Sony LinkBuds Open
No noise cancelling, 8 h, WirelessPrice in EUR including VAT, free shipping
Delivered between 18/1/2025 and 1/2/2025
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LinkBuds Open: The innovative ring driver of these in-ear headphones provides a unique listening experience. You can be completely aware of the world around you while listening to music or podcasts.
The ergonomic design fits comfortably in the ear, while the air cushion gives each in-ear headphone a secure fit. Weighing in at a feather-light 4.8g per earbud, the LinkBuds Open are ideal for all-day comfort and exercise.
Enjoy the balanced, first-class sound quality of the specially designed, ring-shaped 11 mm driver. Sony's Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores high-frequency elements lost during compression and enhances each track through upscaling.
With the easy-to-use equaliser in the headphone app, you can adjust the sound to suit your preferences.
The wireless headphones offer up to 22 hours of continuous playback (8 hours via headphones + 14 hours via the case). The quick-charging function enables a further hour of playback time in just 3 minutes.
Choose between three colours and five additional coloured protective covers (sold separately) to create your own individual look.
Multipoint Connection allows you to connect two Bluetooth devices simultaneously and switch seamlessly between them. There are also several user-friendly control options using taps, voice commands and the app on your smartphone.
The LinkBuds Open have an environmentally friendly design. The headphones and case are made from recycled plastic and the packaging is 100% plastic-free.
Enjoy the balanced, first-class sound quality of the specially designed, ring-shaped 11 mm driver. Sony's Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) restores high-frequency elements lost during compression and enhances each track through upscaling.
With the easy-to-use equaliser in the headphone app, you can adjust the sound to suit your preferences.
The wireless headphones offer up to 22 hours of continuous playback (8 hours via headphones + 14 hours via the case). The quick-charging function enables a further hour of playback time in just 3 minutes.
Choose between three colours and five additional coloured protective covers (sold separately) to create your own individual look.
Multipoint Connection allows you to connect two Bluetooth devices simultaneously and switch seamlessly between them. There are also several user-friendly control options using taps, voice commands and the app on your smartphone.
The LinkBuds Open have an environmentally friendly design. The headphones and case are made from recycled plastic and the packaging is 100% plastic-free.
| Application range | General |
| Equipment + Functions | True Wireless |
| Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones, In Ear Headphones |
| Signal transmission | Wireless |
| Noise cancelling | No noise cancelling |
| Isolation | Open |
| Item number | 49482188 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Category | |
| Manufacturer no. | WFL910V.CE7 |
| Release date | 7.10.2024 |
| Colour group | Violet |
| Exact colour description | Violet |
| Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS |
| Headphone area of use | General |
| Headphone output | Virtual Surround |
| Noise cancelling | No noise cancelling |
| Headphone features + functions | True Wireless |
| Music control | touchpad remote control, Universal Bluetooth Remote |
| Peripheral signal transmission | Wireless |
| Button functions | interregnum, Language assistant, next song, Play, Volume Down, Volume Up |
| Compatible voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri |
| Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones, In Ear Headphones |
| Fit | In Ear |
| Isolation | Open |
| Driver diameter | 11000 mm |
| Durability | Splashproof |
| Protection type (IP code) | IPX4 |
| Magnet type | Neodymium |
| Frequency range | 20 - 20000 Hz |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth feature | AAC, Multipoint, SBC |
| Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Max. range | 10 m |
| Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
| Battery type | Li-ion |
| Battery life | 8 h |
| Charging time | 1.50 h |
| Charging input | USB-C |
| Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
| Scope of delivery | Charging case, USB C charging cable |
| Height | 4.60 cm |
| Width | 4.60 cm |
| Depth | 2.94 cm |
| Weight | 5.10 g |
| Length | 8.50 cm |
| Width | 8.20 cm |
| Height | 5.90 cm |
| Weight | 164 g |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
14-day cancellation right
30-day right of return if unusedReturn policy
30-day right of return if unusedReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions
Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 39.4smarts2,5 %
- 40.Creative2,6 %
- 40.Sony2,6 %
- 40.Soundcore2,6 %
- 40.Tellur2,6 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 57.Beats6 days
- 57.Shure6 days
- 57.Sony6 days
- 60.Shokz8 days
- 61.Hifiman9 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 36.Baseus2,4 %
- 37.SBS2,5 %
- 37.Sony2,5 %
- 39.Jabra2,7 %
- 39.Philips2,7 %
Source: Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Good60/100
- Institution
- Compact charging cradle
- do not fit ideally in the ear
- App overloaded
- Sound only mediocre
I would describe the LinkBuds from Sony as standard fare. The headphones work as they should and deliver a decent sound. However, in the now very saturated true wireless market, you can find better products for the same price - both in terms of sound, app and operation.
This test report belongs to a different type: LinkBuds Open (No noise cancelling, 8 h, Wireless)