detailedReviews: detailedReviews 1: content: Since we are in an overly saturated headphone market, specifically wireless earbuds, it can be difficult for companies to stand out amongst the competition. However, being the innovators as they are known for, Sony has somehow done just that with their new LinkBuds Open wireless earbuds. Please, allow me to explain. My wife, specifically, has always had an issue with finding wireless earbuds because of the size of her ears; they have relatively small openings therefore many of the earbuds I have used don’t work in her ears and tend to either not seat or seal correctly and/or constantly fall out regardless of what she is doing. Over the years, we have gone through several design and brand options and she ultimately just ends up going back to what she has been accustomed to in her, in my opinion, poorly designed well-known phone maker’s design that she still has issues with or simply giving up and using her speakerphone which is an issue considering she owns an in-home daycare where the noise level can be quite high. When Sony’s new LinkBud Open design was revealed, I was sure that we would end up in the same boat and figured I would just end up with another pair of earbuds for me that she couldn’t use. It was worth a LONG shot and I knew I ultimately wasn’t sacrificing anything because I would end up with a great pair of earbuds having experience with Sony’s line of headphones and what they are capable of.
The LinkBuds Open came in a small, extraordinarily plain box with little to no advertising information or technical features noted on the outside therefore you’ll have to do some homework to know what you are investing in. Even the small, gloss black charging case they earbuds come with isn’t something you would do a double take on however, as I’m sure everyone would agree on, it’s what’s inside that really counts. From prior experience, I think this is something that Sony’s headphone line has been known for and has become somewhat of an internet sensation as they continually rate higher than many other high-end headphone manufacturers. Perhaps this is because Sony has been in the headphone market for longer than most starting all the way back to before the Walkman and their trademark orange foam headphones came to existence (please create me a high-end retro remake of these, pretty please). One thing you’ll want to do before trying it yourself is to take the time and watch or review the guide on how to fit your new earbuds; they are not like many other earbuds that either dangle in your ear or use a vinyl or foam tip that squeezes into your ear canal, many of which have active noise cancelling (ANC) features. This does have a bit of a learning curve because if you don’t do it correctly, they will just fall out.
After a quick initial charge and syncing the LinkBuds to the Sony Smart Controller headphone application via Bluetooth, I was ready to rock. Having used numerous Sony headphones in the past, I know their focus is typically on the sound, specifically the loudness and deep bass. This especially rings true with these which is fantastic for a lifelong audiophile and considering how small earbuds are. Using large 11mm drivers and high-power neodymium magnets, they are incredibly loud in comparison to other earbuds I have tested, some of which are over double the price. Within the app there are several equalizer settings to tinker with including a manual mode and two custom EQ settings. There is also an interesting background music effect feature that will mimic background noises such as a café or your living room. I haven’t quite figured out what I would use this feature for but perhaps it is something someone else might want to use :/. I would recommend having the app analyze your ear shape to ensure a correct fitting; it’s very quick and easy to do using your smartphone. Back to my wife’s small ears, I was shocked to find out that they seated in her ears even better than they did in mine and were a perfect fit; I couldn’t believe it after all these years of trial and error.
One of the first things I noticed after setting them up is there is not an option in the app for ANC and, as I’ll explain later, this ends up being a great feature in my wife’s case. If you’re specifically in the market for ANC earbuds, you may still want to consider these as an option as they somehow still do the trick in blocking out unwanted noises while still allowing you to hear what’s going on around you, I assume hence the “Open” name. One of the features you can enable in the app is the ability to sense when you start talking or someone else starts talking to you and will pause what you re listening to. After a short amount of time or using the tap features, it will resume play. This is convenient for us, as parents of little children, as you can enjoy your music or podcasts but still know when someone else is trying to get your attention. You can customize certain tap features to perform functions such as automatically opening a music streaming service. Sony also has a cool 360 Reality Audio feature that you can use via another app and the LinkBuds come with a 30-day free trial.
Considering the plethora of headphones and earbuds I have been through over decades, we have finally found a pair that actually did have more of a universal fit compared to other manufacturers that made this claim and ended up not working for my wife. Even if that weren’t the case, the sound that Sony headphones and earbuds is able to produce is, in most cases, far superior than the competition and at a much more reasonable price compared to most high-end manufacturers.
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starRating: 5
title: Great fit for small ears, impressive sound quality
detailedReviews 2: content: First thing you notice when you open the package is the sleek rechargeable case these little buds travel in, it’s got a glossy marble affect with the Sony logo incorporated into the centre of it which looks great in what ever colour you will go for.
When opening you will get a green led light up for for a few seconds remove them for pairing with your Bluetooth device and by the way you can pair these with two devices at once and switch back and forth with ease.
Have to say these are the first pair of buds I have purchased to which I have been able to wear as I have never been able to use any in the past as they all caused me pain and discomfort with using them so for anyone with this problem you will be real happy with these as I am because they do not push into your ear they just sit in there and the sound is fantastic.
Because of the hollowed out centre you are able to just leave them in for as long as you wish so you can listen and communicate with people and your surroundings so they do not interfere in any way that’s a great feature on its own.
The sound quality is incredible from these as I was a bit sceptical about using them at first as I have tinitus in both my ears that I have to live with and the hollowed out centre design of the buds I was curious how this would work out with using them but to my surprise they work a treat I was shocked not only by the sound but the comfort combined with these shocked me. I am so happy for the first time in my life i am able to use ear buds that incredible for me.
They have a great little app called sound connect so when your buds are paired you can go in and use everything in the menu’s interface to customise these for your own needs and also do a firmware upgrade for future advancements in the product to which is also great that’s another big thumbs up for me with these from Sony.
The are of good build quality and super comfortable for anyone looking buy buy a new pair of buds with a difference to where I say if i find them great to use then and super comfortable without fatigue in any way then I will only assume they are great for everyone. These are the future of all ear buds if you ask me.
All in all these things are incredible in all ways from the sound quality and convenience of just leaving them in so you’re still in touch with the world around you and most of all incredibly comfortable.
Would I recommend them truthfully! You would be silly not to buy them they have the best of all worlds.
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starRating: 5
title: Incredible sound and comfort, future of earbuds
detailedReviews 3: content: I have and currently owned many pairs of earbuds. I will be honest I hate pretty much all of them because they get super uncomfortable to wear to a point of causing pain. These are a game changer as they are the most comfortable pair of earbuds I have ever had. I can wear these for hours on end and forget they are in my ear. The battery life also lasts a very long time and charging in the case is very quick as well.
The shape of these headphones to me is a little odd and figured they would fall out when walking or have just okay sound. I was wrong on both as they stay in place rather well and when walking they never once felt like they were going to pop out. I like that my ear is filled with music but due to the design of the earbuds I can still hear the ambient sound around me. I hate walking around and not hearing my surroundings and thankfully these let enough sound in that I can feel comfortable wearing them when walking outside.
While I do have some other earbuds that sound slightly better, but due to the comfort level these Sony earbuds blow away my other ones. The sound quality is pretty fantastic, you can even customize EQ settings via the app. I like a little more bass, so I was able to set the earbuds for my specific liking. Listening to music or watching movies, these headphones do not disappoint. You can also connect two sources to these headphones. I have them paired with my iPhone and Windows 11 computer. I love that you can use the two sources at once and not have to choose.
You definitely need to use the app to fully set these earbuds up. During the setup the app had me take pictures of both my ears to analyze my ears for the 360 reality audio setup. I did this and tested the 360 audio and wow did it sound great. The problem I have is you need to have a specific source for this immersive sound. The apps that Sony recommends are pay sites and will I love the way it sounds I do not need to pay for another service.
Even without paying a service to use the 360 sound these earbuds still are amazing. I have started to give away my other earbuds because of how uncomfortable they are to wear, whereas these are just perfect.
If you are looking for a great pair of earbuds, I highly recommend checking these out. After using for hours on end for a few days I'm still amazed at how great the Sony Earbuds are.
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starRating: 5
title: Most comfortable earbuds, great sound and app
detailedReviews 4: content: This LinkBuds is absolutely comfortable. I often struggle with earbuds in my ear because they cause me discomfort. But this is really different. Ensure the buds' soft wing slides nicely into the ear's Concha.
Powerful, clear sound, noise cancelling. With ear buds in my ear, I still feel aware of my surrounding with just a tap to pause. Alexa and Google Assistant built in is super convenient when turning off the lights after leaving the house. I have Sony TV in my bedroom, and had the buds connected to it. Going downstairs to the kitchen to make a coffee, and not a single break in connection at all. I didn't have to use it for long, but was on a 2 hour train to London and still had 96% left. The 360 Reality Audio is something else. Like, you wonder if the sound is coming from my head..lol. So comfortable.
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starRating: 5
title: Absolutely comfortable, powerful clear sound, great features
detailedReviews 5: content: A new category is born! Frankly Sony have invented a whole new concept and it's truly impressive.
I work from home and situational awareness is something that I absolutely need whilst taking calls, listening to meetings or just enjoying music/podcasts throughout the day.
Furthermore, call quality/mic has proven to be a hit with my colleagues and family on the other end of the line.
The charging case is absolutely tiny, super useful for portability, fits in any pocket. Even the unboxing experience had me shocked, beautiful eco friendly packaging that was miniscule.
The app experience is clear and concise and easy to follow. I quickly made a few tweaks using the equaliser to make a custom preset and voila I was off.
The audio quality is truly an experience. It's as if it's all coming from inside your head. Multi-tasking has become really easy since using these, I can concentrate on the audio coming from the LinkBuds whilst also hearing my surroundings. It's all very natural and open.
There's a surprising amount of bass for a product of this new category. I was expecting a thin sound, but nope... It has body and sounds great.
The battery life is perfectly comfortable to get me through a full day of usage, I usually put them away for lunch breaks in their case to top them off and resume another full session of listening.
Long story short. I absolutely love the LinkBuds, I have already recommended them to everyone. Bravo Sony!
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starRating: 5
title: Innovative concept, impressive sound and battery life
detailedReviews 6: content: The first thing I noticed was the size, they are half the size of any of my previous pairs of in-ear buds and a lot lighter. They fit in the ear slightly differently to previous units, bit of a twist, then once in, they are very secure. Whether it is a brisk walk or doing the gardening I never felt they were going to drop out. Connecting to my phone was instant, can’t fault.
The sound quality is exceptional for such a small unit, good depth of bass and crystal-clear high notes. I have an eclectic taste in music and enjoyed putting my new LinkBuds through their paces. Classical (1812 overture, Tchaikovsky), rock (Queen and Pink Floyd), electro (Kraftwerk and Daft Punk) all sounded great. The cannons in the 1812th sounded like they were behind me. All together a great experience.
Using the touch and speech controls was simple and straight forward. Playing music was simple with all the usual actions you would expect (See specs for details) and receiving and answering calls whilst listening to music was quick and easy. The controls can be configured through the phone app which I think is essential if you want to get the best out of them.
I think the favourite part of these LinkBuds for me, is the slightly different way they fit in the ear, for me, comfier and far more secure. My best buds yet.
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starRating: 5
title: Exceptional sound quality, secure and comfortable fit
detailedReviews 7: content: So if someone said I’m going to make some earbuds with a hole in the middle I’d of thought they were a bit mad....but it turns out they were a bit of a genius.
Simply put, I love them.
They let you experience the world around you, but do so whilst enjoying music, voice calls and cover everything from work to pleasure.
Sound- let’s start here as it‘s clearly had to be adapted to working with the background. They have good bass and sound wide, open and natural. Allowing the background sound in makes them safe for walking around in public or for hearing that essential update on public transport.
The earbuds are super comfortable and very light- which is great as with this design you never need to take them out.
Think about it- we all take our ear buds out when we need to do something else- not anymore.....they solve a problem you didn't even realise you had.
They've been really good for working from home and they stay in all day quite easily.
Call quality is top draw.
Waterproof rating means that working out is no problem and the good (adjustable) fit means they stay put.
Set up was a doddle- up and running in a minute. The dedicated app allows more control and is intuitive.
As you would expect there are no issues with the Battery, gets me through a day no problem.
Top marks for the environmental credentials- no plastic in the package and they include recycled plastic for the product.
So genius is a big claim- but these ear buds really have changed how I use an everyday item.
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starRating: 5
title: Genius design, experience world with music
detailedReviews 8: content: So these were very intriguing when I seen the announcement stream; the hole in the middle to allow sound in for a safer listening experience had me intrigued about sound bleed where those noises would interfere with the listening experience. Also I was excited as these were the first ‘in-ear’ earphones, which don’t actually go inside the ear canal - I suffer with ear infections and so can’t really use earphones, because they make them worse or cause an infection as the ear canal can’t ‘breathe.’ These provided hope of a solution.
I want to personally thank Sony for these earphones, as I actually have a pair of ‘in-ear’ earphones I can use, as these allow me to experience wonderful sound quality and the convenience and portability of earphones, thanks to them not actually entering the ear canal. I am also delighted to say that Sony has worked some scientific magic with these earphones: sound quality is wonderful; voice isolation is fantastic and call quality is amongst the best I’ve had reported by one friend who is a particular pain about call quality. Now don’t misunderstand me, the sound quality is wonderful, but it doesn’t replace the dynamic range and quality of high-end headphones such as the Sony WH-1000XM4 or in-ear high-end earphones such as WF-1000XM4 - but it comes extraordinarily close! But if you’re expecting that, you’re missing the point of these earphones; the sound quality is good enough and so well balanced that you can listen to literally any genre (I tried every genre I could find) using a range of streaming services, set to highest quality - taking advantage of Sony’s proprietary DSEE wireless standard - and you lose very little detail in sound, a little bit of punch from the bass - though notably not much and these earphones are so light, comfortable and do their job so well, that for casual listening and/or phone calls, and especially price range, you can’t beat these in my opinion.
Oh and I felt this deserved its own little section, the pairing process is completely seamless and very, very similar to a competitors set of earphones connection process. You open the case and remove the earphones from the case near to an Android smartphone, and it will pop-up and say ‘Connect’ tap connect and that’s it, you’re done. There is a manual connection button on the case to connect to the iPhone; both work well, but you will get the best experience on Android thanks to the DSEE transfer protocol and the connection process. Also the use of recycled plastic and keeping the footprint as low as possible is something that shouldn’t be overlooked, but rather championed.
They’re not perfect, there is definitely a technique to placing them on the ear lobe correctly to ensure optimum sonic performance and for them to remain secure ‘in’ the ear. However once you do place them correctly you get long battery life; wonderful sound quality; great call quality and access to all the features one would expect in a higher-end pair of earphones. If you’re an audiophile who gets easily annoyed at less than perfectly punchy lows and full sonic dynamic range, then you wouldn’t be looking to use these anyway, as you already know the importance of a multitude of factors which make earphones incredibly difficult to give you a ‘perfect’ audio experience - though I stress that the compromises here are small and should only affect the most die-hard audiophiles. But for the vast majority of people and audiophiles who are willing to forgive the minor drop in dynamic range and slightly less punchy lows for the portability and comfort; these are a no-brainer option.
I tested movie playback, across all genres; podcasts; lectures and music across all genres and found the sound quality to be exemplary, especially for their size, weight and comfort.
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starRating: 5
title: Wonderful sound, comfort, and portability for casual listening
detailedReviews 9: content: First off, what a great design, I have never had open ear buds before and these work great, I can still hear my wife speak to me without her having to shout when I am using them. They are very comfortable to wear and easy to fit, just follow the instructions and they go in lovely. The tones are good and you can adjust via the app if you like. The app also lets you set up other features such as nodding your head to accept a phone call or shaking it to decline. I am a bit deaf in my left ear but when I am listening to music, audio books or whatever, wearing these Buds seems to overcome that hindrance. Also, I like they way they charge while sitting in there case and the case itself becomes a battery bank you take out with you once they are charged. Once you have them in your ears, after about a minute or two, you forget they are there. I have used them while out walking, cycling and sitting in the house and you can still hear ambient noise just below what you have on, which is another good feature in my opinion. So, really good design,lightweight,nice fit in the ear, good battery life and charging solution, work great and lots of options to customise your own use. I am very, very pleased with these LinkBuds.
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starRating: 5
title: Great design, comfortable, hear surroundings, good battery
detailedReviews 10: content: So underrated. Most comfortable and secure open earbuds on the market. Can wear for hours without fatigue. First Gen of the linkbuds were also underrated, but battery life was awful. Sony improved these by a significant amount and the wingtip is a very welcome addition to keep the buds secure in the ear. Compared to other open ear buds that lack bass, these give more depth than most of the open ear options. These are perfect for work environment, in open space or walking around during the day. Tested wearing and using them on and off for 3.5 hours straight and had no ear fatigue and was able to talk normally, as if ears did not have earbuds in.
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starRating: 5
title: Most comfortable and secure open earbuds
detailedReviews 11: content: These link buds are by far the most comfortable in ear headphones I have ever used. Over the years I’ve tried many in ear type products but these do feel like they could be worn all day without causing any discomfort at all. I like that they come with a selection of the small rubber loops so that you get a comfortable snug fit without the buds falling out or feeling too tight.
I’ve found the real beauty of these buds is that you can have them on around the house listening to whatever you fancy but can still hear what’s going on within the house as they almost do the opposite to some other products that have noise cancelling feature meaning you can’t hear what’s going on around you whilst still listening to your favourite songs etc. One example of this was I was listening to a podcast whilst my baby was napping and I had the monitor next to me. I was able to listen out to the monitor and to my podcast without either interfering with one another, win/win.
I’d say the sound quality on these little buds is good and for most people for general use will not be disappointed however if you really like a strong base and thumping dance music these may not be your best choice. I’m happy with them as they meet my needs, are easy to link, comfortable and very user friendly. I like the double/triple tap on your jawline feature to play/pause and skip and think they offer something a little bit different to your usual ear buds or over the head headphones. The battery life is good and if needs be a quick charge in their case and they are back up and running in just a few minutes.
Great, comfortable set of ear buds.
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starRating: 5
title: Most comfortable in-ear headphones, good sound quality
detailedReviews 12: content: The Sony LinkBuds arrived and after opening the package I found they are contained in a very neat magnetic case, which also doubles as the main changing method via the USB charging socket at the back with Orange and Green LED lights showing the charging status.
Within the packaging was a QR Code for downloading the Sony Sound Connect App and through this I was able to set up the LinkBuds exactly how I wanted them to work. The set up process was easy and the variety of adjustable settings is extensive, including setting up the built in equaliser, adaptive volume controls and changing the way you can interact with them through tapping or head gestures. I’ve not tried every different option yet, but have now set them up to the way I personally prefer.
I used the instructions and interactive tool supplied to get the LinkBuds fitted correctly into my ear. It took a couple of attempts but when fitted correctly they are comfortable to wear and the open design lets you hear your surroundings. I initially thought this was a bit of a gimmick but was amazed how well it works.
A quick charge and I set the LinkBuds up using a number of different sources including my iPhone, iPad and Sony Bravia TV and performance across all of my devices is very impressive. The ability to automatically switch between multiple sources is a great option that makes using the LinkBuds so much easier than my last headphones.
