A new Sony LinkBuds model seems close to its unveiling, according to a recent leak. The Sony LinkBuds S bears some semblance to the LinkBuds but comes with ANC and Ambient modes.
The Sony LinkBuds are designed for extended use but noise cancellation functionality is absent. The new leak indicates a similar but possibly cheaper model that offers added features. As per the leak, the Sony LinkBuds S, unlike its predecessor, will not come with a hole in the middle of each ear tip. Therefore ambient sound is not allowed unimpeded. Instead, the LinkBuds S features an Ambient Mode to achieve ambient sound access. The Ambient Mode will be triggered automatically to switch between ANC mode and Ambient. Essentially, the buds will learn the user’s behavior to know the switching preferences.
The Active Noise Cancellation feature in the new LinkBuds S opens up the device to a larger customer base. In addition to ANC functionality, the LinkBuds S will offer a better audio experience when listening to music. The leak was silent on pricing and availability details for the LinkBuds S. The leaked images indicate that the LinkBuds S will come in gold, black and white colors. It is not clear at this time whether the LinkBuds S will be pricier than the Sony LinkBuds which retails at about $190.
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