Sony launches LinkBuds noise-cancelling headphones

According to EngadgetSony says the LinkBuds S is designed for “an experience that never goes out of style” with a Transparency mode that allows users to adjust to their surroundings as needed.

LinkBuds S charging case can extend up to 14 hours of use when ANC is on sony

The LinkBuds S is similar in shape to recent Sony earbuds, like the flagship WF-1000XM4 or the low-cost WF-C500, but the LinkBuds S is much smaller to give users a more comfortable wearing experience. for a long time. In fact, Sony claims the LinkBuds S is the “smallest and lightest true wireless earphones” world, noise cancellation and high resolution”. The headphones are also IPX4 rated for endurance during workouts.

Inside, the 5mm drivers deliver “powerful bass and superb vocal clarity”. Headphones with integrated V1 chip like on headphones WH-1000XM5 to maintain sound quality, minimize distortion, and enhance noise cancellation. LinkBuds S also supports high-resolution listening via the improved Sony LDAC and DSEE Extreme codecs. DSEE Extreme helps restore fine details often lost when compressing digital audio content. Low latency is rolling out to gaming, and Sony is working with Niantic to bring spatial audio and tracking to AR Ingress mobile game inputs.

One highlight of LinkBuds S is support FACILITATE, although not as powerful as the WF-1000XM4 but enough to block out noise to reduce background noise. The Adaptive Sound Control feature also allows configuration to change ambient sound and noise cancellation settings based on user activity or location. Meanwhile, the handy Speak-to-Chat feature can automatically sense the user’s voice, pause the audio, and activate the ambient sound mode when the user starts talking.

LinkBuds S are “world’s smallest and lightest” true wireless earbuds sony

With Auto Play, the headset can automatically play or resume audio based on the user’s activity when they put the headset on or complete a call. While, technology The Precise Voice Pickup can optimally control the microphones for both headsets to give users the ability to talk with greater clarity even in crowded environments. Other nifty features include voice assistant compatibility, customizable touch controls, and support for both Google Fast Pair and Windows Swift Pair.

Sony says the LinkBuds S battery lasts up to 6 hours with ANC on and an additional 14 hours with the charging case. However, the company does not provide information on battery life with ANC turned off. The case doesn’t support wireless charging, but it does offer a quick charge option, giving users an extra hour of listening with just five minutes of charging.

LinkBuds S officially hit the shelves from May 20 with black and white color options. The exclusive Ecru color will only be available on Best Buy. The headset costs $200, putting it in the middle of the flagship WF-1000XM4 and the low-cost WF-C500.