Sony LinkBuds S WF-LS900N Noise Cancellation Bluetooth Earbuds, TWS, Hi-Res Audio, Up to 23Hrs Battery-Marble Blue

I got this for 7.6k during the great Indian sale which is a steal!!! This comes very close to Sony's flagship tws, WF-1000XM4. The audio quality is mind blowing. The ANC is really good. You can say that it comes to about 90% of XM4's ANC capability. The battery life is decent but it doesn't matter to me much as I don't wear it continuously for more than 2 hrs and I put it back in the case after use. The comfort is great unlike the XM4 and you can wear it for a long time. It has a quick charge feature where a 5 min charge gives you 60 mins of playback. As mentioned by another reviewer, don't use the Equalizer in the Sony Headphones app. Install the Wavelet app and use its auto equalizer for Linkbuds S. The difference in quality is huge. Another useful feature is that you can connect to 2 devices at the same time.Do note that the right earbud is the primary unit and it consumes more power than the left one. There will be a slight difference in the battery to about 2 to 6% between both the earbuds. If you see a huge difference to about 12 to 20% or more, one of the earbuds is defective and you need to get it replaced.The only drawback I felt in this device is that during phone calls, the voice sounds mechanical and not natural. When I called my friend via the earbuds, he immediately asked me if I'm using some earphones or headphones as the clarity wasn't great. So if you are buying this device for calls, I will not recommend it. You can look at other premium devices like Samsung Buds 2 Pro, Airpods Pro 2, Bose QC 2, Oppo Enco X2 and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. The latest Sony flagship, WF-1000XM5, is the best version of the XM4 and the Linkbuds S as it has incorporated all the positives from both devices. If you have the budget, then definitely go for the XM5.

I've been using the Sony LinkBuds S for about a couple of months now...A short review: It's a great product with some forgivable downsides. Definitely 4.5/5.Full Review:I'm an iPhone user and lost my AirPods recently. I purchased the Sony Linkbuds S as a replacement, and until now, I don't regret this decision. Initially, I thought there would be lag and latency in connection as it isn't from the Apple ecosystem, but to my surprise, the connection is pretty seamless (except for the first connection), and you can also connect two devices at a time, which comes in handy when you switch between your phone and laptop.FIT: The earbuds do come with different-sized ear tips (S, M, L). I use the M size for my ears, and it gives a tight seal. The fit is very secure; even during activities, I didn't feel them slipping out of place.COLOUR & DESIGN: I got the matte black edition; both the earbuds and the case have a matte finish. I love black, and since it has a matte finish, it doesn't pick up any fingerprints. Overall, it's pretty decent and minimalistic.SOUND QUALITY: The sound straight out of the box is pretty great with good highs and lows. It does have a bass boost that really amplifies that woofer effect. There is also an app that comes with an equalizer to adjust the sound to your liking. It is worth every penny. Noise cancellation does a decent job of canceling ambient noise to a certain extent, which I feel is one of the best in the market. The ambient mode is the best; it's so similar to Airpods and lets the ambient sound in without any distraction.Now let's talk about some downsides:BATTERY: The battery performance is not great, and with the ANC on, I hardly get 3 hours of playback. Though the case can give you up to 10 hours. With the ANC off, it does give you up to 5 hours of playback.TOUCH CONTROL: The earbuds don't have any physical buttons to control the media or turn on/off ANC or access the voice assistant; instead, they come with touch gestures, which I found pretty annoying at times as they get triggered unintentionally.I also occasionally encountered a few glitches while listening, but after reconnecting, they worked fine.Overall, if you're an Android user or an iPhone user but don't want to invest 26k in AirPods, I feel these earbuds are a pretty good pair to invest in, as they sound better than Sony's flagship model.

I was in the market for a pair of TWS-ANC buds after my Buds Pro ANC started malfunctioning and I came across these. Started watching videos on YouTube and ultimately chose to buy these over the XM4s. Primary reason: extremely compact case (I typically carry the case in the coin pocket of my jeans) and extremely light-weight and small size of the buds itself (I get ear fatigue quite often). I have uploaded 3 images for scale when compared to Buds Pro and Buds+. I've always wanted to try out a Sony TWS, I am continually impressed by my 4y old wired Sony XB-55AP, and finally bit the bullet on this one! I am no audiophile, but, the soundstage is excellent, ANC is on point and thankfully, they provide an option to tweak the EQ as per personal preferences. But, the Sony Headphones Connect app is very very clunky to use, it's a confusing mess and is not a very well designed app. The Speak to Chat works well but is mostly annoying as it is very sensitive. Adaptive Sound Control could be an useful feature but as of now, I've turned it off as I don't like my buds switching sounds modes automatically. Transparency mode sounds very realistic, not robotic or tinny at all! Touch controls work 10 out of 10 times but customisation is very limited as of now. This has multipoint as well which the XM4s doesn't. I am using LDAC streaming most of the times and one thing I've noticed in 24h of usage is that the right earbud drains faster than the left. Overall, a very very very decent pair of TWS buds. I wanted to get this in the Earth Blue color, but, sadly, it isn't available in India. Overall rating: 8/10.

