LinkBuds

Stay connected and aware to people and places in everyday life, without ever having to pause your personal soundtrack. LinkBuds bridge your daily life and the entertainment you love, wherever you go, whatever you do.

LinkBuds

Truly Wireless Earbuds

Keep every world on

Every world. Always on.

LinkBuds connect all your worlds perfectly with an open-ring design that allows you to hear calls, listen to music, play games, and hear other types of online content anytime, all while remaining naturally connected to the ambient sounds around you.

Connected and aware

A newly developed ring-type driver unit with the center of the diaphragm open for audio transparency allows you to clearly hear all of the real-world sounds happening around you.

Crystal clear calling

Precise Voice Pickup technology optimally controls multiple microphones and performs advanced voice signal processing that allows the person on the other end of calls to hear you clearly, even through noisy surroundings.

IPX4 splash-proof

With IPX4 splash resistance and long battery life, LinkBuds keep you ready for anything that life brings.

Adaptive Volume Control

Automatically optimizes volume based on your environment. LinkBuds adjusts to lower volume in quieter places and higher volume in noisier situations.

Ideal form factor

Ultra-small and light for a fit that stays all day.

Wide Area Tap

You can double or triple tap the area in front of either ear to control your music playback. You never even need to touch LinkBuds to operate them.

Long Battery life

Up to 5.5 hours of battery life and up to 17.5 hours with charging case. Quick charging gives up to 90 minutes of playback with a 10 minute charge.

Voice Assistant compatible

One simple button press connects you instantly to your smartphone’s voice assistant so you can find directions, play music, and so much more.

Charging case

An ultra-small, stylish, rounded charging case design allows the charging case to fit comfortably in your hand and your pocket.

Authentic and natural sound

Our Integrated Processor V1 reproduces all the detail in your music with minimal distortion for an authentic listening experience.

Overall:

(953 reviews)

June 07, 2022

Best earbuds

Georgedi, Marin County, CA: They’ve exceeded my expectations. They stay in my ears through exercise.

Specifications

Size & Weight
Weight	Approx. 0.14 oz (4.1 g) x2
General Features
Headphone Type	Open, Dynamic
Magnet	High-power neodymium magnets
Frequency Response (Bluetooth® Communication)	20 Hz–20,000 Hz (44.1 kHz sampling)
Waterproof	Yes (IPX4)
DSEE	Yes
Battery
Battery Charge Method	USB Charging (with Case)
Battery Life (continuous music playback time)	Max. 5.5 hrs
BATTERY LIFE (CONTINUOUS COMMUNICATION TIME)	Max. 2.5 hrs
Battery Life (Waiting Time)	Max. 10 hrs
Bluetooth® Specification
Bluetooth® version	Bluetooth Specification Version 5.2
Effective Range	32.81 ft
Frequency Range	2.4 GHz band (2.4000 GHz–2.4835 GHz)
Profile	A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP
Supported Audio Format(s)	SBC, AAC
Supported Content Protection	SCMS-T
Charging Case
Weight	Approx. 1.2 oz (34 g)
Dimension	Approx. 1.63 x 1.91 x 1.22" (41.4 x 48.5 x 30.9 mm )

What's in the Box

USB cable: USB Type-C^® cable

Footnotes

^footnote1 To adjust operation of your LinkBuds, tap between the earlobe and the fovea, and from above the auricle to below the earlobe.

^footnote2 Headphones Connect" app.

^footnote3 Headphones Connect app.

^footnote4 In rare cases, Speak-to-Chat may unintentionally start up in response to vibrations caused by devices such as electric toothbrushes, electric massagers and electric shavers, and activities such as brushing teeth, coughing, or humming.

^footnote5 For Sony’s approach for Soundscape, please see details on: https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/accessibility/initiatives/#inclusive

^footnote6 Requires having the app installed on your iOS device. Please see details on https://apps.apple.com/app/id1240320677 Microsoft and Soundscape are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies

^footnote7 Sony is not responsible for any damage that may occur in connection with the use of the Soundscape application with this product. You understand that you use this product at your own risk.

^footnote8 Only available for Google Assistant. Please see details on https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/7172842#headphones

^footnote9 Requires having the app installed on your Android™ device or iOS device. Microsoft, Outlook, and Teams are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

^footnote10 Headphones Connect app. Spotify service may not be available in some countries/regions. Spotify and all other trademarks related to the Spotify brand are the sole property of Spotify AB.

^footnote11 Coating and adhesive materials excluded.

^footnote12 Protection assured against water splashing from any angle, excluding the ring driver unit. The charging case is not water resistant.

^footnote13 15.5 hrs (earbuds) + 12 hrs (charging case), total 17.5 hrs when using Bluetooth® connection.

^footnote14 XS-size fitting supporters are shown in this image. Default is M-size.

^footnote15 Headphones Connect App is needed. Requires subscription to a music streaming service—subscription fees apply. Some services may not be available in certain countries/regions.