Right this moment we’ve got with us the brand new Sony LinkBuds Open. These are the second era model of the LinkBuds that launched nearly three years in the past.

Very similar to the unique mannequin, LinkBuds Open are primarily based across the concept of getting an open-ear design for the earbuds that lets exterior sound in naturally. For this, Sony makes use of a customized ring-shaped driver that sits across the gap within the center.

At first look, the earbuds look relatively alien with their pod-shaped design and the ring connected to at least one finish. Not like the earlier mannequin, the ring is smaller than the pod it is connected to. The pod additionally has a rubber cowl round it, which incorporates helps to safe the earbuds in your ears.

The case design can be distinctive. The lid and the bottom seem like two small pebbles stacked on high of one another. The white mannequin additionally has a marbled sample on the lid.

The LinkBuds Open are available two colours, white and black. The earbuds function 11mm dynamic drivers, though it’s value noting there’s a gap in between so it is probably not corresponding to different drivers of comparable dimension. The earbuds are IPX4 rated for water resistance however the case doesn’t get a ranking. It additionally does not have wi-fi charging. Lastly, the LinkBuds Open assist SBC, AAC, and LC3 codecs.

The LinkBuds Open are priced at $200. That is relatively costly for what’s finally a fundamental pair of earbuds. They’re additionally proving to be considerably tough to check as a consequence of their form. However we will probably be discussing that and extra in our full overview.