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Did Sony accidently make the perfect earbuds for cycling? Sony released their new LinkBuds which use a design you may not have seen before. These earbuds feature a hole driver design to allow for ambient sound to enter your ear naturally. Does that fix all of the issues we have with traditional, plug style earbuds making them perfect for mountain biking and road biking? Check out the review of the Sony LinkBuds and find out.
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0:00 Intro
0:27 Do you ride with music?
1:09 Fixes to the issues of listening?
1:48 The Sony LinkBuds
3:05 The Bonus Features
3:34 Overall Thoughts - กีฬา
YES. YOU GET IT. These are aimed at active outdoor enthusiasts (Cycling, Running, etc). I have seen countless reviews of these complaining about sitting at their desk and hearing other noises. Not the use-case. Maybe that's a marketing problem for Sony, but when I saw these, I thought "these are going to be GREAT for any trail activity."
Totally agree. They're also some of the best for running. So many of the current earbuds are bulky and bounce loose in my ear.
@@red6743 these are my favorite lightweight running earbuds still.
I go hiking & backpacking, & have been looking for something like this where I can hear trail noises and music. These seem near perfect.
I ride with a Ruroc RG1-DX full face helmet. These earbuds fit great inside, don't block traffic sound and I can even use wide area tap by tapping on the side of my helmet. I freaking love these.
I thought the link buds would be perfect for cycling and brought these because of that. For the benefit of everyone as soon as you are riding at any speed the ‘donut’ shape creates so much wind turbulence noise that it is pretty much all you hear. The fit also wasn’t great for me and I ended up losing one and that was that. An expensive mistake. Best not to use anything and enjoy your ride, nature and the sounds around you.
ok they suck for windnoise..Thats a deal breaker for me..Wish this video mentioned that..lame..Thanks!
@marcbearman2756, @michaelsteven1090 More or less what kind of speed are you talking about? Is it more like 30 km/h on gravel/ road bike or MTB trail with differentiated speed? Thank you in advance for qlue!
Sony XM4 Earbuds. They have never falling out (maybe come close once or twice). They give approximately the same experience as the LinkBuds with slightly better audio quality.
I have these and they're great. The best part is the stop to audio feature when talking and then automatically resuming after 15 seconds.
Then I found OLADANCE. They're not in ears, they have 16 hours continuously play, great sound because the actual speaker is larger but not heavy, you can adjust the volume on the headphones, next track prevoise track take a call end a call, use ai assistance. And if you upgrade and buy the battery case you only have to charge the case once a week. It's got approx 2250 mah hours batter for the case and is excellent. The case is usbc. Give them a look.
Great video 👍
I use these! They work well. I can hear everything around me. They are small, light and have decent sound. Super comfortable, stay in the ear no problem.
When you say “for cycling” you would expect a review to include road cycling, not just mountain biking 😓 One of the most important aspects of headphones for cycling is wind noise, which you didn’t mention, probably because it’s not a factor in mountain biking lol but that was the only detail I was concerned about, and still don’t know.
Side note, having headphones that relay surrounding sounds through digitally ends up picking up a lot of wind noise (from my experience), so I can’t usually use that feature while riding. Was hoping this new design would solve that.
Just bought some of these after watching your review,thanks dude👍
I watched the video because I was looking for the perfect headphones for cycling. When I heard about the sony linkbuds my first thought was also that the headphones could be the best for cycling.
Ohh these sound super cool! Might have to give them a shot 🙌🏻. Great review!
If you end up trying them out, let me know what you think!
