Sony LinkBuds Clip

Launched Jan 2026 · Open-ear

54
BasicGifng score
Good for officeGood for callsGood for comfortGood for commute

Usual price₹15,989

Where to buy

Usual price ₹15,989 · launch price ₹18,990

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Score breakdown

Sound
60

Natural and clear but weak bass, not very loud

Noise cancelling
5

Open clip-on design; no isolation

Battery
68

About 6-8 h measured; 37 h with case

Features
66

App EQ, multipoint, Fast Pair, modes; no wireless charge or wear sensor

Calls
74

Bone-conduction voice sensor; mostly praised, one says average

Comfort & fit
78

Light all day for most; one reviewer found it pinched

Each part is rated on one scale for every earbud and headphone, from lab test measurements where they exist, what reviewers found, specs and owner reports. It rates the product itself, not how good it is for the price.

Pros

  • Over 7 h per charge in their test
  • Light and comfy once you learn the fit
  • Lets you hear surroundings; well-built
  • Balanced, neutral sound with a useful EQ
  • Excellent calls, background noise well removed
  • Solid build, responsive touch
  • Light, comfortable all day; cushions add grip

Cons

  • Sound quality ordinary
  • No isolation at all
  • Case is bulky
  • Tap-only controls on the tragus take getting used to
  • Clip pinched; wearable only about an hour for the reviewer
  • Not loud; best in quiet places
  • Pairing hiccups and weak range in testing
  • SoundGuysFeb 2026

    A reasonable clip-style open bud with good battery and convenience; the LinkBuds Fit or Open do more, and commuters needing isolation should look elsewhere. Tested US version.

  • Tom's GuideJan 2026

    Good calls and handy listening modes aren't enough to beat other clip-on buds at this price.

  • EngadgetJan 2026

    Comfortable for all-day open wear, but too basic and too thin-sounding to stand out among clip-ons.

  • Outlook Business (India)Oct 2026

    Gets the open-ear formula mostly right, with standout calls and comfort; wait for a discount from 18,990. Indian review.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers10 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC, AAC
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioYes
EqualiserCustom EQ in the app
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Battery9 h
Measured in a test7.2 h (7 h 10 min buds only; Engadget got just over 6 h mixed use, Outlook Business over 8 h)
Fast charging3 min = 1 h
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Microphones2
Call noise reductionAI noise reduction with bone-conduction voice sensor
Connection
Bluetooth5.3
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Quick pairingYes
AppYes
Build & fit
Weight6.2 g
Case weight41.7 g
Water resistanceIPX4
Controlstouch
In-ear detectionNo
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBlack, Greige, Green, Lavender

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