# I tried Sony’s first clip-on open earbuds — could these be a rare miss for the headphones master?

> Sony LinkBuds Clip launch for $229 / £180 in January 2026 10mm drivers, DSEE upscaling, and AI noise reduction for calls After an early test, they fit well, but I'm concerned about the sound Sony has unveiled the…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/i-tried-sonys-first-clip-on-open-earbuds-could-these-be-a-rare-miss-for-the-headphones-master?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=69711c47e4095898830fc1fd)
- **Published:** 2026-01-21
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #headphones #airpods #earbuds #sony #clip #open #linkbuds #style
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/69711c47e4095898830fc1fd

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