Features

Overview: Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless earbuds feature high quality noise canceling to help you focus on the music or podcast you\’re listening to. In addition, the Ambient Sound setting can adapt to your surroundings and current activity. The LinkBuds S have Bluetooth version 5.2 for high quality sound and clear, reliable wireless performance. The LinkBuds S come with a compact charging case, and 4 pairs of hybrid silicone ear tips to assure a good fit for any sized ears.

Drivers: LinkBuds S utilize a new 5mm driver with a high-compliance diaphragm that produces clear audio with rich bass. Coupled with Sony\’s Integrated Processor V1, the Link Buds reduces distortion while enhancing sound quality and improving noise cancellation.

Ear Tips: The LinkBuds S come with 4 pairs of hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips in sizes SS, S, M, and LL. The silicone tips stay in place, and provide all-day comfort.

Bluetooth 5.2: The LinkBuds S are equipped with Bluetooth 5.2, the latest version of the wireless technology. Your wireless connection is stable with fewer dropouts, lower latency, and high quality sound. The Bluetooth signal is transmitted to both ears at the same time, instead of the convention left-to-right relay transmission. You can choose either the left or right LinkBud if you only want to use a single ear bud instead of both. The LinkBuds S support SBC, AAC, and LDAC codecs, as well as A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, and HFP profiles. Bluetooth range is approximately 30 feet (10 meters). The LinkBuds S, through a firmware update, offer the Multi-point feature, which allows you to simultaneously connect to two devices and switch between them.

Sound Quality Modes: During Bluetooth playback, you can select the priority setting of the wireless signal. If you have a strong wireless signal, and you want the best possible sound quality, you should select "Priority on Sound Quality." If your Bluetooth connection is unstable, with frequent dropouts, you should select "Priority on Stable Connection" setting. The sound quality settings can be changed in the Sony Sound Connect app.

Hi-Res Audio Wireless: Sony\’s LinkBuds S support High Resolution Audio Wireless through the LDAC™ codec. By transmitting approximately three times more data than conventional Bluetooth audio (990 kbps vs 328 kbps), LDAC lets you enjoy high quality wireless audio up to 96kHz/32-bit sampling. LDAC is compatible with a wide variety of devices, including smartphones and digital audio players.

Voice Assistant: The Sony LinkBuds S allow you to use your favorite Voice Assistant. You can set up and use the default Voice Assistant from your phone, including Siri (iPhone) and Google (Android). The LinkBuds S also work with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

Control: LinkBuds S can be controlled with simple taps to the touch sensors on the left or right ear buds:

Sony Sound Connect: The Sony Sound Connect (formerly Headphones Connect) app enhances your LinkBuds S experience with additional features and sound enhancements. The app serves as the central location for configuring the operation of your LinkBuds S. The app lets you keep your LinkBud software up to date, and view the Bluetooth pairing and battery charging status of the ear buds and charging case at a glance. You can use the Ambient Sound Control function to change the Noise Cancellation and Ambient Sound Modes. The 360 Reality Audio, DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine), and built-in EQ lets you set the sound quality to your liking. The app is compatible with iPhone and iPod touch with iOS 16.0 or later, and Android (version varies with device).

Noise Cancelling: The LinkBuds S feature premium Noise Cancelling which electronically shuts out external noise so you can hear your music or phone calls more clearly and without distraction. Microphones on the outside of each LinkBud pick up ambient noise and mixes it with an identical but opposite signal to cancel the noise. The Ambient Sound Mode uses the same microphones to allow the ambient noise to be heard through the ear buds. Tapping the touch sensor on the left ear bud switches between the Noise Cancelling and Ambient Sound Modes. The settings of these modes are adjusted in the Sony Sound Connect app.

Adaptive Sound Control: Activated in the Sony Sound Connect app, Adaptive Sound Control analyzes the ambient noise and automatically adjusts the sound settings. It senses where you are and what you\’re doing to adjust the ambient sound settings for the best sound quality. Adaptive Sound Control recognizes locations you frequently visit (workplace, restaurant, home), and learns your behavior and automatically changes to the optimal sound settings.

Speak-to-Chat: Featured in the Sony Sound Connect app, Speak-to-Chat uses voice pickup technology to automatically pause your audio when you speak so you can have a conversation without having to remove the LinkBuds S. The feature must be enabled in the app. Once your conversation is over, the music will resume approximately 15 seconds after you finish speaking. You can customize the resume time in the app, if desired. You can also deactivate Speak-to-Chat by tapping either the left or right LinkBud.

Precise Voice Pickup: The built-in microphones have Precise Voice Pickup technology to ensure your voice is clear to your callers, even in noisy environments. Advanced voice signal processing and Sony\’s noise reduction algorithm brings out your voice in a wide range of environments.

360 Reality Audio: The LinkBuds S are compatible with Sony\’s 360 Reality Audio, which immerses you in sound. 360 Reality Audio places vocals, instruments, and effects on a 360° sphere that surrounds you, instead of only two speakers. It is compatible with many of the popular premium music streaming services, including Amazon Music Unlimited, Deezer, TIDAL, and nugs.net.

Water Resistance: The Sony LinkBuds S have an IPX4 water-resistance rating, providing protection against splashing water from any angle (except the ventilation holes, microphone holes, and sound exit tube). The charging case is not water resistant.

Battery: Each LinkBud has a built-in 3.85V Lithium-ion rechargeable battery that charges when placed inside the charging case. The amount of music playback and communication time depends on the mode and codec selected (see table below). The charging case\’s built-in battery stores enough power for two additional full charges. The LinkBuds S charge in the charging case in about 2 hours. Fully charging the LinkBuds S and the charging case together requires about 3 hours. A 5-minute quick charge gives you approximately 60 minutes of playback time. The case has a USB-C port for charging, and includes a 7" USB-A to USB-C cable. You should use a commercially available USB charging adapter that supplies an output current of 0.5A (500mA) or more, up to 2.6A (13 watts). The available operating times of fully-charged LinkBuds S are as follows:

Recycled Materials and Packaging: The Sony LinkBuds S are designed with the environment in mind. Aesthetic parts, such as the LinkBuds S\’ exterior housing, use recycled plastic materials from automobile parts. In addition, the packaging material is made with no plastics to reduce the environmental impact.

Specifications:

• Drivers: 5mm driver
• Frequency Response (Bluetooth):
  • 44.1kHz sampling: 20Hz – 20kHz
  • LDAC (96kHz /990kbps sampling): 20Hz – 40kHz
• Operating Temperature:

32° F to 104° F

• Dimensions:
  • Headphones: Width 0.708", Height 0.916", Depth 0.91"
  • Charging Case: Width 2.36", Height 1.687" Depth 1.09"
• Weight:
  • Headphones: 0.34 ounces (0.17 each)
  • Charging Case: 1.24 ounces