Sony LinkBuds Fit Earbuds

SonyLinkBuds Fitsport

In-ear TWS · ANC · 5.5h/21h · LDAC · BT 5.3

The Sony LinkBuds Fit is a unique sport earbud that uses Sony's innovative ring driver technology to create a listening experience unlike any other earbud on the market. The 5mm open-ring driver allows ambient sound to pass through naturally even when the earbuds are sealed in your ear, blending your music with the world around you in a way that traditional drivers simply cannot replicate. The standout feature is this ring driver design — producing a spacious, open-air sound quality that feels like listening to miniature speakers rather than in-ear monitors, providing natural environmental awareness for safer outdoor exercise. The LinkBuds Fit is ideal for runners, cyclists, and outdoor athletes who need to hear traffic and surroundings while still enjoying music with ANC available when needed. Compared to the Beats Fit Pro, the LinkBuds Fit offers a fundamentally different open-sound experience and LDAC hi-res support, though the Beats deliver stronger bass and a more secure fit. With 5.5 hours of playback, 21 hours total, LDAC support, and IPX4 protection at 4.9 grams, they offer a truly distinctive listening approach.

76

Overall

72

Performance

78

Value

74

Efficiency

Audio

Driver Size5mm
Frequency Response20Hz - 20kHz
Form FactorIn-ear TWS

Battery

Battery Life (ANC On)5.5h hours
Total with Case21h hours
Fast Charge3min → 1h

Comfort

Weight4.9g
IP RatingIPX4
Wireless ChargingNo

Connectivity

Bluetooth5.3
CodecsLDAC, AAC, SBC
MultipointYes (2 devices)

Noise Cancellation

Active Noise CancellationYes
Transparency ModeYes (Adaptive)

ANC Performance

ANC Low Frequency Reduction
22 dB
ANC Mid Frequency Reduction
20 dB
ANC Overall Reduction
24 dB

Battery

Measured Battery Life ANC On
5 hours

Call Quality

Call Quality Score
7 pts /10

Comfort

Comfort Score
8.5 pts /10

Sound Quality

Bass Accuracy
7.2 pts /10
Mid Accuracy
7 pts /10
Soundstage Width
6 pts /10
Treble Accuracy
6.5 pts /10

Use case fit

Android
48/100
Gaming
32/100

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