Sound quality is very good across all frequencies and improves considerably when using the equaliser function, however, sometimes I feel the maximum volume could be set a little higher. My noise cancelling headphones are louder but I can understand the caution when they are designed for using inside you ear.
Included with the LinkBuds is a 360 Reality Audio demonstration link and when accessed, you see the true ability of the LinkBuds when a totally immersive sound suddenly erupts through them. It really is just like being in a concert hall and demonstrates the capability and performance of the LinkBuds.
I also walk my dogs and listen to both Audiobooks and Podcasts whilst walking. They perform really well with impressive clarity but the added ability to hear background sounds makes these the ideal walking partner. The playback pause feature when you speak works perfectly, again a godsend when out walking.
The Sony Sound Connect App also allows you to personalise the LinkBuds with the ability to initiate and change various functions either by tapping the LinkBuds or by simple head gestures.
Since I’ve been using them the Battery life appears excellent. The only criticism is that for some reason, the USB C cable supplied is very short which means the case hangs from the cable as it can’t reach the surface. It’s not a problem as the entire LinkBuds with charging case weighs less than 42 grams but seems strange why Sony would supply such a short cable.
Finally, I would say that they are exactly what you would expect from a Sony product. Exceptional build quality, easy to use and performs really well. I would have no hesitation recommending the LinkBuds.
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starRating: 5
title: Neat case, easy setup, impressive performance across devices
detailedReviews 13: content: From first use I was really impressed with the fit in my ears. Very comfortable with a great sound quality. Downloaded the app which was confusing but eventually got sorted. The Link Buds Open Wireless have allowed me to listen to music and Podcasts anywhere on the go. Use them at the Gym, walking and at Home. Charge length is very good and recharging is very quick. In the ear they look a stylish fit.
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starRating: 5
title: Impressive fit, comfortable, great sound quality
detailedReviews 14: content: These are an excellent set of headphones, really excellent. They are comfortable to wear and the sound quality is beyond criticism. They connected easily to the Music library on my iPhone and sounded very, very good blended with the ambient soundstage around me. The selection of sound profiles installed are more than enough to suit my listening tastes and the charging case is a neat product. All in all, a great little product that I enjoy using.
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent headphones, comfortable, beyond criticism sound
detailedReviews 15: content: These LinkBuds are a great new addition to the Sony range. They look good and are comfortable in ear. The sound produced is very good and the ability to stay aware of your surroundings is useful particularly when wearing outside.
Battery life has proved as described and a quick recharge function works well.
The voice command works very well ( tried with Google ) and is a big plus from my previous earbuds.
I have used the Sony Sound Connect App to customize the sound to my preferred sound.
The ability to answer calls with a quick tap is good and call sound quality is excellent.
Overall a great set of ear buds that work really well with a good set of functions.
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starRating: 5
title: Great new addition, comfortable, good sound, useful functions
detailedReviews 16: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 17: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 18: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 19: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 20: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 21: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 22: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 23: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Avoids ear canal, comfortable, good sound for podcasts
detailedReviews 24: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 25: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 26: content: Sound is much better than original Sony Linkbud. The case is compact, but not as small as Sony Linkbuds S model, or Apple Airpods. It is nice to be able to hear others without a transparency mode or hum sound from Noise canceling earbuds like the Sony Linkbuds Fit. Overall, there are best for those who run outdoors or work in an office setting and need to still here what is going on around them. Fitting of earbuds is hit and miss. Even for myself, left earbud fits great, but right at times falls
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starRating: 5
title: Sound better than original, good for outdoor work
detailedReviews 27: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 28: content: The new Linkbuds Open True Wireless earbuds from Sony are the latest in their line of open-air earbuds, well-known for class-leading headphone technology. It seems readily apparent to me that open-air earbuds by design are best suited for people who desire good quality audio yet still need to be aware of their surroundings. I think these would be perfect for people who like to listen to music or audio books while enjoying outdoor activities like jogging, walking, or simply working in the yard. It’s important to be able to hear what’s happening around you in those situations for obvious safety reasons. If you are looking for the overall best sound quality, especially focusing on the lower bass range of frequencies, then the open-air design is clearly not the best choice for you.
The Linkbuds Open earbuds come in a stylish and pocketable rectangular case, which may at first appear confusing as to which is the bottom, and which is the top lid. Just remember the base has a matte-like finish and the lid is high gloss black, and you’ll be fine. The charging port at the rear of the case and below the hinge uses the common and universal USB-C connector, making it easy to share a cord with other similar devices. Almost everything I use now has a USB-C connector. On my case, the Sony logo is very faint, almost not legible for some reason.
The earbuds feature a rather unique donut design that sits inside the outer ear canal, and I quickly discovered that at least in my case, it does require reading the instruction manual to insert them in your ears properly and in the right orientation. A small, pointed piece of soft pliable rubber fits into a crease above the ear canal to hold them securely without adding any uncomfortable pressure. It’s there to aid in keeping the earbuds from falling out during more vigorous activity like exercising. Note also that these are a one-design-fits-all, so there is really no way to adjust the fit and that could be an issue for some.
The most important question when it comes to reviewing earbuds is…how do they sound? So far, I have been impressed with sound quality and just as important, they are quite comfortable. Deep bass is lacking, but that’s to be expected with the simple physics of open-air design as mentioned earlier.
Like a lot of earbuds and wireless headphones these days, an app from Sony called Sound Connect is a necessity to install on your smartphone to get the most from your Linkbuds. The app offers several configuration options that include battery information, sound enhancements based on fit, a sound equalizer, and several more customization and optimization options. Additional features like 360 Reality Audio require a paid subscription, but it does offer with a trial version and the sample version in the app is remarkable.
Some of the features that I liked most certainly include the equalizer, which I set to a bass boost preset. Another is head gestures, which allows head movements to answer or deny incoming phone calls. I always turn on any options that maximize sound quality, which includes a setting for Bluetooth connection quality and LE Audio Priority. If you listen to CD’s or MP3, the Linkbuds have a setting to enable DSEE, which is Sony’s own technology to enhance sound quality from compressed low-quality audio. There’s even an option to take an image of your ears to ensure proper fit for the best sound quality and comfort.
Sony advertises a battery life of 22 hours with the charging case. A simple 3-minute charge provides 60 minutes of listening. I’ve been testing the earbuds for several days now and the earbuds remain fully charged while the case is still at 50%.
For those times when I want a fully immersed music listening experience, I still prefer a “closed ear” set of earbuds complete with noise cancellation to block out all ambient sound. But for daily use when I need to be aware of what’s going on around me, I find the Sony Linkbuds Open to be the perfect and preferred choice. Rating these becomes difficult honestly as the sound might not be the best there is, but when judged in the open-air earbud category and for their intended use, I believe they deserve at least a 4-star above-average rating for their thoughtful design, decent sound and abundant features.
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starRating: 4
title: Good audio, aware of surroundings, thoughtful design
detailedReviews 29: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open bring a unique design to the wireless ear buds market and deliver nice clean sound at the same time. When I first saw the original LinkBuds I was always intrigued with them but never tried them. I’m glad these have the little wing tips that help keep them in your ear unlike the first generation. Because of that wing tip, the ear buds always stayed put in my ear while wearing them and I wasn’t having to constantly adjust them. This is one of my biggest pet peeves with ear buds and whenever I can find a pair that I don’t have to constantly adjust is a big plus for me.
Next to fit, sound is the most important element for any ear buds and these deliver crisp clean sound no matter the genre. Being an open design, I was worried they would lack depth especially with bass but I was wrong. They deliver plenty of bass and they give you that sense of depth that allows you to truly feel the music. It’s easy to dial in the sound that’s perfect for you alswith the excellent app. Besides preset eq settings, the app will walk you thru customizing the perfect sound that just right for you. The app allows you to customize other settings for the ear buds such as speak to chat, pause when headphones are removed and a lot more.
Battery life has been excellent and Sony claims up to 22 hours and a 3 min charge will provide 60 minutes of playback. When it’s time to charge you only have one option unfortunately as theirs no wireless charging which honestly surprised me at this price. If you like using your ear buds for calls, I’m happy to say you can use them independent of each other. The LinkBuds Open are either gonna be a design that works for you or they don’t, they’re comfortable, though not the most comfortable design I’ve ever used when it comes to earbuds. Overall, they deliver excellent sound and have an app that offers a lot of customization, probably more than I’ve seen from any other earbuds, but do lack wireless charging.
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starRating: 4
title: Unique design, crisp sound, excellent app customization
detailedReviews 30: content: Sony LinkBuds Open
Sony’s open ring design of the Sony LinkBuds Open are designed to be comfortable and allow you to be exposed to the outside surroundings while still listening to music a video or using your phone. This is very good for activities where you need to hear the world around you, say, biking or interacting with other people. If you are already used to unsealed or open-style earbuds, you will already have the correct expectations that the LinkBuds provide. The earbuds let in most of the sound environment around you, but they still sit in your ears right in front of your ear canal so they direct the speakers' sounds to be a more direct route to your ears.
The construction of the LinkBuds allows for a broad area of fitment. A small ring fits over the ear canal, and a soft silicone fin fits into the pinnae area of the ear. This allows for comfort over a long period of time and doesn’t require a lot of fitment accessories to find the right one to fit your ears. I found I could exercise and run with the LinkBuds in, and they stayed secure in my ears. I watched a couple of movies on my tablet and didn’t find them uncomfortable after a two-hour movie. It features a clear, nicely detailed sound. They don't deliver as much bass as other premium noise-isolating buds, but in quieter environments, there's a relatively small drop-off in sound quality from noise-isolating buds. Also, like other open buds, their sound has an open, airy quality.
Voice-calling performance was good, and the buds have good battery life. I received 8 plus hours on a single charge, and the compact case provided an additional 14 hours with a quick recharge time. A 3-minute charge provides 60 minutes of additional play time. The case is small, secure, and well-built. It has a USB-C connection but doesn’t come with a power brick.
The LinkBuds Open are equipped with Sony's Speak-To-Chat feature that pauses your music when you start a conversation, and they have some voice controls built into the buds themselves. The voice-control feature has to be activated in the settings menu, as does Speak-To-Chat. But once it's activated, you simply say, "Hey, headphones," then say one of the available voice commands, which include commands for skipping tracks forward and back as well as raising and lowering volume. You can also tap the buds to start your playlist and move to next selection. I didn’t like the head movement commands and turned those off. The equalizer is manually adjustable, as well as having a variety of preprogrammed settings. If you remove the buds they go into standby mode
One of the big pluses is being able to connect to two devices at once. I have on connection on my phone and one on my laptop. It is too bad I can’t connect them to my laptop.
The app shows your settings and the power levels of the buds and the case. It also gives you access to the equalizer and things like autoplay.
If you like unsealed or open-style earbuds or have a need for earbuds that do not remove you from your surrounding environment, I would recommend the Sony LinkBuds Open.
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starRating: 4
title: Comfortable, clear sound, good battery life
detailedReviews 31: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open marks the return of the donut shaped earbud! These have such an interesting design and are something you’ll want to check out if you like the idea of unobstructed environmental sound while still having a quality earbud experience.
The LinkBuds Open are well made and deliver a sense of quality. They're lightweight but still feel durable. If you wear earbuds daily, I can see these being able to stand up to your average wear and tear without issue. Keep in mind that they aren’t waterproof. However, they are IPX4 rated and should be able to handle sweat and light rain without issue.
If you are sensitive to ear pressure you may fall in love with these. The open ear style is ear pressure free. They sat comfortably in my ears at first, and I had no issues with a secure fit – the design of the little ear wing did its job! After longer wears, I found them to be slightly uncomfortable inside my ear. I’m generally pretty sensitive with earbuds, but I have a more traditional style Sony set that I can wear all day without the same discomfort.
The open ear design seems strange, but the sound is clear and balanced, albeit a little high on the treble for me. You get some bass, but the mids and highs are the stars. If you don’t listen to bass heavy music, these earbuds might be more your style. If you're a podcast lover or someone who takes a lot of calls, the clarity these earbuds provide is great.
The Sony open ear concept brings a fresh perspective to the wireless earbud market and they might be the standout choice if you find that they fit your needs. If you value high-quality audio and want to try out the open ear design the LinkBuds Open should be on your radar.
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starRating: 4
title: Clear balanced sound, good for podcasts/calls
detailedReviews 32: content: The Sony Linkbuds Open are very different from your usual wireless earbuds in that they offer a truly open listening experience. What’s that mean? Well, unlike regular earbuds that seal off your ear canal, the Linkbuds Open leave your ear canal completely open, allowing you to hear your surroundings while still enjoying your audiobooks, music, or podcasts.
You might be thinking why anyone would want headphones that don’t block sound, but that person might just be you. Wearing these at home, in an office or when exercising can provide an unparalleled experience in comfort and usability, especially with all the features that Sony has baked into these headphones.
Design
The design is eye catching, because it looks very different. They are a one piece design that looks like two pieces, and the way they kind of rest inside your outer ear make them even more unique looking. You can also customize the buds with custom colors for the case and the buds themselves.
The case is small and very lightweight, as are the ear buds. I’d definitely suggest you buy a silicone case from Sony to help add a little heft to the case so you don’t lose that along with your headphones. The headphones are also splash resistant, so you don’t have to worry about some rain or sweat ruining them.
Sound Quality
Despite the open ear design, the Linkbuds Open provide fantastic sound. The mids and highs sound incredible and although the lows aren’t as punchy as with closed earbuds, they are surprisingly still there. I was pleasantly surprised while listening to music, podcasts, and audiobooks and even though your surroundings are still audible, you won’t have any issue listening to your favorite content.
Features
The Linkbuds Open really shines when you download the Sony | Sound Connect app on your phone. Make sure to update the firmware right away, as there are features that aren’t available without the newest firmware.
Once you have the new firmware, you’ll be presented with many ways to customize the sound, audio quality, tapping preferences and even the way of the headphones interact with your voice. There’s a great setting that instantly pauses whatever you’re listening to whenever you speak, and that’s just such a great feature when you’re wearing them around the house or the office.
I won’t even go into detail about the automatic volume adjustment based on your environment, the 360 degree audio capabilities, and the head tracking. Half the fun is finding out how you’ll be able to use those features to further bring value to these already incredible headphones. Just a tip, try the head gestures feature and the speak-to-chat, because I think you’ll like those a lot!
Battery Life
With the lack of noise cancellation, these headphones will give you up to 8 hours between charges and another 2–3 charges when put inside the case. That’s a super long battery life for how small and light the headphones and case are.
Overall
I’m enjoying the Sony Linkbuds Open more than I thought I would. I can wear them all day and never have to take them off when talking to people in person or on conference calls for work. They are so comfortable once you get adjusted to their unique fit that you won’t even feel like you’re wearing them.
These headphones are unique enough to warrant their price tag and come with so much technology in them that I can’t help but recommend them to anyone looking for earbuds that won’t isolate them from their world.
Pros:
Unique design that doesn’t isolate you from the world
Very comfortable to wear for long periods of time
Surprisingly great sound quality with deep bass, clear mids, and crisp highs
8 hours of battery life and an additional 22 hours from the case is incredible
Head tracking for 3d audio support
Automatic volume adjustment based on environment
Cons:
These aren’t going to cancel any noise, so don’t expect that
The fit is definitely different, so that’ll take a bit to get used to
These probably wouldn’t work well in very loud environments
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starRating: 5
title: Unique design, comfortable, great sound quality
detailedReviews 33: content: With the recent releases of open ear buds lately, I was interested on Sony's take on this. I have had numerous earbuds and headphone on and over the ear. I even tried the off the ear and induction types. My go to always have been over the ears with good noise cancellation from the Sony Ulta over the ear ones. If I wanted an open type of feel, I would turn on transparancy and that works for the most part. It was like hearing with a hearing aid or assited device. Some versions of different models have the transparancy mode and to be honest, is very annyoing to listen through. However with this open type, it's actually quite nice. The box is super minimal. Very little paperwork and packaging which I like. Also no ear bud or cushions with this one. The donut shaped part goes into the front of your ear and the knub on top wedges into your rear lobe. I must have really small ears because I really feel the fatigue when I first used it. Later in the day, I used these open buds when I washed my car. I didn't notice it, but I saw myself on my security cameras and found saw I kept constantly correcting the fit in my ears. It did hurt a bit after wearing for about two hours of detailing my car outside in hot Texas weather. At bed, I opted to listen to a few videos and tried to refit these without really wedging them into my ear. And doing that, I the fatigue was not too bad but I did feel like it kept becoming loose and fall out of my ears. They did not, but it was always in the back of my mind.
The really cool thing this offers is the wide tap. Which is tapping not the ear phones but around the front of your ear, like my sideburns to perfom different taps and each side can be assigned and mapped to whatever you want. I had the left side doing my assistant things, which I used Gemini on my Pixel 9. It works, but the buds say it doesn't work, then a second later the Gemini assistant voice comes through. I give it to the newness of Gemini as a dedicated assistant. It works, but just ignore the message that it does not lol.
Would I recommed it? I actully do like it and seem to reach out to it rather than my other buds for now. Not sure if it's because it's new to me, or just knowing that I can hear pretty much everything I need to and not be drowned out by ANC, which I do without thinking to just relax. There are times where open devices make sense and walking outside and maybe office wear works. Sometimes I want to get dialed in and want tunes to do so, and I believe this works pretty good.
Will this work with everyone? I say no, but for most people it would be good, for the price of Sony its pretty satisfying to use.
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starRating: 4
title: Interesting open design, good for office/walking
detailedReviews 34: content: Ok, these are my 10 or 11th Wireless Earbuds. I have more than one set of Sony's over the ear headphones. They are truly top of the line. But I can't use them when exercising or when working. I also have a eBike with a helmet that has "headphone" in them. They are at best so-so. I really don't expect open earbuds to have the quality of sound that over the ear headphones do. But I do expect them to be lighter. Sony's previous LinkBuds open has an over the ear loop. I tried them and found them uncomfortable, and bigger than was comfortable for my ear. This new version is smaller and a tad heavier, they have a fin up the top of the earbud that should fit into the larger groove of your ear. I found them much easier to get into my ear than the previous version. The silicone ear insert only comes in one size. Many other earbuds in this price range come with a choice of 4 or 5. I'd have liked to have tried a slightly smaller ear insert, but not possible. The earbuds are rated to get 8 hours of play time, and the case can charge them 2 more times. They claim that a 1 minute charge will add 1 hour play time. I did verify they got over 7 hours of playtime at a fairly high volume level. Sony has new software called Sony Sound Connect that is used to set up and configure the earbuds. I tried using them with the previous Sony Music Center app, and they were not recognized. This surprised me as all my other Sony headphones/earbuds/speakers were. So to get started you need to load the Sony Sound Connect app. This set up was easy, and the app allows you to connect to up to two input sources. The "Find your equalizer" walks you through setting up the 5 band equalizer where you choose the music. This works pretty well. There are 8 default settings and a manual setting that you can store as Custom 1 or Custom 2. During setup you can connect the voice apps: Alexa, Google. I set up Alexa, without issues. My first impression was it was difficult to get a proper stereo fit in both ears. One or the other ear sounded different, I spent quite some time tweaking the fit in my ear trying to get the same sound level in both ears. When I went to a totally silent area it was somewhat easier. A couple of more details, the earbuds when in the charging case, blinks when charging (green). When the case is being charged (USB C) the led is solid amber. The case does not support wireless charging.
