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Sony LinkBuds Portable Wireless Speaker | Black
- Auto Switch swaps playback between LinkBuds devices.7
- Enjoy one touch listening with the Quick Access button.
- Easy to carry with the detachable strap.
- X-Balanced Speaker for impressive bass and clear vocals.
- 5-band equalizer and CLEAR BASS setting.4
- Best-in-class call quality of any Sony wireless speaker.2
- Included charging cradle for style and convenience.
- IPX4 splash resistant.3
- Up to 25-hour battery with quick charging.1
- Pair up to two Bluetooth® devices with multipoint connection.5,6
Keep every world on
With LinkBuds your favorites are with you all the time. Comfortable, smart, and designed for real life, they keep you connected to the people and entertainment you love.
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Small body, quality sound
The LinkBuds Speaker is packed with speaker drivers for clear and well-balanced sound. The two-way speaker system features a dedicated tweeter and an X-Balanced Speaker unit (woofer) for impressive bass and clear vocals with less distortion. A tweeter brings greater clarity across mid- to high ranges, passive radiators work together with the X-Balanced Speaker Unit to enhance bass.
Send the sound around with the Sound Diffusion Processor
This compact speaker packs impressive sound that spreads all around. The Sound Diffusion Processor expands sound in any space with its DSP technology.
5-band Equalizer and CLEAR BASS setting
With a 5-band equalizer and CLEAR BASS setting, select your favorite sound setting and hear your music exactly as you like it.4
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Set the scene with Auto Play
Whether it's something uplifting when you wake up, or something soothing when you go to sleep, set the time for your daily routine and your favorite tunes will play. Program your routine with just a few simple taps, then automatically enjoy playlists like 'Get Ready' or 'Bedtime', to bookend every day with the perfect soundtrack.8
One-touch listening with Quick Access
One press of the Quick Access button on top of the speaker and you’ll be listening to your favorite music services.9 No need to touch your smartphone.
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Convenient charging with the cradle
The supplied charging cradle makes charging a breeze. And the stylish marbled finish lets it blend into any interior.
Stylized for you
The LinkBuds Speaker offers a simple yet considered, unmistakable design that blends into any interior setting. You can select the color that best suits your style in either light gray or black.
Splash resistant
An IPX4-compatible water resistance rating means the speaker can be used in the kitchen without fear of splashes.3
More than a day's battery
Enjoy up to 25 hours of continuous playback.1 And get up to 70 minutes of listening from just 10 minutes of charging with quick charging.
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Total convenience, total customization
LinkBuds Speaker is even better with the Sound Connect app.8 The simple interface lets you dial in your ideal sound and shortcut settings, including Auto Switch, Quick Access, and Auto Play. It can even keep track of your recent listening history.
Multipoint Connection
For total convenience, LinkBuds Speaker can be paired with two Bluetooth® devices at the same time, automatically switching when a call is received, or playback is started on either device.5,6
Add an extra speaker for rich stereo sound
Connect two LinkBuds Speakers via Bluetooth® to activate stereo sound (left and right), to experience a rich sense of presence.5,6
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Aiming to achieve a zero environmental footprint
Inspired by the beauty of the world, we are doing our part to help preserve the Earth while still offering superior sound quality and listening experiences. With a goal of achieving a zero environmental footprint across the entire Sony Group by the year 2050, we are accelerating numerous initiatives for the environment.
Sustainability in mind
Our products are designed not only to pursue sound quality, but also to consider the environment. Recycled plastic14 is partially used for the body of the LinkBuds Speaker. This reflects our work to reduce the environmental impact of our products.
Accessibility
We believe technology should make the world more interactive, more creative, more entertaining, and more inclusive. By incorporating human-centric, inclusive design into our audio products, we deliver our Kando experience to all our users, regardless of age, ability or environment.
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Compact and refined, the LinkBuds Speaker delivers a focused, open sound with standout midrange clarity and a spacious, even dispersion. Reviewers praise its strong vocal detail, cohesive tonal balance and impressive 25‑hour battery life — traits that make it ideal for attentive listening at home or on the move. What Hi‑Fi? notes its textural insight.
Pros
- Impressive midrange detail and vocal clarity that brings instruments and voices forward.
- Cohesive, balanced tonal character with refined, non‑sibilant treble and plenty of texture.
- Long battery life and solid feature set (Bluetooth 5.2, stereo pairing, quick access) for portable use.
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Cons
- Limited low‑end punch — bass delivery is restrained and can lack impact on heavy tracks.
- Dynamics are controlled rather than powerful, so it lacks the excitement and transient weight of some rivals.
Sound Quality
84/100
Bass
80/100
Two-way design with a 48x56mm mid/bass driver and passive radiators, but reviews note compromises in low-end punch and a lack of lower-octave oomph for heavier hip-hop/rock. Not flabby or uncontrolled, but restrained; adequate for casual listening rather than bass-head tastes.
Mid
90/100
Reviewers praise 'textural insight' and 'impressive levels of midrange detail' and strong vocal reproduction, giving the speaker a clear, well-defined midrange that carries instruments and voices very well.
Treble
86/100
Tweeter (16mm) delivers refined, non-sibilant highs; reviewers note absence of screeching trebles and an orderly, lightly restrained treble presentation that avoids harshness while retaining detail.
Soundstage Imaging
83/100
Sony's 'Sound Diffusion Processor' and omnidirectional aim produce consistent timbre around the speaker; imaging is stable and even, though not particularly expansive or deeply layered.
Dynamics
76/100
Dynamics are controlled but somewhat tame—reviewers explicitly say it 'could sound more punchy and exciting' and that competing models (JBL) deliver more weight and gusto on transients and large-scale material.
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Build Quality
88/100
Described as 'well made, simple to use' with solid construction and finish; components and assembly quality are seen as strong for the product class.
Features Connectivity
90/100
Full wireless feature set (Bluetooth 5.2, SBC/AAC, Stereo Pair, Auto Switch/Play, Quick Access) and praised battery life. Connectivity and user features are robust for a portable speaker.
Value for Money
78/100
At $179.99 the speaker offers strong mids, refinement and features, but reviewer notes it 'lacks the sonic punch to keep up with the class leaders'—for listeners prioritizing dynamics and bass, better value may be found among rivals.
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