Sony links up two new LinkBuds earbuds with its lineup plus a speaker
Plus, violet "Olivia Rodrigo" versions with custom EQs.
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Sony's LinkBuds earbuds aren't the audio company's flagship earphones, but they are a great example of the brand's approach to innovative design.
Using a unique, open-ring design to allow audio passthrough, the new LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open expand the lineup first launched back in 2022.
The ring design allows for you to hear your surroundings, while still being able to listen to music. It's Sony's solution to headphones like the Shokz OpenFit.
LinkBuds Fit
The LinkBuds Fit comes with newly developed fitting supporters and earbud tips to improve the fit, without creating discomfort. The fitting supporters have a soft, hollow tail to reduce ear contact and pressure.
The LinkBuds Fit come with the same Integrated Processor V2 that powers the noise cancellation in the WF-1000XM5, while an ambient sound mode automatically adjusts the surrounding sounds to let you enjoy your music anywhere.
The earbuds support high resolution audio, and have integrated mics for clear call quality, plus multipoint connection, head gesture support and an IPX4 water resistance rating.
LinkBuds Open
The LinkBuds Open are designed for all-day comfort, so you can wear them around the office with no issues.
They feature a newly developed ring driver is designed to maintain audio transparency so you can hear your surroundings while listening to music.
There's also an adaptive volume control that can optimise your volume level based on the ambient noise level.
LinkBuds Speaker
Sony has also expanded the LinkBuds family with a Bluetooth speaker. It's designed to seamlessly swap playback between LinkBuds earbuds and the speaker.
A detachable strap makes it easy to take the speaker with you anywhere, while the IPX4 rating makes it splashproof. Sony promises up to 25 hours of playback from the LinkBuds Speaker.
Pricing and Availability
- LinkBuds Fit is available in Australia from November 2024 with a suggested retail price of $349.95. They will be available in black, white, green and Olivia Rodrigo’s violet colour.
- LinkBuds Open is available in Australia from November 2024 with a suggested retail price of $349.95. They will be available in black and white as well as Olivia Rodrigo’s violet colour.
- LinkBuds Speaker is available in Australia from October 2024 with a suggested retail price of $299, and is available in light grey and black.