I listened to several tracks from Boston's first album, and I was presently surprised by the quality and openness of the sound. The LinkBuds bass is actually better than I expected for an open earbud. It's very full but fails to deliver real depth. The highest highs are not as quiet there but still a well rounded sound. The mid-range was very good, at times exceptional. I listened under different circumstances, with and without background noise (outside with birds etc, and in my office with a computer hum). I went back and forth between "More than a feeling", "Foreplay" and "Smokin". The bass was almost deep and tight, it sounded nice but not exactly what I'd call exceptional, just lacking some punch. When outside with the volume at 60% during low passages I could periodically hear birds and street noise. In my office the humm of fans could be heard when low but not over louder volume. The external sounds rarely interfered with the music when it was loud enough. But when I heard my phone ring, it was easy to make out, one tap and I could pause/mute the music. At that point it was hard to tell that I had earbuds on. I could use my corded phone with the earbud in, it was a little awkward but doable (to my suprise). With my cell phone the sound from the LinkBuds was exceptional and I'm told I sounded very natural. The mic worked very well, with little background noise being picked up.
I then listened to Pink Floyd's DSOTM, and was quite impressed by the louder passages in "Time" and "Money". The quiet passages in "The Great Gig in the Sky" were better than I expected, very pleasant. Some subtleties in the girls' voices were more soft. Here was where better EarBuds excel. I wore the earbuds for over two hours and barely noticed I had them on; the fit on my head was very comfortable (but I still wish the ear insert was slightly smaller). Listening to the deep bass heartbeats at the end of Eclipse, I could feel the bass, but it was still thinner than a closed earbud would be. So the open design does have some tradeoffs. The balance of what Sony's done with these is quite nice. Nothings perfect but across the full frequency that is actually quite good from top to bottom.
I mentioned my eBike. I tried these earbuds in place of the "open headphones" on my helmet. Before turning them on I could hear the surrounding noises very clearly. As I moved down the road the helmet buffeted most of the wind noise. But I could still hear pretty clearly through the earbuds. Once the music was on it was still a nice balance, I could hear the ambient noise and still enjoy much higher quality music than my helmet headphones delivered. At a very loud level the ambient noise was harder to discern. I suspect a car's horn would still cut through. But as far as sound quality; a hands down winner. I don't think I'd feel safe at full volume. The same when walking, to stay alert, the sound level needed to stay below 60%. There I found an acceptable comfort level. The touch controls aren’t that responsive (or extensive), increasing the responsiveness too high in the Sound Connect app seemed to make them too sensitive, causing accidental touches. Using the head shake as a mute/pause was my best friend.
Like everything there are tradeoffs; if you want to hear ambient sounds you either have an open design or a closed design that amplifies external sound through the earbud. In terms of a 100% passive design the open earbud requires less interaction. So if you're using earbuds where you might be interrupted frequently, I think I'd prefer Sony's open LinkBud design. I think Sony can still make more improvements. There are not that many other open earbuds. I think this version is better than the previous. And they can improve upon these (multiple earbud tips to begin with).
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starRating: 4
title: Good balance of ambient sound and music
detailedReviews 35: content: Excellent design and build quality. Smart stylish appearance with a neat charging case. The charging cable supplied is rather short but is not a serious problem when connecting to most chargers or USB ports. They are light weight and comfortable to wear for long periods of time and fit the ear well. They are suitable for the older generation of which I am a part, a 76 year old male. The box states that they are made for I phones and I pods but do not possess either of these. They have worked extremely well with my mobile phone and tablet. They are easy to connect by blue to tooth to other devices supporting blue tooth and is easy to switch from one device to another. they are quick to charge and the battery life is good. The sound and audio quality are excellent when listening to music and phone calls etc. The sound is very clear and you can hear what is going on around you while still enjoying the music. I am not very knowledgeable this type of product nor an expert in audio quality but I would certainly recommend the LinkBuds. Overall a very good product.
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starRating: 5
title: Excellent design, comfortable, good sound quality
detailedReviews 36: content: Sony’s new linkbuds open are different to say the least and they come nicely packaged in a high end box. Inside you will find the charging case and lead. I would have liked a longer charging lead, but being usb c it’s not to much of a problem, most of us have plenty of them the lying around. The link buds themselves look great and I found them easy to put in and comfortable to wear. The flexible supports holds them in place and they did not irritate my ears or make them sweat so wearing them for long periods is no problem. The sound quality suffers a bit from the open design but is still very good far better than other earbuds I have. I keep them on me all the time and the battery lasts for ages, 22 hours Sony specifies, and I have yet to have them go flat when out and about. So if you are looking for everyday comfortable earbuds with the added bonus of being able to stay aware of your environment whilst listening to your favourite tunes then these are for you. Choose you favourite colour and enjoy.
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starRating: 5
title: Comfortable, good sound, stay aware of environment
detailedReviews 37: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open (YY2964) are like having a party in your ears… but with the windows open so the neighbours think you’ve gone mad. Their open-ring design is perfect for anyone who wants to listen to their favourite tracks while also keeping an ear out for that ice cream van, or to avoid getting run over by a rogue scooter.
I live the sound its surprisingly good, especially considering you’re not sealing your ears off from the rest of the world. The bass and treble response is good, audio books are crystal clear and even with your music wound up you can still hear your cat plotting your demise in the background because he wants feeding.
You can easily forget they’re there until someone phones you and they handle calls very well.
The battery life is long enough to outlast the playlist my friend made which included 18 versions of the same song, and the case is small enough to fit in that mysterious pocket in your jeans that’s too small for anything else.
Overall I’m impressed, if you want to listen to your tracks or books but still be aware of what is going on around you the LinkBuds are a good choice.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, hear surroundings, handle calls well
detailedReviews 38: content: I have to say that these Buds are without doubt the smallest and neatest I've tried. Sound quality is adequate for everyday use but nothing special.
The thing is they are obviously targeted at people on the move or in a working environment where the design offers a degree of 'health and safety' and they certainly do just that.
However I am retired and at an age where using headphones/buds is to shut out as much background noise as possible when listening to my music...when relaxing or in flight. I certainly don't 'hit the town' wearing buds.
They're comfortable, neat, pleasing quality, ok sound but not for me. However I can appreciate just how useful and practical they might be for other users.
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starRating: 4
title: Small, neat, adequate sound for everyday use
detailedReviews 39: content: I didn’t buy these, I was sent them to review. I’m not a professional reviewer but I’m a 60yr old who likes music and new tech. Sony Linkbuds the pros:-
Great sound!
Very lightweight and reasonably comfortable.
Easy to ‘Pair’ with I think up to 8 devices.
Nicely designed, easy to locate in your ear.
Easy and quick to charge - good battery life.
Really compact, neat overall package.
Easily able to hear outside noise / conversations. Great for cycling / walking.
Cons:-
Only splash proof.
Can only be charged via lead.
Easily able to hear outside noise / conversations. So possibly not good in noisy places.
Although they are secure in ear they don’t always feel so.
If I was in the market would I buy them?
YES! have used in-ear pods for 10 years and for the price and quality. I would definitely recommend these.
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starRating: 4
title: Great sound, lightweight, easy pairing, hear outside noise
detailedReviews 40: content: I've had these a couple of months after picking up from JL in an open-box sale, and taken them running more than a few times.
They're interesting - allowing you to hear all around you, while having good features and actually pretty good sound quality for their size and design. Of course they're NOT going to be as good as closed-ear buds, but for what they are, they're actually excellent.
Call quality is also top-notch.
My only comment is that your usability will be dependent on your ear shape. Mine fit, but they take a little adjusting to get into place, and after a while can hurt a little. I'm sure if I played around a little more with the provided rubber ear-holders (is that the word?) they'll fit a little better - they provide various sizes for different ears.
So - not for everyone, but if you want to be aware of your surroundings and they fit well, I can see them being one of those oddball pieces of tech (a rarity these days) that a lot of users will look back on fondly.
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starRating: 4
title: Good features, pretty good sound for size
detailedReviews 41: content: These are not intended to be noise cancelling headphones, but rather let you hear your surroundings while listening to music. For that, they work pretty well unless you turn them right up. Great for mountain-bike riding and the like which is why I was drawn to them. The are pretty comfortable to wear for long periods and I like that they don't extend into your ear canal but rather sit around them. it does take a while to figure out the best position for the best sound and it probably depends on your ear shape but they are pretty secure once you figure out which loop fits you best. The sound is good quality, but not ground-breaking, bass response is a bit soft for my liking even with phone, Spotify and Sony App equalizers and bass boosts on, there is no distortion. They are generally loud enough once you figure out how to place them properly, but not super loud if that's your thing. I tried 360 audio only with a Nuggs trial and while the sound (Pink Floyd) was good, it wasn't the mind blowing outer-body experience they imply (I wouldn't recommend Nugg$$$). The Bluetooth connection is solid, better than other headphones I've used except around a microwave oven of course. I have only received one phone call and the caller couldn't hear me properly with vehicle noise in the background - it maybe a setting I can change. Over-all, they suit my purpose so will keep them, but if you don't need to hear what's going on around you, you may want to look elsewhere.
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starRating: 4
title: Work well for awareness, not for loud music
detailedReviews 42: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 43: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 44: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 45: content: Best Feature:Awareness to the surroundings because of its Open style
Product Quality:5/5
Performance:5/5
This product serves its purpose so well for its intended users. I almost cancelled this purchase since the assistant here in their store states that there are no fins included but the description says otherwise (included Cover "Set" as stated). And instead of providing a solution boud to give ease on the consumer's end, he/she just states to NOT ACCEPT THE ITEM UPON ARRIVAL. But upon receiving it and recording a video as a proof, the product arrived with the Case Cover and the Fins (Fitting Supporters) all in Green color. So far that's the reason why I'm not pushing my complaint and will give a 4-star review for this product's purchase. This is such a great buds to accompany my Denon Perl Pro in another use-case. Thank you!
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starRating: 4
title: Great buds, awareness to surroundings, good fit
detailedReviews 46: content: I bought these primarily for running, so the open ear design allows a little ambient noise in which is helpful to hear road traffic, or race marshal instructions, whilst still maintaining excellent sound quality. I have small ears so always struggle with in-ear buds just being too big but these are very small and come with a really big selection of rubber fitment bands to secure into any ear size.
I've been using these for over 2 years and never had any connection problems across three different phones. They always connect and always play in sync, without any breakup or distortion.
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starRating: 5
title: Small, good fit for small ears, no connection issues
detailedReviews 47: content: These earbuds are pretty good, though it is a bit niche depending on what you're looking for. It's made for you to clearly hear what's going on around you, as well as your audio. The audio quality is pretty good, and I do enjoy that I can still hear the world around me in public settings. It works well as it's intended, and I like this a lot better than other earbud options where the "stay aware" option is often a bit finicky. Though, I don't believe these can replace my existing earbuds as my daily drivers. They tend to hurt after a while, even with the smallest eartip setting.
Overall, pretty good for what it's made for, but if you're looking for actual music focused and comfortable earbuds, I'd look elsewhere.
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starRating: 4
title: Good for intended use, but can hurt ears
detailedReviews 48: content: I needed a set of buds to use for work meetings, which wouldn't give me that underwater feeling and which I could use for many hours at a time. The design concept really does work, at least for me. There's no sense of isolation from my surrounds (people calling at my office door, etc.) but people on telemeetings sound loud enough, clear enough and present. They play acceptably well with Windows and I can switch single earpieces without interrupting the meeting. People seem to hear me well enough, and don't object when I've got background noise. I'm not even going to review music sound quality because I would never buy earbuds like these for good sound quality. That's not their purpose.
Which brings me to the main drawback. Pretty poor battery life. I only get a couple of hours out of a single earbud, so during a busy morning of meetings I actually DO need to switch from one to the other while the other is charging in the case. The only other significant peeve is that the charge indicator LED could be a whole lot more informative. I have a cheap set of Soundcore buds with a line of tiny LEDs that give a wonderful illustration of how much charge the case has left. These just have a single light that glows green when fully charged, orange the rest of the time, and then it just goes dark when the battery runs out. Basically the same as not having any indication at all. Finally, and this is kinda weird, is the case won't seem to charge from my computer when it's asleep, even though the computer has the feature. Never seen anything like it.
Fit is entirely personal but these are comfortable in my ears without falling out, unlike EVERY in-ear bud I've ever used. I have normally-sized ears but very narrow canals...
All in all definitely glad I picked these for my specific use case. Clearly a first effort though, I bet V2 will solve at least some of the annoying traits.
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starRating: 4
title: Good for work meetings, poor battery life
detailedReviews 49: content: Found that AirPods Pro, or others with silicone tips, aggravate my inner ear, and that regular AirPods just keep moving about, particularly when running. These are great, I use different size fins (larger size delivered free by Sony, but unsure why they don’t just include them!?) to find the perfect fit. I also like the open style that lets me be in touch with the world around me. Occasional dropouts in the connection, but hoping this will be fixed via software update.
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starRating: 4
title: Great fit, like open style, occasional dropouts
detailedReviews 50: content: Overall very happy with this product, upon opening I did notice that the case seems alittle wobbly around the single hinge. All though small and compact which is great when travelling. I used these linkbuds for work environments where I need my hands free but communication is important with other engineers, being open the surrounding noise and speech is clear and the sound produced by the 11mm driver is very clear and particularly enjoy the 360 audio feature. Call audio using these is clear and even started using whilst driving instead of car connection battery life is brilliant for such a small device and will last all day at work with a quick 30 min charge on breaks. I find the tap touch features alittle unresponsive but using the Sony sound app this can be altered which I am yet to do. I find the standard fitment alittle uncomfortable in my ears but as someone with smaller ears I think the fitment accessory pack would be beneficial although overall the feel very secure even when moving about.
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starRating: 5
title: Good sound, clear speech, brilliant battery life
detailedReviews 51: content: I recently received the Sony LinkBuds Open earbuds and have been listening to them for many hours the past few days. First and foremost for me, the sound is simply outstanding. I have a pair of Sony’s previous generation earbuds which were great, but the sound from the LinkBuds Open is even better. I used the Sony Sound Connect app to customize the sound to my liking using the equalizer functions and the sound is pretty incredible.
Regarding the fit of the LinkBuds Open, it took me a bit of manipulating since the design is different than past ear buds I’ve owned. But once I figured out what works for my ears they are rock-solid. The do not move and stay in my ears much better than previous ear buds I’ve owned. Through weightlifting workouts and bike rides they never budged. Very comfortable, I can barely feel them.
The tap function worked well if you want to pause/play music, skip to the next track, and increase/decrease the volume. Answering phone calls also works with the tap function. You have to tap three times to answer (and to hang up) so honestly, its probably easier for me just to use my phone for that. But if I’m some distance from my phone then yeah, I can see that being useful. Interestingly, you don’t have to tap the ear bud itself. You can, but you can also tap just in front of your ear and it works just as well.
Sony says you get 22 hours of battery life with these which is excellent. I have not tested this to confirm, to me if I get 3 or 4 hours that’s more than enough. Electrical outlets are plentiful, its not that big a deal to me to recharge the case occasionally.
In the documentation I received along with product, these are described as “Sony LinkBuds Open Noise Cancelling Headphones”. I’m guessing that was a typo for products sent out to testers like myself, because these do not have noise cancelling functionality. I went through the entire 147 page user manual and it is not there. So no, these are not noise cancelling ear buds. From my understanding and research, I believe the LinkBuds Fit will have noise cancelling functionality.
Since this product was sent to me for testing and I don’t think they have been released yet, I do not know the cost of the LinkBuds Open or the Fit. I’m sure the LinkBuds Open will cost less since they don’t have noise cancelling. Personally, I really like noise cancelling and being able to turn it on or off for ambient sound. So keeping that in mind and knowing what functionality the LinkBuds Open do and do not have, I would say that these are outstanding ear buds, particularly for the sound and the comfort and I would highly recommend them if you don’t care about having noise cancelling capability.
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starRating: 5
title: Outstanding sound, rock-solid fit, comfortable
detailedReviews 52: content: On first opening the very compact charging case, I was surprised at the appearance of the Linkbuds, and felt that they would be uncomfortable and possible likely to fall out.
Couldn’t have been further from the truth – fitted very easily, felt light and extremely comfortable, and in nearly two weeks of extensive use never any problems with dislodging.
Very easy to pair to both my iPhone and iPad , and the multiple connection feature is a great advantage as now the Linkbuds switch automatically from one to the other.
Sound quality is excellent- I listen to a lot of podcasts as well as music – and clarity on speech in particular is outstanding.
I have previously used over ear noise cancelling headphones ( excellent on planes) and an earlier Sony earphone WFXB700 (also good quality).
The big surprise with the L910 Linkbuds is that the open ear design means that you are aware of background sounds around you – a good safety feature if eg cycling – but more important means you CAN hear if someone speaks to you and are not faced with having to remove the earphones prior to answering them.
Battery life appears excellent – mine have never run down – I just charge them overnight using the supplied USB C cable.
I look forward to trying the Linkbuds on a plane journey – will use the app to optimise them for this – but suspect the over ear type headphone might possibly be better for exclusion of outside background noise.
Overall – surprisingly comfortable and great sound quality for my daily use – would recommend.
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starRating: 5
title: Surprisingly good sound, comfortable, hear surroundings
detailedReviews 53: content: Nice neat box in which each bud sits snugly. The charging is straight forward via USB, once charged the box retains adequate power to top up the buds should the need arise. Lightweight and comfortable once fitted correctly, there are guidance notes for the fit in the Sund Connect App and online manual.
Very light and comfortable buds. The sound quality is crisp and clear, the best I've heard through ear buds. One or two areas I found irritating: 1. Getting the snug fit in the ear is a must, even when fitted according to the illustrated instructions they do work loose and can fall out. There is help for ear fit issues in the Sound Connect App and further assistance by phone. 2. When selecting the best sound balance using the Sound Connect app, there is no option to 'fine tune' the balances, though the settings available are adequate for most playbacks.
Apart from these issues, the sound delivery and experience is excellent.
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starRating: 4
title: Crisp clear sound, comfortable, but fit can loosen
detailedReviews 54: content: If you're looking at these earbuds, then im assuming you know they won't have the best sound quality or that there is absolutely no sound cancelling, digital or physical. If those are deal breakers, these buds aren't made for you. With that out of the way, this generation of the Linkbuds sound far better than the previous Linkbuds. I was genuinely surprised when I first tried them. They also look more premium than its previous version. That being said, the design is different. The new design looks better but seems to be less versatile. The previous version, with the right loop, could stay in my ear all day and i'd forget its there. The Open will fatigue my ear within and hour, though it seems like my ears might be adjusting over repeated use. Small nitpick, the shape of the case is a perfect square with no physical indication of its orientation. You'll need to fidle around before opening it without looking, which i do often.
