS and Android devices, but their sound isn't the best...." Read more

    "...--Multiple Ecosystem Support: These work well with all ecosystems, whether you are using Apple or Android; and with assistants including Alexa and..." Read more

    "...But like the big brother, they have superb sound. The ANC is really good (just not XM4 level) and the transparency is right up there, almost on par..." Read more

    "...The app is great and I love the talk to pause feature. The audio will pause when it detects you talking. The noise cancelling is also really nice." Read more

    134 customers mention112 positive22 negative

    Customers like the fit of the ear buds. They say that they fit nicely in their ear shape, and are secure. They also appreciate the small form factor and how they can sit in their ears without causing them to hurt.

    "...Once the buds were in place I found the fit to be secure and that, combined with their light weight, meant that it was easy to forget they were there..." Read more

    "...and felt like they might fall out sometimes, but the LinkBuds S fit great while also feeling secure...." Read more

    "...They are comfortable and conforming. So much so that this is the only aspect that gave me pause when returning them...." Read more

    "...These will be my main. I really like the small form factor. They are more snugged in my ears and less obvious so I can wear them while I'm at work...." Read more

    129 customers mention99 positive30 negative

    Customers like the comfort of the headphones. For example, some say they're incredibly comfortable, snugged in their ears, and less obvious. They also say the size is good and hasn't yet caused any ear pain.

    "...OVERALL: These are solid earbuds that feel great, produce good sound, have good ANC, and have excellent microphones for great call quality...." Read more

    "...They are by far more comfortable than the XM4's due to their size, which is considerably smaller. They almost sit flush in my ears...." Read more

    "...They are light -- very light! As a result, they were comfortable to wear, which I can't say about the bigger 1000-series line (even the new XM5s)...." Read more

    "...If you just care about good sound for music, call clarity, and comfort, then you might just love the Linkbuds S. If you care about features like..." Read more

    405 customers mention273 positive132 negative

    Customers are mixed about the noise cancellation of the headphones. Some mention that the sound quality is also good, as is the ANC, which works very well. They say there is more than adequate bass for the size, and you can hear the vocals and all the instruments very clearly on normal EQ. However, others say that it's not very noise canceling, has a constant heavy wind sound, and has fewer bass notes when listening to music.

    "...Sound: I saved the best to last. I was very pleasantly surprised with the sound quality of the Linkbuds S. The WF-1000XM4s were a big disappointment..." Read more

    "...I was not disappointed in overall sound quality at all, and if you aren't comparing these to anything else, you will also probably think that they..." Read more

    "I had the WF-1000XM4 and they sounded great, had superb ANC, transparency, and features But what got me was the size...." Read more

    "...That's ... clearly not working right.I kept hearing this buzz that accompanied voices in my audio lesson, coming from my left earpiece...." Read more

    143 customers mention61 positive82 negative

    Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that it has held well for a year, while others say that it really stinks and dies without warning.

    "...The only downside is the battery doesn't last as long as the xm4...." Read more

    "...charge at about the same speed as the other earbuds, and have a similar battery life...." Read more

    "...Yippee... The battery was also super weak, I felt like I had to charge the buds almost every night to get just three hours out of them...." Read more

    "...Being that it has a 6hr battery life (With the AAC codec - I use an iPhone, so no LDAC for me) and with ANC and transparency off, I can still get..." Read more

    82 customers mention52 positive30 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they're worth the price, while others say that they are pretty pricey.

    "...Overall, I am very happy with the purchase. They were a reasonable price and work well...." Read more

    "...To be fair, these are the most expensive pair I've tried to this point, so it's entirely possible that the 2-300+ dollar pairs might fit small ears..." Read more

    "...I did plenty research and everything came back to these. The price seemed right for what was being advertised...." Read more

    "...These are certainly well worth considering." Read more

    89 customers mention23 positive66 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the headphones. They mention that the connection fades in and out, and the battery life is poor. Some say that the headphones struggle to maintain LDAC connectivity. Overall, some customers are disappointed with the product's connectivity.

    "...thing that I think is worth noting is that the Linkbuds S struggle to maintain LDAC connectivity more than the WF-1000XM4s...." Read more

    "...Today, for example, I was on a FaceTime call and my buds decided to disconnect halfway through it. Mind you, they were fully charged...." Read more

    "...These Sony LinkBuds S models are very comfortable and paired instantly with my Pixel 6 Pro...." Read more

    "...good imo, the battery just aged out of use and it started having a lot of connectivity issues-..." Read more

    76 customers mention3 positive73 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the headphones. They mention that the sound is whiny, tinny, and almost unusable. The BT connection is spotty, the battery life seriously sucks, and the headphones only lasted about 3 months. Some say that one bud already started to fail and the other dies significantly faster than the right one.

