LinkBuds Clip - Sony
A pair of open-ear wireless earbuds featuring a unique "clip" design that leaves the ear canal completely open for ambient awareness.
Price
£179.00
Editorial rating
4.5 / 5
Last price check
06/03/2026 10:12
Part of the weekly drop
Best Of Travel Tech And EDC: Sony Open-Ear Audio, Bellroy Packs, And Peak Design | Vol. 13
This product was featured in Vol. 13, alongside other human-picked finds with the same slightly obsessive editorial energy.
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Editorial take
Why we picked it
I've spent years trying to find headphones that don't make me feel like I'm underwater or, worse, being shouted at by my own heartbeat. The Sony LinkBuds Clip is our Hero today because it finally admits that some of us actually want to hear the bus that's about to hit us while we're listening to a 90s garage mix.
It's a peculiar little donut for your ear that stays out of the way, making it the ultimate tool for the "hyper-aware" commuter who still demands a soundtrack. It's the Hero because it manages to deliver decent audio without the sensory deprivation that usually comes with sticking silicone in your lugholes.
It's the perfect companion for the office when you need to pretend you're working but are actually just waiting for the inevitable "pub?" text.
Detailed verdict
The full review
The Irresistible
- The "always-on" transparency is physical, not digital, meaning there's zero lag and no weird robotic voices when your boss asks you where that report is.
- They are surprisingly light, sitting on your ear with such little fuss you'll forget they're there until you try to take a jumper off and launch them across the room.
The Clever Part
- The wide-area tap feature is a stroke of genius, letting you tap the skin in front of your ear rather than poking the device itself like a confused monkey.
- The battery life is punchy enough to survive a full day of "productive" procrastination without needing to return to the charging case.
The Fine Print
- Because they're open-ear, the bass is more of a polite suggestion than a thumping reality; don't expect to feel the sub in your soul.
- You'll look a bit like you've joined a very low-stakes sci-fi cult with little plastic rings clipped to your head.
The Reality Check
- If you're on a noisy Tube line, these are basically decorative; you'll be hearing the screech of the Jubilee line far louder than your favourite podcast.
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