Some people complained about Sony and the complicated names they use with letters and numbers. (It's actually quite simple and makes sense if one understands what the letters and numbers mean). Now they've changed the names but it's made it even more confusing. 😂
I wasn't going to buy these because all my Sony earbuds case stop charging the earbuds after a year, the buds are constantly charging running down the case battery and when I take them out they are always hot and are only 30%-40% charged, and the case also goes into red blinking mode whenever I'm recharging the case and buds, I had to get both my XM5 and link buds S replaced because of that, but now that I see how well the new ones fit in your small ears I will give Sony another chance and try these.
It's not just Sony, Sennheiser, JBL, and others just for example. Also it seems the rechargeable batteries in the ear buds degrade faster than other formats...
@josephdaniels3969 - some cannot replace the battery. Just buy cheap chinese brands and no wonder they are popular now. Just look at the CMF buds. Even the new model Tozo NC9 and I think they're from the States...
"Under the right lighting", it looks like it picked up a bunch of lint from your pocket. I'm glad you told us about it so I know what it actually are. These aren't the earbuds I'm looking for but, I hope others start doing these types of "air supporters". I'm the same way and my ears are also small, even being in my 40s where ears are the one body part that keeps growing. Wingtips start hurting, so I never use them. It doesn't matter the size, they all started to hurt.
@@andresoares6005 the pixel buds pro 2 have better ANC and are a little louder with better battery life and wireless charging. I like my Sony linkbuds fit but I don't love them. They are very comfortable, stylish and I do like the gestures and Sony app.
Get the Pixelbuds Pro 2. Controls are way better, however the Sony sounds better, obviously it has LDAC. Gestures controls are just a mess on the Sony. With one bud, you lose volume up or down, depending how you set them up, and also you either get ANC toggle OR playback control by wearing one bud only, which I often do. The PixelBuds Pro 2 are also easier to take out of the case and just put them into your ear. However, the Sony Linkfit Buds are almost close to perfect. Or just get a pair of Huawei Freebuds Pro 3 if you can. I find NO contenders to beat them.
Got the Linkbuds fit to replace the Linkbuds S. The sound especially the bass is very good. Better than the Linkbuds S. I have small ears and the size of the Fit are larger and hurt my ears. I’ve tried pushing it less in the ear but it falls out. Tapping on the left buds doesn’t work well.
Just got the Linkbuds fit to replace the Linkbuds S. They are larger and if I don’t push it all the way in it doesn’t hurt my small ears. The Sony app works well with the Custom Equaliser. The Linkbuds S signal is weak when I am 10 meters away from the iPhone but the Fit has strong signal over 30 meters away and behind a brick wall.
I was hoping these would be a straight upgrade to the Linkbuds S but it sounds like the ANC is not as good. Hopefully they will update the Linkbuds S still at some point.
These are awesome. My Beats Fit Pro just broke again (the wing tip torn apart) and I was looking for something new with up to date codecs, Bluetooth version, etc. and came across these. These are super comfy and the fit is so soft that it almost seems that you have no earbuds especially once you find the correct ear tip for your size of ear canal. The ANC is much softer vs the one on Beats Fit Pro but I really like the way its implemented - you hear a lot of surrounding sounds but then again the song you listen to does not suffer so to say, love it! Love the feature of auto pause + transparency mode as soon as I start talking, which can be adjusted to various length and sensitivity. Sound wise its like day n nights vs beats fit pro especially with the available EQ settings.
Another informative and comprehensive review on these new Sony buds Bro!! Like how you explain the new Lifestyle features of these buds! 🙌 Don't think I'll be using any of these, especially the voice commands feature, and in public - just imagine yelling at your buds to, "Volume Up or Down" in the shopping centre. 😂 The tapping on the bone in front of your ears is a nice feature. At this high price range, I share the same feeling as you that the case should definitely have wireless charging, especially other (cheaper) Chinese brands have it. And Sony is concentrated on this new 'Lifestyle' thing - be helpful to charge the case on the go with reverse wireless charging from your phone... I think you should have compared this case against the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or Buds FE cases because they're of the same clam shell shape and Air Pods are stem style, so its case is different... The mic performance is solid too. Looking forward to your next one Brother.
