Noble, high-quality, with extensive features and great sound: the Sony Linkbuds S position themselves among the best in-ear headphones only just below the company's own top model. It's a pity that Multipoint is missing, while the battery life is merely average.
Sony LinkBuds S
ANC, 6 h, WirelessProduct details
With the LinkBuds S, you stay connected to your surroundings. These ultra-small, ultra-light headphones are always comfortable and allow you to connect with others and your environment. The LinkBuds S automatically switch to optimized Ambient Sound or to effective Noise Cancelling for uninterrupted listening pleasure.
Application range | General, Lifestyle, Sports, Travel |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Equipment + Functions | Microphones, Noise Reduction, True Wireless |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones |
Isolation | Half open |
Item number | 22888222 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
Category | Headphones |
Manufacturer No. | WFLS900NL.CE7 |
Release date | 25/10/2022 |
Colour | Blue |
Exact colour description | Earth Blue |
Operating system compatibility | Android, iOS, iPadOS, Mac OS, Windows |
Application range | General, Lifestyle, Sports, Travel |
Output | Stereo |
Noise cancelling | ANC |
Equipment + Functions | Microphones, Noise Reduction, True Wireless |
Music control | touchpad remote control, Universal Bluetooth Remote |
Signal transmission | Wireless |
Button functions | Pause, Track |
Compatible voice assistants | Alexa, Google Assistant |
Headphone type | Bluetooth headphones |
Fit | In Ear |
Isolation | Half open |
Driver diameter | 5 mm |
Durability | Splashproof, Waterproof |
Protection type (IP code) | IPX4 |
Converter principle | Dynamic |
Magnet type | Neodymium |
Membrane size | 5 mm |
Frequency range | 20 - 40000 Hz |
Connections base/transmitter | USB-C |
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
Bluetooth feature | AAC, LDAC, SBC |
Bluetooth profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
Max. range | 10 m |
Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
Battery type | Li-ion |
Battery life | 6 h |
Capacity | 102 mAh |
Charging time | 3 h |
Charging input | USB-C |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | RE100, SBTi |
Scope of delivery | Charger housing, Headphones, USB-C cable |
Height | 2 cm |
Width | 2.50 cm |
Depth | 2.50 cm |
Weight | 4.80 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 8.70 cm |
Width | 7.20 cm |
Height | 6.80 cm |
Weight | 172 g |
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Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 22.JVC1,4 %
- 23.Gembird1,5 %
- 23.Sony1,5 %
- 25.AKG1,6 %
- 25.Foneng1,6 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 60.OneOdio3 days
- 60.OnePlus3 days
- 60.Sony3 days
- 66.Audio-Technica4 days
- 66.Teufel4 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Headphones» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 42.Mixx2,4 %
- 42.Usams2,4 %
- 44.Sony2,5 %
- 44.T'nB2,5 %
- 46.House of Marley2,6 %
- Innovative approach
- Perfect transparency mode
- Extensive setting options
- No ANC
- Short battery life
It is difficult to make a final judgement on the Sony LinkBuds. The Japanese developers once again prove their experience and their will to innovate. The sonic potential they have extracted from a driver with a large hole in the middle is absolutely remarkable. And the effect that you can hear the environment almost normally while wearing earphones is amazing.On the other hand, you also have to put...
- Sound rich in detail
- Com-pact and light (plug: 4
- 7 g)
- Very effective ANC
- Attachments can get stuck in the case
The Sony Link-Buds S have a compact design but still have a lot going for them: good battery life, efficient active noise cancellation and a very comfortable fit. The Link-Buds S reproduce music clearly and in great detail. Only the bass lacks a little substance. The Sony Headphones Connect app is beyond reproach thanks to its many extras.

- great sound
- convincing 3D sound
- Good fit
The Sony LinkBuds S is priced well below the current top model from Sony, but offers the latest, innovative technologies, an effective active noise reduction, the best speech intelligibility and an absolutely convincing sound experience, also due to its 3D sound technology.

- great sound
- convincing 3D sound
- Good fit
The Sony LinkBuds S is priced well below the current top model from Sony, but offers the latest, innovative technologies, effective active noise reduction, the best speech intelligibility and an absolutely convincing sound experience, also due to its 3D sound technology.

The latest model in the LinksBud series from Sony makes a good impression and we like it much better than the first LinkBud representative in the test. The headphones are produced in a sustainable manner, which is now an important factor in the purchase decision, and that's a good thing...