I was skeptical, given that I have always worn external earphones.The Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbud Headphones have completely transformed my listening experience. From the moment I put them on, their cutting-edge technology and exceptional comfort blew me away.First and foremost, the noise-cancelling feature is nothing short of incredible. Whether I'm commuting on a noisy train, working in a bustling café, or simply relaxing at home, these earbuds effortlessly block out unwanted background noise, allowing me to immerse myself fully in my music, podcasts, or calls.The sound quality is truly top-notch, delivering crisp highs, rich mids, and deep, punchy bass that elevate every listening session. I've been thoroughly impressed by the clarity and detail in every note, making even my favourite songs sound better than ever before.What sets the Sony LinkBuds S apart from other earbuds on the market is their innovative design. The unique ring-shaped earbud design not only looks sleek and stylish but also ensures a secure and comfortable fit that stays in place, even during intense workouts or long listening sessions. Plus, the compact charging case is incredibly convenient for on-the-go use, providing additional battery life whenever I need it.The touch controls are intuitive and responsive, allowing me to quickly adjust volume, skip tracks, or answer calls with a simple tap or swipe. Integrating with voice assistants like Siri or Google Assistant is seamless, adding another layer of convenience to my everyday life.Overall, I can't recommend the Sony LinkBuds S highly enough. They combine state-of-the-art technology with unparalleled comfort, delivering an exceptional audio experience that surpasses all expectations. Whether you're a music enthusiast, a frequent traveller, or simply someone who appreciates quality craftsmanship, these earbuds are an absolute must-have. Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

Update 04/27/24: These little guys are tough as nails, they just keep getting better!! They ended up in my washing machine because I'm dumb, but the buds still worked perfectly fine when I took them out! The case needed a few hours before it would hold a charge again, but it's back to normal operation. Thank you Sony, this ADHDer was saved from having to spend more on a new pair! 🙌🏾Also, I recall seeing some other reviews say these buds can't be used separately, but I've used just the right one with the left still in the case with no issues. Your mileage may vary, I guess-------I don't leave reviews unless I'm truly blown away by a product and I know these LinkBuds are the best I've had, and I've only been using them for a few minutes! In the past three years, I have gone through Jabra Elite 75t -> Soundcore A40 -> Soundcore Sport X10. Here is where they fell short for me:- The Elite 75t was pretty good imo, the battery just aged out of use and it started having a lot of connectivity issues- The A40 sound was muffled and terrible, the noise canceling was a joke, and it would not stay in my ears unless I pushed the buds in super deep, which made them unpleasant to wear for an extended period- The Sport X10 fixed the issue of having my buds fall out and the sound was really good, but they pushed on my crus of helix if they weren't constantly adjusted, and now I have a discolored mark on that part of my ear that's sensitive to the touch. Yippee... The battery was also super weak, I felt like I had to charge the buds almost every night to get just three hours out of them.The LinkBuds have everything I was looking for, and then some!+ They look large, but they are a perfect fit for my small ears! I didn't even have to swap out the cups. I can shake my head and it doesn't feel like they'll just fly out. Very snug and comfortably seated (and no pressure on my crus of helix, anymore!)+ The control sensors are perfectly calibrated and responsive. I usually prefer buttons because sensors can be finicky (Looking at you, Soundcore...), but the amount of pressure and presses needed for the earbuds to respond feels very natural and consistent.+ The EQ customization is versatile and very easy to set up. The default profile sounded kind of underwhelming, but after calibrating it to my preferred settings, it's hard to want to stop playing my tunes!+ The noise canceling is phenomenal, I truly can't hear anything but my own thoughts when it's activated. Switching to ambient noise is very smooth too.+ Speak-to-chat is a feature I've long missed having on my audio devices, so it was a pleasant surprise to see that option on the app.Overall, I have zero complaints thus far and I hope to use the LinkBuds for a long time :)

Utilizo o Sony Linkbuds S no home office, academia e nas corridas (longões) de final-de-semana. A qualidade dos microfones, som, ANC e som ambiente são excelentes, as funcionalidades de speak-to-chat e aprendizagem dos ambientes são muito divertidos e úteis, os LinkBuds S são confortáveis e muito estáveis, fixam bem e não caem durante os treinos de corrida. O únicos ponto que precisa melhorar e uma proteção maior conta água, suor e poeira, ele vem com IPX4.