For me, the fit on the Linkbuds S is solid, but over the course of an hour or two.. I find myself doing less "re-adjusting" with the Linkbuds Fit due to the wingtip. As far as sound, I wouldn't really say there's a big advantage either way.
If multipoint is not important for you, get the Samsung. Gesture controls are probably better on those, on the other hand you get LDAC with the Sony with any device (if supports it) not just with Samsung.
hi good review ----battery life is concern looking at other buds with 8 hours anc on ... also can you use just one bud individually ....thoughts bose ultra quiet or status anc any advice be apreciated thank you
@greenthumbsplanter You are right to be skeptical about battery life/issues. I've found battery life not to be an issue as you can just swap earbuds when 1 dies or turn off high-end features from time to time. Yes, you can use them one at a time. However, I've heard a lot of people complaining about battery issues with every brand of earbuds after a year or 2 of constant use. I've gotten lucky with a nearly 5 year old pair of Sony WF-500s. They still get 8 hours a day, even after near daily use. I wouldn't count on getting lucky on earbuds again, but I would wait out a SKU or two to see if any issues get resolved in future batches of this earbud if it turns out to have battery issues. Other than that, make sure you pick an earbud you have vetted and will enjoy. Be ready to pay more if they do have issues, as I said earlier, every brand has battery issues. Good luck!
thanks alot .... was looking at the wf 500 but the cost wat higher so i saw sonys app for buds and quite impressed ..... on other question do spinfit ear silicone tips work with this model.....thanks for the good advice
I am kinda biased having my Huawei Freebuds 3 Pro as they get no contenders. The LinkBuds Fit sound GREAT and feel comfortable to wear. But to be honest, gesture controls and driving me crazy. I just cannot raise and lower the volume by continuous tapping. Also, when wearing one bud only, you lose volume controls AND ANC toggles depending on which buds they are assigned to. Kind of a bummer.
Can i use it without the wingtips? Been searching for a tws for side sleeping that also sounds good. I cannot side sleep on the the original Linkbuds S, even though it's tiny it protudes a bit.
hello so no ones done a comparison on sony linkbuds against a very adevertised status anc in between........i know the app on the status plain jane and only big feature is the sound ,,,,,,have you reviewed the status buds ???
@@CEONTHEMAKING thank you so my choice between bose ultra quet or sony which would u choose bose old model sony brand new features ?price about the same
😮 I had the Sony WF-C700N & the bass reduces if I turned it up any higher then 65-75% volume the bass cuts down. I thought the bass was pretty good on these cheaper headphones from Sony & hoping these might have slightly more bass but overall cleaner sound for most part
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 were so comfortable for me and stayed on so well but I was really disappointed with the sound. They sound muffled and boxy and no amount of EQ ever made them sound right. I tried the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and those sound great right out of the box but they just refuse to stay in my ears. I'm hoping these Linkbuds are the answer
I might like the wf-1000xm5 bc the came out w a Smoky Pink colorway that blends in w my skin tone more & They hv wireless charging & they'll probb b on sale for BlackFriday/Cyber Mon
The dumb auto ANC is a big drawback IMO. You used the example with the vaccum in your video. For this, it tells me that its not fully using ANC until the vacuum gets close. Which means when the vaccum is at a distance, you can still hear it because ANC is reduced. I would have PREFERRED if Sony could let us adjust ANC on our own. What if the vaccum at that same distance could be cut out 100% if ANC was set to max? Guess we will never know since adjusting your own ANC is a big nono. And yea you might say "if you want anc get the xm5". I did get the xm5 and it's the same dumb auto stuff. Most of the xm5's anc comes from passive blocking, and they hurt my ears (reason I was looking at the fit). It's just a shame that it seems like all Son'y products are like this with the ANC. Will have to avoid them now.
I think you got the names mixed up. These are the Sony Linkbuds Fit & they came out along with the Sony Linkbuds Open which are the donut hole ones. Either way, the Fit buds have my interest as a oneplus buds pro 1 owner.
I mean at least he's disclosing it, some creators fail to do so. All of that said I wish the disclosure would actually be more obvious. "This video is sponsored by / in partnership with..." As an actual voiceover would probably be more ethical and transparent. But nonetheless they are at least fulfilling their requirements to disclose payment.