Finally! [found a cycling centric review for this puppies]
i currently don't linten to music while riding because i went with over-the-ear headphones about 1 ½ years ago, but i'm seriouly considering this model to reintroduce the groove into my daily commute. back when i listened to music on the go, i went with a first generation Fugoo speaker (they're not built as they use to T_T) & later with some first generation Bose QuietControl (the one with the neckband) with modied ear tips (i cut them to remove the passive noise isolation & carrier an extra set of regular tips for noisy environments)
Thanks for sharing! 🍺
Thanks for the review. Got them, too but not for cycling, Although sound is a bit lame - which was what I expected - they are great to wear outdoors. If played at normal loudness you definitely hear enough of your surroundings. It’s nice to wear them while skating so I guess it’s the same with cycling 😀
That's what I was thinking when I first saw it. Now finally have someone to confirm it.
I used the apple earpods and they work. But I was looking seriously earshok or bose neck speaker(which is comfy but the sounds can affect others). This sounds interesting and I will go check them out as I am looking for a ambient aware type ! Thanks for a good review!
another reason why these would be good is that if you sweat a lot regular earbuds can stop the moisture from building up. so it might lead to more ear infections. Since they let air in, they also let moisture out.
I didn’t even think about that. Great point.
Great for situational awareness.
Love these! Bought these 10 months ago for the Road bike mostly, this video being one of the primary reasons why! Thank you for the video!
Glad to help and that they worked out! Thanks for coming back and leaving your feedback.
but comments say they are terrible for wind noise?..your thoughts?
@@michaelsteven1090 in terms of sound vs wind performance well, they are the in-between of the aeropex and an in-ear bud. That said they sound way better than aeropex. Wind noise does come with any open-ear design but it doesn’t drive me nuts unless it’s crazy windy in combination with a loud street. Just perfect imo in either scenario separate from the other
Apart from using them with classes online, both one to one and students with COVID at home who join the class online (I can communicate with them from anywhere in the class and I can interact with the rest of the class), I also use those under my full face helmet on my EUC (electric unicycle). I can listen to some music, hear notifications from my EUC about battery, speed, distance etc. whilst being aware of what's happening around me. I have Aftershokz as well, but these have better sound and they fit under a full face helmet. The battery life on the Aftershokz is almost twice as good as on these in one session, but the battery on my EUC doesn't outlast them, so hey. Because of the full face helmet, the wind noise doesn't really affect my listening pleasure.
Thank you.
Previously used the aeroprex by aftershockz. I now use the link buds and they have been the best switch over ever! Took some adjusting to get the right fit. But they incorporate so many loop sizes that even if both ears are different shapes you should still be able to find the right fit. I use a small loop in my left ear and a large loop in the right. So good!!!!
I’m considering getting the Linkbuds. How’s the sound quality compared to Shokz?
@@23021973 I also just picked these up as my old aftershokz trekz air had developed a slight buzzing sound at certain frequencies, and I also have the aftershokz open-comm which I believe are about the same as the aeroplex but with a better mic. I think the sound quality on the link buds is better, sounding a bit more natural, especially in lower end sound. There isn't booming bass sure, but still more bass than with the aftershokz.
@@DelphinusVyse I just bought a pair after trying them out at a local Sony store. Although there is no thumping bass, the sound quality is better than I had expected of such open design even at low volume of 25%. Selecting Bass Boost from the EQ greatly improves the bass. Tune up the volume to more than 50%, the bass is actually quite good. Since I’m using the Linkbuds for cycling and sports, the open design allows natural ambient sound for situational awareness. Overall, I’m happy with the purchase.
Do you notice a lot of wind noise when riding fast with these on?
Honestly. It didn’t take long for me to switch back to aftershockz now just shockz. I continued having issues with them falling out of my ear while working and even with adjustments wasn’t getting a proper fit.
I’ve been trying these for a week now wile cycling wile they are comfortable I’m not a fan, idk if it’s just my ear shape but I get a lot of wind whistle, also having issues with them disconnecting constant with my phone (iphone13pro) in my backpack
I would buy these if they were less expensive.
