The Sony LinkBuds S are similar to a pair of truly wireless earbuds that had a lot of problems but were unique. It’s a lot more trustworthy, but also a lot less unique. This is a good pair of noise-cancelling earbuds, but it doesn’t perform as well as the original LinkBuds in certain situations.
The original LinkBuds had an open ring driver that let outside noise in. With the LinkBuds S, Sony has gone back to a more traditional design for wireless earbuds with a new five millimetre driver. This means that the headphones have eartubes and silicone eartips that fit inside the ear. Sony has also added active noise cancellation (ANC) to help keep the outside world out.
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- WEIGHT: Approx. 4.8 g x 2
- HEADPHONE TYPE: Closed, dynamic
- WATERPROOF: Yes (IPX4)
- BATTERY CHARGE TIME: Approx. 2.0 hrs
- BATTERY CHARGE METHOD: USB Charging (with case)
- BATTERY LIFE(CONTINUOUS MUSIC PLAYBACK TIME): Max. 6 hrs (NC On) / Max. 9 hrs (NC Off)
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Even though Sony changed the design and added this new technology, the earpieces are still small. Very little. Sony said that when the earbuds came out, they were the smallest noise-cancelling wireless earbuds in the world. Sony says they are 41% smaller and 33% lighter than its WF-1000XM4.
They can feel it in their hands and in their ears. They are easy to slide and twist into place and make a good seal (four different sizes of tips are provided in the box). They are also water resistant up to IPX4, so you can wear the Sonys to the gym and on your normal commute to work.
The LinkBuds S came out in three colours: white, black, and a beige-ish colour called “Ecru.” Since then, Sony has made a “Earth Blue” pair that is made from recycled water dispenser bottles and is more environmentally friendly. This gives the outside of the buds and case a marble effect that is “one of a kind” and reminds me of Global Hypercolor t-shirts.
The battery life of the Sony LinkBuds S is good. When using the default SBC codec, the company says they will last for six hours straight, which is longer than the 5.5 hours they say the original Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless will last. But we got more than seven hours out of the S model when we used SBC, which means it will last for a long time when you’re on the go.
If you switch to LDAC, the battery will die faster, and Sony says that you can play music for about 3.5–4.5 hours when you use this codec. Keep in mind, though, that the battery life can change based on how it is used. Their carrying case has enough power for about 2.3 extra charges, and they have a quick-charge feature that lets you play for an hour after only five minutes of charging.