The case is unnecessarily thick, and yet does not have a sufficient power reserve and especially does not have wireless charging, all for the modest sum of $200 🤧, and we must think that this is a good deal, because it is a Sony product 🤦🏽♂️ $200 for that, even Apple 🍏, which is the king 👑 of scammers, avoids pushing the envelope to a certain point. 🚶🏽♂️ 🚶🏽♂️ 🚶🏽♂️
* I got the name mixed up, these are just the Linkbuds Fit! Sorry about that! *
Some people complained about Sony and the complicated names they use with letters and numbers. (It's actually quite simple and makes sense if one understands what the letters and numbers mean).
Now they've changed the names but it's made it even more confusing. 😂
@@IMHO88-dm1xf lol
I wasn't going to buy these because all my Sony earbuds case stop charging the earbuds after a year, the buds are constantly charging running down the case battery and when I take them out they are always hot and are only 30%-40% charged, and the case also goes into red blinking mode whenever I'm recharging the case and buds, I had to get both my XM5 and link buds S replaced because of that, but now that I see how well the new ones fit in your small ears I will give Sony another chance and try these.
It's not just Sony, Sennheiser, JBL, and others just for example.
Also it seems the rechargeable batteries in the ear buds degrade faster than other formats...
replace the battery, same happened to my linkbuds S, i'm not going to buy more earbuds, just battery replacements, they all die after a year or two.
@josephdaniels3969 - some cannot replace the battery.
Just buy cheap chinese brands and no wonder they are popular now. Just look at the CMF buds.
Even the new model Tozo NC9 and I think they're from the States...
"Under the right lighting", it looks like it picked up a bunch of lint from your pocket. I'm glad you told us about it so I know what it actually are.
These aren't the earbuds I'm looking for but, I hope others start doing these types of "air supporters". I'm the same way and my ears are also small, even being in my 40s where ears are the one body part that keeps growing. Wingtips start hurting, so I never use them. It doesn't matter the size, they all started to hurt.
I am in doubt to buy these or the Pixel Buds Pro 2?? Which is better overall?
Haven’t tried the Pixel Buds
@@andresoares6005 the pixel buds pro 2 have better ANC and are a little louder with better battery life and wireless charging. I like my Sony linkbuds fit but I don't love them. They are very comfortable, stylish and I do like the gestures and Sony app.
@@CEONTHEMAKING Comparison with Pixel Buds Pro 2 would be great.
Get the Pixelbuds Pro 2. Controls are way better, however the Sony sounds better, obviously it has LDAC.
Gestures controls are just a mess on the Sony. With one bud, you lose volume up or down, depending how you set them up, and also you either get ANC toggle OR playback control by wearing one bud only, which I often do. The PixelBuds Pro 2 are also easier to take out of the case and just put them into your ear.
However, the Sony Linkfit Buds are almost close to perfect.
Or just get a pair of Huawei Freebuds Pro 3 if you can. I find NO contenders to beat them.
Got the Linkbuds fit to replace the Linkbuds S. The sound especially the bass is very good. Better than the Linkbuds S. I have small ears and the size of the Fit are larger and hurt my ears. I’ve tried pushing it less in the ear but it falls out. Tapping on the left buds doesn’t work well.
Helpful, thanks
thansk for a great review as soon as it go on sale I'm going to get them
Just got the Linkbuds fit to replace the Linkbuds S. They are larger and if I don’t push it all the way in it doesn’t hurt my small ears. The Sony app works well with the Custom Equaliser. The Linkbuds S signal is weak when I am 10 meters away from the iPhone but the Fit has strong signal over 30 meters away and behind a brick wall.
I was hoping these would be a straight upgrade to the Linkbuds S but it sounds like the ANC is not as good. Hopefully they will update the Linkbuds S still at some point.
@@collin.a. This is meant to be Linkbuds S update
These are awesome. My Beats Fit Pro just broke again (the wing tip torn apart) and I was looking for something new with up to date codecs, Bluetooth version, etc. and came across these. These are super comfy and the fit is so soft that it almost seems that you have no earbuds especially once you find the correct ear tip for your size of ear canal. The ANC is much softer vs the one on Beats Fit Pro but I really like the way its implemented - you hear a lot of surrounding sounds but then again the song you listen to does not suffer so to say, love it! Love the feature of auto pause + transparency mode as soon as I start talking, which can be adjusted to various length and sensitivity. Sound wise its like day n nights vs beats fit pro especially with the available EQ settings.
