Sony LinkBuds Open

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Sentiment score63% positive
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Last updated: May 29, 2026

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Reddit Iconayo_ninja
5 months ago

can suggest you sony LinkBuds Open, i hve Sony WF-1000XM5 and they a perfect, but they have anc, LinkBuds same quality category, just without anc

Reddit IconBackground-Sale3473
5 months ago

I'm really happy with my nothing ear opens. Depending on your ear they might hurt under the helmet but for me its perfect. Personally its really important that the ear canal is open because of the elevation changes if the sound will cancel out at some point because the pressure gets too high. The helmet inserts are also sweet heard only good things but its a bit expensive just to use for skiing. Before the nothings i had sony linkbuds open but the nothings are way better.

Reddit IconLinolu25
7 months ago

I have your same issue, couldn't find any buds that would stay in, they'd fall with time or while I moved my jaw. I'm using the Sony linkbuds open, but since you need ANC you should have a look a the linkbuds FIT

Reddit IconNarrow_Brilliant3752
12 months ago

Great for open-ear comfort, but sound is just okay (weak bass). Pricey at $180, but worth it if you need that design. Best for podcasts and staying aware of surroundings. You can read full review about Sony Linkbuds Open on [me.pcmag.com](https://me.pcmag.com/en/headphones/30267/sony-linkbuds-open)

Reddit Iconnjgggg
12 months ago

I love mine! Just got mine back from repair andi forgot just how flexible it is to use! Goodsound ithouthaving thecin ofisolation. Perfect for when waiting on flight gate announcements! Had mine since February too.

Reddit IconRobtasticRob
12 months ago

Sony LinkBuds Open. All the benefits of ear buds and bone conducting headphones in one. They look funny but work great.

Reddit IconSasquatchimo
4 months ago

Shokz bone conduction works well. My wife just got a set for swimming laps and I was impressed by how they don't block any outside noise at all. Sound quality is meh through this medium but nothing for this purpose is going to be (or needs to be) audiophile quality. I've been using the Sony open donut-style earbuds for 4 seasons now. First the original LinkBuds and now the Linkbuds Open. They both do the trick but comfort is not great under helmet earpads after awhile, plus your ear shape can make it harder to keep them secure in your ears under a helmet. I've had them pop out in my balaclava every once in awhile. I haven't tried the Shokz for any significant time, but I suspect they'd be the better option both for comfort and awareness.

Reddit IconSuntripp
11 months ago

I love the sony linkbuds open. Gives better 3d effect than airpods and other in ear

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