    "...Seems to take longer to charge as well. Thankfully, I can use the xm4 and the s link interchangeably so the battery is not a problem at all...." Read more

    "...Transparency sounds whiny, tinny, and almost unuseable. Shotty BT connection. Lack luster app. Sound is good, but only after tweaking the EQ...." Read more

    "...At times they don't respond immediately when pausing and restarting music and I end up tapping them a few times and they stop and start back up...." Read more

    "...Light and comfortable long-term.Cons:* Battey life could be better - using noise cancellation and LDAC..." Read more

    Good at everything, but probably not the best option currently
    4 Stars
    Good at everything, but probably not the best option currently
    (This is a lengthy review, so in case you are short on time I have included a quick Pros/Cons summary at the top. This gives an idea of my overall opinions, but for more details continue to read on below.)(Note- I will mostly be comparing these to other earbuds that I have used and/or reviewed recently: AirPods Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, Sony WF-1000XM4, Echo Buds2, and Klipsch T5 II )THE GOOD:--Comfort/Fit: So far, these are very comfortable to wear. They are slightly smaller than some of the other earbuds I've tested, and are up there with Airpods Pro in terms of comfort. They also feel very secure in the ear, unlike some other brands. No complaints here with comfort/design.--Mic Quality: The mic quality of these is excellent. I tested out with calling friends, and these were either 1st or 2nd best sounding earbuds according to the people I called. My friend says that these mics are the best out the earbuds we tested in this range.--Multiple Ecosystem Support: These work well with all ecosystems, whether you are using Apple or Android; and with assistants including Alexa and Google.--Good ANC : The noise canceling on these is also fantastic. This technology has come a long way, and sometimes it can be hard to compare ANC, since each company produces earbuds that prioritize blocking out slightly different frequencies. To me these seem like they are close to the best , but maybe the XM4s and Airpods Pro are SLIGHTLY better, especially the XM4s at low frequency ranges. The Adaptive Sound Control is a neat feature that can change ambient sound settings based on your location, though I'm not sure how useful this will be in practice.THE BAD:--Overall Sound Comparison: With the default EQ settings, the overall sound quality actually seems slightly worse than the WF1000XM4s to me. I also prefer the sound of the Klipsch T5 IIs with most music, and even the Galaxy Pros with some songs; as these LinkBuds S can sometimes sound slightly muffled or dampened in comparison. Still good quality sound overall, just not as good as some of the other options in this range, and not my favorite with any type of music I tested.--No Wireless Charging: This seems like a big disappointment for this price range. I would expect that ALL earbuds that are over $200 should have wireless charging at this point.MORE DETAILS:Here are my thoughts on each category, again mostly comparing to: Airpods Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro, Sony WF-1000XM4, Echo Buds2, and Klipsch T5 II. (I also enlisted the help of a friend of mine that is an Audio Engineer, to give his opinions and to use some of his equipment.)Sound - These sounded great to me when I first put them in and listened to a variety of music. I was not disappointed in overall sound quality at all, and if you aren't comparing these to anything else, you will also probably think that they sound great. It was only after rigorously measuring their output with my friend's mics, and also repeatedly comparing them to all of the other earbuds, that I was able to notice the slightly muffled sound compared to the other earbuds. The Airpods Pro, Klipsch T5 II, XM4, and Galaxy Pro all seem slightly more “clear”, with a broader range. The midrange on the Airpods Pro might be the biggest difference here, and when I switched back and forth between them I felt like I was missing some of those midrange frequencies with the LinkBuds S. Overall sound range/EQ preferences are of course very subjective and personal, but my friend and I both agree that these are definitively not our favorite in this category.Design/Fit – I like the way that these fit in my ear, and they are right up there at the top with Airpods and Klipsch in terms of being lightweight and comfortable. For me, the Galaxy Pros were a little to clunky and felt like they might fall out sometimes, but the LinkBuds S fit great while also feeling secure. The texture of the buds themselves is almost a little scratchy, which took me a little while to get used to, but I think I prefer this texture for touch sensitivity. For me though, I have always preferred the press-able buttons on the Klipsch T5 IIs over all of these touch sensors, partly because I often wear a headband over the earbuds and a sweaty headband can mess with the touch sensors sometimes.Calls – This is probably the best overall feature of these earbuds. The microphone quality seemed to be the best out of all the earbuds when testing out on my friend's equipment, and in real-world testing I experienced similar results. These were either the best sounding, or a close second best when compared to other earbuds when making calls. These sounded the best in almost every environment, maybe tied for best with Klipsch in noisy/windy environments.Water Resistance - These have the same IPX4 rating as most of the other earbuds, but note that the Galaxy Buds Pro have a superior IPX7 rating, if that matters to you. So far these have been working great for exercise, but again personally I prefer more headband-friendly designs sometimes.Charging/etc: These charge at about the same speed as the other earbuds, and have a similar battery life. The BIG difference is that these don't support wireless charging, which seems odd at this price range. These come with a short 9 inch usb-A to usb-C cable in the box, no plug/brick. This is my least favorite in terms of charging options compared to the other earbuds in this price range.OVERALL: These are solid earbuds that feel great, produce good sound, have good ANC, and have excellent microphones for great call quality. They do just about everything well, but at this current price I can't say that they are my favorite, or even the best value. Overall my favorites are probably still the Klipsch T5 IIs, which are currently less expensive than these LinkBuds S earbuds at the time I'm writing this. My second favorite would either be the Galaxy Pros or the Airpod Pros, both of which are slightly less expensive and produce slightly better sound in my opinion. The only thing these LinkBuds S are the best at seems to be the mic/call quality, but even then the difference there isn't big enough for me to recommend choosing them overall. Personally I'm sticking with my Klipsch T5 IIs for regular use, but if you are a diehard Apple user, I would have recommend the Airpods Pro over these LinkBuds S at the current prices. If these drop in price in the future and are competitively priced with some of the other options, then they might be a good choice; especially if switching back and forth between ecosystems is important to you and you don't mind the lack of wireless charging.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, the perfect buds for me!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2024
    I don't leave reviews unless I'm truly blown away by a product and I know these LinkBuds are the best I've had, and I've only been using them for a few minutes! In the past three years, I have gone through Jabra Elite 75t -> Soundcore A40 -> Soundcore Sport X10. Here is where they fell short for me:

