Sony's LinkBuds S ANC Earbuds Cost $200 And Look Like A Great Buy
The Sony LinkBuds S are the Japanese company's newest pair of earbuds and the second to carry the LinkBuds name, arriving just a few months after the oddly-designed LinkBuds. The earbuds also arrive just one week after the launch of the WH-1000XM5, headphones aimed at those who prefer an over-the-ear style to truly wireless earbuds.
Sony's new strategy of launching more affordable earbuds with premium features should help it capture more of the audio wearable market. It has already built a reputation with its premium models that are out of reach for many. However, with these new affordable options, those who can't afford its more expensive models have alternatives that might better fit their budget.
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The LinkBuds S joins the WF-1000XM4 as Sony's earbuds offerings with active noise cancellation. The design of the new earbuds can be best described as a cross between the premium WF-1000XM4 and the budget WF-C500. Sony has put a high focus on making the earbuds comfortable. The company claims they are not only the smallest, but at 4.8 grams per earbud, they are also the lightest earbuds with ANC. That claim holds true when compared to the Galaxy Buds Pro and the Pixel Buds Pro which weigh 6.3 grams and 6.2 grams, respectively. The earbuds, made from recycled plastic materials, also come with an IPX4 water-resistance rating. While they are available in Black and White in the United States, a third variant—Off-White—is available in Europe.
At $199, the LinkBuds S earbuds are definitely cheaper than the WF-1000XM4 earbuds which sell for $279, and Sony has tried to avoid shaving off features in the process. The LinkBuds S earbuds use the same Processor V1 for noise
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