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LinkBuds Open

Released October 2024.9Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-linkbuds-open-reviewRead 5 October 2026Retrospective Price & release date explicitly Launched in October 2024. Separate from October 1 preorder. Last checked 16 October 2026.

Form factor
Open-ear
ANC
No
Battery life
8h
With case
22h

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General

Series
LinkBuds1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 2026
Model numbers
WF-L910, YY2964, WFL910/W3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 202624Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/166175/sony-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-spec-sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Maker Sony authored document heading WFL910/W LinkBuds Open Truly Wireless Earbuds White. Exact US white identifier added to align stored UPC and warranty scope. Other undocumented colour and regional SKUs omitted.
GTIN / EAN
02724292870115Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/687347/sony-linkbuds-open-true-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026Product Information table explicitly UPC 027242928701 tied to US White maker part WFL910/W. Only this proved regional finish code stored. Best Buy and B&H exact same SKU corroborate. Not a UPC for every finish or region.16Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1857996-REG/sony_wfl910_w_linkbuds_open_truly_wireless.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MFR WFL910/W and UPC 027242928701 in overview. Corroborates Micro Center.
Announced
1 October 20245Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026October 1 opens preorder. Actual October retail month independently established below.
Status
Available12Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Current maker Singapore exact WF-L910 store offers Black and White with Add to cart and public product availability=true. Status applies to currently sold regular models. Singapore labels Violet DISCON, which is not treated as global discontinuation of Violet or the whole model.
Predecessor
Not available
Successor
Not available
Launch price (US)
$199.995Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Original maker launch MSRP 199.99 USD, before US local sales tax. No speaker MSRP or later street price substituted. EUR VAT scope unproved.
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
GB, US, JP, SG2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-openRead 5 October 2026This exact UK page establishes GB. US launch and Japanese product pages separately establish their own markets.5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 20266Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_OpenRead 5 October 202612Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Exact maker Singapore store establishes SG sale of the regular WF-L910. Existing GB/US/JP markets retained. No page-language inference.
Colours
Black, White, Violet5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Original US maker launch lists Black, White and US-only Violet Olivia edition. Separately sold accessory-cover colours are not earbud finishes.6Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_OpenRead 5 October 2026Japanese current product lists base finishes. Original US maker release separately proves US Violet Olivia edition.
Segment
Music2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-openRead 5 October 2026

Design

Form factor
Open-ear2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-openRead 5 October 2026
Bud shape
Stemless2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/headphones/products/linkbuds-openRead 5 October 2026
Use one bud alone
Either bud3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
RGB lighting
Not available

Drivers and sound

Drivers per bud
Not available
Driver type
Dynamic17Retailer pagedell.com/en-us/shop/sony-linkbuds-earset/apd/ad433579/audioRead 7 October 2026Exact Sony LinkBuds Open White device Technical Information Features includes Dynamic Driver. Separate corroboration, not a derivation from neodymium material.18Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/sony-wfl910-linkbuds-open-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact WFL910B retailer Driver table explicitly Dynamic and 11 mm. Independently corroborates Dell US White WFL910/W Dynamic Driver. Unrelated mislabeled SPL frequency row and ambiguous microphone scope are excluded.
Driver size
Not available
Drivers per bud
Not available
Diaphragm material
Not available
Frequency response
Not available
Impedance
Not available
Sensitivity
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
Max sample rate
Not available
Max bit depth
Not available
Adaptive EQ
Not available
Personalised sound
Yes12Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Certified earbuds for a personalised experience explicitly says individual ear-shape analysis through Sound Connect. Separate 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer captures ear images for compatible BRAVIA TVs. Ear-scan spatial profile, not a hearing-threshold test.
Onboard EQ
Not available
Custom EQ bands
59Reviewtechradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/sony-linkbuds-open-reviewRead 5 October 2026Explicit five-band custom EQ. App/firmware version unknown.
EQ presets
Bright, Excited, Bass Boost, Speech, Relaxed, Mellow23Reviewsmartprix.com/bytes/sony-linkbuds-open-wf-l910-very-niche-earphonesRead 7 October 2026Exact Open Sound section expressly names these six sound presets. Maker app EQ article corroborates names and explicitly lists LinkBuds Open but warns presets differ by model, so generic list not copied wholesale. No game/ANC mode represented as EQ. Software version unknown.
Volume limit
Not available

Spatial audio

Spatial audio
360 Reality Audio, Android Spatial Audio8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_linkbuds_open_review-news-65363.phpRead 5 October 2026Compatible Android spatial services or named Sony 360 service required. No audio-specific Dolby licence invented.
Head tracking
Yes8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_linkbuds_open_review-news-65363.phpRead 5 October 2026Exact software section Android Spatial Audio head tracking on select devices, tested firmware 1.2.0. No universal Apple Dolby Atmos route.

