3.6
5
46 ratings
Sony Linkbuds Review: 62 Ratings, Pros and Cons
Date: (Last saved review: ) - Review: CommentChoisir.fr
Check all the 62 reviews find on Headphones Sony Linkbuds, with the 46 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Headphones magazines and websites give 46 ratings, we get this average rating to this Sony product : 3.6/5.
Sony Linkbuds review : Sony Linkbuds seems to be very good in the category of Headphones, the reviews are very positive overall for this product and the "Pros" are higher than "Cons".
Warning this product has been rated 2 times severely, with very low scores, read the tests associated with these ratings.
Sony Linkbuds ratings
46 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 3.6/5.
Source: https://www.commentChoisir.fr
| 4.5/5 TechStage | 8.7/10 ZDNet | 8.7/10 Day-Technology | 83/100 ComputerHoy |
| 81/100 Engadget | 4/5 PhonAndroid | 4/5 Pocket-lint | 4/5 What Hi-Fi? |
| 4/5 Chip.de | 8/10 HardwareZone | 4/5 SiteGeek | 4/5 Indian Express |
| 8/10 GadgetGear | 78/100 TechTest | 75/100 Digit | 3.7/5 ImTest |
| 7/10 DigitalTrends | 7/10 Tech Advisor | 3.5/5 01net | 3.5/5 Laptop Mag |
| 7/10 AndroidPit | 3.5/5 Gadgets360 | 3.4/5 Beebom | 3.3/5 Gadget Bridge |
| 6.5/10 Android Police | 6.5/10 SoundGuys | 6.4/10 GeekCulture | 3/5 Les Numériques |
| 6/10 Numerama | 3/5 Android Central | 3/5 ExpertReviews | 5.7/10 RTings |
| 2.5/5 PCMag | 5/10 Journal du Geek | 49/100 CNET France | 4/10 FrAndroid |
| 4/10 Tom's Guide (FR) |
9 Preview or review without rating: SlashGear, PCtipp, Wareable, Lv1Gaming, AVCesar, Wired, MajorHiFi, AndroidWorld, Future Zone
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Pros and cons for Sony Linkbuds List of reviews and ratings
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4.5
5
TechStage
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 20/02/2022 - [read the full review on TechStage]
8.7
10
ZDNet
Very comfortable and secure fit
Open ring lets you hear environmental sounds
No buttons needed, tap your face
Quick charge support
Full-featured smartphone software
Made with recycled plastic
Open ring lets you hear environmental sounds
No buttons needed, tap your face
Quick charge support
Full-featured smartphone software
Made with recycled plastic
5.5 hour battery life
No wireless charging support
Can only use right earbud alone
No wireless charging support
Can only use right earbud alone
[8.7/10] reviewed at 15/02/2022 - Test Sony LinkBuds: Unique open ring facilitates online and offline listening [read the full review on ZDNet]
reviewed at 15/02/2022 - Test Sony LinkBuds: in pictures [read the full review on ZDNet]
reviewed at 15/02/2022 - Test Sony LinkBuds: in pictures [read the full review on ZDNet]
8.7
10
Day-Technology
Unique Open-Ear Design.
Comfortable and Lightweight.
Good Battery Life.
Decent Sound Quality.
Natural, Open-Ear Listening.
Comfortable and Lightweight.
Good Battery Life.
Decent Sound Quality.
Natural, Open-Ear Listening.
Battery mAh Not Known.
Not Ideal for Noisy Environments.
Design May Not Appeal to All.
Not Ideal for Noisy Environments.
Design May Not Appeal to All.
