Open-Box: Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbud Headphones $40

emazur

Feb 14, 2025 5:46 PM

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emazurFeb 14, 2025 5:46 PM

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Good price, I bought from them last year for $48. I've scarcely used them b/c I mostly use open ear bluetooth (Shokz and sometimes Sony Linkbuds WFL900/W). I do have a complaint about the Linkbuds WFL900/W - when using outdoors the range is very short (you must keep the phone very close to the earbuds or the signal interrupts) while it doesn't have this problem indoors. I haven't tested the Linkbuds S outdoors

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Mr.Pirate

Feb 14, 2025 7:00 PM

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Mr.PirateFeb 14, 2025 7:00 PM

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I actually bought these refurbished a few years ago from the same ebay store. They are fantastic buds for this price. Good sound and features like ANC and touch controls, but most importantly, they are super lightweight and comfortable. They stayed in my ears very well for workouts even without any kind of wingtip. I could wear them for hours on end without discomfort. Fit and comfort are the most important for me, and so I'd recommend these. The case is also very small although no wireless charging if you need that.

I got a few years out of them before the battery in one of the buds started to crap out. Doesn't hold a charge for more than 20 minutes anymore, so I bought some other earbuds as a replacement (OnePlus Buds Pro 3, which I got on sale and are fantastic so far).

So my only concern would be that the battery might die out on you, especially with open box risk. For me I was happy with the length of time I got out of them for the price I paid. I used them a lot for ~3 years.

These are very underrated imo, especially for the fit. Hope this helps anyone with their purchasing decision!

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WenW5757

Feb 15, 2025 1:32 AM

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WenW5757Feb 15, 2025 1:32 AM

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Got them less than a year ago. Used maybe a couple times a week then just about 8 month in, the multipoint connection function broke. Can no longer connect to two devices for some reason. Good thing it had all state warranty and they refunded me. I use for work primarily and without multipoint it's not of much use to me anymore.

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c137

Feb 15, 2025 1:39 AM

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c137Feb 15, 2025 1:39 AM

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How well are these refurbed? I got them for 50 bucks years ago and they seem to have assymetrical charge retention for me.

One ear will be 80%, the other 10%

RGSPro

Feb 15, 2025 1:41 AM

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RGSProFeb 15, 2025 1:41 AM

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Black are OOS, unfortunately.

SharpKitten9766

Feb 15, 2025 1:56 AM

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SharpKitten9766Feb 15, 2025 1:56 AM

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Amazon has them too (black and white) for $40 backed by Amazon Renewed guarantee, not shipped by Amazon
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9F86BMS

Last edited by pur February 16, 2025 at 08:12 AM.

deelseaker

Feb 15, 2025 2:06 AM

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deelseakerFeb 15, 2025 2:06 AM

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These earbuds are on my want list, but not as refurbished from Secondipity. Too many reports of dirty ones or with bad batteries or connection issues.

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ruibing

Feb 15, 2025 2:47 AM

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ruibingFeb 15, 2025 2:47 AM

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Quote from SharpKitten9766

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Amazon has them too (black and white) for $40 backed by Amazon Renewed guarantee, not shipped by Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Sony-LinkB...8378&psc=1

Those are also listed as certified refurbished so it should be a bit better

onlybest

Feb 15, 2025 3:27 AM

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onlybestFeb 15, 2025 3:27 AM

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Don't buy even for free, battery will die in just a few months.

SharpKitten9766

Feb 15, 2025 3:51 AM

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SharpKitten9766Feb 15, 2025 3:51 AM

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Quote from onlybest

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Don't buy even for free, battery will die in just a few months.

I got one on Amazon. Same seller as on EBay. Will post an update here how it worked.

"This Certified Refurbished product is manufacturer refurbished, shows limited or no wear, and includes all original accessories plus a 90-day limited hardware warranty." "Amazon free return policy: 90 days"

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