Japanese tech giant, Sony has announced a new audio product in its TWS line-up, called the LinkBuds S. The earbuds offer an IPX4-rated build, Ambient mode, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and up to six hours of audio playback. It is currently available for pre-order at $200 (nearly Rs. 15,500) in White, Black, and Beige color variants and will go on sale at a later date.
Sony had announced its next-generation flagship headphones, the WH-1000XM5 a week ago. Now, the brand's latest LinkBuds-branded earphones have arrived. The earbuds also have LE audio, which uses lesser energy to stream audio over Bluetooth. However this feature will be added through a firmware update. They are touted as the "world's smallest and lightest, Hi-Res TWS earbuds, noise-canceling," weighing 4.8g per bud.
The Sony LinkBuds S earbuds have a more conventional in-ear design rather than the open-ring form-factor of the standard LinkBuds. The earbuds provide touch controls, Transparency mode, noise-free calls, ANC, and Google Assistant as well as Alexa support. They have adjustable silicone tips to offer a secure fit and come with an IPX4 rating for water resistance.
The Sony LinkBuds S earbuds offer six hours of playback time per charge. Users also get an additional backup of up to 14 hours with the charging case. Sony says you can top up the charging case in three hours. Unlike the standard LinkBuds, they feature Active Noise Cancellation as well.
The Sony LinkBuds S earbuds are equipped with 5mm audio drivers. They support Bluetooth 5.2 and SBC, AAC, and LDAC codes. The earbuds also get an ambient-aware Adaptive Sound Control system to adjust ambient sound settings and an "Auto Play" feature to automatically play music upon putting the earbuds or finishing a call.
For official pricing and availability, Sony LinkBuds S earbuds are priced at $200 (nearly Rs. 15,500). You can get it in black, white, and a Best-Buy exclusive “Desert Sand” colorway, all of which have a color-matched charging case. They are currently available for pre-order in select markets and will go on sale at a later date.
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