    - The Elite 75t was pretty good imo, the battery just aged out of use and it started having a lot of connectivity issues
    - The A40 sound was muffled and terrible, the noise canceling was a joke, and it would not stay in my ears unless I pushed the buds in super deep, which made them unpleasant to wear for an extended period
    - The Sport X10 fixed the issue of having my buds fall out and the sound was really good, but they pushed on my crus of helix if they weren't constantly adjusted, and now I have a discolored mark on that part of my ear that's sensitive to the touch. Yippee... The battery was also super weak, I felt like I had to charge the buds almost every night to get just three hours out of them.

    The LinkBuds have everything I was looking for, and then some!
    + They look large, but they are a perfect fit for my small ears! I didn't even have to swap out the cups. I can shake my head and it doesn't feel like they'll just fly out. Very snug and comfortably seated (and no pressure on my crus of helix, anymore!)
    + The control sensors are perfectly calibrated and responsive. I usually prefer buttons because sensors can be finicky (Looking at you, Soundcore...), but the amount of pressure and presses needed for the earbuds to respond feels very natural and consistent.
    + The EQ customization is versatile and very easy to set up. The default profile sounded kind of underwhelming, but after calibrating it to my preferred settings, it's hard to want to stop playing my tunes!
    + The noise canceling is phenomenal, I truly can't hear anything but my own thoughts when it's activated. Switching to ambient noise is very smooth too.
    + Speak-to-chat is a feature I've long missed having on my audio devices, so it was a pleasant surprise to see that option on the app.

    Overall, I have zero complaints thus far and I hope to use the LinkBuds for a long time :)
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    5.0 out of 5 stars The best true wireless earphones for everyone
    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2022
    The Sony Linkbuds S are a shrunk-down, improved version of the already excellent WF-1000XM4. I wasn't expecting this. Given the "Linkbuds" moniker I was expecting them to prioritize ambient sound features over all else, just like the original Linkbuds, but that simply isn't the case here.

    Build: the Linkbuds S are impossibly small compared to the WF-1000XM4, Sony's previous noise canceling earphones. They actually resemble the Samsung Galaxy buds 2 in overall size and shape. They also sport a nice large touch sensitive area that no one should have trouble missing. The only gripe I do have is that the outer surface is textured and this can cause some discomfort if it rubs against the crus helix.

