Key Takeaways
- Sony has launched the LinkBuds Clip, an upgraded audio product designed for open-ear comfort and all-day use.
- The LinkBuds Clip features three listening modes (standard, Voice Boost, and sound leakage reduction) and Sony’s Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) for enhanced audio quality.
- These earbuds offer up to 37 hours of total playtime, with 9 hours on a single charge, and include quick-charge capabilities providing 1 hour of listening from a 3-minute charge.
Sony has upgraded their audio products with the launch of the LinkBuds Clip. The new device is designed for open-ear comfort with features for all-day use. The device offers three listening modes and uses Sony’s Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) for enhanced sound quality. The earphones are claimed to provide up to 37 hours of playtime with quick-charge capabilities. Additionally, they have an IPX4 rating for resistance against sweat and splashes.
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Pricing and Availability
The price of the Sony LinkBuds Clip is set at Rs 18,990, which translates to $198. It comes in three colour choices: green, greige, black and lavender. The clip-on earbuds will be available for purchase via Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, select Croma, Reliance, Sony Centres and Shopatsc.com portal from today onwards.
Features, Specifications
The LinkBuds Clip is built for all-day open-ear comfort, so you can listen to your music and be alert to your surroundings. The lightweight, secure earbuds are designed for stability during any activity, with fitting cushions for a personalised fit and a cuff-like appearance that is fashionable. The open-ear design minimises sound leakage by optimising the sizes and placements of the ventilation holes. They’re also IPX4 rated for water-resistance, so they’ll keep out sweat and splashes.
The double tap-to-switch function lets you switch between different listening modes that are designed for different environments. The standard mode is balanced sound for general listening. The Voice Boost mode enhances clarity and loudness of voice, which is useful for podcasts and phone conversations in busy environments.
The sound leakage reduction function reduces the leakage of high-frequency sounds, making it suitable for use in common places like trains and offices.
The LinkBuds Clip delivers a well-balanced and clear sound, perfect for open listening. The open-type style allows individuals to still be aware of their surroundings and have conversations. Sony’s Digital Sound Enhancement Engine (DSEE) enhances the quality of the audio by bringing back high-frequency elements that are lost in audio compression.
For calls, the gadget employs precise voice pickup technology, which consists of dual microphones and AI-based signal processing, so your voice is delivered clearly. There is also a bone conduction sensor that picks up vibrations from your voice and does a good job of blocking out the noise around you. An AI-based noise reduction algorithm, which adapts to the environment, improves the clarity of the voice in many different settings.
These earbuds provide up to 37 hours of total playtime, including 9 hours of listening time in the earphones and an additional 28 hours from the charging case. A 3-minute fast charge gives you 1 hour of listening. The Sound Connect application allows you to customise audio settings using a 10-band equaliser. Google Gemini also helps to control music, alerts and access with hands-free support. Scene-based listening adjusts the sound experience to particular activities like walking, jogging or working out at the gym.
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LinkBuds Clip now supports Fast Pair technology for a quick and easy Bluetooth connection with Android devices. The earphones can be easily tracked by users with a ringing function when the device is nearby. Swift Pair simplifies the process of connecting Windows users to Windows 11 and 10 devices and provides essential pop-up assistance throughout the pairing process. Furthermore, the earbuds include single earbud mode, which offers more flexibility for multitasking and helps users to be aware of what’s going on around them while wearing them.