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starRating: 4
title: Better sound than previous, premium look
detailedReviews 55: content: These earbuds are meant to allow as much outside noise as possible so some sacrifices has to be made on the sound quality due to the doughnut shaped driver, but there's some massive improvements over the last generation in terms of sound quality and designs on the earbuds. These earbuds have much more bass and less treble than the previous model but they can be more easily eq with the Sony app. More importantly the speaker has a more open design that's protected with a mesh where it's easier to clean where the last generation it easily gets clogged and ruins the driver. The case has its improvements it being easier to open and nicer looking but while it's generally around the same dimensions I feel its not as comfortable to put in pockets and still no wireless charging. Overall these are a major improvement in almost every aspect and should work well for their intended purpose.
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starRating: 4
title: Major improvements in sound quality and design
detailedReviews 56: content: The Sony LinkBuds is an innovative product by Sony and I am very satisfied and happy with them. I Grado open-back headphones and am used to hearing ambient sounds while listening to music so I had no problems transitioning to the Sony LinkBuds. If you are only used to closed-back headphones and ANC earbuds then the Sony LinkBuds may require some time getting used to since it does not have the deep bass achieved with closed-back headphones and ANC earbuds. The LinkBuds fit differently than traditional earbuds so it took a bit to find the proper fit but once I did it is very comfortable to wear. For sound quality, the Sony Headphones Connect app allows you to adjust the EQ by using preset tones or you can save two manual EQ settings. While the bass is not booming, it is surprisingly clear and crisp. The highs aren't shrill and mids and not muddled, overall I am very satisified with the sound quality. I read that the LinkBuds are not multipoint bluetooth, however the Sony Headphones Connect app allows you to switch devices very easily, no need to fiddle with bluetooth settings on mobile devices. The primary reason why I rated the LinkBuds with 4-stars instead of 5 is I feel that it is slightly overpriced.
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starRating: 4
title: Innovative product, comfortable fit, good sound quality
detailedReviews 57: content: PROs:
First Impression on unboxing is that these appear to be a nicely crafted product with suitably minimal packaging and accessories, classic current Sony style.
Once out of the box you are not disappointed, they are exceptionally well made with nice detail and the case is compact and nice with an almost pearlescent finish to the top.
They are an interesting concept of being able to have music running as a soundtrack to your day and I wasn't sure if this would be for me.
In reality I loved it but couldn’t use them all the time due to the demands of my day.
The sound quality is good, not fantastic but very good. I was pleasantly surprised just how good considering you have ambient noise creeping in but, an enjoyable experience listening to some hi res reggae on my walk to town. They are almost an open loop so you are never going to get that completely immersive experience from in ear headphones (I have been spoilt with my WF-1000XM4 headphones which are stunning).
That being said it is a very pleasing listening experience with enough breadth of soundscape to make them enjoyable for most of my music collection.
The big benefit is in the open design, you can genuinely have a soundtrack running and conduct conversations easily, respond to sounds in the environment and function as if you don't have them in. The only issue really is you find yourself grooving along to whatever you're listening to whilst talking to someone, which (I'm told) is quite disconcerting as you are dancing to a soundtrack only you can hear!
Makes me laugh though when I think about some other uses like listening to the football whilst at a lecture, church, wedding etc.
Great for phone calls and really quick pairing once it's been set up.
Not a bad price point either as they are a really different listening experience to anything else I own.
I would absolutely use these on a regular basis were it not for the downside below.
CON:
They simply don't fit my ears well at all and I can't make them do so however much I adjust them. I spend my days catching them, picking them up or shoving them in more. It is a major design flaw for me but maybe I have odd shaped ears! My daughter who has quite small ears just couldn't get them to fit in her ears at all.
This is a massive failing of the design Sony and one I wouldn't expect from you as I am a 30 years devotee of Sony audio products so for me this is really surprising. It's a total deal breaker for me so I would like to see some sort of fitment accessories or opportunity to try before buying as they will simply be useless to someone like my daughter.
Personally I am hoping for Sony to release some sort of rubber cover or different fitting kit to help to keep using them otherwise they are going in the drawer and I'll carry on with my WF-1000XM4 beauties.
Overall Verdict
Get them if you want a really good listening experience with a difference but there are issues with limitations for the audiophiles and the fitting.
Recommendations for Sony:
Make a feature for the tap controls so you can change from listening to music to background music. It's a great feature so why not make it more accessible.
Produce a fitting kit of some sort to make these things more viable for people, I'm not sure of the pool of test subjects but I'm really surprised I can't make them work!
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starRating: 3
title: Good sound quality, but fit is a major con
detailedReviews 58: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open are completely wireless earbuds that most users are now accustomed to. A rather unique (at least to me) design feature is that there is a hole in the middle of the driver that allows for outside noises to pass through into your ears so that you are not cut off sonically from the outside world. Meaning the driver, or speaker looks like a donut with a hole in the middle. This makes it safer to wear in public because you are more aware of what is going on around you, and also allows you to interact with others without having to remove the buds from your ears to hear them speak.
The product (like most nowadays) does not come with a paper user guide. I tried finding the full user guide on Sony’s web site searching by model number, using the model number listed on the back of the charging case, but that wasn’t the right one. There is a QR code on the “Reference Guide” paper that comes with the buds, but it makes no indication as to what it links to - the QR code on the outside of the packaging links to information about Sony and the environment. It IS worth your time to peruse the online “Help Guide” and to download it for future reference as these are no longer simple listening devices like the old days of wired and even some wireless earbuds. By the way the model number is WF-L910, and not YY2964 like it appears to be.
LinkBuds Open includes the ear buds, a charging case, and an 8 inch long charging cable (USB-A to USC-C). Eight inches long…really? Plugging into your computer is about the only place where the case will not be dangling in thin air, like from most electrical outlets. There is no charging adapter as is the case with virtually every new rechargeable electronic device nowadays. Sony is doing its part for sustainability with packaging that is completely paper product and parts of the buds and charging case are made of recycled plastic.
The first thing you should do is download the “Sony ⎮Sound Connect” app to your phone - this used to be called “Sony ⎮ Headphones Connect”, so you might already have it and just have to update the app. Then fully charge the case and earbuds, then you should update to the newest firmware for the earbuds. The app stated this update could take up to 60 minutes for an iPhone, and that is just about how long it took. I don’t think I’ve ever had even a complete operating system update on my phone take that long.
The electronic “Help Guide” for the LinkBuds is 147 pages long - for real? And I just discovered another link on their web site for a Help Guide for the Sound Connect app, and that is 93 pages long! Large sections are devoted to proper fit of these earbuds and troubleshooting of fit issues. I give Sony credit for coming up with a design that fits in your ear with an integrated flexible, silicone tip that negates the need to buy a third-party, add-on “wing” or “fin” to keep the buds in your ears. That said, I must also state that I have never had such a frustrating time getting these things in my ears so that they stay in place. Every suggestion made in the text or videos was of no help to me in getting the buds to stay in my ears. I can sum up what worked for me in two sentences. “Insert the left LinkBud into the ear with the driver openings facing the ear canal and twist the whole bud clockwise until it is seated firmly in the ear. Insert the right LinkBud into the ear with the driver openings facing the ear canal and twist the whole bud counter-clockwise until it is seated firmly in the ear.” Done. Granted, everyone’s ears are shaped slightly different, but I have never had earbuds that required so much documentation for wearing them, and app tools to detect proper use (using your phone’s camera), as with the Sony LinkBuds Open. Somewhere during the fit I had in fitting these in my ears, there was mention of being able to obtain different “fitting supporters” (this is what Sony calls the soft, silicone tips that keep the buds in your ear) from Sony. I can only assume these are of varying sizes or shapes as I cannot again find where I originally saw mention of this information the first time. The Help Guide is full of links that jump you around in the electronic document. While I can understand the want to do this, it leads to frustration in getting back to where you were prior to the jump, as I could find no easy way back. And makes it hard to remember where you saw something.
These earbuds are so chock full of sophisticated (and sometimes complicated to use) features, there is no way for me to cover all that they can do in this review. In the Sony ⎮ Sound Connect app it lists 43 items under “What You Can Do With Sony Sound Connect App”. It should have come with a dictionary. In the Help Guide was the curious word “tragus”. I had to look it up to see what they were talking about…and I worked in healthcare for 40 years.
While I commend Sony for developing a set of earbuds designed to have something for everybody, and maybe too much for a lot of somebodies (especially me), what it comes down to for a lot of people for earbuds is how do they sound? I was not particularly pleased with their sound signature. Not only do I have to futz around with settings in the Sound Connect app, I also have to do so in any other app that have settings that affect sound reproduction, such as the “Music” app on my phone. Granted, this isn’t a big deal if you have just the one set of earbuds and all of your listening is through them. I have multiple sets that I keep in a variety of locations and do occasionally switch amongst them. This requires a lot of fiddling around to tailor the sound to my liking when using a different listening device. I found the LinkBuds to sound a little “muddy” and lacking in high frequencies. Even after playing around with the settings, which I did a LOT, they still were not my favorite when it came to both music reproduction or when listening to the spoken word such as a phone call or podcast.
I have had a lot of Sony products over the decades, and a lot of them hit a home run in performance, features, or both. I have to say in all honesty that I found the LinkBuds Open to be frustrating on many fronts, and somewhat of a disappointment when it comes to the ultimate parameter which is sound quality. I really wanted to like these and I spent a lot of time working with them because I wanted to give Sony a fair review. I agonized over writing this for a long time. Maybe I am getting too old for new things, I don’t know. I want to give them 5 stars for all the technology built in to them, but I want to give 1 star for the frustration I had with fit, and the documentation that I found confusing and hard to use. I’m going to go with an average of 3 stars and urge people to try them before committing to purchase, or make sure of the return policy in case you don’t care for them.
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starRating: 3
title: Frustrating fit, confusing documentation, disappointing sound
detailedReviews 59: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open wireless ear buds seem to exist in a fairly small section of the market. Whereas a lot of noise reducing headphones have implemented various microphone assisted methods for allowing ambient noise to pass through. The LinkBuds Open, on the other hand, trade the noise cancellation for being ambient-noise forward. It works as expected, but the execution leaves something to be desired in certain respects.
As with all earbuds that don't have form fitting tips that place the buds more deeply into the ear canal,
sound quality will ultimately come down to how well they fit in your ear and how well you can place them in your ear overall. For me, these tend to miss the mark; while I'm able to get them into my ear fine, the included ear "molding" simply isn't large enough for my ears and don't allow for a snug fit which lends to a number of issues. I find that I need to routinely reposition the buds every few minutes, and by extension, any form of physical activity with these is simply out of the question for me. As mentioned previously, this poor fit has a downstream impact on audio quality of these buds, which is generally pretty good if you can get the fitment correct, but which I have persistent issues with. While most ear buds these days come with a few fitment options, that's not the case with these, so I'm stuck with a pair of subpar fitting buds.
I really like the concept of these buds. They aim to solve a problem that exists in society today; people being completely removed from their surroundings at the expense of those around them and at times their own safety. My issues stem from the fact that they don't fit my ears correctly, and I feel it would've been prudent for Sony to include at least one other molding to help with this. If you have smaller ears and are looking for ear buds that don't completely remove you from your surroundings, these could be a great option.
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starRating: 3
title: Poor fit impacts audio quality, needs better molding
detailedReviews 60: content: Summary: The sound quality of these is better after updating, they stay in well and are decent quality for their price.
To start: on an iPhone, the Sony app failed to find the earbuds, but it was easier to pair them from Bluetooth system settings, when I went back to the app it continued. The app wanted to update the headphones and that took a long time to complete (felt like 60+ minutes), what made that difficult was that the earbuds had to be powered on, so I had to leave them in my ears for the entire time. During the update, I streamed some music off YouTube music, and at this point the sound was disappointing—it just didn’t sound clear (like the sound quality of plug in $19.99 Sony headphones from the 90s — which were terrific at the time). It may be because the update was transferring, but the music froze at least three times briefly while listening, as well as one earbud cutting out at times. To compare, at this point in testing I would say the sound quality of these are better than Air Pods Pro 1 but nowhere near the quality of Air Pods Pro 2 (which are more expensive than these). During the update, listening to music, I desperately wanted to switch back to my Air Pods Pro 2, but I had to let the update complete to give these a fair test. One good thing I can say is these stay in the ears well, if you’re going out for a walk/run that’s a good thing.
After the update was completed, the sound quality did improve. After I played with the equalizer settings in the app it got even better. However, these still don’t compare to either the Air Pods Pro 2 (in quality or feature sets) or my Bose QuietComfort earbuds but for the price these are decent quality earbuds that, again, stay in very well. I was admittedly disappointed in these, and to top it all off because they were in my ears a little over an hour or so, my ears now hurt.
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starRating: 3
title: Sound improves after update, but still not top-tier
detailedReviews 61: content: The Sony LinkBuds are by far not my favorite earbuds, and for several reasons. Those include a glitchy app, incredibly poor fitment, some poorly executed features and mediocre-at-best sound. I highly do not recommend them.
I have been switching back and forth between several wireless earbud sets for a few years, as I am an avid cyclist and spend a lot of time outdoors doing yard work, running, and walking. I value good fitment highly, as the last thing I want to be concerned about are the earbuds falling out of my ears--because on a bike--it means almost certain loss of the earbud. I also like good sound quality, but I understand that something you give up with a small footprint is superior sound. Lastly, I appreciate an app that allows for a good level of customization of the earbud features.
I will give Sony credit that these earbuds have a great compact case, a long-lasting battery, and a lot of nice features for customization. For example, they allow for pairing of two devices at a time (but more than two remembered connections), voice control, head gesturing, several equalizer settings, and a pause-to-chat feature.
The bi-pairing is something I have on other earbuds, and the functionality on those is far superior to the Sony. For example, if I have my other earbuds paired to my phone and computer at the same time, if I am working on my computer and the phone rings, the earbuds switch to the phone--and then when the call ends, it goes back to the computer. It is seamless. Not with the Sony. I tried the head gesture (that was a disaster--it attempts to sense nodding yes or no), but after a lot of issues with that, I have to physically pick up my phone to make the switch and then physically switch back to the computer. Not convenient. The pause-to-chat feature was even more annoyong. Clearing my throat or anything louder than a whisper would pause my music--even on the less sensitive setting. And if you're one to talk to yourself or hum / sing a line of a song while exercising, it immediately pauses the music. Nice idea, but not for me, so I turned that off, too. The equalizer had several choices, but even the bass boost setting produced a treble heavy sound and really no oomph. I not a booming bass type of person, but I do like my music with some discernable bass. So for music, the sound was mediocre at best--but for voice podcasts, the treble / bass balance was very nice.
The tapping feature for pausing, advancing tracks, etc. does not work consistently. I've tried faster tapping, slower tapping, harding tapping, softer tapping, and every permutation of that and nothing works consistently. Very annoying.
By far the biggest complaint I have about these earbuds is the fitment. For proper fitment, you insert the earbuds into the ear and then twist them to lock them in. These do not lock into my ears at all--I can pull them right out with minimal force. Just raking the leaves (using a leaf blower and bending over to pick up twigs every now and again), one or both of the earbuds fell out of my ears NINE TIMES in the course of about two hours. There is absolutely no way I would ever wear these cycling or running--I would lose one or both of them in a matter of minutes. With just walking, they stay in fine, but they do loosen up and I have to constantly adjust them. I have never experienced with with any other earbuds meant for an active lifestyle.
The app was working well unitl the latest update. Now, I can't access the bluetooth connection settings in the app. It is greyed out. So even though the earbuds are connected to my phone, the app says they are not connected to anything. And that means I also can't switch sources.
In summary, these are earbuds I might wear sitting in front of the computer and nothing else. The bi-pairing is not well executed, a lot of the touted features do not work well, the sound is not impressive, the fitment is the worst I have ever experienced (for an active lifestyle), and now the app is also glitchy. Highly not recommended.
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starRating: 1
title: Glitchy app, poor fitment, mediocre sound quality
detailedReviews 62: content: It's been a few months since I wrote a review on new headphones or earbuds, and even longer since I've reviewed a Sony product. I'm a big fan of the WH1000-XM series headphones, and the XM4 is still my go-to over-ear headphone. The LinkBuds Open, or as Sony engineers refer to them, the WF-L910/BZ (at least according to the label on the box) are among the recent craze of open-back earbuds that we're seing from some audio manufacturers. And what a journey it's been since I got these.
First I'll say, I'm super pumped for the really creative way that manufacturers are packaging products in an ethical, but also premium, manner. I love unboxing experiences, and when everyone went super-eco-friendly I was dissatisfied (although I totally get it). Now we're seeing some "innovations" in packaging, and I'm totally here for it.
Opening the box, I was greeted with an almost cartoonish, silly-looking contraption that is hard to describe. I think the thing is ugly, personally, with its two-tone matte- and shiny- case that looks more like a small, squarish moon pie than it does a piece of technology. It's all plastic, feels plasticky, not particularly heavy, and generally unbecoming.
The buds are also weird, but that's to be expected from an open-back earbud, something that almost sounds too silly to exist. In place of a tip that isolates exterior noise from your drums is a small disk that sits in your ear, near the canal, and pipes music in while still allowing ambient noise through. Which is cool, you know, if you otherwise don't want to hear your music really clearly or without interruption.
The fit in the ear is weird...the best way I can describe it is, it feels kind of like when you're wearing normal earbuds but they're starting to slip out, so you need to push them back into your ear canal. The LinkBuds Open feel like that, only all the time.
Needless to say, not a strong start for our Sony friends.
Once I committed to a nice long listening session, I started to get used to how to position them in my ears to minimize the discomfort (of them "falling out") and maximize the transmission of sound in my ears, I really started to like them. I could turn them down to hear the incessant humming of my dryer, or I could turn them way up and hear my music well... along with the still incessant dryer hum.
But I get it, I guess. Kind of niche. I got used to it, and I could see these being pretty nice to have in certain situations (you know, like how it's nice to have noise canceling earbuds that have the option of letting ambient noise in). For a brief time, I actually started liking them.
Then I took them out, and I noticed that the fins that hold them into place, in addition to the speaker "disk" in the lower part of my ear, were creating pressure on my ears and made a couple of specific spots in my ear pretty sore. I learned then that these are not ideal for long listening sessions.
Not to mention, they're $200. For the low price of $200, you can get sore ears, music that gets covered up by your environment (with no control over it), goofy-looking buds and a goofy-looking case. Admittedly, not my cup of tea. Definitely not competitive for earbuds in general.
Also... the sound was... fine. Nothing great, nothing terrible. It's the quality of sound that you get from Sony's higher-end consumer buds for sure, but not so good that the price tag and corresponding lack of features is any way justified. It uses the same app that the rest of the Sony audio products use, but that doesn't save what I think is a fundamentally flawed approach to earbuds at a price that's just crazy.
