LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds | Blue
$159.99
$159.99

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- High quality noise canceling and natural ambient sound
- Small and light so they fit comfortably in your ear.
- The body and case of LinkBuds S Earth Blue is made from factory-recovered plastic and reclaimed water bottles, which gives them their distinctive marble pattern.
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- Protection assured against water splashing from any angle, excluding the sound conduit (sound exit tube), ventilation holes, and microphone holes in the unit of the headphones. The charging case is not water resistant.
- Up to 6hrs (earbuds) + up to 14hrs (charging case ), total of up to 20hrs when using Noise Canceling and Bluetooth® connection. To fully charge the LinkBuds, charge for 2 hours. To fully charge the case, charge for 3 hours. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage.
- Coating and adhesive materials excluded.
- Tap on the left earbud to change from Noise Canceling to Ambient Sound and long tap for Quick Attention, or double tap on the right to skip to the next track.
- Download app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information.
- Need to set the function to “Priority on Sound Quality” using the Sony | Headphones Connect app. Compatible devices supporting LDAC will be needed.
- Activate the DSEE Extreme™ from the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
- Set the function to “ON” from the Sony | Headphones Connect app. To deactivate Speak-to-Chat and return to your music immediately, tap either the left or right touch panel. Otherwise, music will resume playing by default 15 seconds after your conversation ends in Speak-to-Chat mode. This timeframe can be customized using the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
- Google Assistant is only available for Android devices. The feature to activate Google Assistant by saying “OK Google” is only available for Android devices. Google, Google Assistant and Android are trademarks of Google LLC. Amazon, Alexa and all related logos are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Google Assistant and Alexa are not available in all languages and countries/regions. Install the Google Assistant app and set up with Sony | Headphones Connect app. For Amazon Alexa, install the Amazon Alexa app and set up with Sony | Headphones Connect app.
- Install the Auto Play app and set up with Sony | Headphones Connect app. Install the Spotify or Endel app and set up with Auto Play app. Auto Play, Spotify and Endel services may not be available in some countries/regions.
- Download Headphones Connect app at Google Play and the App Store. Network services, content, and operating system and software subject to terms and conditions and may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued at any time and may require fees, registration and credit card information. 360Reality Audio requires subscription to compatible online music service and third-party terms, conditions, account and fees may apply.
- 360 Spatial Sound personalizer requires the supplied transmitter (WLA-NS7)] and a BRAVIA XR TV model sold sep.
- Interoperability and compatibility between Bluetooth® devices vary.
- These features require connection to a compatible smartphone.
- As of May 9th 2022. According to research by Sony Corporation, measured using Strategy Analytics guidelines in the Truly Wireless style supporting noise canceling and compatible with LDAC headphones market. LDAC is a certificated codec of “Hi-Res Audio Wireless”
- As of May 19th 2022
- As of May 9th 2022. Excluding Open style.
- Available via firmware update, November 2022
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Do the Sony LinkBuds S have noise canceling?
Yes. The LinkBuds S offer high quality noise canceling to help you tune out and focus on your favorite playlist or podcast, along with natural ambient sound when you want to stay aware of your surroundings.
How long is the battery life on the LinkBuds S?
You get up to 6 hours from the earbuds plus up to 14 hours from the charging case, for a total of up to 20 hours when using Noise Canceling and a Bluetooth connection. Charging the earbuds fully takes 2 hours, and the case takes 3 hours.
Are the LinkBuds S water resistant?
The earbuds are protected against water splashing from any angle, excluding the sound conduit, ventilation holes, and microphone holes. Note that the charging case is not water resistant.
What Bluetooth and audio codecs do the LinkBuds S support?
The LinkBuds S support SBC, AAC, and LDAC audio codecs. To use LDAC for higher-quality streaming, you'll need to set the function to "Priority on Sound Quality" in the Sony | Headphones Connect app with a compatible LDAC device.
What makes the Earth Blue LinkBuds S environmentally conscious?
The earbuds use recycled plastic materials from automobile parts, and the packaging uses no plastic. The Earth Blue model integrates reclaimed water bottles to give it its distinctive marbled pattern.
What is the Quick Access feature on the LinkBuds S?
With the Quick Access feature by Sony, you're just 2-3 taps away from your favorite songs or soundscapes on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Endel, all without using your phone. You'll need to set it up through the Sony | Headphones Connect app.
How do I control the LinkBuds S with touch controls?
Tap the left earbud to switch from Noise Canceling to Ambient Sound, or long tap for Quick Attention. Double tap the right earbud to skip to the next track.
Do the LinkBuds S work with a companion app?
Yes. The Sony | Headphones Connect app lets you customize sound and control features like ambient sound levels, Speak-to-Chat, DSEE Extreme, and LDAC. You can download it from Google Play and the App Store.
Are the LinkBuds S comfortable to wear all day?
Yes. The LinkBuds S are small and light so they fit comfortably in your ear, and they're designed to be worn all the time to keep you connected to the people and entertainment you love.
How much do the Sony LinkBuds S in Blue cost?
MSRP is listed as $159.99. Given that, these models can go on sale from time to time, and there are several other opportunities to save on price like through their group discounts for education, healthcare and military/veterans (ID.me & Unidays) along with their free loyalty program that gives up to 5% back in points.
*FAQ generated on 07/24/2026. Financing, pricing and promotions may no longer apply.
