Sony LinkBuds Open

Launched Oct 2024 · Open-ear

56
OkayGifng score
Good for officeGood for gymGood for batteryGood for comfort

Usual price₹7,989

Where to buy

Usual price ₹7,989 · launch price ₹19,990

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Score breakdown

Sound
60

Lab below open-ear average; nice mids, thin bass, quiet

Noise cancelling
7

Open ring, lets nearly all noise in

Battery
84

About 8-9.5 h measured per charge

Features
76

Top app, multipoint, LC3, head-tracked spatial; no wireless charging

Calls
62

Fine indoors; soft voice and wind trouble outside

Comfort & fit
76

Many find it secure and light; others can't keep it in

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

  • Fin keeps the buds steady and stays comfortable
  • Over 9 h per charge in their run-down
  • Wide tap area makes controls easy
  • LE Audio support
  • Natural, likeable midrange
  • Latency low enough for video
  • Calls block background noise well

Cons

  • Thin bass, loud treble and limited volume in their measurements
  • Blocks nothing, so useless on a noisy commute
  • Mic struggles in wind
  • Bass almost missing
  • Fell out of the reviewer's ears; one shape does not suit all
  • Quiet maximum volume and leaks sound
  • Few tap gestures; popping on volume changes
  • SoundGuysOct 2025

    A sensible follow-up to the first LinkBuds for people who must hear their surroundings, but sound is thin and it costs a lot for what it does.

  • GSMArenaNov 2024

    Clever idea, but the reviewer could not get a stable fit and found the sound too light for the money. Global version.

  • What Hi-FiJan 2025

    Very comfortable and full of features; sound is limited by the open design and some open rivals sound better. Rated sound 3, features 4, comfort 5.

  • TechRadarSep 2025

    Good rather than great: secure fit and a top-class app, but the tuning is uneven and the price high. Rated sound 3.5/5, features 4.5/5.

  • MySmartPriceDec 2024

    Strong sound and app for an open design, but the fit kept bothering the reviewer; not for bass lovers or noisy commutes. Indian review.

  • Business StandardDec 2024

    Distinctive and packed with features, but only for people who want to hear their surroundings. Indian review.

Full specs

Sound
Drivers11 mm dynamic
CodecsSBC, AAC, LC3
Hi-Res audioNo
Spatial audioYes, with head tracking
EqualiserCustom EQ in the app
Noise cancelling
ANCNo
Transparency / ambient modeNo
Battery
Battery8 h
Measured in a test9.5 h (9 h 30 min; GSMArena measured 8 h 18 min)
Fast charging3 min = 1 h
Wireless chargingNo
Calls
Call noise reductionAI noise reduction (Sony Integrated Processor V2)
Connection
Bluetooth5.3
Multipoint (two devices at once)Yes
Quick pairingYes
AppYes
Build & fit
Weight5.1 g
Water resistanceIPX4
Controlstouch
Other
Warranty1 year
ColoursBlack, White

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