I really love the idea. Wish they have a more reasonable price and a better case
I accidentally put these in the washing machine (30c short cycle, in pocket of jacket) and they worked fine after. Durable!
keep in mind that they're not meant to sustain submersion, although this is the second time i read of such scenario
IPX4 should handle falling water (as opposed to pressurized) from any angle, but there were some suspicious caveats on Sony's ofgicial website...
sweat & rain should pose no threat (case not withstanding)
For cycling specifially, it's all about wind noise. Anybody tried these at 50 kmph?
Anybody?..this too is my question if I'm dropping $200
@@michaelsteven1090 of course you hear the wind but i found it completely fine. i was using them while cycling this week and it was really windy but i could still hear my music at 60-70% loudness.
Yes you can hear the wind, you hear the wind on the same level as you would not wear any earbuds.. I purchased them for cycling, but I cannot use them in city, as I don't hear anything from the music because the traffic at most and the wind also is quite loud
But is there a way to REDUCE windnoise... Like i dont really want to just set my headphones louder cause then im just adding more stress to my ears 😢
@@benjaminfraeyman The Sony WF-1000XM4 has the feature to actively reduce wind noise. But with noise canceling mode off, there is really no need for reducing wind noise with the sony linkbuds S. There is nearly nothing to hear then. The sony linkbuds with the hole have wind noises like if you dont wear earbuds.
Sounds good! Theyre on sale and sometimes i like to like to music or audiobooks, i ve used regular ones on low volume and i tried ambie, which were great but i lost them
Perfect, I love my bone conduction headphones, except I just realized I can't use them with a balaclava in winter workouts... So I guess I'll get these.
Aftershocks are the best for sure!
I’m not active at all but love love these earbuds and the first pair ever I can actually wear for more than half an hour without feeling out of balnce
I have shokz conducive but can't concentrate on the tracks that great need or if street riding need full concentration they get distracting but on longer rides plane jane they are fine but i need to feel the base or not happy but do have mpow m30 they are amazing best ive had they dont have noise cancellation so can hear if need to with rich thumping bass n vocals
Does anyone have a comparison with the aeropex or other bone conducting headphones?
Getting gear for the specific use case is much better than just a one size fits all but not fitting very well solution. ANC does get clumsy when you start moving more
Got these today so I can listen to music while driving my forklift at work
How is the wind resistant noise on them?
Thanks for the review, I'm going to get these for my wife, for working etc. Also, how's Pam? Do you still see much of Dwight?
Found this video after I bought these, but I think this is a fairly accurate information here.
I pitted these (Sony linkbuds) against a pair of airpod v3’s and the linkbuds came out on top. Although they tried to make the airpods more transparent, but it’s still nowhere near the linkbuds.
I use them for mountain, gravel, and road riding and they work great for being able to hear everything from cars to rattlesnakes while still having music. Often I even found myself having both earbuds in as opposed to just one.
Another thing I didn’t see mentioned here is that they’re really lightweight, small, and low profile. For me the fit is really good and I don’t feel like I’m going to loose them going down a windy downhill.
They do have downsides though, but most you won’t even realize during use. They have no low bass, but are still perfectly good for getting your motivation going for a hard ride. They also have an interesting fitment system that will take some messing around with.
Really good overall video though. You’ve got a sub from me!
They don’t fatigue your ear canal. They are awesome
I want to listen to music but I also want to be able to hear wildlife. I'm not worried about vehicles as much as bears, moose, and mountain lions. I'm in Northern BC Canada.
These would work great for that.
Do you know how these would fit for really small ears? I have tried the galaxy buds, jabra elete active 75ts and the airpods pro but none of them fit me.
After watching this I went out bought a set and hope to use them tonight.
Check back in after you try them out and let me know how it went.
@@Bike198 Honestly, I was so excited to buy these after watching your review that I finally broke down and bought the most expensive Headphone I have every bought. However, my experience with these was not that good it was actually terrible.
When, I was wearing them at the grocery store the person I was talking with on the phone told me they were the worst sounding headphones he has ever heard and suggested I take them back. Sound quality on my end is also terrible, full volume is so low that when I am riding I can barely hear the music and after riding with them my ears hurt for at least an hour because they are very uncomfortable. I even tried to use them when walking my dog and they just suck so I am giving up on them. The one & only feature I liked was tapping them to answer and hang up a call.
