Sony LinkBuds S WF-LS900N Noise Cancellation Bluetooth Earbuds, TWS, Hi-Res Audio, Up to 23Hrs Battery-Black

I got this for 7.6k during the great Indian sale which is a steal!!! This comes very close to Sony's flagship tws, WF-1000XM4. The audio quality is mind blowing. The ANC is really good. You can say that it comes to about 90% of XM4's ANC capability. The battery life is decent but it doesn't matter to me much as I don't wear it continuously for more than 2 hrs and I put it back in the case after use. The comfort is great unlike the XM4 and you can wear it for a long time. It has a quick charge feature where a 5 min charge gives you 60 mins of playback. As mentioned by another reviewer, don't use the Equalizer in the Sony Headphones app. Install the Wavelet app and use its auto equalizer for Linkbuds S. The difference in quality is huge. Another useful feature is that you can connect to 2 devices at the same time.Do note that the right earbud is the primary unit and it consumes more power than the left one. There will be a slight difference in the battery to about 2 to 6% between both the earbuds. If you see a huge difference to about 12 to 20% or more, one of the earbuds is defective and you need to get it replaced.The only drawback I felt in this device is that during phone calls, the voice sounds mechanical and not natural. When I called my friend via the earbuds, he immediately asked me if I'm using some earphones or headphones as the clarity wasn't great. So if you are buying this device for calls, I will not recommend it. You can look at other premium devices like Samsung Buds 2 Pro, Airpods Pro 2, Bose QC 2, Oppo Enco X2 and the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. The latest Sony flagship, WF-1000XM5, is the best version of the XM4 and the Linkbuds S as it has incorporated all the positives from both devices. If you have the budget, then definitely go for the XM5.

I've been using the Sony LinkBuds S for about a couple of months now...A short review: It's a great product with some forgivable downsides. Definitely 4.5/5.Full Review:I'm an iPhone user and lost my AirPods recently. I purchased the Sony Linkbuds S as a replacement, and until now, I don't regret this decision. Initially, I thought there would be lag and latency in connection as it isn't from the Apple ecosystem, but to my surprise, the connection is pretty seamless (except for the first connection), and you can also connect two devices at a time, which comes in handy when you switch between your phone and laptop.FIT: The earbuds do come with different-sized ear tips (S, M, L). I use the M size for my ears, and it gives a tight seal. The fit is very secure; even during activities, I didn't feel them slipping out of place.COLOUR & DESIGN: I got the matte black edition; both the earbuds and the case have a matte finish. I love black, and since it has a matte finish, it doesn't pick up any fingerprints. Overall, it's pretty decent and minimalistic.SOUND QUALITY: The sound straight out of the box is pretty great with good highs and lows. It does have a bass boost that really amplifies that woofer effect. There is also an app that comes with an equalizer to adjust the sound to your liking. It is worth every penny. Noise cancellation does a decent job of canceling ambient noise to a certain extent, which I feel is one of the best in the market. The ambient mode is the best; it's so similar to Airpods and lets the ambient sound in without any distraction.Now let's talk about some downsides:BATTERY: The battery performance is not great, and with the ANC on, I hardly get 3 hours of playback. Though the case can give you up to 10 hours. With the ANC off, it does give you up to 5 hours of playback.TOUCH CONTROL: The earbuds don't have any physical buttons to control the media or turn on/off ANC or access the voice assistant; instead, they come with touch gestures, which I found pretty annoying at times as they get triggered unintentionally.I also occasionally encountered a few glitches while listening, but after reconnecting, they worked fine.Overall, if you're an Android user or an iPhone user but don't want to invest 26k in AirPods, I feel these earbuds are a pretty good pair to invest in, as they sound better than Sony's flagship model.

I was in the market for a pair of TWS-ANC buds after my Buds Pro ANC started malfunctioning and I came across these. Started watching videos on YouTube and ultimately chose to buy these over the XM4s. Primary reason: extremely compact case (I typically carry the case in the coin pocket of my jeans) and extremely light-weight and small size of the buds itself (I get ear fatigue quite often). I have uploaded 3 images for scale when compared to Buds Pro and Buds+. I've always wanted to try out a Sony TWS, I am continually impressed by my 4y old wired Sony XB-55AP, and finally bit the bullet on this one! I am no audiophile, but, the soundstage is excellent, ANC is on point and thankfully, they provide an option to tweak the EQ as per personal preferences. But, the Sony Headphones Connect app is very very clunky to use, it's a confusing mess and is not a very well designed app. The Speak to Chat works well but is mostly annoying as it is very sensitive. Adaptive Sound Control could be an useful feature but as of now, I've turned it off as I don't like my buds switching sounds modes automatically. Transparency mode sounds very realistic, not robotic or tinny at all! Touch controls work 10 out of 10 times but customisation is very limited as of now. This has multipoint as well which the XM4s doesn't. I am using LDAC streaming most of the times and one thing I've noticed in 24h of usage is that the right earbud drains faster than the left. Overall, a very very very decent pair of TWS buds. I wanted to get this in the Earth Blue color, but, sadly, it isn't available in India. Overall rating: 8/10.