reviewed at 05/11/2024 - [read the full review on Day-Technology]
83
100
ComputerHoy
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 28/03/2022 - [read the full review on ComputerHoy]
81
100
Engadget
Unique design
Reliable controls
Automatically pauses audio when you speak
Loads of great features
Reliable controls
Automatically pauses audio when you speak
Loads of great features
Sound quality varies with fit
Materials sacrifice comfort
Motion sensors can be duped
Materials sacrifice comfort
Motion sensors can be duped
[81/100] reviewed at 15/02/2022 - Test Sony LinkBuds: A unique design that lets the world in [read the full review on Engadget]
reviewed at 10/10/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open: Two designs, one clear champ [read the full review on Engadget]
reviewed at 10/10/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open: Two designs, one clear champ [read the full review on Engadget]
4
5
PhonAndroid
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 15/02/2022 - [read the full review on PhonAndroid]
4
5
Pocket-lint
Interesting new concept
Extremely light and comfortable
Music playback is decent
Packed with interesting features including adaptive volume control
Great for video calling
Extremely light and comfortable
Music playback is decent
Packed with interesting features including adaptive volume control
Great for video calling
Open ring driver design means the outside world is always audible
Struggle to hear video dialogue when in a noisy environment
Struggle to hear video dialogue when in a noisy environment
reviewed at 15/02/2022 - [read the full review on Pocket-lint]
8
10
HardwareZone
Let's you hear your surroundings
Compact charging case
Decent battery life
IPX4 water resistance rating
Good mics
Compact charging case
Decent battery life
IPX4 water resistance rating
Good mics
Zero noise isolation
Fit can be an issue for some
Open design means poor bass response
Fit can be an issue for some
Open design means poor bass response
reviewed at 11/04/2022 - [read the full review on HardwareZone]
4
5
SiteGeek
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 27/04/2022 - [read the full review on SiteGeek]
4
5
Indian Express
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 03/08/2022 - [read the full review on Indian Express]
8
10
GadgetGear
Quality audio
Certain form
Personal design idea
Solid transparency mode
Error in applications without compensation structure
Very messy application
Average comfort
Moderate environmental enclosure
Certain form
Personal design idea
Solid transparency mode
Error in applications without compensation structure
Very messy application
Average comfort
Moderate environmental enclosure
Quality audio
Certainly in shape
Personal design idea
Reliable transparency mode
Shift in applications without compensation construction
Very messy application
Average comfort
Moderate environmental enclosure
Certainly in shape
Personal design idea
Reliable transparency mode
Shift in applications without compensation construction
Very messy application
Average comfort
Moderate environmental enclosure
reviewed at 26/10/2024 - [read the full review on GadgetGear]
6.5
10
SoundGuys
[6.5/10] reviewed at 07/10/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Open: an interesting sequel [read the full review on SoundGuys]
[8/10] reviewed at 08/11/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Fit [read the full review on SoundGuys]
[8/10] reviewed at 08/11/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Fit [read the full review on SoundGuys]
4
5
What Hi-Fi?
Balanced, natural sound
Open and spacious presentation
Lightweight and comfy
Open and spacious presentation
Lightweight and comfy
Sound lacks drive and dynamics
Ordinary battery life
No wireless charging
Ordinary battery life
No wireless charging
[4/5] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Sony LinkBuds review [read the full review on What Hi-Fi?]
[4/5] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Sony LinkBuds Fit review [read the full review on What Hi-Fi?]
[4/5] reviewed at 01/01/1970 - Sony LinkBuds Fit review [read the full review on What Hi-Fi?]
3
5
ExpertReviews
Exceptional ambient awareness
Comfortable and discreet
Clean, spacious sound
Comfortable and discreet
Clean, spacious sound
Unusable in certain conditions
Leak a fair amount of sound
Controls can be triggered accidentally
Leak a fair amount of sound
Controls can be triggered accidentally
[3/5] reviewed at 02/03/2022 - Test Sony LinkBuds: Awareness comes with a catch [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[4/5] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Fit: Passing the Fit and proper earbuds test [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[4/5] reviewed at 20/11/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Fit: Passing the Fit and proper earbuds test [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
7
10
AndroidPit
Semi-intra comfortable format
Compact design and beautiful colors
Good audio quality
Correct autonomy
Full of features
Compact design and beautiful colors
Good audio quality
Correct autonomy
Full of features
Certified IPX4 "only"
ANC correct, but not much passive isolation
No wireless charging
ANC correct, but not much passive isolation
No wireless charging
[7/10] reviewed at 04/05/2022 - Test des Sony LinkBuds: Des écouteurs innovants mais qui peinent à convaincre [read the full review on AndroidPit]
[8/10] reviewed at 22/11/2024 - Test des Sony LinkBuds Fit: Confortables, colorés et sans prise de tête [read the full review on AndroidPit]
[8/10] reviewed at 01/01/2025 - Test des Sony LinkBuds Open: Ce ne sont pas des écouteurs [read the full review on AndroidPit]
[8/10] reviewed at 22/11/2024 - Test des Sony LinkBuds Fit: Confortables, colorés et sans prise de tête [read the full review on AndroidPit]
[8/10] reviewed at 01/01/2025 - Test des Sony LinkBuds Open: Ce ne sont pas des écouteurs [read the full review on AndroidPit]
78
100
TechTest
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 11/07/2022 - [read the full review on TechTest]
4
5
Chip.de
It is very beautiful and balanced.
Effective noise reduction
Good battery life
Secure fit thanks to the ear anchoring
Effective noise reduction
Good battery life
Secure fit thanks to the ear anchoring
Noise in transparency mode
The charger can only be charged via cable.