The sad part is I tried to take them back to Best Buy and they only allow a two week return window. I asked my daughter to try them and she said they suck and gave me a $40.00 set of Naztech Xpods Pro's and they are so much better. I can hear my phone conversations and the music sounds 100x better then the Sony's.
I feel Sony really missed it with these and of course I am out $200.00 and the funny part is that I can't even give them away as no one wants them.
That sucks! I love these earphones! Having used them for close to a year now I must say the fit is so key to these but Sony could have made it much more simple. It took me about two months of playing with the fit and having them fall out with any brush of contact until I finally nailed the fit and have not lost one since! Mic quality strangely on mine is terrific from what I’ve been told. My drawback is battery life, but the case is so small i can recharge in the 10 minute break we do nbd.
I want to know if its good also with motorcycle helmet please
these actually sound very good in the right environment at home or maybe in the office. They're wonderful. They can sound very good. Oddly enough the best sound seems to come off Instagram for some reason, but otherwise if you're on a bus or a train or in town You can hardly hear them. Guess getting them to fit correctly in your ears its another slight problem. I don't think that Sony has got this quite right.. I have problems with the right-hand one trying to fall out but not the left. I have heard some very good high quality sound but you need to be somewhere fairly quite to get the best out of them, the system of music stopping when you talk works well. Just be careful if you one of these people who talk to themselves because it stops the music!
These are not head banging headphones. If you want lots of bass and volume look elsewhere!
how about give me the optioin to turn the mics off so no wind noise
Changed my mind I want these!
Let me know if you end up trying them out!
I wonder how they sound on a road bike at 20+ miles per hour
I tried the Jaybird vista 2 and they fit weird and don’t like that I have to press on the unit for certain commands, the shock open run are pretty good but lacks on rich sound quality but are very comfortable(worth it). Just ordered a pair of these Sonys to try out!!!
How did they work out for you?
@@MichaelJohnson2 I personally didn’t like them, the sound quality wasn’t up to par for me. The shokz open run have been great!!!
What about air noise? I have the old Samsung GearX which I thought was be good, but nope. There’s too much enhanced air/road noise while biking or inline skating.
Can you still hear them with all the wind noise? That is my main concern with these earbuds. My average rate is 28KMh on road biking and there's quite a bit of wind noise. I feel like I won't be able to hear these??
Same question :D
when i ride i just use wired earphones, never had a problem
I want this to talk to whole while I ride and music
Do they fall out when riding on bumpy road??
They don't. I was surprised how well they stay in.
I just want to block out all sound and hear only the music. Any suggestions? I don't need a lecture on why this is dangerous just some advice on the best earphones for that particular job, obviously snug fit is also very important. Suggestions welcome, thanks.
Been using the Powerbeats Pro - relatively comfortable (although they're kinda big), and work well with the iphone and "hey Siri". I can wear them for 2 hours or more without feeling uncomfortable. Do the Sony LinkBuds work with Siri?
Siri works but you have to hold down the voice assistance feature on the buds (a double tap) to activate it. Triple de-activates. But after 2X you can speak to Siri as you normally would (lower volume, skip track, text george etc). So no “hey siri” but siri is there.
JBL clip
Best option
I cycle to commute so I thought these would be perfect for me. But while I'm cycling my phone is in my trousers' pocket and the Bluetooth connection fails a lot. 😞 Nobody has the same issue?
Unless you are wearing a full face helmet, Shockz style bone conduction headphones are conceptually just better. No risk of falling out.
I'm almost wondering if he tried on while cycling and/or this is a sponsored video. I tried them on my road bike and normal bike and they have so many connection issues I sent them back. Sometimes it got so bad that the earphones weren't synced so the music was playing at different times... If you Google this you find out I'm not the only one.