Pros:Su Carga (la bateria promete lo que cumple)Buena App En iOS se comporta mejor y es mas estable, aunque en Android me funciono bien tambien pero aveces se desconectaban (use un iPhone 13 Pro Max y Un s22 Ultra)El sonido es bueno, tiene exceso de bajos, a mi me gusta mas planos, por que soy ingeniero de audio, pero con el ecualizador no tuve problema, ademas se sincroniza con mi cuenta, asi que si uso los auriculares en mi iphone o ipad recuerda la ecualizacion en la app.La Supresion De Ruido Es Magnifica (Mucho mejor que Airpods Pro) suprimen igual que los airpods pro pero no sacan ese ruido blanco molesto que aveces me sacaban los airpods pro, aunque no suprimen todo el ruido es decente.Para hacer ejercicio funcionaron bien, no se cayeron, quedaron fijos y no se movian.Cosas que no me gustaron:El material si bien es reciclado, tiene un tacto extraño, no es liso, parece mas un carton corrugado, se siente arenoso, y los audifonos tambien, es cuestion de gustos pero a mi me hubiera gustado que se sintiera listo y no arenoso y extraño.Los controles tactiles son buenos, pero solo te deja cambiar los predeterminados por la app para cada auricular, por ejemplo si elijes que con un auricular quieres cambiar el modo ambiente y el de supresion de ruido puedes hacerlo tocando un clic, pero si presionas dos clics no pasa nada, (la app no te permite pesonalizar), asi que al final tuve que optar por tener en el izquierdo la supresión y el modo ambiente, y del lado derecho el control de volumen, sacrificando cambiar de cancion o pausar (una lastima por que la podria poner del lado del control de ruido con dos clics)cuando se cierra la tapa se pierde la conexion, si quieres conocer el estado de bateria no basta con abrir la tapa, tienes que sacarlos para ver el estado en la app y se conecten los auriculares.No permite la conexion multidispositivo de forma rapida, es decir cuando tenia mis airpods podia pasar de mi iphone a mi mac, a mi ipad y los detectaba sin tocar nada, aqui no es asi tienes que irte al apartado de bluettooh y buscarlos (claramente primero tienes que emparejarlos, ya despues de eso se queda registrados pero tienes que buscarlos si cambias de dispositivo)El Modo Ambiente funciona bien, tiene una opcion para escuchar a las voces mas claras, pero no esta a la altura de otros del mercado, tu propia voz no se oye clara, se oye acartonada, tambien tiene mucho ruido blanco, aunque me gusto que se pueda controlar el nivel de ambiente o de sonido que quieres oir.vengo de unos airpods pro por que no me quedaban y me lastimaban la oreja, estos me quedan muy bien, se moldan perfecto a la estructura de la oreja, pero despues de una hora si me empezo a doler la oreja, si tienes la parte de la oreja donde va la forma circular del auricular muy pequeña puede que te moleste como ami, apesar de eso se sienten solidos y ergonomicos.Extras:los auriculares ofrecen extras en la aplicacion de sony, como el audio 360 que funciona bien pero solo funciona con ciertas aplicaciones, o el DSEE Extreme que optimiza los archivos digitales de música comprimida en tiempo real con Edge-AI (Se oia normal nada destacable), sin embargo ningun de estos extras le dan un plus a el auricular, haciendo que no destaquen mucho.los microfonos son pasables, no son geniales, pero te sacan del apuro no esperes lo mejor.Conclusion:Son buenos si tienes cualquier sistema operativo, recomiendo que se usen solo si los piensas escuchar en un solo dispositivo, ya que la interconectividad entre dispositivos es tediosa, por el precio creo que esta bien, la calidad del sonido me gusto y el modo de supresion de ruido es muy bueno, sin llegar a sentir tu oido taponado, cancelando un buen porcentaje de ruido.