Hooks only in one size
The charger can only be charged via cable.
Hooks only in one size
[4/5] reviewed at 24/03/2022 - Sony LinkBuds im Test [read the full review on Chip.de]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 08/11/2024 - Sicher im Ohr eingehakt: Sony LinkBuds Fit im Test [read the full review on Chip.de]
[3.8/5] reviewed at 22/11/2024 - Der beste Sound der Open-Ear-Kopfhörer: Sony LinkBuds Open im Test [read the full review on Chip.de]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 08/11/2024 - Sicher im Ohr eingehakt: Sony LinkBuds Fit im Test [read the full review on Chip.de]
[3.8/5] reviewed at 22/11/2024 - Der beste Sound der Open-Ear-Kopfhörer: Sony LinkBuds Open im Test [read the full review on Chip.de]
75
100
Digit
Innovative design
Sony Headphones Connect app works like a charm
Loaded with unique features
Sony Headphones Connect app works like a charm
Loaded with unique features
Polarising fit
No ANC
Lacklustre bass response
No ANC
Lacklustre bass response
reviewed at 03/08/2022 - [read the full review on Digit]
3.7
5
ImTest
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 01/03/2022 - [read the full review on ImTest]
3.5
5
01net
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[3.5/5] reviewed at 04/03/2022 - Test des Sony LinkBuds : un confort inégalé, mais un son moyen, et une endurance décevante [read the full review on 01net]
[4.1/5] reviewed at 16/12/2024 - Test LinkBuds Fit : du Sony haut de gamme sur ces écouteurs abordables [read the full review on 01net]
[3.7/5] reviewed at 06/01/2025 - Test LinkBuds Open : tout le savoir-faire de Sony dans des true wireless ouverts [read the full review on 01net]
[4.1/5] reviewed at 16/12/2024 - Test LinkBuds Fit : du Sony haut de gamme sur ces écouteurs abordables [read the full review on 01net]
[3.7/5] reviewed at 06/01/2025 - Test LinkBuds Open : tout le savoir-faire de Sony dans des true wireless ouverts [read the full review on 01net]
7
10
DigitalTrends
Unique, sound-permeable design
Very good "open" sound quality
Excellent for voice and video calls
Wide Area Tap feature
Wear sensors
EQ and control customization
IPX4 water resistance
Very good "open" sound quality
Excellent for voice and video calls
Wide Area Tap feature
Wear sensors
EQ and control customization
IPX4 water resistance
Poor battery life
Not good for noisy environments
Not very secure and may not fit some ears
No wireless charging
No Bluetooth Multipoint
Not good for noisy environments
Not very secure and may not fit some ears
No wireless charging
No Bluetooth Multipoint
[7/10] reviewed at 15/02/2022 - Test Sony LinkBuds: Radical transparency [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
reviewed at 21/10/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Fit: comfort above everything else [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
reviewed at 08/11/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Open: a new level of open-ear audio [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
reviewed at 21/10/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Fit: comfort above everything else [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
reviewed at 08/11/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Open: a new level of open-ear audio [read the full review on DigitalTrends]
7
10
Tech Advisor
Amazingly compact
Detailed, nuanced performance
Face prodding tap control
Detailed, nuanced performance
Face prodding tap control
Limited bass
Bluetooth prone to dropouts
Not good for commuting
Bluetooth prone to dropouts
Not good for commuting
reviewed at 15/02/2022 - [read the full review on Tech Advisor]
3.5
5
Laptop Mag
One-of-a-kind design
Wide Area Tap is revolutionary
IPX4 water resistance
Decent sound quality (most of the time)
Wide Area Tap is revolutionary
IPX4 water resistance
Decent sound quality (most of the time)
Weird fit is not for everyone
Limited bass
Middling battery life
Call quality could be better
Limited bass
Middling battery life
Call quality could be better
reviewed at 19/03/2022 - [read the full review on Laptop Mag]
3.5
5
Gadgets360
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 19/08/2022 - [read the full review on Gadgets360]
3.4
5
Beebom
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 05/08/2022 - [read the full review on Beebom]
3.3
5
Gadget Bridge
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 14/12/2024 - [read the full review on Gadget Bridge]
6.5
10
Android Police
Open design lets you hear the world around you
Compact charging case
Wide area tap controls actually work
Compact charging case
Wide area tap controls actually work
Poor bass reproduction
No high-quality audio format support
Average comfort
Poor battery life
No wireless charging
No high-quality audio format support
Average comfort
Poor battery life
No wireless charging
reviewed at 02/03/2022 - [read the full review on Android Police]
6.4
10
GeekCulture
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 07/03/2022 - [read the full review on GeekCulture]
3
5
Les Numériques
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 15/02/2022 - [read the full review on Les Numériques]
6
10
Numerama
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 15/02/2022 - [read the full review on Numerama]
3
5
Android Central
Audio sounds great
Speak-to-Chat works like a charm
Keeps me aware of my surroundings
Environmentally friendly
Speak-to-Chat works like a charm
Keeps me aware of my surroundings
Environmentally friendly
Middling battery life
Finicky controls
Unintuitive app experience
No multipoint
Finicky controls
Unintuitive app experience
No multipoint
reviewed at 25/02/2022 - [read the full review on Android Central]
5.7
10
RTings
EQ and presets in-app.