Noise cancelling

Active noise cancelling
No8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_linkbuds_open_review-news-65363.phpRead 5 October 2026Exact noise cancellation section explicitly no ANC. Open ring physical awareness does not become an electronic transparency mode.
ANC type
Not available
ANC microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Adaptive ANC
Not available
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
No8Reviewgsmarena.com/sony_linkbuds_open_review-news-65363.phpRead 5 October 2026
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
Conversation detection
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses/mutes music when wearer speaks. Does not imply a medical hearing feature.
Wind noise reduction
Not available

Measured

Frequency response notes (measured)
Lab response falls below the reviewer preference curve in bass and emphasizes parts of the highs. Open fit allows substantial ambient noise.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-open-review-an-interesting-sequel-125497Read 5 October 2026Exact lab commentary. No graph extraction, ratings or MOS converted into dB.11Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Bruel & Kjaer 5128 fixture, SoundCheck and source preference curve.
Bass amount (measured)
Not available
Treble amount (measured)
Not available
Deviation from target (measured)
Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured)
Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured)
Not available
Sound leakage (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation (measured)
Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured)
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Call quality notes (measured)
Standardized recordings show mixed call quality and pronounced wind sensitivity.10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-open-review-an-interesting-sequel-125497Read 5 October 2026Exact recorded ideal/office/street/wind/reverberant speech samples. No numerical capsule count inferred.11Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Calibrated artificial mouth with simulated noise, wind and reverberation.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
Not available
Latency (measured)
Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
Not available
Latency in game mode (measured)
Not available
Battery life (measured)
ANCHours (h)
No9.5
Source10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-open-review-an-interesting-sequel-125497Read 5 October 2026Provided Open sample, three days, firmware 1.0.4/app 1.1.0 as published, ran 9 h 30 min. Codec not stated. GSMArena 8 h 18 min has different unspecified conditions and is not combined.11Measurementsoundguys.com/how-we-testRead 5 October 2026Standardized continuous music peaks 75 dB SPL. This does not establish an unstated ANC/codec for a particular sample.
Longest tested use per charge
9.5h
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Weight per bud (measured)
Not available

Microphones and calls

Voice microphones in both earbuds
Not available
All microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Mic noise reduction
AI7Maker product pagesony.jp/headphone/products/LinkBuds_Open/feature_4.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact model maker call paragraph explicitly AI-trained separation of wearer voice and environmental noise. Published physical voice/total capsule counts not found.
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Mic mute control
Not available
Sidetone
Not available

Connectivity

Chip
Sony Integrated Processor V25Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Exact product launch explicitly names Integrated Processor V2 in this model, not inferred from sibling hardware.
Connections
Bluetooth3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Bluetooth
5.31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original exact manual printed pages 145-146 explicitly publish Bluetooth 5.3, named codecs and profiles.
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC, LC31Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 2026LC3 needs compatible LE Audio Android hardware and app setup. No Auracast inferred from LC3 or Bluetooth 5.3.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Bluetooth profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP, TMAP, CSIP, MCP, VCP, CCP1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
LE Audio
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Auracast
Yes12Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Next-generation Bluetooth audio explicitly compatible with Auracast broadcast audio. LE Audio is described as Beta. Compatible LE Audio/Auracast source hardware/software required. No compatibility inferred solely from Bluetooth 5.3 or LC3. Original Sony US specification PDF corroborates.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/166175/sony-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-spec-sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Sony Electronics authored WFL910/W six-page original specification PDF. Next-generation Bluetooth audio paragraph explicitly Supports Auracast broadcast audio, LE Audio Beta. Retailer host does not turn this into a retailer-authored claim.
Multipoint
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Two concurrent sources in Classic Audio, one playing stream. App list marks multipoint unavailable during LE Audio. No simultaneous LC3 multipoint claim.
Multipoint devices
23Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Multipoint with LDAC
Not available
Paired devices remembered
83Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Automatic switching between own devices
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 83 explicitly Google audio switch on compatible Android 8+ devices, using Fast Pair. Separate from Sony Auto Switch to LinkBuds Speaker.
Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Android Google audio switch chapter explicitly requires Google Fast Pair. Windows 10/11 chapters explicitly document Microsoft Swift Pair.
Audio sharing
Yes12Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Same paragraph explicitly shares music from one smartphone to multiple headphones via Auracast. Not multipoint or the Auto Switch speaker handoff.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/166175/sony-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-spec-sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same maker paragraph expressly sharing music from one smartphone to multiple headphones.
Wireless range (claimed)
10m1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 20263Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly approximate line-of-sight 10 m. Obstacles, interference, antenna, reception and software conditions affect actual range.
Wireless receiver
None20Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Complete What's in the box list on printed page 9 shows headset, USB-A to USB-C charging cable, charging case and documents. Bluetooth-only communication specification and charge-only USB route identify no proprietary 2.4 GHz audio dongle. This is a complete box and connection scope, not an inference from the 2.4 GHz radio band. Sold-separately transmitters would be Bluetooth accessories, not a proprietary receiver.
Receiver connector
Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available

