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LinkBuds Speaker
The Sony LinkBuds Speaker is a mono speaker designed for portable use. It can stream music or audio using Bluetooth, and is powered via rechargeable battery.
Description
The Sony LinkBuds Speaker is a mono speaker designed for portable use. It can stream music or audio using Bluetooth, and is powered via rechargeable battery.

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Overall Score

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Sound quality
 /  5
Ease of use
 /  5
Versatility
 /  5

Detailed Test Results

Sound Quality: Overall, we found the speaker delivers middling sound quality. Expect some distortions or other audio issues. The bass, which covers instruments such as bass drums, bass guitars, or stand-up bass, has middling impact and deep bass is lacking, and it is subdued, and a bit boomy. Midrange, such as guitars, horns, and voices from music or podcasts, is fairly even, but it is somewhat hazy and congested, a bit grainy and sibilant. Treble, which may include cymbals or the upper range of violins, is extended, but it is somewhat sizzly, a bit smeared. Does a decent job of recovering room ambience. The soundfield extends somewhat above and to the sides of the speakers, and while individual instruments and voices are identifiable, they only have a two dimensional quality. Volume is enough to fill a small sized room. If you choose to pair this speaker with another, the stereo set can be placed to provide better separation than other models.

Ease of Use: The speaker has some features or accessories that add convenience during daily operation. Shortcut buttons on the console include: volume. Other controls may require installing a mobile app, available from Apple and Android. A ring strap is conveniently included to help with carrying or moving the speaker. Its rating of IPX4 has no protection from dust and objects, but has protection from splashing water from any direction.

Versatility: It is packed with features users typically want and need. You can connect wirelessly to this speaker via a direct Bluetooth connection. There are no connection ports on this speaker. If you have two of these speakers, you can use TWS to pair them for a wider stereo experience. The speaker supports Bluetooth multipoint, which allows a simultaneous connection to multiple sources, such as a laptop and smartphone. For example, you could play music from one device while still receiving notifications from the other. To optimize your listening experience, you can fine tune the EQ levels. There is speakerphone functionality with a built-in microphone.

About

The LinkBuds Speaker from Sony is a mono speaker designed for portable use. It can stream music or audio via a direct Bluetooth connection. There is an Apple and Android mobile app available for additional device controls. This speaker is powered via rechargeable battery. Battery life is claimed to last for up to 25 hours, which is longer than most other speakers. It has a quick charge function. It includes a single speaker, but you can optionally pair this with another of the same model for a wider stereo experience. Carrying accessories include: ring strap. Additional accessories include: USB-A to USB-C charging cable, charging cradle, reference guide.

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