UPDATE: so apparently android will force aac sounds codex even if you say no don't use it. If you enable developer options and force SBC codec it works great!
It wasn’t sponsored and I still use them. As with anything…people can have different experiences but connection issues have never been one of mine with these. I’m not saying others haven’t had issues…I just haven’t.
@@Bike198 maybe it's because you use them in a forest but road cyclist use them more in the open where the Bluetooth signals can't bounce back. And at faster speeds. But I never had these many connection issues with even cheap ones.
I actually use them the most for gravel/road riding as I like the ambient sound the most to worry about cars. I am not saying you didn't have issues though. I have had issues with other earbuds connecting with my Garmin watch. I think that is more on the Garmin side though as it seams consistent. To my iPhone has been fine.
@@Bike198 Do you have the latest firmware(can you check which one). I do really like them but cant live with the issues. Where do you have your phone while cycling? Back pocket? In a case, what kind?
Hi. How did they do in the wind? I'm on the fence about getting them and wind noise is my main concern while riding fast.
Raycons with awareness mode. Cheap (
I am assuming those work like the AirPods do right? It does work for sure. These don’t feel like plugs in your ears when you don’t have music playing though which is nice. I have heard really good things about the Raycons from several different sources. I need to give those a try sometime as well. Thanks for taking the time to share your feedback!
As far as sound leakage is concerned that depends on the loudness. When played on a loud level people next to you will definitely hear them. But, well, if you are racing downhill that shouldn’t be such a big issue 🤣
Took me some time to find the right way to plug them into my ears but now they fit perfect. I'm not an autist pretending to be isolated, so this Linkbuds works perfectly for me as we all need some awareness of what's happening around specially when running or cycling. Thanks for an exceptionally good video.
I ride at average 33kph
Wind noise is my main concern
answer yes😂
0:20 I prefer listening to an audible book
Podcasts are great options too. It really depends on what I am doing. If it is a causal gravel ride...podcasts. Intense mountain bike ride...music.
@@Bike198 I also listen to Quran. If you can understand the meaning it will make you forget go more and not notice the tiredness
Knowing my ears I'm losing them withing first three rides :/
I would caution others, sony earbuds don't last. Bought Sony WF-1000XM4 after a year the left earpod dies after 15 min on a full charge.
I ride with my AirPods, but recently lost one because of my helmet,
I guess I’ll stick to apple products anyway, but this could be a great alternative!
Not a single word about the mic? the second most important thing in "perfect bike earbuds" is being able to talk to people on the phone while riding! How are they performing, can people actually hear anything other than the wind?
I typically will stop when I have to answer a call or anything like that. For that use...they worked well. I have to imagine wind noise is going to be an issue for talking while moving.
What do you mean "accidently" ? of course the whole point of this product was ambient noise.
Just got these in and they are not true open ear earbuds, you can barely hear your surroundings
Its a SONY
I hated them, returned them. Not enough volume to hear over washing dishes and the battery life was terrible.
When you advertise to cyclists but dont even mention windnoise then i wonder if someone really cycles...or if im doing something wrong....
Absolute rubbish - wind noise totally overwhelms the sound and they just don’t fit
I beg to differ: anything below IPX7 or IP68 is an absolute joke. A no-go for me. Furthermore, the wind noise is probably a great nuisance with this design. 5 hours isn't anything to write home about: there are earbuds that will last 12-13 hours with the ANC off - and over 10 hours with an ANC on. And the case will provide sufficient charge for 60 to 100 hours. And USD200 is mighty expensive! Not remotely affordable!
Yeah I've given up trying to find ear buds for my needs. I just use a one soundpeats sonic in one ear and keep my other ear open for ambient sounds and just deal with the wind noise. The soundpeats have a physical button so I can use it with thick gloves and even while riding I can have decent call quality with the other person not complaining about wind noise. The music quality is still great and the battery lasts 15 hours so can just leave the case at home
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