On Wednesday, Sony introduced the LinkBuds S true wireless earbuds. The new Sony earbuds are lightweight, weighing only 4.8 grams per earbud.
They also have active noise cancellation (ANC) and a battery life of up to 20 hours, including the charging case’s battery. With ANC turned on, users can expect up to six hours of use.
The Sony LinkBuds S is splash-resistant, with an IPX4 rating. The wireless earbuds also have an ambient mode that allows the wearer to hear their surroundings.
Price and availability of the Sony LinkBuds S earbuds
The $199.99 (roughly Rs. 15,500) Sony LinkBuds S true wireless earbuds are now available for pre-order in the United States, with general availability starting May 20.
The earbuds will be available on Sony’s website, BestBuy, and Amazon.com. The earbuds are available in Black, Desert Sand, and White.
Specifications of the Sony LinkBuds S earbuds
The Sony LinkBuds S earbuds are incredibly light at 4.8 grams per bud. The earbuds feature Sony’s high-quality LDAC Bluetooth codec and the company’s proprietary Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE), which is said to provide compelling audio and call quality right out of the box.
Sony has provided an IPX4-certified build that can withstand splashes of water. Bluetooth v5.2 connectivity is available on the earbuds.
Furthermore, the earbuds include Sony’s Adaptive Sound Control, which detects the user’s activity and automatically adjusts ambient sound settings.
The company’s Speak-to-Chat feature detects your voice, pauses the audio, and activates ambient sound mode when you start talking.
The Sony LinkBuds S is powered by Sony’s Integrated Processor V1, which improves sound quality and reduces distortion. The Sony earbuds use 0.2-inch dynamic drivers with a 20Hz–20,000Hz frequency response range.
Touch control settings on the earbuds allow users to pause, play, skip tracks, control volume, activate the voice assistant, and answer phone calls.
Aside from that, the Sony LinkBuds S has Alexa built-in for voice assistance. The earbuds can last up to six hours with ANC enabled, while the charging case can last up to 14 hours for 20 hours on a single charge.
According to the company, a five-minute charge can provide up to 60 minutes of playback time. The charging case takes three hours to charge fully, while the earbuds take about two hours.