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starRating: 2
title: Sore ears, music covered by environment, goofy design
detailedReviews 63: content: I've been a big fan of the Sony earbuds/headphones for quite some time now. Biggest feature for me being their Extra Bass setting which is great for the music I listen to as well as their noise cancelling feature. I have their WH1000XM3 headphones as well as their WF-1000XM3 earbuds which are probably my most favorite for listening to music. Both these have great sound and noise cancellation but these LinkBuds kinda fall flat compared to these other ones I have.
As far as sound, they sound OK in my opinion. There isn't that ooompf on those low bass notes like with the other headphones I have. Even with the noise cancelling active, still not really that impressive to me. Highs/Mids come out OK but doesn't seem as crisp as one would expect.
My biggest complaint with these is the fit. I have normal ears and have no problem with using the Sony headphones/earbuds, Beats or Apple Air Pods. The fit with these LinkBuds is downright terrible for me. They don't fit well at all no matter how I position them or how tightly I cram them in my ear. As such, they come loose just from walking, chewing food or talking. Unless I hold my head completely still, they'll fall out. The right one, specifically, WILL NOT STAY PUT and it drives me crazy. I've already dropped them several times just from them falling out on their own. Kind of makes it impossible to enjoy and music when this keeps happening.
These earbuds come with a very small charging/storage case which is nice as well as short USB-C cable for charging.
Normally I love Sony audio products but I'm not really sure what they were trying to accomplish with these.
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starRating: 3
title: Terrible fit, sound is just okay
detailedReviews 64: content: Sony is usually always at the top when it comes to headphones/earbuds in terms of quality/performance. In the market of "open ear buds" there isn't too much competition but these do stand out. Going in, you need to know that this market is for hearing everything around you while keeping them in all the time, not to be confused with pass through on in ear buds.
In the box are the buds, the charging case that is the biggest fingerprint magnet in the world due to the piano black gloss top, quick start guide and the smallest USB A to C cable I've ever seen.
Setup was standard. You can directly pair it with your normal BT pairing or you can use the new Sony app called Sound Connect (used to be called Sony | Headphones). As I own a couple of pairs of Sony's I already had the app and when I chose the add new option, it found the buds and paired it with no hitches.
Using the app (which I recommend) you can get a walkthrough of all the features the LinkBuds can offer. I use the fit checker and the EQ the most. You can use a whole list of presets or for the advanced user, customize the EQ to your preferred liking.
Sound is 3-4/5 depending on what you are listening to. The mids and highs sound great but unfortunately there is no bass. Even with Bass Boost or maxing it out on the EQ there is just no thump. This is not just Sony but every open bud's weakness because there is no seal and the sound is just being blasted toward your earholes. Other than that, sound quality is just fine. The design is meant for you to also hear the environment around you. They are great though in an office place that allows them because you can hear your co-workers still. I wouldn't recommend blasting them above 40-50% because then the audio will be loud enough for those who are close to hear.
The fit was also difficult for me a little bit. The app will show they are perfectly fit into my ear, but the left one feels too loose. Don't get me wrong, when in, they feel great. Again though, while walking or even just bobbing or moving my head, I found it just kept falling out of my ear. If you look at the design, it is relying on the stem to keep them in.
Battery life is decent. During my work week, they on average lasted me 6hrs 15-30min before dying and needing a charge. With the case Sony is claiming up to 22hrs of life and with just a quick 3min charge it should buy at least 1 hour of playtime. Also just me personally, but the glossy black top of the case is annoying and should have been matte like the bottom half.
If you are a little more advanced with Codec knowledge then know at these only support SBC or AAC. It's funny because in the app there is an option to choose from either Higher Sound quality or Prioritize Connection. Switching between the 2 gives a pop up that says codecs will change, but no matter what you choose it stays at AAC. Maybe because the sound quality isn't the best of the best that is why Sony made these not compatible with LDAC or aptX so there wasn't a good point to it?
Again this is just my observations.
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starRating: 4
title: No bass, difficult fit, decent battery life
detailedReviews 65: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open Noise cancelling headphones are and interesting set of earbuds. Upon first glance, these earbuds certainly look different. Cool design, small and they deliver decent sound.
First thing I did was charge the earbuds and then cracked open the case. After figuring out how to orientate them in my ear, I downloaded the Sony Sound Connect app. In the app, you can, and should, download the updated firmware. I also set the sound settings to my liking because the default sound is horrible. In fact, before the update the sound was pretty bad. After the firmware update, and adjusting sound settings in the app they now sound decent.
The smart features work fine. Head gestures and whatnot work. Battery life seems pretty good as well. I'm not really a big fan of these smart gestures and features. I just like good sound.
Comfort wise I give these a 6/10. They fit pretty well and have not fallen out of my ears like every other earbud I own. They don't irritate my ears or hit any pressure points. They do slip slightly affecting sound, though.
One thing that might become an issue is the the tiny ports in the open ring getting clogged. As we all know, earwax builds up on earbuds and can flat out ruin them if you don't maintain them properly. Just something to keep in mind. I could see these needing to be cleaned more frequently than expected.
Overall, the sound is pretty decent and comfort is alright. If you're in the market for earbuds you may want to look elsewhere, however. There are plenty of earbuds out there that sound better. These ones just aren't for me.
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starRating: 2
title: Decent sound, alright comfort, ports may clog
detailedReviews 66: content: Having worn out two pairs of the original LinkBuds ( the battery failed on the left bud on my first pair and the driver also on left bud on the second pair - but only after several hundred hours of use ) I was looking forward to seeing what the new LinkBuds Open could offer.
The sound is a significant improvement over the originals but the fit is a huge leap backwards. The fitting supports have been shifted by 45 degrees and come in only one size - and for my ears the fit is simply too loose. They move constantly and are prone to falling out when simply walking - vigorous exercise whilst wearing them is impossible.
Sony you need to think about offering fitting supports in different sizes - the LinkBuds were simply the most comfortable and practical headphones and I have ever come across and I used them daily. The LinkBuds Open are a great improvement in terms of sound quality but the fit is hugely frustrating - the original LinkBuds were light years ahead in terms of fit, not least because they came with fitting supports in different sizes.
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starRating: 4
title: Sound improved, but fit is a huge step backwards
detailedReviews 67: content: The LinkBuds come beautifully packaged, with everything you need tucked into the box is separate compartments. The charging case keeps the LinkBuds fully charged and you get notifications on your phone, and via the light on the charging case, when the case needs charging.
Straight out of the box they were ready to go, and linked to my iPhone (12) very easily and quickly. I already have the Sony Headphones app and it is required to operate the LinkBuds. Initially I used the medium loops as they came on and felt fine, however, after they fell out whilst I was jogging I've moved up to the XL.
The sound quality is superb with very clear highs and warm lows.
When walking/running these are excellent as you can truly hear everything around you. The sound is almost as if the music was being played through a nearby speaker and conversation is easy to have without the need to remove them. This is especially useful when using them on a phone call as you don't get your own voice trapped in your ears.
However, the total lack of noise cancelling does mean that louder external sounds override what can be heard. I eat my lunch in a busy staff cafeteria where chatter and coffee machines etc are prominent, and found myself turning up the volume to full in order to hear the spoken words of my show. Similarly I did have these in whilst driving the van and whilst it was very helpful to be able to hear all sounds, it meant my music was drowned out by the loud van engine, but equally I don’t tend to use headphones whilst driving anyway. I should point out that I have Sony WH-1000XM3 noise cancelling headphones that I use for travel and music production when I’m not driving.
I’ve never used earphones that don’t have a rubber in-ear tip and have found that after about an hour the LinkBuds do start to become uncomfortable. I’ve tried to avoid adjusting them too much once they’re in my ears to lessen the discomfort, but they’re still not something I’m totally comfortable with.
I have them in white and people generally don’t immediately notice I’m even wearing them so they do tuck away into the ear very nicely.
Finally, the tap control via the top of the jaw/cheekbone is very innovative. However, I have had to turn it off as when I chewed it was triggering the sensors causing random skips of songs and volume changes.
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starRating: 4
title: Superb sound, but fit becomes uncomfortable
detailedReviews 68: content: So, the USP of these ear buds is that you can hear the outside world as well as what is playing on the headphones. And that works very well. Audio quality isn't bad but compared to say my Samsung Galaxy Buds2, Sony WH-1000XM4s or Shure SE425s not so much - but these are in a different price bracket, and wasn't the reason to get them, I like going out and hearing what’s going on outside my headphones.
There it sort of stops - whatever idiots designed the interface and the clip on system really ought to try another career - circus clown anyone?
Control of the playback device is managed by tapping on the buds. There are two or four switches available: double tap or triple tap left and or right – and these can be assigned operations, like pause, next track, up volume down volume etc etc. Of course that means remembering remember which ear does what, three on the left up volume three on the right down or is that two on the left or…? So, four, but much more likely two, operators; but really is that the best you could do? Not a swipe? Not a swipe and tap? And I have now discovered that if happen to double tap my teeth it will trigger the double tap switch and in default mode that pauses the track (I'm sorry but sometimes I tap my teeth to the music - so sue me) and you double tap to start up again.
But, then, well, that *maybe* slightly harsh, they are made to a price and a possible answer is they don't have the electronics to handle much more (although I find it hard to believe).
The real irritation is the clips that go inside the top ridge of your ear. Now these NEED to work otherwise they fall out of your ear, and hey, guess what, they fall out of your ear.
Marshall years back had a set of earphones that clipped on your ear - a very similar concept to what we have here, but these were unashamedly clip on ear, they had a rubber lug that went into the top crease of your ear and the bottom jammed (comfortably!!) into the bottom, these buds didn't go anywhere.
The Sony top clips on the other hand, are way, way to soft and floppy, so despite picking the size of clip to best fit your ear the, buds just wobble in place because the top clip bends too easily.
My guess is Sony will pitch 'stiffer' addon clips to stop this - and if they don't the third party manufacturers will probably catch on - fingers crossed.
All in all a qualified success.
And yes, you are right, I do have a lot of headphones.
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starRating: 3
title: Interface and clip system are irritating
detailedReviews 69: content: I watched the very first YouTube reviews (Linus Tech Tips, CNET etc), and bought it the moment it was listed on Digitec - big mistake. As an early adopter for almost everything to do with gadgets, this was more disappointing than usual:
- The fit is horrendous for my ears. In order to have any semblance of sound quality, the ring drivers of the earphones need to sit very precisely near your ear canal. Unfortunately, that often conflicts with the angle you need to keep the buds IN your ears.
- The main reason people will buy these earphones (to hear ambient sounds), fails the moment you try to use them for normal music listening. In order to hear the music at a volume that is comfortable (I do not listen to music loud at all), you have to turn it up to the point that you practically can't hear ambient sounds. If you only listen to podcasts, audiobooks and meditation background music - it could work for you.
- The final compromise too far is the sound quality. If they sounded amazing, I would have kept them. But they have incredibly dry, light bass that lacks any texture or depth - and this unfortunately extends into the lower midrange, robbing your music of any solidity or "meatiness". Everything sounds dry and hollow compared to normal in-ears.
If it was only the lower register, that could be forgiven - but the only part of the frequency range that works is the upper-midrange and lower treble - with a decent sense of space and air (but even then, not class leading) - amazingly, the upper treble is muddy and sounds like it comes from an enclosure - they do not "disappear" as many reviews say. My favourite tracks (post-punk, and EDM) were depressing to listen to. Strings, guitar, acoustic music was better.
Lastly, because of the poor fit, I kept reaching to adjust them - which triggered the Google Assistant more than 10 times during my commute, interrupting the music, and I arrived at work angry.
I will return them immediately.
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starRating: 1
title: Horrendous fit, poor sound quality, dry bass
detailedReviews 70: content: I bought these so I'd be able to hear my surroundings while out and about with headphones on. They work reasonably well for that, as long as your volume isn't too high. At the very least, you'll hear *something* is going on and you can pause your audio, even if you couldn't immediately tell if someone was calling out, whether that was a car engine or a bear roar, or similar.
Pretty great to wear indoors as well, i.e. at the office with some form of audio always on, at low volume, and still hear what's happening around you, and without bothering anyone.
I mostly use these for audiobooks and podcasts and I think that's where they shine. At about 50% level that's enough that you can hear those fine, but also properly hear your environment. They've also got an adaptive volume function which means the headphones will turn slightly up if they hear loud noises around you, like a car engine revving up, so you don't miss a beat in your book. But if you wander into a bike path and get clinked out, you'll definitely hear that so you can get out of the way. In low noise environments, i.e. at home or offices, they're pretty great.
For music these aren't the greatest. Their bass is middling at best. They're good for background music either indoors or outdoors, but you definitely can't bump up the volume and jam to something, as a) some frequencies just aren't reproduced very well and b) you'll leak your music to the outside.
The in-ear fit is... finicky. Sometimes I manage to fit them in so great that I forget I'm wearing them, sometimes my ears start to hurt after an hour or so. I'm using the silicone loops they came with, I think those are the M's, and I haven't tried the other ones, since sometimes they snug up really well. Guess it's just a question of getting the positioning right.
Wide-area Tap is super great, being able to tap your cheek instead of aiming for the buds themselves is really helpful.
They also have a "pause when I'm speaking" function which... exists.
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starRating: 4
title: Finicky in-ear fit, mediocre bass for music
detailedReviews 71: content: I’ve had these ear buds for about six months. They were intended for light exercise, yard work and general use around town. The best I can say is the sound is pretty good and the battery life lives up to the claims. The fit isn’t very comfortable and I tried a couple different sizes. Ear fatigue after 30 minutes. They fall out randomly. I can’t believe I haven’t lost one yet from it falling out and into the grass or brush. Disappointed in the overall product and wouldn’t recommend.
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starRating: 2
title: Uncomfortable fit, fall out randomly, disappointed
detailedReviews 72: content: There's so much to like about these earbuds. Mostly I love the open ear design. I am a wheelchair user anf being able to wear earbuds to take calls hands free but also being able to safely hear my surroundings it really important for me. I have tried other open ear designs but these by far have the best sound so far. They take a little bit of setting up for first use but I actually use and appreciate so many of the smart features. However, they aren't as secure in my ears as I would like no matter how I adjust them. They have a tendency to fall out if I lean forward or wheel over a bumpy surface. I'm not sure how anyone would run or swim wearing these. I do really like them and use them most days.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Best sound for open ear, but not secure
detailedReviews 73: content: The sound quality is decent considering these headphones have a different design than the rest of them. The features are good and work well and regularly get updated with new stuff. The update process is a nightmare on iOS tho. The major problem is the battery life and the repairability of these headphones. Removing or replacing the battery means a total destruction. I don't understand why Sony markets these as "eco-friendly" "recycled packaging" "recycled plastic", but they don't talk about the poor repairability. Mostly greenwashing in order to cut costs and deliver a poor product and a poor unboxing experience because everything is recycled. Reusing is better than recycling Sony!
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starRating: 1
title: Poor battery life and repairability, greenwashing concerns
detailedReviews 74: content: I bought these link buds to listed to music outside when walking the dog. However, the sound is so low that even a passing push bike will drown it out. There is literally no bass and the sound is treble heavy. It's a real shame as the sound is detailed underneath. The link buds sit uncomfortably in my ears and start to hurt after 30 minutes. On the plus side the Bluetooth connection works well and the battery life is good for such a small product.
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starRating: 2
title: Sound too low, no bass, uncomfortable ears
detailedReviews 75: content: Updated after a few months:
These sound great when they work, but they frequently do not.
The Bluetooth connection on these are so bad it feels like 2016 when wireless earbuds first came out. Frequent cut outs and drops. I've tried using these on my computer but something about how they work makes the computer freeze for 1-2 minutes whenever I'd select audio inputs / outputs.
The new design features (unique shape, wide touch) are interesting but generally did not work for me. These fall out of my ears more frequently than other ear buds. The wide touch feature has caused me to hang up on people because the ear buds interpreted my speaking as touching them.
Original 3 * review:
These headphones are really nice when they work, but I've had more
trouble with them in the first week than I've had since true wireless
headphones first came out.
They randomly disconnect, they randomly drop audio, they sometimes don't play audio for a while. I tried connecting them to my Mac to use as computer headphones and they'll connect to the computer while they are in the case and then freeze all of my apps that use audio for 1-2m while the OS tries to get them to respond.
They do sound great and pickup audio well, but I've found them very
frustrating to use. Maybe they will work better with your devices.
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starRating: 2
title: Bad Bluetooth connection, frequent cut outs, frustrating
detailedReviews 76: content: Do not buy them, even on sale are too expensive, when they don't work.
They have lots of features, and big flaws.
Lets start with battery life, the right one last less than the left. Advertised at about 5.5 hours . Only 2 at the most when brand new, but after a few months less and less, and 6 to 8 months 30 min at the most. After a year it only last 4 to 5 min until they can not longer connect. You call sony's support and they just say sorry your warranty expired.
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starRating: 1
title: Terrible battery life, expensive, not worth it
detailedReviews 77: content: These newly designed Sony LinkBuds certainly look futuristic. Before that though I was impressed by the plastic free packaging which seemed to be fully recyclable. The small case which is made from recycled plastic has a nice mottled appearance. It is not as small as the Apple AirPod case and does not have wireless Qi charging which was a disappointment as was the hinge was allows the lid to flop closed when open. Enclosed USB-A to USB-C charging cable very short! The case weighed 41.7 g with the LinkBuds inside. Each LinkBud weighs just 4g or so, so pretty small and light. Thankfully IPX4 water resistant. Connected to Bluetooth quickly. Solid connection.
The Sony Headphone Connect app allows you to customise the sounds and features, such as touch control quite extensively.
Not for the not so good: due the design and where they sit in the outer part of the ear pinna, they can be uncomfortable over time. Not helped by the hard plastic which the main “doughnut” speaker is made of. Also as they are designed to allow you listen to music AND listen to the outside world, I did not find the sound quality as stellar as just about all previous Sony head or earphones I have previously tried. Typical Sony “warm” sounding but Lacking in base. Mids and trebles become harsh during rock music tracks. But for spoken speech/YouTube videos (vocal heavy) I thought they were very good indeed.They can still fall out too easily especially if you touch your ear for example. Nice to wear in bed as they are so small but if you turn on the pillow then this would cause them to fall out!
Battery life ok. A bit below average in comparison to Apple AirPods.
I am sure they will be a good fit for some people or for some forms of employment but are not for me.
When I listen to music I want to feel the music. The ear/headphone industry is highly competitive at this price point and these Sonys are bit average overall but beautifully designed and made.
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starRating: 3
title: Uncomfortable over time, lacking in bass
detailedReviews 78: content: Ok at first I was extremely excited to get the sony linkbuds!! When I got them I immediately started listening to one of my books I can not stress this enough within 5-10 minutes they become vert uncomfortable in your ear after 30 minutes or so they actually start to hurt you. I accepted it and was like oh well atleast I have ear buds so I can listen to my book at work. We'll today is a different story I now have a pair of ear buds that do not work at all I put them on charge last night and they wouldn't take a charge now they're dead and do not work anymore I wouldn't recommend these to anyone at all
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starRating: 1
title: Uncomfortable, start to hurt, stop working
detailedReviews 79: content: I bought these to supplant my Gen. 1 AirPods.
