They don't have a unique design like the standard LinkBuds, but the LinkBuds S buds are compact and lightweight with active noise canceling, great sound and many of the features of Sony's flagship WF-1000XM4 earbuds. They also support Sony's LDAC audio codec. So are they worth $200?
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00:00 Intro
00:31 What the 'S' Stands for
00:48 Key features
01:11 Unboxing
01:34 Design
02:26 Sound quality
02:48 In-app features
03:47 Water raiting
03:59 Battery life
04:14 Adaptive sound mode
04:21 EQ
04:35 Spotify & Endel partnerships
04:52 Sound quality vs WF-1000XM4
05:15 HD audio
05:26 Voice call quality
07:07 Alternatives
08:06 Final thoughts