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Microphone use on phones is covered by the Making a call and Receiving a call sections.","virtual_surround":"Sound Connect app lists 360 Reality Audio Setup. About 360 Reality Audio page describes the conditions of use.","battery_life_claimed":"Available operating time: music AAC maximum 9 hours, SBC maximum 8 hours, communication maximum 4 hours. Earbuds only on one full charge. No ANC exists, so music rows use anc_off. The 37 hour total with case is from the maker launch release.","charge_time_0_100_min":"Specifications: charging time approx. 1.5 hours (headset). Charging page: left and right units fully charged in about 1.5 hours from a charged case.","case_charge_time_min":"Specifications: charging time approx. 3 hours (charging case), by a commercially available USB Type-C cable.","quick_charge_min":"Available operating time: about 60 minutes of music playback after 3 minutes charging.","quick_charge_playback_h":"Same sentence. Earbuds only. Codec and volume not stated.","gesture_controls":"Tap controls table. Left unit: tap twice switches listening mode, 3 times Quick Access, 5 or more times lowers volume. Right unit: tap twice play or pause, 3 times next track, 5 or more times raises volume. Assignments can be changed in the app.","voice_assistant":"Manual pages for Google Gemini, voice assist function (Google app), Siri and Tencent Xiaowei. Gemini and Xiaowei are not available in all regions. Xiaowei is China only.","ip_rating":"Water resistance section: the headset complies with IPX4 under IEC 60529. The charging case is not water resistant.","weight_g":"Specifications: approx. 6.4 g x 2 (headset). Taken as one earbud.","case_weight_g":"Specifications: approx. 42 g (charging case).","in_the_box":"Included items list."}},{"url":"https://sony.mediaroom.com/2026-01-21-Sony-Electronics-Unveils-LinkBuds-Clip-Open-Earbuds","kind":"press_release","accessed":"2026-10-13","fields":["announce_date","launch_price_usd","colors","form_factor","eq_bands","voice_pickup_sensor","microphone_noise_reduction","sensors","battery_life_claimed","wireless_charging","release_date","status","segment"],"notes":{"announce_date":"Sony Electronics release dated Jan. 21, 2026.","launch_price_usd":"Suggested retail price $229.99 USD at Sony.com, Amazon, Best Buy and other authorized dealers. Available now.","colors":"Black, greige, green and lavender.","form_factor":"Truly wireless open-clip earbuds with a C-shaped design that does not intrude into the ear canal.","eq_bands":"10-band EQ customizable in the Sony | Sound Connect app.","voice_pickup_sensor":"Bone conduction sensor precisely captures the voice.","microphone_noise_reduction":"AI-based noise reduction system removes background noise.","battery_life_claimed":"Up to 37 hours (9 hours earbuds plus 28 hours case) over Bluetooth. Codec not stated.","wireless_charging":"No wireless charging is mentioned. USB charging only. Confirmed by SoundGuys.","release_date":"Announced Jan. 21, 2026 and available now in the US on that date. Japan retail from February 6, 2026 per kakaku.com. Month 2026-01 follows the US availability.","status":"Available now at Sony.com, Amazon, Best Buy and other authorized dealers.","segment":"Music and entertainment listening. Sony sells it in its headphones range."}},{"url":"https://www.sony.com.au/headphones/products/linkbuds-clip/spec","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-13","fields":["manufacturer_url","spec_sheet_url"],"notes":{"manufacturer_url":"Sony Australia product page. It is blocked to the research agents. Used as a link only. No values were taken from it.","spec_sheet_url":"Sony Australia specification tab. Link only. The same Sony specification values were read through the retailer page below."}},{"url":"https://www.worldwidestereo.com/products/sony-linkbuds-clip-truly-wireless-open-earbuds-black","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-13","fields":["gtins","model_numbers","bluetooth_version","bluetooth_profiles","wireless_range_m","drivers","wear_detection","weight_g","case_weight_g"],"notes":{"gtins":"UPC 027242934054 for model WFLC900/B (black).","model_numbers":"Retailer model WFLC900/B. SoundGuys lists WFLC900B.UC for the same black US model.","bluetooth_profiles":"Specification block copied from the Sony US sheet: profile A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP. Supported formats SBC and AAC. Content protection SCMS-T.","wireless_range_m":"Effective range 10 m.","drivers":"Driver unit 10.0 mm. Headphone type open air. Driver kind from T3 below.","wear_detection":"Feature text: Wear to Play starts playback automatically when the earbuds are put in.","weight_g":"Earbud weight approx. 6.4 g x 2. Case approx. 42 g."}},{"url":"https://experience.sony-asia.com/sg/home/exploredetail/1214","kind":"manufacturer_page","accessed":"2026-10-13","fields":["bluetooth_version","voice_pickup_sensor"],"notes":{"bluetooth_version":"Sony Asia explainer: Bluetooth version 5.3 with multipoint support.","voice_pickup_sensor":"Bone conduction sensors detect voice vibrations from the jawbone."}},{"url":"https://kakaku.com/item/K0001765684/spec/","kind":"spec_database","accessed":"2026-10-13","fields":["drivers","bluetooth_version","weight_g","markets"],"notes":{"drivers":"Driver unit 10 mm (Japanese model WF-LC900 black). Sales date February 6, 2026 in Japan.","bluetooth_version":"Bluetooth 5.3 Class 1.","weight_g":"6.4 g per earbud including the fitting clip.","markets":"Sold in Japan."}},{"url":"https://www.t3.com/tech/earbuds/sony-linkbuds-clip-review","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-13","fields":["launch_price_eur","markets","drivers","driver_type"],"notes":{"launch_price_eur":"Review price line: sold at Sony UK, US, EU and AU for 179.99 GBP, 229.99 USD, 199 EUR and 329.95 AUD. EUR price as published for the EU, taken as including VAT.","markets":"Sold at Sony UK, US, EU and AU. Japan from kakaku.com. Tom's Guide lists Bluetooth 4.3, which conflicts with Sony and SoundGuys and is not used.","driver_type":"Review text: 10 mm dynamic drivers."}},{"url":"https://www.soundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-clip-review-152048/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-13","fields":["anc","auracast","wireless_charging","model_numbers","series"],"notes":{"anc":"FAQ: no noise cancellation. Review: no noise cancelation feature.","auracast":"FAQ: Auracast is not supported.","wireless_charging":"FAQ: no wireless charging. USB port is the only way to charge.","model_numbers":"Spec table: model number WFLC900B.UC (black, US).","series":"Review calls it a solid addition to the LinkBuds line."}},{"url":"https://www.soundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-clip-review-152048/","kind":"measurement","accessed":"2026-10-13","fields":["measured_battery_life","measured_weight_g"],"notes":{"measured_battery_life":"Lab test, single charge, 7 hours 10 minutes. SoundGuys level-matched battery test. Firmware v1.0.3, Sound Connect app 12.5.0. Codec and volume not stated.","measured_weight_g":"Weighed earbud 6.2 g. Case 41.7 g."}}],"fields_filled":66,"updated":"2026-10-16"},"meta":{"api_version":"1","docs":"https://arkivo.dev/api"}}