Como todo produto SONY na atualidade, a embalagem é econômica e sustentável. Nas duas primeiras semanas, eu estranhei um pouco o formato dos fones no meu ouvido, que sempre esteve acostumado com os AirPods. Então, antes de mais nada, esclarecendo: comprei o Linkbuds S, mas sou usuário Apple. Me recuso a comprar novos AirPods Pro porque já tive 2, e os dois deram problemas com menos de 1 ano após saírem da garantia de 1 ano, com ruídos e estalos passando através do sistema de cancelamento de ruídos. Por isso, depois de pesquisar muito, cheguei ao Linkbuds S. Não optei pelo primo rico dele (o XM4/5) não apenas pela diferença de preço, mas também pelo peso: o linkbuds S é muito mais leve que os fones da linha premium da Sony. Depois das duas semanas iniciais, meus ouvidos se acostumaram ao formato dos fones. Eles são muito leves e acabam servindo a um propósito maravilhoso e nobre: usar o fone para dormir. Eu sei, não é recomendado. Mas, como o fone tem a parte externa pouco protuberante e homogênea (diferentes do AirPods, que é sinuoso), se você tiver um travesseiro macio, consegue dormir com ele numa boa. Isso por si só já é um PRO maravilhoso, porque, se você tiver um sono leve e vizinhos barulhentos como eu, trata-se de uma mão na roda e de um recurso milagroso, porque o cancelamento de ruído dele é bom o suficiente para calar o grilo-cigarra mais alto, o vizinho mais barulhento, o barulho externo mais chato.Isso por si só já demonstra o quão bom é o cancelamento de ruído dele. Supreendentemente, o modo transparência é MUITO bom também. Melhor que o do AirPods Pro 1, um pouco pior que o 2. Eu lembro que havia situações em que, mesmo com a transparência ativa, eu tinha de tirar o AirPods Pro 1 do ouvido pra conseguir realmente entender o que as pessoas estavam falando. Isso não acontece com o Linkbuds S. Quando eu pauso a música e tô com a transparência ativa, eu não preciso tirar o Linkbuds S do ouvido para nada. Então, modos cancelamento e transparência do Linkbuds S superaprovados.O que nele deixa um pouco a desejar para não receber a nota máxima: bem, primeiramente, tem a bateria, que é muito módica. Acho que a propaganda dele dizia 6 horas, mas, realisticamente, no melhor cenário possível, são 4… mas, na real, na prática, nem isso. Com cancelamento de ruído ativo, volume alto e o pau torando, deve dar umas 3 hrs no máximo. Em segundo lugar, vêm os recursos extras para os quais eu não notei sentido ou diferença. O fone tem um modo “prioridade conexão” e outro “prioridade qualidade sonora”; sinceramente, não notei diferença alguma entre eles. Pra piorar, (aqui já não sei se é problema da Apple ou da Sony), em alguns momentos (1x/mês), o fone parece se embananar e se confundir quando há 2 conexões ativas (iPhone + iPad), sem que nenhuma das conexões consiga mandar áudio pro fone. Quando isso acontece, eu tenho que manualmente desativar o bluetooth de um dos aparelhos pra que ele volte a reconhecer a entrada de som. Esse é um problema que eu não tinha com os AirPods Pro, ainda que a transição de áudio entre múltiplos dispositivos também não fosse lá perfeita com o fone da Apple. Um último ponto negativo: a ausência de carregamento por indução na caixa de carregamento, que, por sinal, também não aceita carregamento rápido, ainda que cabeado. O bom é que, com cerca de 10-15 mins com os fones dentro da caixa, você já tem bateria pra 1 hora de uso pelo menos.Concluindo, alguns outros pontos de que não falei: a qualidade sonora é muito boa. O BASS é rico; o equalizer no app da SONY te dá inúmeras possibilidade de configuração do som ao seu estilo, inclusive dentro do ecossistema da Apple. O som também é claro… eu consigo identificar batidas, vozes de fundo e instrumentos musicais em músicas com muitas batidas diferentes. Em alguns momentos, eu me senti redescobrindo algumas músicas antigas, tamanha a clareza do som. Mas, no geral, é um fone que agrada mais aos amantes de BASS; enquanto os AirPods são para aqueles que buscam claridade sonora acima de tudo, ainda que sacrifiquem um pouco o BASS. Não me arrependo de tê-lo comprado e recomendo a todos, porém é inegável que há espaço para melhora.Quando eu comprei estava na faixa dos 800. Vi que agora subiu um pouco de preço. Pra mim, o melhor custo-benefício do mercado é o Galaxy Buds Pro 2, da Samsung, mas ele é contraindicado se você é apenas usuário da Apple. O preço dele é imbatível pela qualidade que entrega e frequentemente está em promoção e é um MUST-BUY pra usuários Samsung. Se você, como eu, gosta da Apple mas quer um fone que funcione bem tanto em aparelhos Apple quanto não Apple, o Linkbuds S é ótimo (melhor que o Beats Fit Pro, também da Apple).