
Sony LinkBuds
$1792022
Pros
- Unique open ring design keeps you aware of surroundings
- Ultra-lightweight at 4.1 g — barely noticeable in the ear
- Wide Area Tap lets you control playback by tapping your face
- Multipoint for seamless switching between devices
- IPX4 for rain and light sweat
Cons
- Open design means zero noise isolation and significant sound leak
- 5.5-hour battery is shorter than most competitors
- Bass response is inherently limited by the open driver
- Unusual fit may not work for all ear shapes
- $179 is pricey given the sound quality limitations
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| Spec | Sony LinkBuds |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | |
| Type | in-ear |
| Weight | 4.1 g (each) |
| Battery | |
| Battery life | 5.5 hrs (17.5 hrs total with case) |
| Charging | USB-C |
| Drivers | 12mm ring driver (open design) |
| Features | Open ring driver design — hear surroundings naturally, Wide Area Tap for touch-free controls, DSEE digital sound enhancement, Speak-to-Chat auto-pause, Adaptive volume control, Multipoint connection |
| Connectivity | |
| Wired option | |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Multipoint | |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
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