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1 / 11Sony
Sony LinkBuds Wireless
Value for Money & durability / build quality
4.5/ 10
4.5
0.010.0
A 4.5 puts its value for money in the bottom 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 54 of the 165 we've cataloged.
8/ 10
8
0.010.0
A 8 puts its durability / build quality in the bottom 10% of bluetooth speakers we've measured.
Measured on 51 of the 165 we've cataloged.
Key specs
Battery Life Wireless
5.68 hBelow average5.68 h
5 h42 h
below average for bluetooth speakers — based on 136 of 165 we've cataloged.
IP Rating
IPX4IP6738%IPX732%IPX410%IP686%
IPX4 appears on 10% of the 130 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 165).
Bluetooth Version
5.25.334%5.020%5.411%5.29%
5.2 appears on 9% of the 133 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 165).
Is Portable
YesMost commonTrue92%False8%
True is the most common — on 92% of the 158 bluetooth speakers we've cataloged (of 165).
Battery
- Battery Life Wireless
- 5.68 h
- Charging Method
- USB-C
- Fast Charging
- Yes
Build
- IP Rating
- IPX4
Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 5.2
- Bluetooth Codec
- SBC, AAC, LDAC
- Connection Type
- Bluetooth
- Multi Speaker Chain
- No
- Stereo Pairing
- Yes
Design
- Is Portable
- Yes
- Color Options
- Black, ecru, white
- Carry Strap
- No
- Power Source
- Rechargeable battery
- Weight
- 5 g
Features
- Speakerphone
- Yes
- Companion App
- IOS + Android
- Voice Assistant Support
- Google Assistant, Alexa
Identity
- Model Number
- WFLS900N
Release
- Date
- 2022-05-18
- Msrp Usd
- 198 USD
- Year
- 2022
Sound
- Amplification
- Active (powered)
SoundGuys review
Read the full review ›Design6.0
Portability8.0
Features8.5
Value4.5
The verdict
The Sony LinkBuds Speaker is a good-sounding and capable speaker. Its unobtrusive design and charging cradle make it a worthy addition to any living room. Existing LinkBuds earbuds users will enjoy seamless switching between their devices, although casual listeners may have an issue with its steep price tag.
✓What we like
✓Sound quality
✓IPX4
✓Charging cradel included
✓5-band custom EQ with additional "Clear Bass" slider
✓"Auto Switch" with LinkBuds earbuds
✕What could be better
✕Expensive
✕Only room for two custom EQ settings
✕Design may be too utilitarian for some
Features & Opinions
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