Sound profile lacks bass.
Poor passive soundstage.
Poor passive soundstage.
reviewed at 16/03/2022 - [read the full review on RTings]
2.5
5
PCMag
Design enables you to easily hear your surroundings
Full, balanced sound
Full, balanced sound
Insecure fit easily fell out in testing
Deep bass is weak and flirts with distortion
Deep bass is weak and flirts with distortion
reviewed at 15/03/2022 - [read the full review on PCMag]
5
10
Journal du Geek
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 29/03/2022 - [read the full review on Journal du Geek]
49
100
CNET France
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 23/03/2022 - [read the full review on CNET France]
4
10
FrAndroid
Balanced sound with punchy bass
Excellent support thanks to the fins
IPX4 protection against sweat and rain
Effective transparency mode with voice detection
Good autonomy without ANC
Powerful equalizer
Excellent support thanks to the fins
IPX4 protection against sweat and rain
Effective transparency mode with voice detection
Good autonomy without ANC
Powerful equalizer
Not very effective noise reduction
Unreliable touch commands
Overloaded application
High price compared to the competition
Disappointing 360 Reality Audio
Unreliable touch commands
Overloaded application
High price compared to the competition
Disappointing 360 Reality Audio
[4/10] reviewed at 15/02/2022 - Test des Sony LinkBuds : un délire d'ingénieur pour affronter les AirPods 3 [read the full review on FrAndroid]
reviewed at 02/12/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Fit : des écouteurs sportifs aux performances contrastées [read the full review on FrAndroid]
reviewed at 02/12/2024 - Test Sony LinkBuds Fit : des écouteurs sportifs aux performances contrastées [read the full review on FrAndroid]
4
10
Tom's Guide (FR)
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 29/03/2022 - [read the full review on Tom's Guide (FR)]
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not scored
SlashGearNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 15/02/2022 - [read the full review on SlashGear]
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not scored
PCtippNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 17/02/2022 - Im Test: Sony LinkBuds [read the full review on PCtipp]
reviewed at 13/11/2024 - Im Test: Sony LinkBuds Open und Fit [read the full review on PCtipp]
reviewed at 13/11/2024 - Im Test: Sony LinkBuds Open und Fit [read the full review on PCtipp]
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not scored
WareableSmall, light and comfortable fit
Clear and customisable sound
Responsive gesture controls
Useful Speak-to-Chat feature
Clear and customisable sound
Responsive gesture controls
Useful Speak-to-Chat feature
Need to play around with fit
You have to live without bass
Not class leading battery life
Companion app is a bit busy
You have to live without bass
Not class leading battery life
Companion app is a bit busy
reviewed at 01/01/1970 - [read the full review on Wareable]
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not scored
Lv1GamingNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 24/02/2022 - [read the full review on Lv1Gaming]
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not scored
AVCesarNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 09/10/2024 - Sony LinkBuds Fit, nouveaux écouteurs True Wireless [read the full review on AVCesar]
reviewed at 14/10/2024 - Sony LinkBuds Open, écouteurs True Wireless ouverts [read the full review on AVCesar]
reviewed at 14/10/2024 - Sony LinkBuds Open, écouteurs True Wireless ouverts [read the full review on AVCesar]
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not scored
WiredNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 11/10/2024 - [read the full review on Wired]
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not scored
MajorHiFiGood soundstage with spatial audio
Thumpy bass
Charging case design
Small and comfortable
Strong Noise-canceling
Multipoint Bluetooth
Responsive touch controls
Thumpy bass
Charging case design
Small and comfortable
Strong Noise-canceling
Multipoint Bluetooth
Responsive touch controls
Disorganized midrange
Disappointing battery life
Disappointing battery life
reviewed at 04/11/2024 - [read the full review on MajorHiFi]
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not scored
AndroidWorldNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 11/11/2024 - [read the full review on AndroidWorld]
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not scored
Future ZoneNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 14/12/2024 - [read the full review on Future Zone]
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