    Case: the case is definitely one of the more pocketable out there. It's about the same size as the Airpods Pro case, but slightly shorter and narrower, albeit a bit thicker. However, it also has a textured surface which can make it a little difficult to slide in and out of pockets.

    Fit: the Linkbuds S fit very similar to the Galaxy Buds 2 and deeper than the WF-1000XM4. They are a little fiddly to fit. In my case I have to rotate them back and forth to get them to seat correctly. Although Sony instructs users to rotate the buds backwards to get a good fit I actually found this uncomfortable because the buds would rub against my Crus Helix and cause discomfort. Rotating them forward slightly fixed the issue. Once the buds were in place I found the fit to be secure and that, combined with their light weight, meant that it was easy to forget they were there. My one complaint about the fit is that the buds are so small that it's very difficult to insert them without either accidentally hitting the touch area or rubbing a finger against the noise canceling microphone, resulting in some static noise.

    Noise canceling: the noise canceling on the Linkbuds S is fantastic. Although the Linkbuds S are advertised as being open I actually found them to be more isolating than the WF-1000XM4s without noise canceling on. With noise canceling on I actually found the Linkbuds S to be slightly superior to the WF-1000XM4 in terms of blocking out background noise and they certainly blow the Galaxy Buds Pro/2 out of the water. I haven't had chance to test the Linkbuds S with very low frequency sounds (e.g. public transport, planes) but for blocking out office and household noise they're the best true wireless earphones I've tried.

    Sound: I saved the best to last. I was very pleasantly surprised with the sound quality of the Linkbuds S. The WF-1000XM4s were a big disappointment in this regard, with an overly dark presentation for my taste that led to recessed mids and lackluster treble. The Linkbuds S by comparison adopt a Harman-like tuning that presents mids and treble brilliantly with a satisfying bass boost that doesn't dominate the overall sound. The Linkbuds S definitely beat the WF-1000XM4s for overall sound and they're up there with the Galaxy Buds Pro/2, which are the reigning champs. Comparing the Galaxy Buds side by side with the Linkbuds S I honestly can't pick a favorite amongst the three, which I think is a very good thing.

    Other: in my limited tests the transparency features are great, as with the WF-1000XM4s. The only other thing that I think is worth noting is that the Linkbuds S struggle to maintain LDAC connectivity more than the WF-1000XM4s. This isn't surprising, given the small size, but is worth considering for anyone who wants to use LDAC in challenging environments or on the go.

    Wrap up: previously if I wanted to recommend a pair of true wireless earphones for someone I would have to include a 'but'. The Airpods Pro have great noise canceling but the sound isn't top tier and they don't play well with Android devices. The Galaxy Buds sound fantastic but the noise canceling isn't great and they don't play well with iOS. The WF-1000XM4s have top tier noise canceling and work well with both iOS and Android devices, but their sound isn't the best. The Linkbuds S on the other hand have top tier noise canceling, work excellent with both iOS and Android, and have excellent sound. These are now my default recommendation to anyone looking for new True Wireless earphones.

