Sony LinkBuds review

15 February 2022
Sony made earbuds you can wear all day.

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There was something like "Xperia Ear Duo" I guess it had somewhat same technology and concept though the design is vastly different. But it's future was totally obsolete... Let's see what happens to this one.

    Ivo., 15 Feb 2022As I said, nobody wants noise cancellation, just the opposi... moreActually, it depends on the situation. I have Buds+, BudsPro and WF1000-XM4, Buds + for pc due to sound quality (But very ok for voice and series/films), Buds Pro & Sony, I use them on a regular basis. When I want NC, I use Sony since they are better (perhaps due to the foam, I kinda like it and at first I wasn't) and also in general sound. But I'm eager to test these, because for some usage (cycling and be aware, talking to ppl), ambient sound is nice, NC on the other hand IS needed for some (while trip, sleeping etc) :)

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      • Dhirendra Singh
      • gMx
      • 16 Feb 2022

      I need this ear Port

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        • Janssen
        • Sqr
        • 16 Feb 2022

        IEM version of Koss Porta Pro headphones :) Meaning - you hear your music, and the whole bus around also :-O

          imparanoic, 16 Feb 2022actually all earphones and headphones which uses dynamic dr... moreOther than safety I'd say this is what those futuristic agents in movies need. Instead of having an audio tube that goes all the way to the ear its just these lightweight earbuds.

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            • kalash
            • rXJ
            • 16 Feb 2022

            Arghavan, 16 Feb 2022Please let Prasad review all headphones and IEMs. He knows ... moreindeed

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              • kalash
              • rXJ
              • 16 Feb 2022

              this is a scam : no aptx no buy ... bye

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                • Anonymous
                • 0FA
                • 16 Feb 2022

                imparanoic, 16 Feb 2022actually all earphones and headphones which uses dynamic dr... moreEveryone will bash Sony for these buds, and in 3 years when Apple releases these same buds everyone will praise them for their "innovation". As is with anything apple "innovates"

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                  • Anonymous
                  • KZ8
                  • 16 Feb 2022

                  These were launched for pre-order just 2 hours ago here in Malaysia, and I've already placed mine. Retail at $200 but managed to get decent cashback and ended up paying $177 net.

                  Have been looking for something like this for so long as I hate having my ears blocked by the silicon buds (hated foam ones more, and yet I need to wear them a lot when I'm performing with the band).

                  Looking forward to receive mine!

                    Anonymous, 16 Feb 2022the reviewer also wrote ... and a bunch of other things ...... moreOh i sure read it carefully, considering this is a phone site, i expected him to add it to the top of the list, not with 'bunch of other things'.

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                      • CV
                      • 9ad
                      • 16 Feb 2022

                      Hbk112, 16 Feb 2022Well the good old airpods or oneplus buds design also lets ... moreI guess your opinion doesn't matter to them ;)

                        Please let Prasad review all headphones and IEMs. He knows about audio. Thanks

                          Hbk112, 16 Feb 2022Well the good old airpods or oneplus buds design also lets ... moreactually all earphones and headphones which uses dynamic drivers need air to allow them to work properly, the difference, this sony link buds is for more people who want to listen to outside sound more than what's on their phone, maybe for safety reason, the difference is that airpods, galaxy bud and every other dynamic driver uses elongated vents to make them more bassy (called bass reflex) which causes some limited noise supression.

                          on the other hand, more expensive wired earphones/iems, tend to use balanced armatures which are completely sealed and have significantly more noise supression as they don't need air to work.

                            Well the good old airpods or oneplus buds design also lets in outside sound easily... Why sony felt the need to innovate this is beyond me .. except they wanted to hype can earn money

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                              • Rkm
                              • DkP
                              • 16 Feb 2022

                              This could be great for people who don't listen to music and do everything else. But I doubt they'd be willing spend this much.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • PZs
                                • 16 Feb 2022

                                Mediatek sux, 15 Feb 2022Nice, even the reviewer forgot its a phone company too.the reviewer also wrote ... and a bunch of other things ... that should cover, please read carefully

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • pWD
                                  • 15 Feb 2022

                                  Mediatek sux, 15 Feb 2022Nice, even the reviewer forgot its a phone company too.:D Yeah. It's hilarious. Very forgettable phones, confirmed.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • fCC
                                    • 15 Feb 2022

                                    Anonymous, 15 Feb 2022I just got in an accident because of noise cancellation whi... morein that case the best solution would be to not go to the gym anymore

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • 7kj
                                      • 15 Feb 2022

                                      Ivo., 15 Feb 2022As I said, nobody wants noise cancellation, just the opposi... moreI just got in an accident because of noise cancellation while I was working out in a gym ,sad lyf bruh

                                        Nice, even the reviewer forgot its a phone company too.