I use AirPods for walking, in ÖV, when I ride my bicycle (for that I use only left pod).
With LinkBuds I wanted to also get surround sound when biking and use Wide Area control mechanism.
I am returning the LinkBuds after 30 minutes of testing.
First the good things about them:
1. Small (do not stick out much)
2. Light (unnoticeable as soon as they are put into ears)
3.Sit really well in ear (I could not shake them out)
4. Wide Area control mechanism is a great function, especially if you ride a bike and want to control output easily
5. Box is tiny and very light, feels like it is made out of paper, not plastic
6. App is interesting
What I did not like and what made me return them right after first test:
1. The sound volume is lower than on my AirPods, I have to increase almost to the max on my phone (Pixel XL) to get the same volume on LinkBuds as I get on half with AirPods
2. Sound volume is inconsistent, meaning as I slide the volume bar on my phone the LinkBuds first get louder and then, towards the max, suddenly they get more silent. AirPods get progressively louder as I move the volume slider higher and higher.
3. LinkBuds leak A LOT to the outside. I had my gf watching TV and she told me LinkBuds are very annoying, because she could hear everything on 3/4 strength, from 5 meters away. At the same time I could barely hear her and TV, spoke (automatically) louder than necessary. Even on half strength the LinkBuds leak a lot, and I am not convinced about hearing the surroundings either. Half volume would be too low for me when outside.
4. 360 function is useless for me, I do not use online services.
5. Sound and equalizer ok, but nothing special, AirPods sound just as good.
Disappointing for me, I wanted them to be great, but besides Wide Area control I see no advantage over my old AirPods.
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starRating: 3
title: Lower volume than AirPods, inconsistent sound volume
detailedReviews 80: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Received malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 81: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Dreadful battery life, only 3.5 hours
detailedReviews 82: content: This product's greatest strength is also its greatest weakness. Yes it's great to be able to hear your surroundings while listening to music in situations that need it - e.g. cycling. However in real life I've found it is rather pointless in said situations because the sounds you want to hear (e.g. traffic) are too loud and drown out all the music coming out of the headphones. Might as well take them off. Heck, I couldn't even use it while in public transport like a bus. The roaring engine simply overpowered all the music.
Ironically the only real situations I found this useful was when I was in a relatively quiet place - cooking, waiting in a queue to be called out my ticket number, or in the office where I need to know when colleagues are calling for me, etc. So for that purpose it's ok. But it's not like transparency modes don't exist.
Minus one more star for the very poor battery life. The headphones are tiny & comfortable, but the sacrifice that had to be made is far too much. Wouldn't have minded if it was slightly larger for better battery capacity.
On a brighter note, kudos to how far Sony went to make the packaging environmentally friendly. Very clever package design with minimal plastic.
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starRating: 3
title: Pointless in loud situations, poor battery life
detailedReviews 83: content: I've had these for a few days. I'll just start listing off what I think people will find informative before purchasing these. I have a Samsung and wanted something like the Airpod 4 that would work well with Android. These are designed to keep your ear canal open to continue to hear everything around you. Sometimes when I hear a door knock coming from them or sirens, I have to do a double take. Fit is great, they won't fall out, but placement is hit or miss. Sometimes you have to adjust the L or R bud because one is quieter than the other, but once placement is corrected, they sound great together. Bass is improved from the old version. Mids and highs are still there, just have to bump them up a little in the EQ. There is a special hearing mode EQ custom talored to your ears. One cool feature is you can nod your head to answer and reject phone calls. Wide area tap means you can tap the side of your head for controls. The cases L & W is really small, maybe 1.4 inches by 1.4 inches. Height on case is a little shorter, so the case almost looks like a mini block, kinda cool. It supports the new Bluetooth LE codec, lower energy, better sound, and no input lag for gaming. With most features turned off you can get 8.5 hours on a single charge, or 6.5 hours with most features turned on, and probably close to 5 hours with phone calls / discord. Case only holds an extra 16 hours because it's small, but charge time is very quick at 30 to 45 min. When you put these on, they almost feel like you are wearing nothing at all. There is no wireless charging, which is kind of a bummer. Other features include: 360 audio, voice commands, assistant, room surround sound, playback pause during voice conversations, water and dust resistant, multi-point connection, full range EQ with presets, as well as a few others. Mic quality is great. If volume sounds a bit low, try inserting these into your ears a little further. Bottom line. There's a lot to love about these. You are not buying these for the sound quality, you are buying these to feel like you are not wearing any earbuds at all while having some cool futuristic features.
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starRating: 5
title: Great features, but sound quality not top-tier
detailedReviews 84: content: These headphones sounds nice, that is the extent that I like them for myself. I would only recommend these to people that have the ability to try them on in the store or return them shortly if there is a problem with fit.
The concept is extremely cool, the ability to hear directly through the hole in the ear buds so there is no electronic translation of the noise around you, however in principle for myself and my wife we found that wearing them how it shows to meant that they were constantly falling out, the only way I could get them to stay in was to stuff the ring down my ear like a traditional ear bud, but at that point they didn’t work for the hear through method and my ear canals got soar from the ring being slightly larger than comfortable. The sound quality is nice.
The control without touching them is a really cool feature, except that I had to adjust them so much that sometimes it would misinterpret what I was doing so I ended up disabling the feature as I do with all earbuds. So, I really like that bud controls can be completely disabled. Other than that, the app is awesome for the amount of control it gives you.
The microphone isn’t great, from talking with my brother who has some hearing loss, the microphone wasn’t crisp on this end and rounded words and conversations much more than my other headsets. Basically he needed to be in a super quiet environment and needed to be able to focus to be able to have a conversation with me when I used these, which doesn’t work for us.
The case is a nice size, and the battery life is decent. Overall, I can’t say that I would recommend them.
Pros:
Sound is good
Case is small
Cons:
Poor fit for myself
Microphone softened my voice too much for those hard of hearing
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starRating: 2
title: Poor fit, mediocre microphone, not recommended
detailedReviews 85: content: I have had many makes/types of 'ear buds' over the years, the best ones have always been Sony... that is - until now... what has happened ?
The problem is the LinkBud Supporters, and for a start you only get one and that is the smallest size
Foolishly I order the 'blue' replacement supporter and case before the main item came, as I thought I would get a selection or supporters like I have with every other ear bud I have ever purchased.
When the 'Link Buds - Open' came popped them in and as I just moved my head (NOT shook it) they both fell out.
My wife and I then spent the next 40 minutes reading the instructions and looking at videos but they still fell out at the slightest movement.
My next step was to ring Sony support and after a frustrating 53 minutes on the phone with a nice representative who spoke perfect English, he said he couldn't find the part number for the support but he would follow it up and true to his word 9 days later (hence the delay in my review) I received a replacement LinkBud with no supporter(s) in other words the wrong part !
I couldn't set the LikBuds up to test them and I certainly wasn't going to tape them on as it would negate the point of the holes them anyway.
The did fit and stay in my wife's ears but she has tiny ears but unfortunately she is deaf in one ear and has reduced hearing in the other.
My ears are medium and either use the centre one or the one below in a 5-piece ear bud set but in this case I had no choice.
CONCLUSION :
The LinkBuds are definitely "Unfit for purpose", all because you seem to be able to get only one size of supporter !
I am the biggest supporter of Sony and have literally hundreds of their products but this baffles me and in its box it will have to stay unused I'm afraid, it really saddens me to give this product 1 star and that is for build quality as it totally unusable.... sorry !
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Unfit for purpose, supporters fall out easily
detailedReviews 86: content: Less than impressed. Honestly I was very disappointed with these Sony linkbuds opens'. First off they are not a true open ear and kind of awkward and uncomfortable, they fit in the ear like a typical in ear headphone or ear bud. The "open" portion is just a hole through the center of the speaker area. Sound quality would be compared to a 9.99 set of gas station wired earphones. No matter the EQ setting or music type I could not get the sound quality I was expecting or hoping for. They lack in play volume as well, which also did not work for me as i where them in a noisy environment.The downloadable app was step after step of product tracking and cross application tracking, luckily you can skip through and opt out of those settings. There were a couple functions I was excited a out, until I used them. The auto pause when talking was one of them, but i felt that it would pause with louder noises that werent voices. And the length of the pause was too long in my opinion, and sometimes it would never start playing again. So that feature quickly got turned off. All in all I think Sony completely missed the mark on these. Super disappointed.
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source: google
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starRating: 2
title: Not true open ear, awkward, uncomfortable, poor sound
detailedReviews 87: content: I bought them in Feb/24 and am already on a second pair (replaced on warranty in June after they started misbehaving). They were made one year prior and arrived completely empty, so I was worried about battery life, but it was mostly in line with the promise, and mostly the same between left and right. So, it's October and I am about to raise my second warranty claim, as they can barely squeeze 2hrs of staying in ears (regardless if playing anything or not), and the right one switches off when the left one has still 20% (according to app), so 20 more minutes of playback. Multipoint works fine, with exception of volume - if I lower volume on Windows with them connected, it gets lowered in the Sony app on mobile, which affects the top volume on the phone (so I cannot get the full volume without getting to the app). The app is a nightmare - slow as hell, sometimes it will claim it cannot connect to linkbuds even though they are playing from the phone. Overall - I like the format of this product very much, sadly nothing quite similar there, and probably there won't be v2. They sure do need a lot of patience from the user. Btw, with pause to talk active, I cannot brush my teeth (sonic) and listen, as they will stop the playback.
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source: google
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starRating: 3
title: Bad Bluetooth connection, slow app, battery issues
detailedReviews 88: content: LinkBuds arrived inside a compactly packed small cardboard box, the LinkBuds are in a strong plastic lightweight marble effect box for storage and charging, there's a small charging cable. Put on charge for a couple of hours before setting up, which was very easy.
Had to get used to not pushing the Buds down into my ear canal as they sit on the top and are held in place with a rubbery support(see photo) that goes into the ear fold and can be moved for a snug fit, they are very lightweight and comfortable to wear.
The Bluetooth connected almost immediately with my smartphone, I already had the Sony Connect app from my Sony WF 500 earbuds ( still going strong after 3 years)
I wasn't sure if the sound / volume would be as good as you would be able to hear outside noise, connected them to my Spotify app and was impressed by the sound quality, even at a reasonable volume I could hear everything going on around me and could hold a conversation.
Using the connect app I went through the settings firstly the equaliser and set it to my preference and increased the Bass which is very good.
I also turned on the DSGG setting which also makes a notable difference to the playback of music, also set the music to come on automatically without having to touch my phone.
There are many other settings which are down to individual taste, eg. Adaptive volume control lowers when quiet and increases when noisy, voice control or head control.
I use the tap method, 2 taps to pause and restart the music, 3 taps to skip a track and 5 taps to increase or lower volume.
Phone calls are just as good, they were crystal clear and I could be heard clearly by the caller, 3 taps to accept or end call.
I've worn these LinkBuds for at least four hours a day and have found them comfortable to wear and can hear everything going on around me and the music quality is excellent. Battery life is also very good, the connect app tells you how much charge is left. These LinkBuds certainly deliver as intended.
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starRating: 5
title: Good sound, comfortable, hear surroundings
detailedReviews 89: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds offer great sound - deep, rich bass and excellent noise cancellation. For the purposes of this review, I am comparing them with the earbuds I use every day with my iPhone and Macs.
The Good:
- The setup is straightforward and easy.
- Charging out of the box took about 3 hours.
- The Sony Sound Connect app is fantastic for customizing the LinkBuds, although it's a little bit clunky to figure out.
- The app helps you set up various features including spatial recognition and the ability to nod up and down to answer a call or shake side to side to decline a call.
- I was able to set up the LinkBuds to work with Alexa which is also an option in the Sony Sound Connect app and is very useful and far more reliable than the earbuds I usually use on a day-to-day basis.
- The LinkBuds have OUTSTANDING battery life - after the first charge several days ago, I'm still over 50% which is definitely a stand-out feature in comparison to other earbuds.
The Not-So-Good:
The LinkBuds have an odd fit. I don't know if it's just me and the way my ears are shaped, but the small rubber flap that is supposed to secure the LinkBuds into each ear just didn't work for me. The LinkBuds were constantly falling out of my ears. It's a shame because the sound quality and the battery life are amazing.
I would have given these LinkBuds a 5-star review if not for the fit issue. Perhaps it's just the shape of my ears -- I am not sure, but I would recommend these with the caveat that you may have difficulty keeping the LinkBuds in your ears.
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starRating: 3
title: Odd fit, constantly falling out, amazing battery
detailedReviews 90: content: I didn't think there was much that could be improved in an earbud, but Sony provided that was wrong in a big way. LinkBuds have totally revolutionized the earbud industry. The first thing that stood out was how small the packaging was. Sony did a great job of being environmentally friendly and not wasting material. The small box includes the earbuds in a charge case and short USB-C charge cable. The initial charge time was super really quick. Setup was as simple as downloading the Sony Connect app, removing the right earbud from the case and connecting to your phone's Bluetooth. The earbuds fit in your ear in a unique way by placing them in your ear and slightly twisting. The soft prong conforms very well to your ear, and you don't have to mess around with a bunch of various covers to get the correct fit. I could literally pull on them and they would not fall out, yet just a small twist in the opposite direction allows them to remove with ease. The Sound Connect app walks you through step by step with how to get the best listening performance. You can hold your phone out from your face and it actually tells you if they are positioned correctly. It also allows to take pictures of them in your ear and calibrates for your size. What really surprised was the sound sample of 360 Reality Audio off and on. The difference with it on is amazing. It is difficult to tell if the sounds are coming from the earbuds or are in the outside environment. The equalizer allows easy setup by listening to your favorite music and clicking on various circles with different preset settings. It allows you to easily customize to your listening enjoyment. A really unique feature is using hand gestures by just tapping on your jaw, below your earlobe, to control music and answer calls and notifications. They are more comfortable the longer they are worn. My first day I wore then all day at work and on a long walk in the evening and to bed at night. They were very comfortable even when laying down and did not fall out in my sleep like other earbuds I've used. The wealth of features rival those of devices costing much more. The only slight critique I have is that the charging case has slick black top and show up fingerprints well. Other than that, these are in my opinion the best earbuds I have ever worn. I plan to use them at work, exercising and when relaxing daily.
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starRating: 5
title: Revolutionary design, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 91: content: TLDR: I have a love / hate relationship with the LinkBuds. I love the fit, love the weight, and the clarity, but hate the near complete lack of bass. These LinkBuds have great mids and highs, but without any real form of bass response make them disappointing for music and movie buffs.
SET-UP
The LinkBuds are set-up using Sony’s SoundConnect app. I find it works well for the most part with minimal frustrations. However, there are too many submenus after initial set-up making certain features more difficult to find than it should.
Initial set-up though, couldn’t be easier. The SoundConnect app will walk you through the entire initial set-up without issue. Sony has taken a great deal of care designing the app to ensure that the LinkBuds sound their best and fit correctly to nearly anyone and everyone. Between equalizer settings, profiles, fitment guides, etc. the customization options are extremely thorough and nearly endless.
USE
Bottom Line Up Front – The LinkBuds are the lightest, most comfortable ear buds I’ve ever used. They fit great, are much more stable and secure than normal ear buds, and have outstanding audio clarity, but they have nearly zero low-end bass response making them less than ideal for music and movie lovers.
Unlike traditional ear buds that stick down into your ear canal, the LinkBuds rest inside the dent in your ear without protruding into the ear canal. An interchangeable “tail” makes sure they are correctly positioned in your ear and secure as to not fall out. But, how do you know if you have the ear buds set correctly? Easy. The SoundConnect app uses your phone’s camera to measure your ear and pick the correct tail piece for the bud. Slick and effective! Once I selected the proper sized “tail” for the LinkBuds, I found them far more secure and resistant to falling out than normal earbuds.
Like I said above, the LinkBuds are impressively light, impressively comfortable, and impressively small. Unlike normal earbuds that stick into the ear, these are the first buds that don’t wind up getting itchy and annoying after an hour or two. As a matter of fact, these are the ONLY earbuds I’ve used that I can tolerate in my ears for hours without annoyance. This has never happened before, and Sony hit it out of the park with the comfort.
BATTERY LIFE
Battery life, even with noise cancellation is excellent. Up to 8 hours of continuous use. This seems about right, as I was just under 50% after about 4 hours of constant use. While the LinkBuds technically might not make it a whole workday without a recharge, it isn’t a problem, as a simple 3-minute rest in the case gives you an extra 60 minutes of playtime.
SOUND PROFILES & EQ
I like the way Sony has implemented their equalizer settings in the SoundConnect app. There are your traditional equalizer settings like: Bright, Exciting, Bass Boost, etc. But Sony goes a step farther and includes a sound profile section in the app. This helps tailor all playback to your liking.
What I appreciate about it, is that it doesn’t indicate what functions you are attempting to manipulate. Instead, you put on some of your favorite tunes and start selecting numbers based on which sound profile you prefer. Not until you are done, does the app tell you what adjustments it is making to the EQ. Well done!
The LinkBuds utilize the same audio processor contained in Sony's excellent XF-1000 headphones. The processor is extremely effective at audio reproduction and active noise cancellation. Combine that with Sony’s DSEE tech and 360-degree audio with head tracking and you would be hard pressed to find a more comprehensive feature set on any set of earbuds or cans. Noise cancellation is surprisingly effective for an earbud that doesn’t protrude down into your ear and technically has a big hole in the middle of it.
Owners of Bravia TV's can get even more benefit with the LinkBuds, as they can be paired with the TV to get 360-degree spatial sound. Sort of a quasi-Dolby Atmos set-up. I wish I had a TV to test the surround with, as these are the first and only earbuds I would actually consider using in conjunction with a TV.
DISLIKES
While I was extremely pleased at the comprehensiveness of the set-up process, I find the SoundConnect app difficult to navigate and many of finer details and settings too buried in sub-menus. Things that should be easy to find often require many different taps and even searches to find where they should be more intuitive and readily accessible. Furthermore, the firmware update process is painfully slow and tedious. Where other manufacturers take only a couple of minutes, a firmware update on these Sony's can take up to 60 minutes to complete. OUCH!
The MAJOR drawback of the LinkBuds is their nearly complete lack of low frequency response. It is unfortunate too. This product excels at mid and high frequency reproduction. These frequencies are crystal clear, even clearer than many other more expensive headphones and earbuds I own. There’s an openness and I’ve never experienced before. But drop below 250Hz and the audio just gets lost. There is no large mass transducer to reproduce those lows. Movies and music like hip-hop just become boring and bland.
CONCLUSIONS
There is still plenty to love about the LinkBuds. These are, by far, the most COMFORTABLE earbud I’ve ever used. Leaps and bounds more comfortable than any of the competition. They sport excellent battery life and have many useful features not found on many similar products. Things like gestures to control functions and not having to physically tap the earbud to change functions are slick. Things I wish more manufacturers would adopt.
Call quality is excellent. As good or better than any other product I have used to date. The clarity and noise cancellation rivals speaking directly into my phone. Honestly, it’s better on a windy day.
