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What reviewers think
Bloggers and YouTubers have tried this product—so we've summarized their strongest opinions below. Links to full reviews follow.
Product Strengths
- Outstanding audio quality while ensuring awareness of surroundings
- Well-rounded frequency response helps keep most of the bass frequencies intact, while still permitting hearing outside noises
- Extremely comfortable and secure design, especially for runners and athletes, due to the 'Air Fitting supports'
- Balanced midrange reproduction, making them suitable for genres like indie ballads and soft rock
- Healthy stack of features, offering Bluetooth Multipoint, head gesture controls, Sony 360 Reality Audio, and auto play/pause
Product Considerations
- Open design limits overall sonic capabilities and bass response
- Open design leaks sound and also lets in unwanted noise
- Average battery life (8 hours from the buds)
- Can be tricky to position correctly in the ear
Comparisons (according to reviewers)
- Vs Nothing Ear (Open): The Sony LinkBuds Open are a better bet than the Nothing Ear (Open) thanks to their stronger bass and more comfortable, discreet design
Takeaway: The Sony LinkBuds Open are a great option for those who want awareness of their surroundings with good sound. If struggling with in-ear fit, these earbuds could be the answer.
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An excellent review of a great product
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An excellent review of a great product
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3/1/2022
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Features
Specifications
- Battery Life: 22 hours total (8 hours earbuds + 14 hours charging case)
- Driver Unit: 11mm ring-shaped driver
- Water Resistance: Water splashing resistant (excluding sound conduit, ventilation holes, and microphone holes)
Description
LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbuds feature a soft and ergonomic shape for all-day comfort, high-quality audio with an 11mm ring-shaped driver unit, and a unique open ring design that keeps you connected to your surroundings.
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1946
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Sony developed the LDAC Bluetooth codec enabling wireless streaming at up to 990 kbps and 360 Reality Audio that personalizes playback by analyzing photos of your ears to tailor spatial imaging. They've given a lot to the hifi audio industry, and manufacture some of the most popular wireless headphone models available today.
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