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For anyone who's wanted a pair of Sony earbuds without paying Sony-level prices, this might be a decent compromise. The Grade A refurbished Sony LinkBuds Fit are currently $89.99 on Woot (for five days or until they're sold out)—less than half the price of a new pair on Amazon. These have been tested, cleaned, and come with all the original accessories, including three pairs of eartips and a USB-C cable for charging, plus a one-year eReplacements limited warranty. Free shipping is included for Prime members; otherwise, it'll cost you six bucks.
Design-wise, the LinkBuds Fit go for a rounded, stem-free look with flexible wings that help them stay put during workouts or commutes. Their IPX4 water resistance is nothing wild, but it's good enough to handle sweaty runs or a bit of rain. The app support here is solid—you can toggle noise modes, adjust EQ, and even set head gestures for answering or rejecting calls. Touch controls are built into both buds, and you can reassign most of them to suit your habits. They also support Bluetooth multipoint, so you can stay connected to your laptop and phone at the same time.
What do you think so far?
The battery life is where the trade-offs show up. You're looking at around 5.5 hours per charge with noise canceling on, and the case gives you a few more full charges depending on how you use them, but it doesn't support wireless charging. The ANC does a good job with low rumbles, and the transparency mode is impressive, even if it has a little background hiss, notes this PCMag review. If you're on Android, the LDAC codec helps the sound feel more expansive and clear, though spatial audio only works in select apps. So, while the battery life and lack of wireless charging may turn off some folks, there's still a lot packed in here for under $90, especially if you're more interested in fit, sound quality, and smart features.
