Restored Sony LinkBuds Truly Wireless Earbuds WFL900/H (Refurbished)

I got these because I wanted something I could wear that allowed ambient sound in for when I'm walking alone or at the gym. I'm still working out how best to have that set, but the sound quality is way better than I expected. I love the ability to be able to tap the side of my jaw or close to my ear and have it take my commands. The application to manage them is also very helpful for tips & tricks and getting everything just the way you like it :)

battery life is less than expected, I have all the special features turned off and am lucky to get 4 hours, advertised at least 5.5 hours. I have to use 1 earbid at a time to get through the work day on a single charge. audio sometimes skips while my phone is in my pocket & I'm walking, as if the ~3 feet from my phone is too far for a solid connection.

NOTE - This is a review for the product "LinkBuds Truly Wireless Earbuds - Teams Certified Version - Model: LinkBuds UC". The model does not exist at the time I registered the product on the Sony US site, so I had to register it as a random WF-L900 headset. This product did not have a single review at the time of purchase, so I decided to take a "leap of faith". Disadvantages: - They do not feature noise cancellation. But I didn't choose them for that but wanted them to have the best ambient noise possible since I would be using them to commute to work. - They do not have volume up/down buttons or gestures. THIS IS IMPORTANT! - Microsoft Teams functions can only be activated on the left earbud. You can't change what this headset does, so if you want to customize any gestures, you can only do it on the right earbud, and options are limited. - If you activate the voice assistant, it doesn't read notifications to you automatically, you will have to ask it from time to time. - Battery time is low, compared to similar cost options. Advantages - By design, they have the best ambient noise you can ask for, it is simply the best choice if you want to be aware of your surroundings while commuting to work. - The integration with Microsoft Teams is natural and very useful when you use the USB dongle. Too bad you don't have the same experience when using it on your cell phone with the same application. No mute/raise hand features when using Teams on your smartphone.

I purchased this item in March of 2022 and have enjoyed using it since. I loved the concept of an open-back earbud that sat comfortably in the ear without sticking out, since it meant that I could easily lay on my side without any discomfort and it was very useful for use in an environment where I constantly need to be aware of my surroundings. About one year into use, I noticed that the LinkBuds no longer charged as they should. It felt like every other day I would take them out of their case and I would get the low battery indicator sound. I would charge them back up, use them, but they also would not last quite as long. Lately it has regressed to the point where I have to plug them back in to charge every morning before I can use it for an hour or two, max. I have tried cleaning the metal contacts and charging port, updating the firmware and resetting the firmware to no avail. I have had success with previous Sony headphones and earbuds but this product definitely makes me feel uneasy about trusting them blindly.

I do not plan on buying Sony products again based on my experience with these headphones. I went through three pairs with constant issues. They were always good with replacements, but the product is severely flawed regardless of getting a new one. Problems connecting, one going quiet whole the other goes crackly. If you drop them the case just opens and the earbuds go flying. The only positive thing I can say and the reason I bought them was for the comfort/fit of the style. I liked how they fit, but when I got a different brand I threw these away instantly...i was listening to one earbud at the end.

I bought these linkbuds in March 2022 and its now Nov 2022.They were great when I first bought them but 6 months in the speakers have a terrible sound. I only use them maybe 1.5 hrs twice a week. Not worth the money.

Love them, there nice sound nice and the make what there supposed to… but when i try to sync it the sync with another name in the app i can't unsync from the other previous owner its a mess. Happy with them but un happy because i can unsync the previous owner phones from the sony app

In theory these open-ear earbuds are perfect for my bus commute, and the wide area tap is convenient for using the controls without fiddling for the right button. Adaptive volume control had limited range but was handy to a point. The earbuds sit comfortably in my ears. However, the Bluetooth connection was really weak, I can't keep my phone in my front pocket without my connection cutting out or at best, out of sync between ears. I don't expect the highest quality sound from open-ear, but within a couple months there was an occasional buzzing in the right ear that has been getting worse. After having them for a year, the left earbud does not charge consistently and loses all charge in the time the other bud uses 2% of its battery. I really liked these while they lasted but they didn't last long enough.

You need an app to connect to earbuds and they are uncomfortable would highly not recommend them even cheaper headphones are better .

I bought these ear buds thinking with high but but not unreasonable expectations. I cannot have a call without it dropping intermittently when I am wearing this device. I cannot do a computer call with confidence that the device will connect properly and immediately. So, sadly they now remain on a shelf, unused and wasted. Christina