Sony’s open ear headphones have a quiet mode so others can’t hear them

Sony is the latest company to announce a pair of open-style wireless earbuds that clip onto the back of your ear instead of inside them. The new Sony LinkBuds Clip Open earbuds are similar to the new Sony LinkBuds Clip Open earbuds Bose Ultra Open Headphones, Phones near JVCand Shokz’ OpenDots One With a design that doesn’t block the ear canal so you can hear your surroundings, conversations with people, and whatever you’re streaming from your phone.

The C-shaped design of the LinkBuds Clip Open does not put any pressure on the inner ear, which can make the earbuds comfortable to wear for longer periods. They also fit a wide range of ear sizes and shapes, and Sony includes “fitting cushions” that can be fitted to make them feel as comfortable and secure as possible. If you have trouble keeping traditional earbuds in your ears, these may be an alternative worth considering.

Battery life is rated at up to 37 hours – nine hours on its own plus an additional 28 hours from the included case – while a short three-minute charge provides up to an hour of listening when the battery is dead. There’s a 10-band EQ that can be used to adjust the LinkBuds Clip Open’s sound profile through Sony’s Sound Connect mobile app, as well as three sound mode presets that can be accessed by tapping on the headphones. There’s a standard music mode, a sound boost mode that makes podcasts easier to hear in noisy environments, and a “sound leakage reduction mode” that keeps the volume low for use in quieter places where you don’t want to disturb others.

Although the LinkBuds Clip Open are positioned further away from your mouth than standard earbuds, Sony says the headphones feature “High-Res Audio Pickup Technology” that uses a bone conduction sensor to accurately pick up your voice during a call. This works alongside the AI ​​noise reduction system to help your voice come through clearly, even if you can’t find a quiet place to speak.