I had the same issue with the beats fit pro being uncomfortable for my small ears. Looks like my first Christmas wish list item!
I wish they brought that "Background music effect" to the xm5 headphones. It reminds me of the old Surround VPT they had on the xm3's
Another informative and comprehensive review on these new Sony buds Bro!!
Like how you explain the new Lifestyle features of these buds! 🙌
Don't think I'll be using any of these, especially the voice commands feature, and in public - just imagine yelling at your buds to, "Volume Up or Down" in the shopping centre. 😂
The tapping on the bone in front of your ears is a nice feature.
At this high price range, I share the same feeling as you that the case should definitely have wireless charging, especially other (cheaper) Chinese brands have it.
And Sony is concentrated on this new 'Lifestyle' thing - be helpful to charge the case on the go with reverse wireless charging from your phone...
I think you should have compared this case against the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or Buds FE cases because they're of the same clam shell shape and Air Pods are stem style, so its case is different...
The mic performance is solid too.
Looking forward to your next one Brother.
Appreciate the feedback!
Can you briefly share how these compare to Sony’s Linkbuds S? Mainly in sound and fit
For me, the fit on the Linkbuds S is solid, but over the course of an hour or two.. I find myself doing less "re-adjusting" with the Linkbuds Fit due to the wingtip. As far as sound, I wouldn't really say there's a big advantage either way.
I think apple should implement this skin touch feature aswell. Can we disable touch sensor and only enable skin touch feature?
these or galaxy buds 3 pro?
If multipoint is not important for you, get the Samsung. Gesture controls are probably better on those, on the other hand you get LDAC with the Sony with any device (if supports it) not just with Samsung.
hi good review
----battery life is concern looking at other buds with 8 hours anc on ... also can you use just one bud individually ....thoughts bose ultra quiet or status anc any advice be apreciated thank you
@greenthumbsplanter You are right to be skeptical about battery life/issues. I've found battery life not to be an issue as you can just swap earbuds when 1 dies or turn off high-end features from time to time. Yes, you can use them one at a time. However, I've heard a lot of people complaining about battery issues with every brand of earbuds after a year or 2 of constant use. I've gotten lucky with a nearly 5 year old pair of Sony WF-500s. They still get 8 hours a day, even after near daily use. I wouldn't count on getting lucky on earbuds again, but I would wait out a SKU or two to see if any issues get resolved in future batches of this earbud if it turns out to have battery issues.
Other than that, make sure you pick an earbud you have vetted and will enjoy. Be ready to pay more if they do have issues, as I said earlier, every brand has battery issues.
Good luck!
thanks alot .... was looking at the wf 500 but the cost wat higher so i saw sonys app for buds and quite impressed ..... on other question do spinfit ear silicone tips work with this model.....thanks for the good advice
@greenthumbsplanter the Air fitters are only supported by the new model Linkbuds Open and the new for this year Linkbuds Fit.
@@greenthumbsplanter can’t you lower the volume to make it sound ambient?
I am kinda biased having my Huawei Freebuds 3 Pro as they get no contenders.
The LinkBuds Fit sound GREAT and feel comfortable to wear. But to be honest, gesture controls and driving me crazy. I just cannot raise and lower the volume by continuous tapping.
Also, when wearing one bud only, you lose volume controls AND ANC toggles depending on which buds they are assigned to. Kind of a bummer.
are u going to do a comparison with the sony link open buds and the the soundcore aerofit open ear and the price difference
Probably not. The Aerofit 2 sound better for sure.
Can i use it without the wingtips? Been searching for a tws for side sleeping that also sounds good. I cannot side sleep on the the original Linkbuds S, even though it's tiny it protudes a bit.
You could use them without the wingtip, but they don't stay in place very well. Especially with the way the eartip is designed.
hello so no ones done a comparison on sony linkbuds against a very adevertised status anc in between........i know the app on the status plain jane and only big feature is the sound ,,,,,,have you reviewed the status buds ???
I haven't! Heard alot of good things though
@@CEONTHEMAKING thank you so my choice between bose ultra quet or sony which would u choose bose old model sony brand new features ?price about the same
@@CEONTHEMAKING not many features in app for staus in between
@@CEONTHEMAKING you know your buds so i trust your advice
I was pretty disappointed with the ANC and ambient mode
Thank you for another great one! 👍
Thanks playa. All the best.
