The Sony LinkBuds Fit carve out a sweet spot between performance, comfort, and thoughtful features and deliver where it matters most for daily use. What impressed me the most, though, was just how comfortable these earbuds are. Without digging deep into the ear canal, they manage to stay securely in place and deliver surprisingly good passive isolation, making them easy to wear for long stretches. On the performance front, the LinkBuds Fit deliver polished, everyday sound with rich detail and a wide soundstage, even if the slightly bass-heavy tuning may not win over purists. The companion app offers some useful features like Wide Area Tap and Speak-to-Chat that add to the convenience without feeling gimmicky.
Sony’s LinkBuds series has always been about rethinking TWS audio. The original LinkBuds broke conventions with their open-ring design meant for all-day wear and ambient awareness. The new LinkBuds Fit take a more traditional approach, but with the same underlying philosophy of comfort and adaptability at their core.
Now priced at ₹18,990 in India, the LinkBuds Fit slot themselves into a premium but not quite flagship tier, sitting comfortably between the more accessible mid-range options and Sony’s own high-end WF-1000XM5. But in a market brimming with choices ranging from Samsung’s Galaxy Buds series to Apple’s AirPods, can the LinkBuds Fit carve out a space of their own? Are they truly versatile enough to handle everything from daily commutes to intense workout sessions, without compromising on comfort or sound quality?
Let’s find out if Sony has found the right “fit” this time.
Sony LinkBuds Fit Wireless earbuds: Specs
- Colours: Green, White, Black
- Box content: Charging case, Earbuds, Reference Guide, USB Cable, ear tips
- Weight: 4.9 g x 2 (earbuds), 41 g (with case)
- Driver unit – 8.4mm
- Supported audio formats: SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3
- Water resistance – IPX4
- Battery charge time (with case) – 3 hours
- Rated Battery life – up to 5.5 Hours (NC on), up to 8 Hours (NC off)
Sony Linkbuds Fit Review: Design, Build and Fit
Sony’s LinkBuds Fit bring a neat, approachable design to the table. The case stands out with its smooth, pebble-like form and a two-tier finish. The bottom half, which tends to bear the brunt of everyday use, has a matte texture that feels durable, while the top half adds a glossy touch, which is subtle but also adds a flair.
Sony has packed the LinkBuds Fit with some thoughtful features that make a lot of sense. To ensure that these over-the-top enhancements work smoothly, Sony employs its integrated V2 Processor that’s also used on the high-end Sony WF-1000XM5. You can control these features from Sony’s Sound Connect App, which has evolved nicely over the years.
Wide Area Tap, for instance, is a clever touch. Instead of fumbling to press tiny controls on the earbuds, you can simply tap the area just in front of your ears to play or pause music, or skip tracks. It feels natural and keeps the buds free of unnecessary taps and smudges. This worked more often than not, but there is room for improvement in terms of consistency.
Then there’s Speak-to-Chat which proved very useful. It can automatically pause your music and turn on ambient mode the moment you start speaking, ideal when your hands are full and you need to exchange a quick word with someone. Once the conversation ends, your music resumes without needing any input.
Automatic Noise Cancellation proved useful in office settings and during commutes, handling consistent background noise with decent efficiency. In more unpredictable home environments where sounds vary in type and intensity, it was occasionally less reliable.
Sony also includes support for DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine), which restores detail in compressed audio files in real time. This helps bring out a bit more richness and clarity, especially in the mids and highs.
There are also a few features that feel a bit experimental, like head gesture controls. You can nod to accept a call or shake your head to dismiss it. While I haven’t fully warmed up to using them in everyday scenarios, they’re clever additions that some users might find intuitive. Voice control is more familiar territory. Google Assistant and Alexa are built-in, letting you manage playback, send messages, or set reminders without touching your phone. In all, these features do contribute to a smoother, more responsive user experience.
Sony Linkbuds Fit Review: Performance
The Sony Linkbuds Fit deliver a sound that feels polished and detailed, making a strong case for their price tag. Vocals come through clearly, with even grainy textures well preserved, and instruments are distinctly layered across a wide, airy soundstage. The tuning leans slightly bass-heavy, which might not appeal to purists looking for absolute neutrality, but it works very well for everyday listening, whether it’s pop, EDM, or podcasts.
The mids are clear, the highs have just the right amount of lift, and overall, the Linkbuds Fit offer an enjoyable, easygoing sound signature that suits a variety of genres.
While they don’t feature Sony’s flagship active noise cancellation like the WF-1000XM5, the LinkBuds Fit deliver just enough to let me get lost in my music, mute the drone of the AC, and still stay faintly aware of conversations when no music is playing. Thanks to their snug fit and smart ambient sound control, they managed office chatter and busy metro commutes with ease during our testing.
On the calling front, Sony has placed clear emphasis on microphone performance with the Linkbuds Fit, and they deliver well here too. Voices mostly sounded crisp and easy to hear on the other end of calls, but every now and then, we did face clarity issues, which is something to keep in mind if call quality is your top priority.
Overall, the Linkbuds Fit aren’t aiming for audiophile-grade precision, but they strike a very good balance for anyone looking for versatile, reliable audio day-to-day.
Sony Linkbuds Fit Review: Battery Life
Battery performance on the LinkBuds Fit is respectable, though it doesn’t quite lead the pack. In our test, we recorded slightly more than six hours of playback on a single charge, with the case offering roughly 13 to 15 additional hours. That’s enough to comfortably get you through a typical day or more in a single charge. There’s no support for wireless charging either, which feels like a bit of a gap given the price. That said, quick charging helps take the edge off. Just 10 minutes plugged in gives you about an hour of playback, which can be handy in crises.
Sony Linkbuds Fit Review: Verdict
The Sony LinkBuds Fit carve out a sweet spot between performance, comfort, and thoughtful features and deliver where it matters most for daily use. What impressed me the most, though, was just how comfortable these earbuds are. Without digging deep into the ear canal, they manage to stay securely in place and deliver surprisingly good passive isolation, making them easy to wear for long stretches.
On the performance front, the LinkBuds Fit deliver polished, everyday sound with rich detail and a wide soundstage, even if the slightly bass-heavy tuning may not win over purists. The companion app offers some useful features like Wide Area Tap and Speak-to-Chat that add to the convenience without feeling gimmicky.
If you’re looking for earbuds that put comfort first, while still getting sound, features, and design mostly right, the Sony LinkBuds Fit are an easy recommendation.