These Highly Rated Sony Headphones Are Now on Sale at Over 50x Discount
For those who’ve been looking to get Sony earbuds at Sony-level prices, this might be a worthwhile compromise. Refurbished Sony LinkBuds Fit Grade A are currently $89.99 on Woot (for five days or until they sell out) — less than half the price of new earbuds on Amazon . They’re tested, cleaned, and come with all the original accessories, including three pairs of ear tips and a USB-C charging cable, as well as a one-year limited warranty from eReplacements. Shipping is free for Prime members; otherwise, it’s $6.
In terms of design, the LinkBuds Fit have a rounded, stemless shape and flexible wings that help them stay in place during workouts or commuting. The IPX4 waterproof rating isn’t impressive, but it’s good enough to withstand a sweaty run or a light rain shower. App support is great here: you can switch between noise-canceling modes, adjust the equalizer , and even assign head movements to answer or reject calls. Touch controls are built into both earbuds, and most can be reassigned to suit your habits. They also support multipoint Bluetooth, so you can stay connected to your laptop and phone at the same time.
The tradeoffs come in battery life. With noise cancellation enabled, the earbuds last about 5.5 hours on a single charge, and the case provides a few more full charges depending on how you use them, but it doesn’t support wireless charging. ANC does a good job of keeping noise levels down, and Transparency mode is impressive, despite a little background hiss, notes this PCMag review . If you have Android, the LDAC codec makes the sound more spacious and clear, though spatial audio only works in some apps. So while battery life and the lack of wireless charging may put some people off, there’s still a lot here for under $90, especially if you’re more interested in fit, sound quality, and smart features.