“There are a million pieces of technology looking to link our digital and physical lives, but none are as seamless as these tiny earbuds with a hole in the middle—they're the only pair I actually want to take with me everywhere.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- IPX4 water resistance
- Very small and light
- Matte‑textured finish
- Recycled cardboard case
- Clear balanced audio
- Excellent adaptive ANC
Points of Contention
- No wireless charging
- Limited touch customization
- Unimpressive battery life
- Lacks deep bass
- No aptX codec support
- Not ideal for noisy environments
Professional Reviews
8 reviews from 7 critics80 Simon Cohen 2 reviews · avg Digital Trends “Excellent ANC and unique features make these earbuds an intriguing new option.”
“Excellent ANC and unique features make these earbuds an intriguing new option.”
All 2 Simon Cohen reviews, aggregated above
“Excellent ANC and unique features make these earbuds an intriguing new option.”
“With the LinkBuds, tuning in your music doesn't mean tuning out everything else.”
“Almost all the news regarding the Sony LinkBuds S is good.”
“Sony's true wireless LinkBuds S earphones deliver good sound quality and noise cancellation in a much more effective design than previous pair, but they don't quite outshine the rest of the competition.”
“The LinkBuds do what they promise very well, and I desperately want features like Wide Area Tap to show up on competitors’ products.”
The Sony LinkBuds S deliver exceptional comfort and lightweight design with clear mids and vocal clarity, making them ideal for long-wearing sessions. While ANC and bass response fall short of flagship models, the $199.99 price point and LDAC support offer a compelling balance for everyday use.
The Sony LinkBuds S are evaluated as a solid option within the competitive truly wireless earbuds market. The review aggregates multiple scores to provide an overall assessment of their performance.
