Review of Sony LinkBuds S, the latest headphones from Sony that still come with the Never Off concept. Let us live with headphones all the time. You can enjoy entertainment while interacting with people around you without having to take out your headphones. It also has a compact design that is comfortable to wear. Meet every lifestyle as well.
After we try to put it to use for real. How are you ? Today’s full review is here.
Key Features Sony LinkBuds S
- Charging case size: approx. 42.8 x 60 x 27.6 mm.
- Charging case weight: 35 grams
- Headphone weight: 4.8 grams x 2
- Headphone type: closed, dynamic
- Bluetooth : Version 5.2
- Battery: Up to 6 hours of continuous music playback (NC on)
- Supported formats : SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Connection port: USB-C
- Waterproof: IPX4
In-box Sony LinkBuds S
Let’s check the equipment in the box. This time, Sony continues to focus on saving the world as usual. The Sony LinkBuds S box material used is all paper.
As for the equipment that comes in the box, there will be a total of 4 things, consisting of
- Headphones with charging case Sony LinkBuds S
- EarTips, sizes XS, S, L, XL
- Documentation manual and warranty card
- USB-C to USB-A charging cable
In-ear design, but comfortable to wear.
Let’s start with a better design. Sony LinkBuds S this time back to the classic In-Ear design instead, unlike the first LinkBuds with a ring-type EarBuds design, which in-Ear design, we didn’t attach anything. It is a standard shape that fits snugly in the ear and ensures good sound.
In terms of size and weight, the Sony LinkBuds S headphones do well. It weighs 4.8 grams per side, making it comfortable to wear on the ear and not too heavy, plus the EarTips or rubber pacifiers fit comfortably in the ear canal. Here we use a size M that comes with it, but this one is recommended to compare with other sizes to get the best fit for our ears.
The charging case is a decent size, easy to carry.
The Sony LinkBuds S charging case is also designed in a compact design. Makes us carry it with us easily. Does not take up a lot of space in the bag will carry on the main backpack You can also put it in a small bag or put it in your pocket for immediate use. The weight of the charging case is only about 35 grams.
The case material is recycled plastic with a matte finish that gives a smooth touch when holding it. On the front of the case there is an LED light indicating the battery status as well. It’s a long strip that makes the lights stand out no less.
The back of the case has a Reconnect button and a charging port. which this model uses a USB-C port
IPX4 standard waterproof too.
The Sony LinkBuds S comes with IPX4 water resistance, meaning that you can wear it for exercise, running, walking, or cycling, so you don’t have to be afraid of sweat going into the headphones. or during this rainy season May have to wade through the rain or get some splashes I can be sure that this model of Sony LinkBuds S will definitely endure.
Overall in terms of design, the Sony LinkBuds S are designed to be headphones that focus on compactness. Streamlined both the case with the size and light weight. Easy to carry And the headphones are light, comfortable to wear, can be worn with you all day long, nothing is stuck.
Connect to your smartphone via the Sony Headphones app.
The Sony LinkBuds S can be connected to a smartphone or computer via Bluetooth 5.2 by opening the charging case cover and holding down the connect button on the back until the status light turns blue. Then press connect normally. The app to work with On smartphones, you will use the Sony Headphones app, available for both iOS and Android.
which in this app will tell the battery Including other settings of the Sony LinkBuds S headphones more, whether
- Adaptive Sound Control : Adjust NC and Ambient Sound modes according to different situations.
- Speak to Chat : Turn on/off the feature. Speak to automatically switch to Ambient Sound.
- Equalizer : Adjust the sound format for listening to music.
- 360 Reality Audio : Set up the 360 Reality Audio feature.
- DSEE Extreme : Turn on/off the sound quality upscaling feature.
Can be controlled directly through headphones
The controls of the Sony LinkBuds S can be operated by tapping the headphones. Available as 1, 2, 3 tap or long tap. which each side will divide the work separately, for example, we tap 1 time on the left earbud to switch the mode between Noise Canceling and Ambient Sound, tap 1 time on the right side to play-pause music, etc., which we can adjust these features You can get this in the Sony Headphones app as well.
Adaptive Sound Control automatically adjusts the mode according to the situation.
Let’s talk a little more about the Adaptive Sound Control, which we can choose to set in the Sony Headphones app. This feature will help adjust the mode of use to suit different situations, for example in general stationary use. We wanted the ultimate noise cancellation feature for a better listening experience. But if we have to walk outside, turning on the full NC mode would be a bit dangerous. Use it as an Ambient to listen to the surrounding sounds better.
Here, Adaptive Sound Control will be more balanced with usage. There are a variety of situations to choose from, whether
- Stay stationary
- Walking
- Running
- Transport Traveling by vehicle
The LinkBuds S’ Noise Canceling mode does an excellent job of reducing background noise almost completely. allowing us to enjoy the content to the fullest But when we want to switch to Ambient Sound, we will hear a clear external sound, ready to talk or listen in its entirety.
Excellent sound quality thanks to the new 5 mm driver unit.
Let’s move on to sound. The Sony LinkBuds S features a new 5mm driver unit, featuring a high-standard diaphragm, helping the LinkBuds S to be small in size, but it produces powerful bass and vocals. Clear in style, Sony brings out the best in every genre of music. The rich mid-range produces clear sound in music, movies and podcasts, and with advanced noise cancellation, the LinkBuds S reduces noise.
Wireless Hi-Res audio support
The LinkBuds S supports wireless High-Resolution Audio with LDAC, transmitting approximately three times more data than conventional Bluetooth audio. This allows us to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in superb quality. That’s as close to a wired connection as possible.
Features DSEE upgrade sound
Sony LinkBuds S headphones also feature a Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) that restores the high-frequency elements, which are the ones that faithfully enhance the detail and richness of music for high-quality sound that’s closer to being true. The most original record as well.
2 microphones, great noise cancellation talk on the phone clearly
with precise sound detection technology that effectively controls the microphone inside and outside the headphones. And with advanced audio processing, using the Sony LinkBuds S makes phone calls clear, even in noisy environments. The noise reduction algorithm was developed using AI learning based on more than 500 million sound samples to reduce ambient noise and bring out our voices as clearly as possible.
Can use a total of 20 hours.
Finally, the Sony LinkBuds S battery can be used continuously for up to 6 hours, even with NC turned on, and can also be charged from the case for an additional 14 hours, for a total of 20 hours per full charge. Enough to use for a long time or if the battery is exhausted and still want to use it quickly, there is a fast charging feature that charges 5 minutes and can continue listening to music for up to 1 hour.
Sony LinkBuds S price 7,490 baht
The Sony LinkBuds S is available today at a price of 7,490 baht. There are 3 colors to choose from: black, white and beige.
All in all, “This is an in-ear headphone that lets you enjoy content while interacting with those around you at the same time.”
In conclusion, the Sony LinkBuds S are considered another TWS headphones that come out to meet the current lifestyle as well. Whether it is a beautiful compact design suitable for wearing on the ear for a long time without being uncomfortable Intelligent and reliable switching between NC mode and Ambient mode. This allows us to enjoy quality content while interacting with those around us without having to remove the headphones. And most importantly, it has excellent high-end sound quality from Sony again. It is considered another premium TWS headphones that are perfect for every use. Anyone who is looking for a finisher that has both sound quality Comfortable design Lots of smart features, I think the Sony LinkBuds S is a very interesting option.