Those were not the open fit,as you were referring as so. They were just the linkbuds fit.
😮 I had the Sony WF-C700N & the bass reduces if I turned it up any higher then 65-75% volume the bass cuts down. I thought the bass was pretty good on these cheaper headphones from Sony & hoping these might have slightly more bass but overall cleaner sound for most part
These or xm5 ??
Get these. The XM5 are just bulky and the foam tips are also not my thing.
@NegyedMisi thank you for your reply 🙏
You should try the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2. They're very small and have a small stability fin, too
I'm definitely due to try those!
The Pixel Buds Pro 2 were so comfortable for me and stayed on so well but I was really disappointed with the sound. They sound muffled and boxy and no amount of EQ ever made them sound right. I tried the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and those sound great right out of the box but they just refuse to stay in my ears. I'm hoping these Linkbuds are the answer
Are they loud enough how’s the volume
They're loud enough for me...I did find the WF100XM5 to be slightly louder, though.
its double the thickness of the AirPods Pro. 🤔
These aren't open earbuds. Sony's new open linkbuds might be better imo. I wonder how they'd compare to the new Soundcore Aerofit 2's
The actual open are better than the last gen for sure, but the Aerofit 2 have a more powerful sound.
I might like the wf-1000xm5 bc the came out w a Smoky Pink colorway that blends in w my skin tone more
& They hv wireless charging & they'll probb b on sale for BlackFriday/Cyber Mon
"...blends in with my skin tone more..."
That's a joke, right?! 😂
@Kikwatz Completely serious
I want a pair that'll go unnoticed that aren't Black ⚫️
The dumb auto ANC is a big drawback IMO. You used the example with the vaccum in your video. For this, it tells me that its not fully using ANC until the vacuum gets close. Which means when the vaccum is at a distance, you can still hear it because ANC is reduced. I would have PREFERRED if Sony could let us adjust ANC on our own. What if the vaccum at that same distance could be cut out 100% if ANC was set to max?
Guess we will never know since adjusting your own ANC is a big nono. And yea you might say "if you want anc get the xm5". I did get the xm5 and it's the same dumb auto stuff. Most of the xm5's anc comes from passive blocking, and they hurt my ears (reason I was looking at the fit). It's just a shame that it seems like all Son'y products are like this with the ANC. Will have to avoid them now.
Just by the case in the thumbnail , I thought it was the samsung buds Fe. 😂💀
Great review.👌
Haha...it does kinda look like it!
Lost faith in Sony products after battery.drain issues in XM4 earbuds and a bluetooth speaker, no thanks.
Pretty underwhelming for the price point tbh
I hope they don't have the same battery drain problem as the LinkBuds S, because Sony did suck big time with that...
2 weeks in and they aren't waterproof and have already started having issues with both sides. Buyers beware.
I think you got the names mixed up. These are the Sony Linkbuds Fit & they came out along with the Sony Linkbuds Open which are the donut hole ones. Either way, the Fit buds have my interest as a oneplus buds pro 1 owner.
"Includes Paid Promotion"
Absolutely! That's what the tag is there for, to let you know. From there, it's up to you to decide if you want to continue watching or not.
Congratulations! You can read!
@@davidmmuench What are you? Public defender? F**k off 😂
Some don't even tell you! 😂
I mean at least he's disclosing it, some creators fail to do so. All of that said I wish the disclosure would actually be more obvious. "This video is sponsored by / in partnership with..." As an actual voiceover would probably be more ethical and transparent. But nonetheless they are at least fulfilling their requirements to disclose payment.
It just the link buds fit open fit is donut hole
Overpriced, uncomfortable to wear, mediocre sound quality, and bad noise cancelation, I ended up returning them after a few days
The case is unnecessarily thick, and yet does not have a sufficient power reserve and especially does not have wireless charging, all for the modest sum of $200 🤧, and we must think that this is a good deal, because it is a Sony product 🤦🏽♂️
$200 for that, even Apple 🍏, which is the king 👑 of scammers, avoids pushing the envelope to a certain point.
🚶🏽♂️ 🚶🏽♂️ 🚶🏽♂️
Just buy jbl save the money