Noble, high-quality, with extensive features and great sound: the Sony Linkbuds S position themselves among the best in-ear headphones only just below the company's own top model. It's a pity that Multipoint is missing, while the battery life is merely average.
Sony Linkbuds S
ANC, 6 h, WirelessProduct details
Small, light, and always comfortable. Weighing approximately 4.8 grams, the LinkBuds S are the lightest and smallest Hi-Res True Wireless earbuds with Noise Cancelling in the world. With a compact driver and Bluetooth Audio SoC (System on Chip), along with a high-quality processor for Noise Cancelling on the same chip, they are also ultra-compact. They are 40% smaller than the WF-1000XM4 headphones.
Comfortable and secure. The LinkBuds S fit perfectly with their ergonomically designed shape tailored to the ear. We developed the LinkBuds S using extensive ear shape data collected since the introduction of the world’s first in-ear headphones in 1982. Additionally, we evaluated the sensitivity of various ear types to create an ideal shape that is comfortable for many people.
Transparent ambient sound or high-quality Noise Cancelling. These headphones are unbeatable in every way: they offer the best transparent ambient sound from Sony in True Wireless earbuds, allowing you to interact with the world around you, and high-quality Noise Cancelling when you need to focus. The LinkBuds S automatically switch between Ambient Sound mode and Noise Cancelling depending on your location and what you are doing.
Adapts ambient sound for all-day wear to your activities. The intelligent adaptive sound control detects where you are and what you are doing, adjusting the ambient sound settings for an ideal listening experience. Over time, it learns your behavior and recognizes places you frequent, such as your workplace or favorite café, adjusting the sound to suit the environment.
The best call quality from Sony in True Wireless earbuds. The precise voice pickup technology controls the external and internal microphones, and modern audio signal processing ensures ultra-clear conversations even in noisy environments. The noise cancellation algorithm has been optimized with AI and machine learning using 500 million data points.
Application range | General, Lifestyle, Sports, Travel |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Equipment + Functions | Microphones, Noise Reduction, True Wireless |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones |
Isolation | Half open |
Item number | 20761678 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Category | Headphones |
Manufacturer no. | WFLS900NC.CE7 |
Release date | 18-5-2022 |
Colour | Beige |
Exact colour description | Cream colours |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS, iPadOS, Mac OS, Windows |
Application range | General, Lifestyle, Sports, Travel |
Output | Stereo |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Equipment + Functions | Microphones, Noise Reduction, True Wireless |
Music control | touchpad remote control, Universal Bluetooth Remote |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Button functions | Pause, Track |
Compatible voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones |
Fit | In Ear |
Isolation | Half open |
Driver diameter | 5 mm |
Durability | Splashproof, Waterproof |
Protection type (IP code) | IPX4 |
Converter principle | Dynamic |
Magnet type | Neodymium |
Membrane size | 5 mm |
Frequency range | 20 - 40000 Hz |
Max. noise level | 108 dB |
Connections base/transmitter | USB-C |
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Bluetooth feature | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
Max. range | 10 m |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery life | 6 h |
Capacity | 102 mAh |
Charging time | 3 h |
Charging input | USB-C |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Scope of delivery | Charger housing, Headphones, USB-C cable |
Height | 2 cm |
Width | 2.50 cm |
Depth | 2.50 cm |
Weight | 4.80 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 9 cm |
Width | 8.90 cm |
Height | 6.80 cm |
Weight | 174 g |
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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- 24.AKG1,5 %
- 24.Gembird1,5 %
- 24.Sony1,5 %
- 27.Foneng1,6 %
- 27.Grundig1,6 %
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- 65.Apple3 days
- 65.Skullcandy3 days
- 65.Sony3 days
- 68.Audio-Technica4 days
- 68.Teufel4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 44.Happy Plugs2,4 %
- 44.Mixx2,4 %
- 47.Sony2,5 %
- 47.T'nB2,5 %
- 47.Usams2,5 %
- Innovative approach
- Perfect transparency mode
- Extensive setting options
- No ANC
- Short battery life
It is difficult to make a final judgement on the Sony LinkBuds. The Japanese developers once again prove their experience and their will to innovate. The sonic potential they have extracted from a driver with a large hole in the middle is absolutely remarkable. And the effect that you can hear the environment almost normally while wearing earphones is amazing.On the other hand, you also have to put...
- Sound rich in detail
- Com-pact and light (plug: 4
- 7 g)
- Very effective ANC
- Attachments can get stuck in the case
The Sony Link-Buds S have a compact design but still have a lot going for them: good battery life, efficient active noise cancellation and a very comfortable fit. The Link-Buds S reproduce music clearly and in great detail. Only the bass lacks a little substance. The Sony Headphones Connect app is beyond reproach thanks to its many extras.

- great sound
- convincing 3D sound
- Good fit
The Sony LinkBuds S is priced well below the current top model from Sony, but offers the latest, innovative technologies, an effective active noise reduction, the best speech intelligibility and an absolutely convincing sound experience, also due to its 3D sound technology.

- great sound
- convincing 3D sound
- Good fit
The Sony LinkBuds S is priced well below the current top model from Sony, but offers the latest, innovative technologies, effective active noise reduction, the best speech intelligibility and an absolutely convincing sound experience, also due to its 3D sound technology.

The latest model in the LinksBud series from Sony makes a good impression and we like it much better than the first LinkBud representative in the test. The headphones are produced in a sustainable manner, which is now an important factor in the purchase decision, and that's a good thing...