Latency

Low latency mode
Yes12Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Same maker paragraph expressly LE Audio Beta for ultra-low latency gaming. Exact manual Supported codecs chapter confirms LC3 low-latency transmission. Compatible source and LE Audio setup required, no separate proprietary game-toggle or numerical delay invented.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)content.abt.com/documents/166175/sony-wireless-noise-cancelling-earbuds-spec-sheet.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same paragraph LE Audio Beta ultra-low latency ideal for gaming. No claimed millisecond scalar published.20Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 7 October 2026Current exact guide printed page 39 expressly connects LE Audio to less sound delay and instructs selecting LE Audio connection setting for headphones > LE Audio Priority. This is a selectable connection mode. Printed page 87 names LC3 low-latency transmission. Requires compatible Android/LE Audio source. No separate gaming toggle or numerical delay claimed.
Claimed latency
Not available
Lowest claimed latency
Not available

Compatibility

Platforms
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Connection per platform
PlatformConnectionMicrophone works
AndroidBluetoothYes
iOSBluetoothYes
WindowsBluetoothYes
macOSBluetoothYes
Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact Android/iPhone/Windows/Mac pairing chapters and computer calls chapter. Classic phone/desktop calls need compatible HFP/HSP app settings. LE Audio availability is separately restricted.
Features that need a specific device
FeatureNeeds
LE Audio / LC3Compatible Android smartphone and Sound Connect LE Audio setup. Classic-only multipoint, Quick Access and some voice-assistant functions become unavailable.
Google audio switchCompatible Android 8 or later devices connected through Google Fast Pair.
Head trackingCompatible source device, spatial content and application. Availability varies by platform.
Auracast audio sharingCompatible smartphone broadcast source and LE Audio/Auracast hardware and software. Maker describes the LE Audio path as Beta.
Ear-shape sound personalizationSony | Sound Connect ear-image analysis with supported 360 Reality Audio service. BRAVIA TV personalization separately uses Sony | 360 Spatial Sound Personalizer and compatible television.
Google Find My Device / Find HubUpdated headset software with added network support, compatible Android device and dedicated Classic Audio connection. Finding support is unavailable through the LE Audio path.
Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact manual Classic/LE Audio and Google audio switch conditions. Spatial phone/content requirements independently retained in the source describing tracking.13Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Exact maker Auracast/LE Audio and certified ear-scan/BRAVIA paragraphs. Existing Classic-only multipoint restrictions retained. New requirement rows reflect source prose without adding unproved OS/firmware minima.25Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/software/00347092Read 7 October 2026Exact release notes specify new Google Find My Device only during dedicated Classic Audio connection. Firmware 1.5.1 includes that prior feature. LE Audio Fast Pair addition is a separate feature, not proof of LE Audio finding network support. Independent direct fetch blocked. Complete public indexed exact update text read, including Applicable Model WF-L910 and the previous-benefits Classic Audio-only clause. No login or access workaround.
Official licence
Not available

Battery and charging

Battery per bud
Not available
User-replaceable earbud battery
Not available
Claimed battery life
ModeCodecIncludes case rechargesHours (h)
ANC offAACNo8
ANC offSBCNo8
ANC offLC3No8
CallNot availableNo4.5
ANC offNot availableYes22
Source4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact page 27 music runtime 8 h with AAC/SBC/LC3. EQ, DSEE, Speak-to-Chat, voice wake, Service Link and Adaptive Volume Control shorten runtime. ANC-off represents ordinary music playback on a device explicitly without ANC. Call 4.5 h and standby 13 h are separate. Standby excluded.5Press releasesony.mediaroom.com/2024-10-01-Sony-Electronics-Expands-its-LinkBuds-Range-with-the-LinkBuds-Fit-and-LinkBuds-Open-Earbuds,-and-LinkBuds-SpeakerRead 5 October 2026Maker explicitly 22 h including case. Footnote 12 gives 8 h earbuds + 14 h case, with Bluetooth. Codec unstated. No charging-case capacity derived.
Longest claimed use per charge
8h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
Not available
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
8h
Total with case (claimed)
22h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
Not available
Talk time (claimed)
4.5h
Full charge time, buds
90min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Approximate earbuds-only full charge in case. Case-only charging is separately published.
Charging guidance
Not available
Quick charge time
3min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Earbud playback after quick charge
1h3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Maker approximately one hour of earbud music after three-minute charging. Codec/volume unspecified for this quick-charge claim. Excludes case-inclusive runtime.