    Alternative picks: If it wasn't for the better Bluetooth connectivity of the WF-1000XM4s and the improved battery life the Linkbuds S would have made the XM4s redundant. Whether the increased price is worth it for those things will be up to the individual. I think there's still a case to be made for getting the cheaper Galaxy buds over the Linkbuds S if noise canceling isn't a priority. However, I think the only reason to pay more for the Airpods Pro would be if you really like the design and/or the enhanced integration with iOS is really important.
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    Philippa S.
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great battery life, comfortable, & connect reliably — also good for small ears
    Reviewed in Canada on April 20, 2023
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
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    Paulo Cesar da Silva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Confortável, leve e divertido
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 29, 2023
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    Paulo Cesar da Silva
    5.0 out of 5 stars Confortável, leve e divertido
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 29, 2023
    Utilizo o Sony Linkbuds S no home office, academia e nas corridas (longões) de final-de-semana. A qualidade dos microfones, som, ANC e som ambiente são excelentes, as funcionalidades de speak-to-chat e aprendizagem dos ambientes são muito divertidos e úteis, os LinkBuds S são confortáveis e muito estáveis, fixam bem e não caem durante os treinos de corrida. O únicos ponto que precisa melhorar e uma proteção maior conta água, suor e poeira, ele vem com IPX4.
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    El compras
    5.0 out of 5 stars Equilibrados y Sonido Balanceado, Ergonomia Depende De Tu Oido
    Reviewed in Mexico on August 4, 2022
    Color: BlackVerified Purchase
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    Sudipta Nandi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Precious product...!!!
    Reviewed in India on October 12, 2023
    Color: WhiteVerified Purchase
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    Sudipta Nandi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Precious product...!!!
    Reviewed in India on October 12, 2023
    That's called precious product. I am impressed with the sound quality. Excellent sound quality. Mind blowing bass quality. Especially this white colour is sophisticated. I am using Samsung galaxy buds2, buds2pro, Oppo enco X and buds live. But the sound quality of Sony LinkBuds S is better than those. Speak to chat features is good and not too sensitive as galaxy buds2pro. Call quality is great. If you search for a best earbuds then grab this hurry. 👽Thank you.
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    Harsha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for most comfortable tws?
    Reviewed in India on February 3, 2023
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    Harsha
    5.0 out of 5 stars Looking for most comfortable tws?
    Reviewed in India on February 3, 2023
    Being a musicophile who has 450+ songs on playlist i can easily judge these buds, sharing my personal experience after 10days of everyday usage! I was always in search of small tws not compromising the sound quality well, finding them is next to impossible isn't? what if i say Sony Linkbuds S fulfills your dream? ;)

    For those who doesn't have enough time to read whole review, you can consider below points & order these. (Tho i would recommend you to read everything as you are paying a lot!)
    1) Comfort & compact
    2) Sound quality
    3) Premium features, Reliability.

    FULL REVIEW :

    1) COMFORT : Hands down these are the best TWS i ever used! It's compact & fits into my ears perfectly, doesn't feel like I'm wearing them. still I'm scared if they fell while walking.

    2) SOUND & BASS : I'm seriously impressed with the sound quality, why wouldn't I? That's Sony!! Coming from 15mm drivers I'm Kinda disappointed about bass but what can we expect from 5mm drivers in these tiny cute buds.

    3) PREMIUM FEATURES, BUILD QUALITY & RELIABILITY : Sony has dedicated app to play around with Equalizer as per your liking you can adjust the sound signature also packed with some incredible stuff like speak-to-chat (i personally use it), adjust ambient sound (YES! You can).
    These are made from recycled material honestly it doesn't look as premium as XM4 earbuds but way compact. As it's Sony!! You can trust, I've seen people received faulty product or not working after few months, brand came forward to replace them without any hesitation.

    4) NOISE CANCELLATION & CHARGING : NC is fine not the best, you will be able to hear background noise slightly while playing music in wild traffic or nearby construction site. Battery backup depends upon how you use them i turned on DSEE extreme, NC, on full volume i got them around 4hours (on single charge, haven't put them back into case). These support fast charging so i guess there won't be any problem while travelling. Ambient mode is awesome! It boosts outer sound which doesn't seem to be fake or weird.

    Conclusion : Except wireless charging, You are getting all XM4's features on Linkbuds S at lesser price.
    (XM4 doesn't have multi connection i.e: can't connect earbuds to 2 device simultaneously, whereas Linkbuds support it after new firmware update)

    I don't regret purchasing it for 9.9K, but still they are damn expensive. Wish build quality was better.
    I would recommend to purchase during sale with card offers. Usually it's sold for 16,990/- during special occasions it comes down to 13,990/- or 14,990/- make sure there's any card offer & extra discount available.
    This is how i got for 9.9k
    + Linkbuds S : 13,989/-
    - Prepaid transaction discount : 3,000/-
    - Extra 10% discount through card : 1,000/-
    = Final price : 9,989/-

    If you have the budget, for the price (under 10k) it's absolutely worth it!

    Samsung galaxy buds 2 pro, costs the same as Sony during sales. I've never used them so, can't speak much about it nor i own a samsung device (yeah, buds 2 pro sound better with samsung handset on the other hand, Sony playbacks in high quality on any device. On Samsung you won't be able to change Equalizer settings, gotta stick with presets)

    Tip : Purchase Spigen Rugged Case to protect these "damn expensive" buds!

    I'll keep updating my review, time to time! Hope this helps!! :D

    It's June 2023 : Buds are getting better & better with each new update!! Especially noise cancellation has improved a lot.
    Update 2
    It's December 2023 : My right bud sometimes keep disconnecting, so I have to remove from ear & put it back, idk what's the issue. I hope they'll fix it by update
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