TOPEARBUD

The best wireless earbuds ranked
to make your life a little easier

You are seeing the #15 item of the global ranking SEE FULL RANKING
Sony LinkBuds S
Sony LinkBuds S
Sony LinkBuds S
Sony LinkBuds S
Sony LinkBuds S
Sony LinkBuds S
Sony LinkBuds S
Sony LinkBuds S
Sony LinkBuds S

#15 Sony LinkBuds S

4.1 5
The Sony LinkBuds S are a significant improvement over their predecessors, offering a comfortable, secure fit with effective noise cancellation. They provide a balanced audio experience with rich lows and clear highs, customizable controls, and app support. However, they have average battery life and mixed call quality performance. They are suitable for everyday use, workouts, and travel due to their compact design and water resistance.
Audio
Noise Cancellation
Fit Stability
Battery
Call Quality
Controls
Pros
  • Effective active noise cancellation
  • Comfortable and secure fit
  • Customizable controls via app
  • Supports high-quality LDAC codec
  • IPX4 water resistance
Cons
  • Average battery life
  • Mixed call quality performance
  • No wireless charging for case
  • Highs could be more assertive
  • Touch controls can be overly sensitive
Release Daterelease dateMay 2022
ANCanc infoYes
IPXipx infoIPX4
Batterybattery info6 hours/20 hours with charging case (ANC on)
Reference Price 128.00$
IN-DEPTH
Audio
  • Quality: Delivers rich lows and crisp highs with a balanced audio profile, customizable via EQ settings
  • Soundstage: Offers a wide and spacious soundstage, though passive soundstage is limited
  • Volume Levels: Maintains clarity at high volume levels without distortion
Noise Cancellation
  • Equipped: Features effective active noise cancellation, reducing low-frequency rumble
  • Transparency Mode: Transparency mode provides clarity and detail, though not as detailed as higher-end models
  • Levels: ANC is above average but not as effective as Sony's flagship models
Comfort and Fit
  • Comfort: Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear, with multiple ear tip sizes
  • Stability: Secure fit suitable for workouts and active use
  • Ear Tip Options: Includes four sizes of silicone eartips for a customizable fit
Battery
  • Playback Time: Offers around 6 hours of playback on a single charge with ANC
  • Charging Case: Charging case provides an additional 14 hours, no wireless charging support
  • Quick Charging: Supports quick charging, providing 1 hour of playback after a 5-minute charge
Call Quality
  • Microphone: Microphone delivers clear and intelligible audio in quiet environments
  • Number of Microphones: Not specified, but call quality suggests room for improvement
  • Noise Reduction: Struggles with noise reduction during calls in noisy environments
Controls
    Controls
  • Responsive and intuitive touch controls, customizable through the companion app
Connectivity
  • Multipoint Connectivity: No mention of multipoint connectivity in the reviews
  • Range: Generally stable wireless performance with occasional jitters in crowded areas
  • Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2 with support for AAC, LDAC, and SBC codecs
Compatibility
  • OS: Compatible with both iOS and Android devices
  • App: Companion app offers EQ customization, Ambient Sound controls, and service integrations
Other Features
  • Water Resistance: IPX4 rating provides protection against sweat and light rain
  • FindMyEarbuds: Not available