Sony LinkBuds Fit Review

In the ever-evolving landscape of audio technology, Sony’s LinkBuds Fit True Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds stand out as a testament to innovation and design. Crafted for those who crave not just sound, but an experience, these earbuds blend luxury with performance. They promise a unique listening journey, supported by advanced features and an ergonomic design that fits seamlessly into your lifestyle. Whether you’re commuting, exercising, or simply unwinding, the LinkBuds Fit elevates every moment. Let’s find out if they deliver.

What You Get

• LinkBuds Fit True Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds
• Various Size Eartips
• Charging Case
• Charging Cable

Look & Feel

LinkBuds are notoriously tiny earbuds and the LinkBuds Fit are the most ergonomic so far. They’re shaped like small pods with a silicone wing fin overlaying almost the entire housing. There are black and white versions that are equally as stylish, even with its very simplistic design. The LinkBuds sink a bit deep in your ears, but they’re light and small enough to seem invisible when you get used to them. While the earbuds themselves are simple, the charging case is actually quite luxurious with its glossy marble finish.

Design & Functionality

The LinkBuds Fit uses an 8mm dynamic X driver that has a considerable output. You’ll be able to hear a comfortably loud signal with plenty of headroom to play around with. Noise-canceling helps with the loudness and isolation too, and because we are talking about a Sony product you can expect some of the strongest ANC around.

Sony recently updated their headphones companion app that you can use to access many different features. If you’ve used any of their other headphones or earbuds, then you should be familiar with many of the features offered here. 360 Reality Audio, DSEE, and EQ are accessible with the LinkBuds Fit, which gives you a lot of personalization options. The EQ even has a feature where you can more simply select between unlabeled filters meant to complement the specific tracks you’re listening to. The app also lets you use the touch sensors to interact with music apps directly. Tripple tapping will play music from Spotify whether you had something playing previously or not. Every tapping action registers very quickly, and sensors are just sensitive enough to only activate when intended.

Bluetooth

When pairing the LinkBuds fit, I found the connection to be almost instant. No matter what device I was using, they could find the LinkBuds instantly. The connection is super stable with no dropout experiences throughout many hours of listening. If you use an Android device, you’ll have access to the LDAC COCEC, which is the highest sound quality offered by the LinkBuds with 96 kHz sampling at 990 kbps. These are also multipoint earbuds that allow you to connect the LinkBuds with multiple devices at once. Auracast and LE Audio are also compatible.

Battery Life

The LinkBuds 5.5 hours of playback doesn’t sound too appealing but it’s acceptable for the price. With the charging case, the LinkBuds have 21 hours of charge with quick charging.

Soundstage

When dealing with Sony, you can expect a good soundstage that is enhanced with spatial audio features. Sony’s 360 Reality Audio feature helps establish a more immersive presentation, with more dimension and open sound elements. However, this is only available on some platforms, so if you’re listing primarily through Spotify, then the soundstage can only be judged in stereo. Switching between the modes, these earbuds have a more natural soundstage through spatial audio with more exact imaging and layering. Without it, stereo separation is more congealed but still fairly wide. You get a far more linear soundstage that doesn’t define sound elements as clearly in the mix.

Low End

Sony earbuds like to keep the bass big and thumpy, and that’s what the LinkBuds bring. The Clear Bass feature in the app only acts to increase the body of the bass even more, and depending on EQ, the LinkBuds can have a thunderous response. While there isn’t much detail to assess in specific bass instruments the tone you’re getting gives a consistent explosiveness to your tracks. It’s a very artificial response, but one you’ll have fun with depending on your preferred genres.

Mids

Even with EQ, the mids never pop out in any significant way. What’s shown in the mids is compromised by a cloudy low-mid resonance that results in unclear instruments. You get a thin surface of midrange frequencies that never represents anything physical in the mix. Vocals still have some authority though, with forward gain that rises out of the fog a bit.

Highs

While there’s some treble detail that comes through, the LinkBuds have a reserved tonality that will appeal to listeners sensitive to the region. The clarity isn’t as disorganized as the mid though, so you’ll get some sense of sizzle. It’s a thin response, but the display of frequencies is much tighter and even.

Summary

The Sony LinkBuds Fit True Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds undeniably make a mark in the crowded audio market, offering a compelling combination of style, comfort, and sound quality. With features like adaptive noise canceling, a user-friendly companion app, and a remarkable soundstage, they cater to both music aficionados and casual listeners alike. Although the battery life and mid-range performance could benefit from marginal improvements, the overall package is hard to overlook, especially for those seeking an earbud that won’t compromise on aesthetic or acoustic satisfaction. Elevate your audio experience today with the LinkBuds Fit, where every note matters, and enjoy the world of sound like never before.

The Sony LinkBuds Fit is available at Audio46.