Specifications
Connection TypeWirelessWireless ConnectivityBluetoothTrue WirelessYesMaximum Wireless Range32.81 feetWater ResistantYesBuilt-In MicrophoneYes
Key Specs
Connection TypeWirelessWireless ConnectivityBluetoothTrue WirelessYesMaximum Wireless Range32.81 feetWater ResistantYesBuilt-In MicrophoneYesCarrying CaseYesHeadphone FitOpen-EarBattery Charge Time1.5 hoursWorks WithAmazon Alexa, Google AssistantVoice Assistant Built-inAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
General
Product NameLinkBuds True Wireless Open-Ear EarbudsBrandSonyModel NumberWFL900/HColorDark GrayColor CategoryGray
Audio
Sound IsolatingYesEnvironmental Noise ControlYesVolume Limiting FunctionNo
Connectivity
Connection TypeWirelessWireless ConnectivityBluetoothTrue WirelessYesBluetooth Version5.2Maximum Wireless Range32.81 feet
Features
Water ResistantYesWaterproofYesBuilt-In MicrophoneYesCarrying CaseYesBody Metrics MeasuredNot ApplicableBone Conducting TechnologyNoLighting TypeNone
Design
Headphone FitOpen-Ear
Power
RechargeableYesBattery Charge Time1.5 hoursCharging Accessory IncludedCase, Cable
Compatibility
Works WithAmazon Alexa, Google AssistantVoice Assistant Built-inAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant
Dimension
Product Height1.22 inchesProduct Width1.91 inchesProduct Depth1.63 inchesProduct Weight0.09 pounds
Warranty
Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 yearManufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
UPC027242923003
Link your online and offline worlds with headphones that keep you in both. The all-new Sony LinkBuds feature a comfortable open-ring design that blends natural and digital sound. Stay authentically connected to everyday life while listening to music, taking calls, gaming, and more, all with dynamic sound.
Every world. Always on.
LinkBuds connect all your worlds perfectly with an open-ring design that allows you to hear calls, listen to music, play games, and hear other types of online content anytime, all while remaining naturally connected to the ambient sounds around you.
Connected and aware
A newly developed ring-type driver unit with the center of the diaphragm open for audio transparency allows you to clearly hear all of the real-world sounds happening around you.
Wide Area Tap
Even with the small size of LinkBuds, they’re still incredibly easy to operate with Wide Area Tap. With this feature, you can double or triple tap the area in front of either ear to control your music playback. You never even need to touch LinkBuds to operate them.
Adaptive Volume Control
Adaptative Volume control automatically optimizes volume based on your environment. LinkBuds adjusts to lower volume in quieter places and higher volume in noisier situations.
Authentic and natural sound
Our Integrated Processor V1 reproduces all the detail in your music with minimal distortion for an authentic listening experience. Enjoy well-balanced, high-quality sound with a clear mid-high range.
DSEE – Give your favorite music a boost
When an original musical source is compressed our Digital Sound Enhancement Engine faithfully restores music to high-quality sound that’s closer to the original recording.
Crystal clear calling
Precise Voice Pickup technology optimally controls multiple microphones and performs advanced voice signal processing that allows the person on the other end of calls to hear you clearly, even through noisy surroundings.
360 Spatial Sound Personalizer
With the Sony | 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer, you’ll enjoy a sound experience that’s optimized for you. The app captures and analyses your ear shape, allowing these headphones to create your own personal spatial sound field when paired with BRAVIA XR TVs.¹
Battery life
Use the LinkBuds during your entire workday. With up to 5.5 hours of battery life and a total of 17.5 hours with charging case, you’ll always have your digital world with you. Quick charging gives you 90 minutes of playback after just a 10 minute charge.²
IPX4 splash-proof and sweat-proof design
With IPX4 splash resistance and long battery life, LinkBuds keep you ready for anything that life brings.³
Fast Pairing
Enjoy fast pairing capability through LinkBuds support with Googles new Fast Pair feature. Quickly pair your LinkBuds with your Android device with just a tap. You can also easily locate your headphones by pinging them or checking their last known location on your smartphone.⁴
Speak to Chat
With the Speak to Chat feature, the LinkBuds will automatically pause your audio as soon as you speak to someone so you can effectively have a conversation without taking the headphones out and will resume playing your audio.⁵ ⁶
Environmentally Friendly Design
The LinkBuds are packaged with the environment in mind, using recycled plastic materials that come from automobile parts and plastic free packaging that reflects our commitment to reducing the environmental impact of our products.⁷
Bluetooth
For low latency and high sound quality even around other interference, the Bluetooth signal is transmitted to both ears at the same time. Thanks to the powerful Integrated Processor V1, you'll enjoy stable, skip-free, wireless sound.
