LinkBuds Open
SonyReleased May 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Sep 24, 2026
Enjoy rich sound and comfortable wear with these easy-to-use wireless earbuds featuring long battery life. The Sony LinkBuds Open scores 74/100 based on 9 expert reviews in the wireless earbuds category. Coverage includes reviews from Runnersworld, PCMag, What Hi-Fi?, and Ecoustics.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 9 expert reviews
General agreement: our scores range from 65 (TechHive) to 82 (Runnersworld).
Average of 9 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Great sound quality(7)
- Long battery life(3)
- Easy to use(3)
- Healthy stack of features(2)
- Open design awareness(2)
Cons
- Uncomfortable fit(6)
- High price(2)
- Sound leakage(2)
- Control problems(2)
- No wireless charging(2)
9 Publication Reviews
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Sony's LinkBuds Open deliver A-grade audio and awareness with their innovative ring design, though fit issues make them less ideal for running.
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The wireless Sony LinkBuds Open look like regular in-canal earphones and deliver outstanding audio quality while ensuring you can fully hear your surroundings.
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The Sony LinkBuds Open are cleverly designed, extremely comfortable and well-stocked with features, though they do make some inevitable sonic tradeoffs.
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Sony's LinkBuds Open provide a unique open-ear design that prioritizes situational awareness while offering decent sound quality at a more affordable price point than competitors.
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For something which is, yes, a little less comfortable in the ear, but has a slightly louder, richer output and even more features, a little more portable because of the smaller case, the LinkBuds Ope...
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The Sony LinkBuds Open offer a secure fit, brilliant feature-set, and effectively allow in ambient sound – key attributes for a strong pair of open earbuds.
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Sony's updated open earbuds add better battery life and a different sound signature for all-day wearability.
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The Sony LinkBuds’ open-back design offers a truly unique experience with lots of benefits, but a longer list of caveats makes them hard to recommend to most people in the market for earbuds.
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