This feels WRONG - Sony Linkbuds
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Get $25 off all pairs of Vessi Footwear with offer code shortcircuit at vessi.com Sony Linkbuds might sound like they're your run-of-the-mill earbuds, but the shape alone is pretty unique. The circle shape or donut shape goes in your ear, but on top of your canal instead of in it. This shape allows you to hear everything around you, and it might sound better. Linus takes a peak. Buy the Sony LinkBuds: geni.us Buy Apple AirPods Pro Amazon: geni.us Best Buy: geni.us Buy Apple iPhone 13 Pro Amazon: geni.us Best Buy: geni.us Buy Sony WF-1000XM4 Wireless Earbuds Amazon: geni.us Best Buy: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 - Jono broke the box 0:45 - Unboxing 1:38 - Charging case impressions 2:00 - Battery specs 2:30 - Linkbuds shape impressions 3:25 - Comfort test 4:18 - Sponsor - Vessi! 4:47 - Audio initial impressions 5:00 - Comfort impressions 5:40 - Microphone test 6:04 - Wide area tap test 6:35 - Audio leak impressions 7:10 - Audio impressions 8:20 - App impressions 10:12 - Continued audio impressions 11:10 - Final thoughts
The opening segment of the video centers on the Sony LinkBuds unboxing and the surprising donut shaped design. The hosts explain how the circular, ring-like driver sits around the ear canal rather than inside it, creating an open-back in-ear experience. They highlight the emphasis on comfort, noting that the design avoids putting pressure directly on the ear canal and uses lightweight build materials. The packaging and sustainability notes are touched on, including plastic-free packaging and recycled materials for the charging case, though they note the press version may differ in packaging. The discussion then shifts to the practical implications of the shape, such as ambient sound awareness and the promise of natural conversations while wearing the buds, with mentions of a collaboration potentially tied to Niantic and Pokemon Go as use cases. The hosts recap some key specs like USB-C charging, a compact charging case, and a total estimated battery life that can cover a typical long day, while signaling that this product aims to redefine openness in wireless earbuds rather than deliver traditional isolation.
Topics · technology · audio · wearables · consumer electronics · open back design
Questions answered
- What makes the Sony LinkBuds uniquely designed for open hearing?
- The LinkBuds feature a donut shaped ring driver that sits around the ear canal rather than inside it, creating an open backed in-ear design that lets ambient sound enter and lets wearers hear their surroundings.
- How does the device manage conversations and ambient awareness without sacrificing sound quality?
- The open backed design allows you to hear people nearby while listening to audio, and the microphone setup supports ambient noise rejection for clearer conversations, with features like wide area tap to control playback.
- What customization options exist for tap controls on the LinkBuds?
- The headphones support wide area tap and allow left and right sides to be programmed independently, enabling up to four different functions total for taps while avoiding accidental activations.