LinkBuds Fit (WFLS910N-B)

I had heard link buds fit was the same driver as the xm5, apparently AI suggested that this is not true, if it can be believed. WF-1000XM5: Uses the full Dynamic Driver X for premium sound with deep bass, rich mids, and clear highs, delivering superior channel separation and detail. LinkBuds Fit: Also uses a Dynamic Driver X (8.4mm), providing excellent sound for its form factor, but the XM5 generally offers a richer, more detailed, and powerful audio experience.  They sure sound excellent though but I was having a little issue with the seal with ANC. 35 bucks is a great deal!

Awesome thanks for the link, definitely picking 1 or 2 spares, my first pair were the jade green, they look nice.

I heard you are looking to wear them mostly in the gym. The Denon Perl pros are pretty huge but they have a wing tip to help them stay in place during workouts; so does the Momentum tws 4 but during my experience they don't stay as secure as the PerL pros. Also if you want a specific sports pair you can look at the Power beats fit which have sport wingtips. But they won't sound as good as the prior earbuds you mentioned. Also the Sony link buds fit are great for the gym but has 90 percent of the sound quality of the Sony Wf1000xm5.

Same issue here. These should be $30 or less for it to be approaching a deal since they’ll be e-waste sooner than anyone would expect. The first generation Linkbuds Open also suffered the same problem for me.  Now I have both the latest Linkbuds Fit and Linkbud Opens and I’m curious if they’ll suffer the same fate. Only bought them because I was able to get them from private sellers for like $40 a piece. I’ll never spend more than that on a pair of Sony earbuds because of those original Linkbuds experiences.

I'll join in the haters. I got these yesterday to replace some $80 Soundcore earbuds and by far prefer those ones. The mic is awful. Picks up more background noise than my actual voice. Using Krisp helps a bit. I use this with my macbook though, so the Sony app isn't here to help. I get way better sound quality using my macbook mic in a relatively quiet cafe than with these. Sound quality is nice but nothing to swoon over. Noise cancellation is constantly changing so there's a whooshing sound as it switches to match ambient noise. If you live anywhere urban this is insane - it just doesn't work. Defo taking these back.

Don’t get Sony linkbud fit. They didn’t even last a year with me.

I owned this before and now sony linkdbuds fit i'm using its damn so small and comfy wingtip flexible.. beats's wingtip was so stiff. i highly recommend you to try linkdbuds FIT sony. for exercise and daily use perfect im running with them tho

Not on your list, but maybe look at Sony Linkbuds Fit. I just got a pair this week and they are small, comfortable, lightweight and have a fin to keep them in your ear. Maybe someone else who has them can chime in though because I have not used them for the length of time you are needing and I've heard mixed reviews on the anc. At the volume I was using them I couldn't hear someone speaking directly at me with anc off (which may or may not be close to a screaming baby through a wall).

Battery life is good. I haven't worn them for a long enough time to fully wear down the battery. I find the fit very comfortable. The soft fins are a little weird, but they work. And they are very small and lightweight. I don't sleep with them in, but if I was going to choose one of my pairs for that purpose, those would be it. (Currently have Powerbeats Pro, Huawei Freebuds Pro 3, Denon Perl Pro and the Sony Linkbuds Fit)

The linkbuds fit are the lightest earbuds I've used. I find them super comfortable and the flexible wing just works. For workouts I think they are a great option. Just my 2 cents.