The new Sony LinkBuds have become my new go-to earbud. They may lack nearly any form of bass reproduction, but they are so light and comfortable that I won’t stop using them. I can barely stand to use most earbuds for the duration of movie before they get itchy and annoying. Not the LinkBuds. I’ve used them up to 4 hours at a time and quite honestly, they are so light and comfortable, I actually forget I had them in. This is something I could never say about any other can or earbud I own.
The only thing holding the LinkBuds back from a perfect 5-star rating is the bass response. It's unfortunate too, because they do everything else so well.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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starRating: 4
title: Most comfortable earbuds, excellent battery life
detailedReviews 92: content: Sony’s newest Open True Wireless Earbuds called LinkBuds, Are one of Sony’s newest products. After spending a few days with them, here is my review of what I think of them.
First off, I consider myself an audiophile. I know what sounds good and what doesn’t, strictly based on the quality of sound, clarity, loudness, etc. I have reviewed many other headphones, earbuds and such. And one thing I can say about these right away is that they are unique. With that being said, these earbuds fall short on some areas and excel in others.
Design:
These earbuds might look like your normal in ear headphones, but they are a little bit different, they are designed so that you can hear music in your head, but are also aware of your surroundings sounds, it’s like Sony wants you to feel like there is music playing in the background, but you can still concentrate on whatever it is you’re doing whether it’s cooking, working, jogging etc.
Sound: overall these earbuds sound good, but not great. Some of it is by design, they’re not supposed to be loud so that they have that effect like the music is coming from speakers nearby so that you can listen to music while still being able to concentrate on other sounds/work etc. Bass is lacking no matter the genre you listen to.
Fit/comfort:
This is where most people will either like these earbuds or they won’t. It’s basically one size fits all, meaning you cannot adjust them at all, there is no additional size gummies to fit your ear or anything of that nature. For me personally, these feel comfortable because I have average size ears. For other people, these might be too big or too small. in my opinion, this will be the single biggest factor that determines whether people like these or not. Even though they fit “normal” on me, I spent the first few hours feeling like they were going to fall out, And they did at first, a couple of times, But once I started getting used to them, it was fine.
Features:
These have all the features that we are used to earbuds having these days, for example, you can pause, skip songs and lower the volume just by tapping on them while they are in your ear. One feature I was surprised at is that if you receive a phone call while wearing these, you can just nod up and down to accept the call or nod left and right to decline the call. This feature works surprisingly well.
App:
The first thing you should do is download the app, it will show you how to use your new earbuds, how to use its features, how to wear them properly and you can play with the sound settings.
Pros:
-Premium look and feel
-Creative design
-Clear sound
-Battery life
Cons:
-Not very loud
-One size must fit all
-Lacks bass
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starRating: 4
title: Premium look, creative design, clear sound
detailedReviews 93: content: The Sony LinkBuds come in a nice, compact case, which has a marbled effect to the top, a charge indicator and a reset button should you need it.
I was quite impressed with these; they stay in my ears which is a great starting point! More to the point they are comfortable.
The little rubber supporting arm (which Sony call a Supporter) works a treat, what a clever but very simple solution to an issue that affects a lot of people.
The headphones produce a surprisingly good solid sound, and you can still hear what’s going on around you which I think is great.
The headset using finger taps to control function like volume and fast forward etc. this works well too.
You need to install the Sony Connect App, but this is easy enough using the QR code on the box. I’s also possible to download the instruction booklet as a PDF.
To take full advantage of the extra features these LinkBuds offer you’ll need to install the Sony 360 Reality Audio as well.
The Sony Connect App also keeps you on top of any available Firmware upgrades and allows you to manage your connected devices as the LinkBuds support Bluetooth Multipoint as well as answering calls using a nod for example
Overall, these are neat, perhaps a little expensive but the sound is amazing considering their size and the battery life is excellent.
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starRating: 4
title: Neat case, comfortable, great sound quality
detailedReviews 94: content: These are an earphone that you can wear pretty much everyday, whatever the activity. They are discreet and extremely comfortable in the ear. I had no issues with them coming loose or failing out during gym activities. The sound quality is of the high quality that is expected from Sony audio products. The carry case is small and compact even with the ability to charge the headphones for extended use. The best thing I like about these earphones is the ease of use and how customisable the user experience is when used with the Sony Sound Connect app. This app is a must when using these earphones. It offers customisable audio features, such as, they mute when you talk. Which means you don't have to take the earphones out when you want to talk with someone. There are also audio effects that make it feel like you have music playing in the back ground not straight into your ear. There is also the ability to have the earphones start playing music as soon as you put them in your ear. Which means you don't have to reach for you phone.You can customise the controls of what happens when you tap the earphones as well. Adding even more customisable features to enhance the user experience. In all an excellent earphone that can be used at home, at the gym and even in the office.
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starRating: 5
title: Discreet, comfortable, customizable user experience
detailedReviews 95: content: I've spent a good 2 months with my Sony LinkBuds, and even now, they're a difficult novelty to review. I was attracted by the idea of being able to hear my surroundings (and the doorbell!) whilst working, converse with colleagues in the office, and simply be aware and present of the world around me when outside, all whilst having my earphones in, and they do certainly deliver on these fronts. Their downside that there a few situations where I’d prefer the world to be blocked out, like when commuting, or in a loud office, or even just walking in an area with heavy traffic, but the hole in each bud means this noise will be let in too.
In a quieter environment, music comes through with a good level of detail but lacks the kick that come with earbuds which create a seal. The result is that I enjoy listening to music with my LinkBuds but I will typically reach for a pair of phones which block background noise. The quality of the sound will diminish the greater the background noise in your environment, and I would discount these headphones if your focus is on optimising your listening experience. Voices come through really nice and clear on podcasts and in calls, and have a very natural sound. Unfortunately, I would need to give up trying to listen to podcasts when on a particularly noisy commute like the underground.
They are light weight and the fit is unique which helps if you intend to wear them for long periods of time. Instead of being jammed into the ear canal, they are secured in place by the top and bottom of your inner ear, and Sony provide difference size tips to fit different ear sizes. For me, the buds would become uncomfortable after wearing them for a few hours no matter which tip I used, but eventually, I learned to position them in a way that worked for me (and my ears simply became accustomed to the presence of the buds after a while) and I would now say they are comfy. I can’t say it was an immediate match made in heaven as some others have found, though, as it took a breaking in period.
They are comfy enough, in fact, to be in my ears most of the time in a typical working day. They last a good 5 hours without needing to be in their case, and whilst a longer battery life would be ideal, I can't say it's ever been an issue. They are perfect for working from home and still feeling connected to the real world around you. I would, however, warn you that they may not be perfect for a noisy office, as your virtual colleagues will be competing with those next to you for your attention, which can cause you a bit of strain. They would still suit a quieter office nicely though.
To close, I feel like this device is situational, and they will suit someone who has a specific practical use case in mind rather than the individual looking for the next best experience of general use headphones. Personally, I really do enjoy using them and will continue to do so, but if I was making my purchasing decision again with the benefit of hindsight, I’d probably go for the more conventional Linkbuds S (or similar device from other brands) that give you the choice of either letting the world in or blocking it out as the situation demands.
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starRating: 4
title: Situational device, good for specific practical use
detailedReviews 96: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 97: content: Sound is much better than original Sony Linkbud. The case is compact, but not as small as Sony Linkbuds S model, or Apple Airpods. It is nice to be able to hear others without a transparency mode or hum sound from Noise canceling earbuds like the Sony Linkbuds Fit. Overall, there are best for those who run outdoors or work in an office setting and need to still here what is going on around them. Fitting of earbuds is hit and miss. Even for myself, left earbud fits great, but right at times falls
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starRating: 5
title: Sound better than original, good for outdoor work
detailedReviews 98: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 99: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 100: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 101: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 102: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 103: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 104: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 105: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 106: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 107: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 108: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 109: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 110: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 111: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 112: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 113: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 114: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 115: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 116: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 117: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 118: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 119: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 120: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 121: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 122: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 123: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 124: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 125: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 126: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 127: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 128: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 129: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 130: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 131: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 132: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 133: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 134: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 135: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 136: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 137: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 138: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 139: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 140: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 141: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 142: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 143: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 144: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 145: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 146: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 147: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 148: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 149: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 150: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 151: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 152: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 153: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 154: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 155: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 156: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 157: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 158: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 159: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 160: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 161: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 162: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 163: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 164: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 165: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 166: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 167: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 168: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 169: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 170: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 171: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 172: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 173: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 174: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 175: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 176: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 177: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 178: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 179: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 180: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 181: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 182: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 183: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 184: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 185: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 186: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 187: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 188: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 189: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 190: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 191: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 192: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 193: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 194: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 195: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 196: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 197: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 198: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 199: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 200: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 201: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 202: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 203: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 204: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 205: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 206: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 207: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 208: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 209: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 210: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 211: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 212: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 213: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 214: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 215: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 216: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 217: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 218: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 219: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 220: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 221: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 222: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 223: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 224: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 225: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 226: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 227: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 228: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 229: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 230: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 231: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 232: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 233: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 234: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 235: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 236: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 237: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 238: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 239: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 240: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 241: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 242: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 243: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 244: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 245: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 246: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 247: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 248: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 249: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 250: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 251: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 252: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 253: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 254: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 255: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 256: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 257: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 258: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 259: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 260: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 261: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 262: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 263: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 264: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 265: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 266: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 267: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 268: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 269: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 270: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 271: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 272: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 273: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 274: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 275: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 276: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 277: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 278: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 279: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 280: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 281: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 282: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 283: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 284: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 285: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 286: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 287: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 288: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 289: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 290: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 291: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 292: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 293: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 294: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 295: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 296: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 297: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 298: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 299: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 300: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 301: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 302: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 303: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 304: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 305: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 306: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 307: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 308: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 309: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 310: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 311: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 312: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 313: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 314: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 315: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 316: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 317: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 318: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 319: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 320: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 321: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 322: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 323: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 324: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 325: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 326: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 327: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 328: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 329: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 330: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 331: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 332: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 333: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 334: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 335: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 336: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 337: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 338: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 339: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 340: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 341: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 342: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 343: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 344: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 345: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 346: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 347: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 348: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 349: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 350: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 351: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 352: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 353: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 354: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 355: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 356: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 357: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 358: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 359: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 360: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 361: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 362: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 363: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 364: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 365: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 366: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 367: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 368: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 369: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 370: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 371: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 372: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 373: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 374: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 375: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 376: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 377: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 378: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 379: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 380: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 381: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 382: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 383: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 384: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 385: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 386: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 387: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 388: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 389: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 390: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 391: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 392: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 393: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 394: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 395: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 396: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 397: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 398: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 399: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 400: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 401: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 402: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 403: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 404: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 405: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 406: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 407: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 408: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 409: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 410: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 411: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 412: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 413: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 414: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 415: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 416: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 417: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 418: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 419: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 420: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 421: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 422: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 423: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 424: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 425: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 426: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 427: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 428: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 429: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 430: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 431: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 432: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 433: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 434: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 435: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 436: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 437: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 438: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 439: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 440: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 441: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 442: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 443: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 444: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 445: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 446: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 447: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 448: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 449: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 450: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 451: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 452: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 453: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 454: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 455: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 456: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 457: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 458: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 459: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 460: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 461: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 462: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 463: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 464: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 465: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 466: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 467: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 468: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 469: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 470: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 471: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 472: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 473: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 474: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 475: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 476: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 477: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 478: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 479: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 480: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 481: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 482: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 483: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 484: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 485: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 486: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 487: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 488: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 489: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 490: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 491: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 492: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 493: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 494: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 495: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 496: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 497: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 498: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 499: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 500: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 501: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 502: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 503: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 504: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 505: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 506: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 507: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 508: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 509: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 510: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 511: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 512: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 513: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 514: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 515: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 516: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 517: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 518: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 519: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 520: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 521: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 522: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 523: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 524: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 525: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 526: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 527: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 528: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 529: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 530: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 531: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 532: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 533: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 534: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 535: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 536: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 537: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 538: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 539: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 540: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 541: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 542: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 543: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 544: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 545: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 546: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 547: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 548: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 549: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 550: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 551: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 552: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 553: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 554: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 555: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 556: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 557: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 558: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 559: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 560: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 561: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 562: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 563: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 564: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 565: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 566: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 567: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 568: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 569: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 570: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 571: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 572: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 573: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 574: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 575: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 576: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 577: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 578: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 579: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 580: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 581: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 582: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 583: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 584: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 585: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 586: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 587: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 588: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 589: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 590: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 591: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 592: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 593: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 594: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 595: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 596: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 597: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 598: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 599: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 600: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 601: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 602: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 603: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 604: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 605: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 606: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 607: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 608: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 609: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 610: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 611: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 612: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 613: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 614: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 615: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 616: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 617: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 618: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 619: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 620: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 621: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 622: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 623: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 624: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 625: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 626: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 627: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 628: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 629: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 630: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 631: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 632: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 633: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 634: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 635: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 636: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 637: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 638: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 639: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 640: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 641: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 642: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 643: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 644: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 645: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 646: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 647: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 648: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 649: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 650: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 651: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 652: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 653: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 654: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 655: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 656: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 657: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 658: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 659: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 660: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 661: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 662: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 663: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 664: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 665: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 666: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 667: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 668: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 669: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 670: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 671: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 672: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 673: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 674: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 675: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 676: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 677: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 678: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 679: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 680: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 681: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 682: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 683: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 684: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 685: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 686: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 687: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 688: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 689: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 690: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 691: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 692: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 693: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 694: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 695: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 696: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 697: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 698: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 699: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 700: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 701: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 702: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 703: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 704: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 705: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 706: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 707: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 708: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 709: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 710: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 711: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 712: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 713: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 714: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 715: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 716: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 717: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 718: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 719: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 720: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 721: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 722: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 723: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 724: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 725: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 726: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 727: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 728: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 729: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 730: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 731: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 732: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 733: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 734: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 735: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 736: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 737: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 738: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 739: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 740: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 741: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 742: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 743: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 744: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 745: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 746: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 747: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 748: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 749: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 750: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 751: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 752: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 753: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 754: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 755: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 756: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 757: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 758: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 759: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 760: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 761: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 762: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 763: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 764: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 765: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 766: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 767: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 768: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 769: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 770: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 771: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 772: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 773: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 774: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 775: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 776: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 777: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 778: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 779: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 780: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 781: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 782: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 783: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 784: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 785: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 786: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 787: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 788: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 789: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 790: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 791: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 792: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 793: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 794: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 795: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 796: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 797: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 798: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 799: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 800: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 801: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 802: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 803: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 804: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 805: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 806: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 807: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 808: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 809: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 810: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 811: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 812: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 813: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 814: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 815: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 816: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 817: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 818: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 819: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 820: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 821: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 822: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 823: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 824: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 825: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 826: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 827: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 828: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 829: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 830: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 831: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 832: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 833: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 834: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 835: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 836: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 837: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 838: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 839: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 840: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 841: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 842: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 843: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 844: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 845: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 846: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 847: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 848: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 849: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 850: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 851: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 852: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 853: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 854: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 855: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 856: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 857: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 858: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 859: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 860: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 861: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 862: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 863: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 864: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 865: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 866: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 867: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 868: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 869: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 870: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 871: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 872: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 873: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 874: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 875: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 876: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 877: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 878: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 879: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 880: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 881: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 882: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 883: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 884: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 885: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 886: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 887: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 888: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 889: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 890: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 891: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 892: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 893: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 894: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 895: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 896: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 897: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 898: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 899: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 900: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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source: google