Charging Case
An ultra-small, stylish, rounded charging case design allows the charging case to fit comfortably in your hand and your pocket.
Ideal form factor for always on listening
Ultra-small and light for a fit that stays all day
¹360 Spatial Sound personalizer requires the supplied transmitter (WLA-NS7)] and a BRAVIA XR TV model sold sep.
²Up to 5.5hrs (earbuds) = 12hrs (charging case), total of up to 17.5hrs when using Bluetooth. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
³Protection assured against water splashing from any angle, excluding the sound conduit (sound exit tube), ventilation holes, and microphone holes in the unit (2 locations) of the headphones. The charging case is not water resistant.
⁴Interoperability and compatibility between Bluetooth devices vary.
⁵In rare cases, Speak-to-Chat may unintentionally start up in response to vibrations caused by devices such as electric toothbrushes, electric massagers and electric shavers, and activities such as brushing teeth, coughing or humming.
⁶To deactivate Speak-to-Chat and return to your music immediately, tap either the left or right touch panel. Otherwise, music will resume playing by default 15 seconds after your conversation ends in Speak-to-Chat mode. This timeframe can be customized using the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
⁷Coating and adhesive materials excluded.
What's Included
Headphones
Charging Case
USB cable
ARC supporters
Operating Instructions
Reference Guide
Warranty
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Q: QuestionI assume that since they are bluetooth, they will work with iPhones. Is that correct?(13 answers)
A: AnswerYep, there is an application for it as well where you can customize its EQ and other things. This app exists on both Android and iOS for all Sony ear/headphones. I don’t think the app exists for Mac/PC however, but they will still connect to any device via Bluetooth.Answered by raym
- A: AnswerEveryones fit inside the ear is different but I would be confident in saying these would be extremely uncomfortable to sleep in. Its hard and they dig into certain spots in my ear and they are not very comfortable past the 1 hour mark.
Answered by KUSOsan
- A: AnswerHi VideoconferencingQs, Thanks for reaching out to us. We're sorry to hear if the music playback sound quality on your LinkBuds is poor when connected to a computer. Check to make sure the computer is set to output sound through the headphones. If the music playback sound quality is poor, check that the A2DP function which supports music playback connections is enabled in the computer settings. Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) is intended to playback music. The Hands-free Profile (HFP) and Headset Profile (HSP) are intended for voice calls. You will notice a bit of quality difference in the way different devices and software version do this. • When listening to music from a computer on the headset, the sound quality may be poor (e.g., difficult to hear the singer’s voice, etc.) for the first few seconds after a connection is established. This is due to the computer specifications (priority on stable connection at the start of transmission and then switches to priority on sound quality several seconds later) and is not a headset malfunction. If the sound quality does not improve after a few seconds, use the computer to establish an A2DP connection. As for the operations on your computer, refer to the operating instructions supplied with the computer. • When you make a video call on your computer, select calling connections (HFP/HSP) and not music playback connections (A2DP). If you select music playback connections, a video call may not be available. On the speaker settings, select calling connections [Headset (LinkBuds Hands-Free)]. ([Headphones (LinkBuds Stereo)] is for music playback connections.) • Depending on the video calling application you are using, calling connections [Headset (LinkBuds Hands-Free)] or music playback connections [Headphones (LinkBuds Stereo)] may not be selectable on the speaker or microphone settings, and only [LinkBuds] may be displayed. If this is the case, select [LinkBuds]. To isolate and hopefully resolve this issue, please refer to this link: https://helpguide.sony.net/mdr/linkbuds/v1/en/contents/TP1000445760.html If you continue to experience issue, this may be improved by restarting the computer. For more information, you may find this link helpful: https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l900/articles/00250089 Should you need further assistance, you can email us at socialsupport@am.sony.com with the following details: Name: Best Buy Username: Model Number: Issue: Telephone Number: Regards, Jess
