"Open earbuds are the fastest-growing segment of the headphone market, but long before they gained popularity, Sony initially introduced the concept to the market. From their first ever iteration, this style of earbuds has graduated into earhook and clip-style designs. When LinkBuds were first released in 2022, they came in a peculiar design with an ear hook and a circular housing that lets in ambient noises."
"After the LinkBuds Open were released in 2024, Sony has now introduced the LinkBuds Clip, featuring an always-clip-on design similar to the Bose Open Earbuds, Edifier LolliClip, Shokz OpenDots One, and the JVC Nearphones. These new flagship earbuds improve on the previous open ear version in every aspect, making them a great choice for people who want situational awareness of their surroundings without any degradation in music quality."
"Targeted towards active lifestyle users, the buds don't block the ear canals to hear conversations better, and are ergonomically designed for all-day long wear comfort. The Japanese consumer electronics giant is positioning them as a flagship option for music lovers who are worried about losing their pricy pair of buds during workouts, sporting activities, or adventurous escapades. IPX4 splash-proof rated LinkBuds Clip have a glossy finish with a C-bad connecting the two contoured stems that rest on either side of the ear."
Open earbuds evolved from Sony's early experiments into earhook and clip-style designs, with LinkBuds debuting in 2022 featuring an ear hook and circular housing that admits ambient sound. Sony followed with LinkBuds Open in 2024 and then introduced the LinkBuds Clip, an always-clip-on model resembling other open-ear competitors while improving on the prior open-ear version. The Clip targets active lifestyle users by avoiding ear canal blockage for easier conversation, offering ergonomic all-day comfort, and providing IPX4 splash protection. Adjustable positioning lets users favor bass and a closer fit or a more open, ambient listening experience. The case closely resembles previous LinkBuds models.
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