Sony’s new LinkBuds Clip feature tiny cushions that solve my biggest problem with open-style earbuds.
The Sony LinkBuds Clip come with ear fitting cushions.
These cushions dramatically change how the earbuds fit and perform.
If your ear anatomy is compatible with clip-on earbuds, you won’t need them.
Sony’s LinkBuds Clip include removable ear-fitting cushions, addressing common fit and stability issues with clip-on open-ear earbuds. Sony’s inclusion of fitting cushions is ideal for people like me who shy away from clip-on earbuds due to poor fit, which often diminishes the listening experience and causes discomfort.
Fortunately, these cushions are included with your purchase, similar to the eartip replacements for in-canal earbuds.
I haven’t seen third-party products that address the same issue as Sony’s fitting cushions, and people with ear anatomy that’s well-suited to clip-on earbuds won’t need them. However, if clip-on earbuds feel heavy, pinch your ears, or cause pressure after a few minutes of wear, these can enhance your experience across the board. Here’s how.Why the design is brilliant
I hardly ever wear clip-on earbuds because after a few minutes, I start to feel uncomfortable amounts of pressure; I assume I don’t have the ear anatomy ideal for this style of earbuds, so I stick with my AirPods.
