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Sony LinkBuds S
42 reviews
Jun, 2025
alaTest has collected and analyzed 42 reviews of Sony LinkBuds S. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other Headphones for all reviews. Comments about the size and price are on the whole positive. The comfort and portability also get good opinions, whereas some have doubts about the soundstage.
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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Headphones the Sony LinkBuds S is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
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Expert review by : Kob Monney (trustedreviews.com)
Sony LinkBuds S
Small in size and available at a more accessible price than the WF-1000XM4, the LinkBuds S offer a satisfying performance
Rich, expressive sound ; Impressive noise cancellation for the price ; Good comfort levels ; Compact, lightweight design
Average battery life ; Mixed call quality performance
Small in size and available at a more accessible price than the WF-1000XM4, if you’re after a more affordable pair of true wireless buds with good sound, extensive smarts and impressive noise cancellation, the LinkBuds S tick those boxes.
Aug, 2022
Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
Sony LinkBuds S review
The Sony LinkBuds S might be the world's smallest wireless earbuds, but size isn't everything
Balanced sound ; Solid bass ; Good noise-cancelling
Dynamics can be bettered ; Lack of drive to the sound
Sony’s built a reputation for great wireless earbuds and the LinkBuds S aren’t short of positives, but neither are they a runaway sonic success.
Dec, 2022
Expert review by (t3.com)
Sony LinkBuds S review: Tiny earbuds with big sound
The LinkBuds S fill the hole of the original LinkBuds model (literally), adding active noise-cancelling and more appeal too
Remarkably light, small and comfortable ; Open, informative sound ; Good control options, great app
Lots of very capable rivals ; Strangely matter-of-fact sound ; Ordinary look and feel
Well-specified, easy to wear, and with some real sonic talent, the LinkBuds S make sense in a lot of ways. But they’re a rather dispassionate listen, and they have rivals at every turn – not least from Sony itself.
Jun, 2022
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Expert review by : Simon Lucas (techradar.com)
Sony LinkBuds S review
Sony's super-light, super-comfortable earbuds
Jun, 2022
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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)
Sony Linkbuds S review: Super sounding
Sony's LinkBuds S adopt many of the skills of the flagship 1000X, but offer those skills at a more affordable price. A winning formula?
Comfort and fit ; Lots of software functions ; Sound great
Touch response can be a little slow ; Not the loudest
The Sony LinkBuds S are a great set of headphones offering a many of the features of the 1000X, but in a more affordable package. Comfortable and compact, they offer good sound quality but could be a little louder. There are a wide range of features...
Aug, 2022
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Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)
Sony LinkBuds S review
The latest true wireless earbuds from Sony are an excellent all-round package, but are they positioned too close to the flagship XM4?
Small, light & comfortable ; Excellent ANC ; Lots of smart features ; Balanced sound
Awkward price ; Middling battery life
The LinkBuds S provide a very well-balanced package of decent sounding, noise cancelling earbuds with almost every smart feature from the flagship XM4 model. They’re only held back by sub-par battery life and the fact you can get a similar sound and...
Nov, 2022
Expert review by : Dan Grabham (stuff.tv)
Sony LinkBuds S review: S Success
Not content with the LinkBuds to sit underneath the all-conquering WF-1000XM4s, Sony is back with another pair of premium true wireless buds
Audio quality a little lacking ; Great extra features
No wireless charging ; App needs polish
Not the best for music quality or ANC, but top notch for comfort and calls
Jul, 2022
Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)
Sony LinkBuds S
The Sony WF-LS900 LinkBuds S truly wireless earbuds have what Sony calls ‘adaptive sound control' that sense where you are and what you're doing, and adjust the settings to suit. But do they perform the basics well, providing good sound quality, decent...
Nov, 2024
Expert review by : Simon Cohen (digitaltrends.com)
Sony LinkBuds S review: Smarter noise-canceling buds
The Sony LinkBuds S combine superb ANC with some very handy and smart features. But is that a formula for success, or just quirkiness?
Small and light Very good sound quality Excellent noise canceling Handy transparency features Wear sensors IPX4 water resistance
Mediocre battery life Quirky control options No wireless charging No Bluetooth Multipoint
“Excellent ANC and unique features make these earbuds an intriguing new option.”
May, 2022
Expert review by : David Carnoy (cnet.com)
Sony LinkBuds S Review: Sony's Goldilocks Earbuds
After releasing its doughnut-shaped LinkBuds, Sony's back with a new lightweight pair of buds with ear tips and active noise cancellation.
Lightweight, compact design with comfortable fit ; Very good sound and good noise canceling (with ambient mode) ; Support Sony's LDAC audio codec ; Speak-to-Chat feature
No multipoint Bluetooth pairing ; No wireless charging ; Not great for making calls from noisy areas
May, 2022
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