Bought these when they first launched, they are comfortable to wear and the sound quality is excellent. However, the software needs refining as they have a tendency to stop playing if you for example sneeze, I also found whilst they would be ideal when out riding my bike given the design lets you hear ambient noises around you, they would stop playing due to wind noise. I still feel there is very good potential with these as they just need a few minor issues addressed.

The sound quality is decent considering these headphones have a different design than the rest of them. The features are good and work well and regularly get updated with new stuff. The update process is a nightmare on iOS tho. The major problem is the battery life and the repairability of these headphones. Removing or replacing the battery means a total destruction. I don't understand why Sony markets these as "eco-friendly" "recycled packaging" "recycled plastic&quo...

Small & discreet with awareness of what's around you._x000D_
Not for all but it caters to a wide range of people._x000D_
Music plays then an innovative voice cut when someone calls then cleverly plays & resumes your music when your conversation ends.Settings are also great._x000D_
Call quality good, music & media also great, charging very good especially the quick charge & the charging case very small & handy, fits in any pocket or bag.._x000D_
The fit is great you hardly ...

very uncomfortable for what they cost too expensive bad purchase I would not buy them again I do not recommend it

So, the USP of these ear buds is that you can hear the outside world as well as what is playing on the headphones. And that works very well. Audio quality isn't bad but compared to say my Samsung Galaxy Buds2, Sony WH-1000XM4s or Shure SE425s not so much - but these are in a different price bracket, and wasn't the reason to get them, I like going out and hearing what’s going on outside my headphones._x000D_
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There it sort of stops - whatever idiots designed the inter...

Once you figure out how to insert these they are comfortable for long periods. The split design means they are very discreet and don't protrude like other earbuds. Really useful buds for walking on roads where you need to hear what's coming. A slightly smaller case and longer battery life would be nice but not a deal-breaker. I'd also like to have a balance option in the app because one earbud sounds slightly louder than the other.

They feel comfortable and don't keep falling out. With my phone in my back pocket, the left earbud loses connection quite often while walking. They are nice though.

Very comfortable & snug, a different innovative design with a twist._x000D_
Sound quality good & I definitely like the stop talk feature._x000D_
Sony quality all the way

The first thing I noticed was the size, they are half the size of any of my previous pairs of in-ear buds and a lot lighter. They fit in the ear slightly differently to previous units, bit of a twist, then once in, they are very secure. Whether it is a brisk walk or doing the gardening I never felt they were going to drop out. Connecting to my phone was instant, can’t fault._x000D_
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The sound quality is exceptional for such a small unit, good depth of bass and crysta...

I've spent a good 2 months with my Sony LinkBuds, and even now, they're a difficult novelty to review. I was attracted by the idea of being able to hear my surroundings (and the doorbell!) whilst working, converse with colleagues in the office, and simply be aware and present of the world around me when outside, all whilst having my earphones in, and they do certainly deliver on these fronts. Their downside that there a few situations where I’d prefer the world to be blocke...