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Sony LinkBuds

Sony LinkBuds
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alaScore 92

53 reviews

Dec, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 reviews of Sony LinkBuds. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. People are impressed by the size and portability. The design and comfort also get good comments. The bass quality and price get less positive views, while views about the noise isolation and usability are different.

sound, comfort, design, portability, size

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony LinkBuds is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : B. Steele (engadget.com)

Sony LinkBuds review | Engadget

 

Sony gives its open ring design another shot with the LinkBuds.

Unique design

Sound quality varies with fit

Even with all of the handy tech Sony packs in, earbuds need to be comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time, and the area around the unique ring-shaped drivers is simply too hard to be accommodating. Consistent audio performance would make a...

Feb, 2022
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Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)

Sony LinkBuds review: Radical transparency

 

Sony's LinkBuds are an ambitious attempt to create earbuds that don't block out the outside world. It works, but they're definitely not for everyone.

Unique, sound-permeable design Very good "open" sound quality Excellent for voice and video calls Wide Area Tap feature Wear sensors EQ and control customization IPX4 water resistance

Poor battery life Not good for noisy environments Not very secure and may not fit some ears No wireless charging No Bluetooth Multipoint

“With the LinkBuds, tuning in your music doesn't mean tuning out everything else.”

Feb, 2022
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Sony LinkBuds Open Review: Stellar Sound From Open Earbuds

 

The wireless Sony LinkBuds Open look like regular in-canal earphones and deliver outstanding audio quality while ensuring you can fully hear your surroundings.

Jun, 2025
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Sony LinkBuds Review

 

Sony's LinkBuds earphones have unique ring-shaped drivers that allow you to hear your surroundings while you listen to music, but just how well they'll fit in your ears is a wild card.

Mar, 2022
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Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)

Sony LinkBuds Review: Open Earbuds With an Innovative Design

 

When I first got my hands on Sony's new LinkBuds, I was a bit surprised. For starters, they had an actual name you can easily remember and not some funky model number. But the bigger shock was the design: Each earbud literally has a hole punched...

Fit comfortably and securely with a lightweight, innovative design Good sound for open earbuds Open design allows you to hear outside world Excellent voice calling performance IPX4 splashproof Some notable extra features, including Speak to Chat and...

May not play loud enough for some people, particularly in noisier environments Open design allows ambient sound to leak in No multipoint Bluetooth pairing

The LinkBuds are an excellent alternative to AirPods, particularly for those who have trouble keeping Apple's earbuds in their ears and Android users who can't use Apple-only features such as spatial audio. The LinkBuds are a little expensive at $180...

Feb, 2022
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Expert review by : Chris Welch (theverge.com)

The LinkBuds are Sony’s strangest earbuds in years — and surprisingly good

 

Sony took a chance on bold design for its new open buds.

Unique style that’s very comfortable ; Fantastic voice call performance ; Keeps you aware of your surroundings

So-so battery life ; Not practical in loud environments ; No Bluetooth multipoint

Sony’s new LinkBuds have a very unique look and an open design that lets in outside noise so you can stay aware of what’s happening while listening to your music. They’re also among the best earbuds for voice calls.

Feb, 2022
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Expert review by : Jason England (laptopmag.com)

Sony LinkBuds review: A rough revolution

 

Weird Sony's weirdbuds bring some revolutionary ideas to the table

One-of-a-kind design ; Wide Area Tap is revolutionary ; IPX4 water resistance ; Decent sound quality (most of the time)

Weird fit is not for everyone ; Limited bass ; Middling battery life ; Call quality could be better

The Sony LinkBuds are an amazingly unique idea: the next logical step in audio transparency and a huge step forward for how we control earbuds. But they need more time in the oven before they can reach perfection.

Mar, 2022
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Expert review by : Christopher Steward (rtings.com)

Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless: Lab Tested - RTINGS.com

 

The Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless are disappointing for commute and travel if you want headphones with good noise isolation. By design, they block out virtually no noise, meaning it may be hard to hear your music over the sound of rumbling bus and plane...

Small, portable design, great companion app

Relatively short battery life, aren't designed to block out commuter noise

Mar, 2022
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Expert review by : Scott Schaen (geekspin.co)

Sony LinkBuds Review: Open-ear earbuds that sound great

 

Shoutout to Sony for creating the most innovative true wireless buds of 2022! The new Sony LinkBuds are not designed for everyone or every purpose, but they fill an important gap in the headphone market. Sony Linkbuds review: These earphones offer a...

Design allows you to naturally hear your surroundings ; IPX-4 Water Resistant ; No earwax buildup and gunk ; Premium sound quality with good bass ; Lots of app features ; Custom equalizer ; Autoplay/pause

Not the most secure fit ; No wireless charging ; No magnetic lock, buds need to be snapped into the chunky case ; Touch controls aren’t very reliable, not completely customizable ; You may want another pair of headphones for loud environments

Sony LinkBuds offer a unique open-ear design that lets you stay connected to your surroundings while still delivering high-quality audio. Notable catches are that you may not always want to hear your surroundings, and the unusual fit is comfortable but...

May, 2022
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Expert review by : Preslav Kateliev (phonearena.com)

Sony LinkBuds review: the best pass-through is when you have a hole in the earbuds

 

Sony's pass-through earbuds are great for everyday activities. With a tiny case and non-intrusive fit, you will probably never leave the house without them.

Innovative open design lets outside sounds in ; Balanced sound, great EQ in-app ; Great for voice calls ; Enhanced area tap controls ; Tiny case

Sound is OK, but not meant for deeply immersive experiences ; No wireless charging on the case ; No Bluetooth multipoint ; Battery life is so-so

Feb, 2022
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