This Portable Sony Bluetooth Speaker Is Currently 46% Off.
The Sony LinkBuds portable wireless Bluetooth speaker is now on sale for $98 (originally $179.99), its lowest price yet, according to price-tracking sites . It’s not a party speaker or a smart assistant control center—it’s a simple, portable device for home use, especially if you already own Sony LinkBuds headphones, and the design reflects that. It’s compact, lightweight, and has a built-in strap, so you can easily carry it from the table to the kitchen or bedroom. It also supports multipoint pairing, so you can stay connected to two devices simultaneously, such as your phone and laptop.
The main advantage of this speaker is its ability to handle everyday listening. Voices are clearly conveyed, making listening to podcasts, YouTube videos, and playlists effortless. You can walk around the room and still hear dialogue without worrying about it being muffled or distant. If you also have Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless earbuds, you get automatic audio switching—you can start a podcast on your way to work, walk home, and it will continue playing through the speaker without having to fiddle with the settings to reconnect. However, if you don’t use LinkBuds, this advantage disappears.
The speaker isn’t very loud, making it less suitable for large rooms or open spaces and better suited for private listening or small gatherings. It also lacks a built-in voice assistant, making it a more basic option compared to options like the Sonos Roam 2 or Amazon Echo Pop . The Sonos model adds voice control and a more flexible ecosystem, though its battery life is shorter, while the Echo Pop offers good voice recognition but requires a constant connection to the network. In comparison, the LinkBuds speaker focuses on portability and battery life rather than additional features, and if you need something simple that will fit into your Sony system, its current price makes it a more justifiable purchase.