Sony LinkBuds Clip Bring Always-On Open Listening – Trendy Gadget

Sony Electronics, Inc. just introduced the LinkBuds Clip, a new pair of truly wireless open earbuds that use a clip-style design to keep music playing while your ears stay aware of the real world. The whole concept is built around an open-ear listening approach, so you can still hear traffic, announcements, or someone talking to you without doing the classic human ritual of yanking an earbud out mid-sentence.

Because the earbuds do not seal the ear canal, the LinkBuds Clip aim to reduce the ear canal pressure that can cause fatigue over long sessions. That also means airflow is less restricted, which can feel more natural during extended wear, especially if you bounce between listening and talking throughout the day.

Clip Design That Stays Open

The LinkBuds Clip use a C-shaped structure that sits on the ear rather than inside it, designed to fit a wide range of ear shapes. Sony includes removable fitting cushions so users can tweak stability and comfort depending on how tight or light they want the clip to feel.

This style is meant for everyday movement: walking, commuting, light workouts, or work sessions where you need to stay alert. The key promise is situational awareness without turning your audio into background mush, which is the main challenge with open designs.

Three Listening Modes for Real Life

Instead of treating every environment the same, LinkBuds Clip offer three listening modes that can be changed with tap controls. Standard mode is for general music listening with clear vocals and detail, while Voice Boost mode raises speech clarity so podcasts and videos stay understandable in noisier spaces.

For quieter places where sound leakage matters, Sound Leakage Reduction mode is designed to reduce what people around you can hear. It will not make the earbuds silent to outsiders, but it aims to be more considerate while keeping the open listening feel intact.

Sound Customization and Upscaling

Sony brings its tuning experience to an open form factor, including DSEE upscaling to restore detail in compressed audio. The sound can also be shaped through a 10-band EQ inside the Sony | Sound Connect app, which gives more control than the basic preset-only approach common in many earbuds.

The app also includes tools that help users dial in a preferred signature faster, so you are not stuck guessing which sliders to move. There is also support for 360 Reality Audio features depending on compatible content and device setup.

Calls, Battery, and Durability

For calls, LinkBuds Clip combine high-precision voice pickup with AI-based noise reduction, plus a bone conduction sensor designed to capture your voice more reliably. The goal is clearer speech in environments like stations, streets, or crowded rooms where background noise usually destroys call quality.

On the practical side, Sony rates total battery life up to 37 hours with the charging case, plus quick charging that can deliver up to 1 hour of playback from a short top-up. The earbuds are also IPX4 water resistant for sweat and light rain, and they support multipoint connection for switching between devices.

In terms of pricing and availability, Sony Electronics, Inc. says LinkBuds Clip are available now in black, greige, green, and lavender for $229.99 USD (and $299.99 CAD) through retailers including Sony Electronics, Inc. and other authorized sellers, with optional case covers and fitting cushions sold separately.