Sony LinkBuds Open

Naturally open design keeps you aware in any situation. Improved battery life and better bass response. New stabilizer fin is more secure. Advanced features like built-in voice control and head gestures help supplement touch controls. Multipoint...

Limited and sometimes spotty touch controls. New sound signature is flatter and fuzzier by default. Updated design is heavier. Adaptive Volume still needs work. Still no wireless charging case.

Future-forward software upgrades and intuitive features are the highlights of the new Sony LinkBuds Open earbuds, but the discomfort I experienced superseded the new and improved features that blew me away. I couldn't wear them long enough to fully...