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 901: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 902: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 903: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 904: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 905: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 906: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 907: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 908: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 909: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 910: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 911: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 912: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 913: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 914: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 915: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 916: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 917: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 918: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 919: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 920: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 921: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 922: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 923: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 924: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 925: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 926: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 927: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 928: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 929: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 930: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 931: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 932: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 933: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 934: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 935: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 936: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 937: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 938: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 939: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 940: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 941: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 942: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 943: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 944: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 945: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 946: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 947: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 948: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 949: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 950: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 951: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 952: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 953: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 954: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 955: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 956: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 957: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 958: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 959: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 960: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 961: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 962: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 963: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 964: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 965: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 966: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 967: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 968: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 969: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 970: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 971: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 972: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 973: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 974: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 975: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 976: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 977: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 978: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 979: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 980: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 981: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 982: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 983: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 984: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 985: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 986: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 987: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 988: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 989: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 990: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 991: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 992: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 993: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 994: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 995: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 996: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 997: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 998: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 999: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1000: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1001: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1002: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1003: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1004: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1005: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1006: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1007: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1008: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1009: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1010: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1011: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1012: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1013: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1014: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1015: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1016: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1017: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1018: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1019: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1020: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1021: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1022: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1023: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1024: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1025: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1026: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1027: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1028: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1029: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1030: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1031: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1032: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1033: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1034: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1035: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1036: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1037: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1038: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1039: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1040: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1041: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1042: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1043: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1044: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1045: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1046: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1047: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1048: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1049: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1050: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1051: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1052: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1053: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1054: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1055: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1056: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1057: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1058: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1059: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1060: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1061: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1062: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1063: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1064: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1065: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1066: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1067: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1068: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1069: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1070: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1071: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1072: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1073: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1074: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1075: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1076: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1077: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1078: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1079: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1080: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1081: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1082: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1083: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1084: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1085: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1086: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1087: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1088: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1089: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1090: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1091: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1092: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1093: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1094: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1095: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1096: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1097: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1098: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1099: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1100: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1101: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1102: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1103: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1104: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1105: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1106: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1107: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1108: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1109: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1110: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1111: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1112: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1113: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1114: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1115: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1116: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1117: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1118: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1119: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1120: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1121: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1122: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1123: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1124: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1125: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1126: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1127: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1128: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1129: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1130: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1131: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1132: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1133: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1134: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1135: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1136: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1137: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1138: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1139: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1140: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1141: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1142: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1143: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1144: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1145: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1146: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1147: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1148: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1149: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1150: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1151: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1152: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1153: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1154: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1155: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1156: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1157: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1158: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1159: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1160: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1161: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1162: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1163: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1164: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1165: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1166: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1167: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1168: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1169: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1170: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1171: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1172: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1173: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1174: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1175: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1176: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1177: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1178: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1179: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1180: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1181: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1182: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1183: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1184: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1185: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1186: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1187: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1188: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1189: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1190: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1191: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1192: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1193: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1194: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1195: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1196: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1197: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1198: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1199: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1200: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1201: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1202: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1203: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1204: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1205: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1206: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1207: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1208: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1209: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1210: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1211: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1212: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1213: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1214: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1215: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1216: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1217: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1218: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1219: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1220: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1221: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1222: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1223: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1224: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1225: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1226: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1227: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1228: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1229: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1230: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1231: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1232: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1233: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1234: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1235: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1236: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1237: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1238: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1239: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1240: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1241: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1242: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1243: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1244: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1245: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1246: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1247: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1248: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1249: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1250: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1251: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1252: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1253: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1254: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1255: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1256: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1257: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1258: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1259: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1260: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1261: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1262: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1263: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1264: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1265: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1266: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1267: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1268: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1269: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1270: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1271: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1272: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1273: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1274: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1275: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1276: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1277: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1278: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1279: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1280: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1281: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1282: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1283: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1284: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1285: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1286: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1287: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1288: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1289: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1290: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1291: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1292: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1293: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1294: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1295: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1296: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1297: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1298: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1299: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1300: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1301: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1302: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1303: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1304: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1305: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1306: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1307: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1308: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1309: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1310: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1311: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1312: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1313: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1314: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1315: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1316: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1317: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1318: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1319: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1320: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1321: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1322: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1323: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1324: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1325: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1326: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1327: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1328: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1329: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1330: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1331: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1332: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1333: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1334: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1335: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1336: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1337: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1338: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1339: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1340: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1341: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1342: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1343: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1344: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1345: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1346: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1347: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1348: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1349: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1350: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1351: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1352: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1353: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1354: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1355: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1356: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1357: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1358: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1359: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1360: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1361: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1362: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1363: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1364: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1365: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1366: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1367: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1368: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1369: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1370: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1371: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1372: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1373: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1374: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1375: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1376: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1377: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1378: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1379: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1380: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1381: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1382: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1383: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1384: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1385: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1386: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1387: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1388: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1389: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1390: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1391: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1392: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1393: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1394: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1395: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1396: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1397: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1398: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1399: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1400: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1401: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1402: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1403: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1404: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1405: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1406: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1407: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1408: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1409: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1410: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1411: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1412: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1413: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1414: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1415: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1416: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1417: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1418: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1419: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1420: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1421: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1422: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1423: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1424: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1425: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1426: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1427: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1428: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1429: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1430: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1431: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1432: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1433: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1434: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1435: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1436: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1437: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1438: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1439: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1440: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1441: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1442: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1443: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1444: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1445: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1446: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1447: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1448: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1449: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1450: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1451: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1452: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1453: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1454: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1455: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1456: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1457: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1458: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1459: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1460: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1461: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1462: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1463: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1464: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1465: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1466: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1467: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1468: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1469: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1470: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1471: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1472: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1473: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1474: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1475: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1476: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1477: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1478: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1479: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1480: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1481: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1482: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1483: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1484: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1485: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1486: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1487: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1488: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1489: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1490: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1491: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1492: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1493: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1494: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1495: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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source: google
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1496: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1497: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1498: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1499: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1500: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1501: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1502: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1503: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1504: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1505: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1506: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1507: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1508: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1509: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1510: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1511: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1512: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1513: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1514: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1515: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1516: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1517: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1518: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1519: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1520: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1521: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1522: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1523: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1524: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1525: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1526: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1527: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1528: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1529: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1530: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1531: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1532: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1533: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1534: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1535: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1536: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1537: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1538: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1539: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1540: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1541: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1542: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1543: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1544: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1545: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1546: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1547: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1548: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1549: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1550: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1551: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1552: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1553: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1554: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1555: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1556: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1557: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1558: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1559: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1560: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1561: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1562: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1563: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1564: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1565: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1566: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1567: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1568: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1569: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1570: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1571: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1572: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1573: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1574: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1575: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1576: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1577: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1578: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1579: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1580: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1581: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1582: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1583: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1584: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1585: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1586: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1587: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1588: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1589: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1590: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1591: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1592: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1593: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1594: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1595: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1596: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1597: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1598: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1599: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1600: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1601: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1602: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1603: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1604: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1605: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1606: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1607: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1608: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1609: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1610: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1611: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1612: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1613: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1614: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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source: google
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1615: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1616: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1617: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1618: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1619: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1620: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1621: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1622: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1623: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1624: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1625: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1626: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1627: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1628: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1629: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1630: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1631: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1632: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1633: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1634: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1635: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1636: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1637: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1638: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1639: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1640: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1641: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1642: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1643: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1644: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1645: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1646: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1647: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1648: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1649: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1650: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1651: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1652: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1653: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1654: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1655: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1656: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1657: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1658: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1659: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1660: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1661: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1662: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1663: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1664: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1665: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1666: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1667: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1668: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1669: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1670: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1671: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1672: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1673: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1674: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1675: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1676: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1677: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1678: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1679: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1680: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1681: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1682: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1683: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1684: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1685: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1686: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1687: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1688: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1689: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1690: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1691: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1692: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1693: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1694: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1695: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1696: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1697: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1698: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1699: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1700: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1701: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1702: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1703: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1704: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1705: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1706: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1707: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1708: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1709: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1710: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1711: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1712: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1713: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1714: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1715: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1716: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1717: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1718: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1719: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1720: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1721: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1722: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1723: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1724: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1725: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1726: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1727: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1728: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1729: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1730: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1731: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1732: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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source: google
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1733: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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source: google
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1734: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1735: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1736: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1737: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1738: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1739: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1740: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1741: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1742: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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source: google
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1743: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly
detailedReviews 1744: content: This is my second time buying this Sony Linkbuds from Noon, but it's the first time buying from this seller. The first time I bought, it came with one side of the unit broken and Noon's customer service kept on telling me to claim it using my 1 year warranty. I came back to buy the same one because I lost one side of Linkbuds. This time I changed the seller and this seller didn't disappoint me wee bit. The Linkbuds came perfectly fine and everything is working well. I prefer this model over Linkbuds S because I don't like the in-ear of Linkbuds S. And the design of this model is much more cool. If any of you feel like it's too loose, try to change the rubber to the largest size before complaining because I used the medium one before and it kept on falling off my ears. They gave you 3 sizes, so try what's best for you
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source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Prefer this model, cool design, good fit
detailedReviews 1745: content: I dislike the feeling of ear buds that you must lodge in your ear canal. Over time they are uncomfortable, even fatiguing. The Sony design has the mechanism resting flat without entering the ear canal. After a short while, you aren’t even aware they are present. Sound is good. I only use it for podcasts and music so I don’t care about noise cancellation, which these don’t do. I can’t speak to the usefulness with phone calls since I don’t use them for that. But if you want to avoid inserting earbuds into the ear canal, these accomplish the task quite well.
marketplace: google
source: google
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starRating: 4
title: Good sound, light, comfortable for podcasts
detailedReviews 1746: content: I love these headphones. I don't have the best ears medically, lots of ear wax due to ear and nose related medical issues. This means any earphones that provide any type of seal are not at all comfortable. These solve this issue, also the microphone on these is very good. Average sound quality, and obviously, the bass is less than average. But are good enough for comfortable long hours music/calls during whole of the work shift. Battery also lasts me the whole day, when I'm hearing through one earphone and the other is put on charge alternately. I have the white ones which I think are also very stylish. Overall I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely buy these ones again, but these are already going strong after more than two years of purchase.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Love these headphones, comfortable, good microphone
detailedReviews 1747: content: I have been using the Some WH-1000XM3 for some time and whilst I appreciate getting completely shut away with noise cancelling for music or a film, the LinkBuds let me do the opposite. With these I am part of the conversation around me whilst enjoying music. It is down to the clever design feature letting sound pass through the ear piece. With a simple double tap on my face (cheekbone) you can pause and resume music. This works flawlessly. A triple tap skips to the next track. The LinkBuds can distinguish between speech around you and when you talk so it automatically pauses music when you start talking. This is a really good feature, particularly at work. Unfortunately pauses happen if you have a cough or try to sing along to a beat :-) Music resumes automatically after a pre-set time of quietness.
I read some people think these are not loud enough but I do not feel that is the case. Not even when driving I felt the need to go full volume.
There are separate size loops to fit around each earpiece that help these stay in place. It is important to pick the right size. I had a too large loop fitted initially and it made my ear ache after a while. I have had no problems with the buds falling out apart from while eating, so maybe don't use them over a bowl of soup :-)
The charging case is great, good solid quality with a charging light indicator. It amazes me how small both the buds and the case are. The buds are good for being dropped on a hard floor, this happened to me a few times without any marks or damage.
In-call sound/volume is excellent and people I talk to have no problem hearing me.
I didn't expect to appreciate the LinkBuds as much as I have.
marketplace: google
source: google
sourceLogo: https://i.flash.tech/a/rs:fill:300:400:0/g:sm/plain/s3://flash-creatives/images/merchants/google
starRating: 5
title: Clever design, good call quality, comfortable fit
detailedReviews 1748: content: I bought these for work. Something that allowed me to hear other team members while I was listening to music or watching a stream. They're a bit tricky to get on for me, most likely because of how asymmetrical my ears are. They're definitely great and can be loud if you blast them (obviously don't blast them in your ears).
Wouldn't recommend answering phones calls from someone driving, while crossing under a train. Couldn't hear my friend from all the background noise. Otherwise they're fine. The wide tap feature hasn't really worked for me either, so I turned it off.
For my first set of wireless Bluetooth earphones they're not that bad. One thing is does lack is low latency, but that's also personal preference. Having the Speak-to-Chat is great, but needs a bit of tweaking. It does drain the battery too. The case is a bit too hard to open since the button is relatively small, I've dropped the case a couple of times, while trying to open it now.
It's definitely an ideal product for those who want an open back earphone experience with needing to deal/struggle with in-ear earphones
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starRating: 5
title: Good for work, tricky to get on
detailedReviews 1749: content: Received malfunctioning earbuds. These are supposed to be refurbished. These were probably just plugged in to see if charge light lit up. They still had previous users' profile on them. I fully charged overnight, and phone said battery was 100% but left bud does not work at all and right bud crackles and can barely hear audio out of them. So, I am guessing speakers are blown. It's a shame to because I like the fit and was excited to have buds for half the cost that I could hear conversations with people while listening to music and not have to pause or take out of ears. I will be returning and probably pay full price for new ones.
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starRating: 1
title: Malfunctioning earbuds, left bud doesn't work
detailedReviews 1750: content: Great ear bud. Fits snuggly and sound is acceptable for intended use. I use them whilst cycling so I can stay aware of my surroundings. Unfortunately battery life is dreadful. Barely 3 1/2 hours from fully charged to dead. Will continue to use these on my short rides but stick with my soundcore aerofit, which have astonishing battery life, for my day rides
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starRating: 3
title: Great fit, acceptable sound, dreadful battery life
detailedReviews 1751: content: Got this from Stockland Cairns today, great and clean sound, not very bassy which is just we wanted. We have Sony WH 1000xm2 and 3, and there's a clear difference between this linkbud and WH series.
Linkbud feels like someone singing next to my ears, whereas cover ear types head phones still feel sound is muffled due to the nature of its design. Different strokes for different folks I guess.
However, putting into ears does take a bit of practice and trying to find the right size ring might be a challenge for some, but once got used to it it's fairly easy.
True to some youtube reviews that when volume is turned up (not even to max), people next ro you will be able to hear your music as well, thanks to the holes in the linkbuds, whether this is a con is situational.
And, no one seemed to mention, but when volume is turned to high with high pitched music playing, it's hard to hear ppl talking even with holes in the linkbuds, so, don't think it's all like they've advertised that you will be able to hear ppl talking to you in their normal voice level while you are listening to high volume and intensive music.
After all, it's a great earbud for ppl who don't want strong base but enjoy more clean music, it's very much like Bob Marley's Liberate Air.
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starRating: 5
title: Clean sound, not bassy, good for specific users
detailedReviews 1752: content: I have my ear buds approximately two weeks now. I will say they do fit pretty well. I still have a slight issue with the right one not fitting perfectly but to be honest that is most likely my ear's fault and it hasn't popped out yet which is more than I can say for others I have bought. I will say that I have never spent a lot of money on ear buds or headphones before, probably the most I spent was £45 on a pair of headphones, so I cannot compare to the big names but these are by far the best I have bought. Great sound and the noise isolation is brilliant for my commute. They are light and feel comfortable. I would recommend.
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starRating: 4
title: Good fit, great sound, brilliant noise isolation
detailedReviews 1753: content: I bought these specifically as a headset for my Zoom meetings and they don't disappoint in terms of sound quality. I'm able to hear voices clearly and others can hear me just fine. In my own non-scientific tests, these earbuds record better voice quality than the WF-1000XM4 via Bluetooth on my iPhone.
The Sony app allows for additional functionality and I would recommend everyone install it. Tweaking the settings has fixed any connection problems I had and made music listening very possible so long as I'm not listening to bass heavy electronic tracks. You can also use the app to pair multiple devices, which makes switching from my phone to my work laptop seamless.
My one complaint, and I am not sure if it's a deal-breaker quite yet, is that the batteries seem to last about half my typical working day. Sure, I'm on calls 75% of the day, but it feels like I'm getting a lot less than the advertised 5.5 hours of usage on each charge. Maybe adjusting the settings further will help.
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starRating: 4
title: Excellent sound quality for Zoom meetings
detailedReviews 1754: content: Most of the time I prefer to be able to hear what’s going on around me, so I want buds that don’t close the ear canal. The type of buds that hang in the bottom of the ear, are not an option because they simply fall out of mine.
All the other ear buds I have seen are held within the ear but rely on silicone tips to close off the ear canal so that the lower frequencies aren’t lost. These don’t work for me either because the openings to my ear canals are not circular - they don’t fit so they are uncomfortable, and they sound thin because the low frequencies are lost.
So, LinkBuds, that fit in the ear but are not designed to fit into or close off the ear canal, meet my requirements very well.
In use they work well and I would make the following comments:
1) The sound is very good although I would prefer slightly stronger lower frequencies.
2) They are light.
3) I’ve not run the batteries down, but the expected battery life is a little low
4) I’ve experienced some slight discomfort, but this is due to my ear shape.
5) I like the wide area tap.
6) Calls are clear for me and my caller.
7) I found setting up my Sony account to be rather slow.
8) I don’t much like the on-line “manual”.
9) I’ve not done anything with the app on my phone yet.
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starRating: 4
title: Fit requirements met, good sound, light, call clarity
detailedReviews 1755: content: I love these earphones! I had quite a specific list of requirements when looking for a pair of wireless earphone and Chat GPT helped me narrow it down to these! Putting them in takes a little bit of practise but once in they’re really comfortable and stay put. I mostly listen to podcasts and the sound quality is amazing. The Sony App helps you set them up to work the best for you. Love them!
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starRating: 5
title: Love these earphones, comfortable and stay put
detailedReviews 1756: content: These Linkbuds are pretty cool, they look really stylish and fit in the ear comfortably and dont seem to fall out when jogging, I had them in my ears for about 4 hours non stop and almost forgot they were there! I love the fact that I can hear the environment around me when listening to music thanks to the linkbuds design. Makes me feel I can be still aware of my surroundings and at the same time enjoy my favourite music. I love the cheek tap functions to control what im listening to. I also really like the fact its all made with recycled plastic and the packaging has no plastic at all, it has a really high end luxury feel. The sound the linkbuds produce is clear and engaging. For people who love their bass the Linkbuds are probably not for you. Due to the design, the speakers are donut shaped which means the sound is not very rich and lacking bass but to most people its acceptable considering this is a new style headphone. Overall i would reccomend if your not too fussy on a bass rich sound. Its super comfertable to wear out and about and looks really stylish.
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starRating: 4
title: Stylish, comfortable, clear sound, not bass-rich
detailedReviews 1757: content: This is the second generation of the Sony link buds that I have owned. The sound quality is first class and I really do like the benefit of being able to hear what is going on around me whilst I am wearing the link buds whilst walking my dog being able to hear traffic and other things that are happening around me and still being able to hear my music and podcasts. I did find the Sony sound connect app a little glitchy when connecting the link buds on my iPhone, but once connected they have worked seamlessly. Also the comfort and design of these latest buds have improved from the first generation and you have a one size fits all without the need for different sized silicone pieces. These are a great product if you like listening to music, podcasts, even using them for video calling whilst you can hear other things that are going on in the back ground.
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starRating: 5
title: First-class sound quality, hear surroundings, improved comfort
detailedReviews 1758: content: The Sony LinkBuds Open True Wireless Earbuds are just another amazing set of earbuds from Sony. While I love the sound and the feeling of blocking out the world of in-ear earbuds, there are often instances where being able to hear ambient sound is very important. For example, runners need to be able to hear traffic. Yes, there are earbuds that allow sound to pass through, but it is processed sound, not natural. The LinkBuds do block a very slight amount of sound, but not significant enough to matter.
Sound Quality:
I've owned a couple of different Sony earbuds and I've always been impressed with the sound quality Sony produces. The LinkBuds Open are no exception. I like the sound right out of the box. Highs are bright and crisp and the bass is good. But if you want to alter the sound to your taste, the Sony Sound Connect app includes an equalizer.
Fit:
The fitting process is unique, as far as I know, to Sony. They take a picture of your ear, which I'm assuming is then used to tweak the sound to accommodate your ear's shape. Speaking of fitting, be sure to follow directions from Sony on how to place the LinkBuds in your ears. Once properly placed the LinkBuds sit well in my ears and though the expected ear fatigue will eventually rear its ugly head, I've been able to wear them for extended periods with no problem.
Added Features:
I love the head tracking feature. When a call comes in, a quick yes head nod answers the call, or a no motion rejects it. Hands off and very nifty. And call quality is very good.
Battery Life:
Battery life is excellent. Sony suggest you should get close to 22 hours with the charging case, which I've found to be pretty accurate.
The LinkBuds Open have become my go-to set of earbuds. Sound quality is excellent, and I love not feeling closed off from life.
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starRating: 4
title: Amazing earbuds, excellent sound, comfortable, great features
detailedReviews 1759: content: I like using these headphones and I can barely find any problems with them.
First of all the voice is very clear and I don’t have any issues with hearing the music or sound. It works very well with any genre of music. I also installed the sound connect app and it made the use of headphones even more enjoyable.
Second, I feel comfortable wearing them on and unlike other products that I had so far, these headphones are so much more comfortable. It has a soft and ergonomic linkbuds. They wont come off when I am running and I don’t need to be worry about losing them during workouts.
Third, I have used some of the smart features such as instant play/pause or answer phones with head movements, which is one of my favorites, and I found them interesting. The touching feature of headphones is pretty powerful and with a single touch I can answer any phone calls.
The last but not least is the battery life. I can fully charge them in 5 minutes and use them for almost 20 hours. They give me notifications when the battery is down. All in all I found them handy and easy to use which are really game changers.
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starRating: 5
title: Clear voice, comfortable, smart features, good battery
detailedReviews 1760: content: Love these when I’m out walking, they are secure in your ear and very comfortable.
The big bonus (and design) with these is that you can hear ambient sounds, bikes coming from behind and people you meet all come through clearly and this is the first pair that I have felt confident that they won’t drop out.
Sound quality is good but as you would expect, not immersive. Music and podcasts both come through very well.
A big plus with these is the ‘Wide Area Tap’ feature this allows you to control them with simple taps near your ear. For me the area just in front of the ear worked every time without fail, very simple and reliable.
Answering mobile calls whilst listening to music was easy and the music was paused whilst talking in the call.
Initial set-up via the Sony App was straight forward and had no problems.
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starRating: 4
title: Secure and comfortable, hear ambient sounds clearly