Answered by SonyListens
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Answered by looneylmt
Q: QuestionCan you skip, rewind, pause, play all on one earbud?(4 answers)
A: AnswerHi there, Thanks for your question. Yes, the touch control on the LinkBuds let you play, stop, or skip through tracks and adjust the volume. LinkBuds feature a wide tap area, allowing you to control the headset simply by tapping the side of your head! You can use either the left or right unit to perform the following operations. • Play/Pause: Tap the headset or in the area near your ear twice quickly (with an interval of about 0.2 seconds). • Skip to the beginning of the next track: Tap the headset or in the area near your ear 3 times quickly (with an interval of about 0.2 seconds). In addition to tapping around your ear, tap operations are detected when you tap the headset unit. Note: In the factory settings, you cannot adjust the volume on the headset. Adjust the volume on the connected device. If you are unable to adjust the volume on the connected device, install the “Sony | Headphones Connect” smartphone app and adjust the volume in the app or assign the volume adjustment function to the touch control. Regards, JessAnswered by SonyListens
- A: AnswerThere is an option in the app to prioritize Bluetooth stability or quality. Even with quality selected, the lag isn’t that bad. Movie/video is fine without noticeable lag in iPhone 12 Pro or HP Zbook studio. However for gaming, I would strongly advise going with wired headphones/earphones if you play games in which reaction time is important. Or perhaps something designed specifically for it.
Answered by Harsh
Q: QuestionCould it be charged wirelessly?(3 answers)
A: AnswerUnfortunately no, they cant be charged wireless, however the battery charges very fast, if you have a USB c to USB c you can charge from your phone. You can charge them on your commute in the car, or over night.Answered by JustinC
Q: QuestionDo these play dolby atmos?(2 answers)
A: AnswerI recommend good qualityAnswered by EduardoB
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Rating 3.4 out of 5 stars with 766 reviews
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Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars
- 3.8Battery Life
Rating 3.8 out of 5 stars
- 4.1Connectivity
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Enjoying the experience 4.5/5
These earbuds are great, comfortable, sound is good and has great volume options as well as controls and other customizable settings if you need to customize them. The unique feature works well so i don't need to remove them to have conversations. Only issue is a metallic sound has developed lately in one ear bud during calls only trying to find the remedy for it, Owned these for 8-9 months so far
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Posted by GraemeR
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Worth it as long you don’t expect years of use.
I’ve owned a pair of these since 2022. To begin with the sound quality and functionality was excellent. After a year the speakers on the left started going out and the battery life started decreasing rapidly. They are supposed to hold a four hour in use charge. As of today they won’t even charge so if you’re looking for longevity and bang for your buck this isn’t the route you want to going everyday use. Especially for the 150+ price tag.
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Posted by BCB2089Luther
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony knows what there doing
These earbuds are a great fit depending on yours needs. Here let me explain: Fit: so due to the "donut" design and on ear vs in ear like most earbuds there probably only gonna fit "most" but not all, with that said they my ears just fine but definitely losen over long wearing sessions, there are different size "fins" to help with fit but the smaller ones work best for me. Audio: the sound on these are amazing for what they are, these are designed to have a open ear sound meaning when you listen to audio the natural sound around is let in because of the "donut" design which works great tho I would of preferred a "transparent" mode added on top instead of relying on just the design alone, but they do what is intended, Calls: now this is where these sign the most to be honest, there's 4 mics, (2 on each bud) to help with phone calls and they block so much background noise from calls there great at it, so these are my go to when taking calls because the transparent design and well balanced mics make calls a breeze, My only complaint is the charging case it's so smooth and rounded that it's like holding soap lol
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