Charging case

Case battery
300mAh18Retailer pageharveynorman.co.nz/headphones-and-speakers/headphones/sony-wfl910-linkbuds-open-true-wireless-in-ear-headphones-black.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact WFL910B table: Charging Case Battery Capacity 300 mAh, lithium-ion cell. Typical versus rated designation unstated. Not case USB output capacity or bud capacity. Walkman exact-model technical report separately names Springpower 442129 300 mAh 3.85 V. Maker manuals/spec sheet omit capacity. Earbud 54 mAh here conflicts with other stated 56 mAh and remains absent.19Press articlethewalkmanblog.com/2024/10/09/sony-announces-new-linkbuds-line-featuring-linkbuds-open-fit-and-a-wireless-speakerRead 7 October 2026Open-specific FCC teardown discussion explicitly names case Springpower 442129 300 mAh 3.85 V. Rating designation unstated. Corroborates retailer case cell figure. Later Fit 500 mAh paragraph excluded. Bud 56 mAh is described alongside 0.216 Wh and may be arithmetic, so not stored.
User-replaceable case battery
Not available
Case charging port
USB-C3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Case full charge time
150min3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Wireless charging
No10Reviewsoundguys.com/sony-linkbuds-open-review-an-interesting-sequel-125497Read 5 October 2026Exact Open review charging paragraph explicitly says the USB-C case does not support wireless charging. This is corroborated by exact maker table/manual wired charging method.
Wireless standards
Not available
Wireless charging power
Not available
Speaker in case
Not available
Screen on case
Not available
Case works as audio transmitter
Not available

Controls

Controls
Touch, Head gestures, Voice commands3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Earbud volume control
Touch3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Gestures
Wide Area Tap on earbud or nearby skin, Head nod to accept a call, Head shake to reject a call3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Remappable controls
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026App reassigns left/right function groups, voice functions and Quick Access. No arbitrary individual-gesture remapping inferred.
Voice assistant
Amazon Alexa, Google app, Siri3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Separate Amazon Alexa, Android Google app and iPhone Siri chapters. Cloud/device/app/region restrictions apply. Some voice routes and Quick Access are unavailable under LE Audio. On-device playback Voice Control is represented in control_types, not invented as a cloud assistant.

Sensors and health

In-ear detection
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Parts diagrams name built-in IR sensors. App enables automatic pause/resume and power-off when removed.
Sensors
Infrared wear sensors3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Heart rate sensor
Not available
Skin temperature sensing
Not available
Hearing aid feature
Not available
Medical clearances
Not available
Hearing test
Not available
Hearing protection
Not available
Health features
Safe Listening12Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Total convenience, total customisation explicitly Safe Listening checks WHO healthy listening habits. Exposure-awareness function, not medical hearing aid, hearing test, skin sensor or automatic sudden-sound suppression.

Fit and durability

Ear tips included
Not available
Ear tip materials
Not available
Stabilisers
Fins3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Ear tip fit test
Not available
Dust and water rating, buds
IPX4 equivalent4Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Exact Open claim is IPX4 equivalent, without inferring independent certification. Charging case explicitly not water resistant.
Dust and water rating, case
Not available
Water resistance depth
Not available

Software

Companion app
Sony | Sound Connect3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
App platforms
Android, iOS3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
User firmware updates
Yes3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026
Finding network
Google Find Hub25Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/software/00347092Read 7 October 2026Exact WF-L910 firmware 1.5.1 published 22 April 2026 lists prior included addition of the new Google Find My Device under dedicated Classic Audio only. Schema current Google Find Hub enum identifies this renamed Google finding network. No inference from Fast Pair alone. Independent direct fetch blocked. Complete public indexed exact update text read, including Applicable Model WF-L910 and the previous-benefits Classic Audio-only clause. No login or access workaround.
Precision finding
Not available
Live translation
Not available

Dimensions and weight

Weight per bud
5.1g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Approximate one-earbud mass including attached fitting supporter. Pair mass is not stored.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual explicitly approximate one-earbud weight including fitting supporter.
Bud dimensions
Not available
Case weight
30.6g(1.1 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/wireless-headphones-bluetooth-headphones/wf-l910/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Exact charging-case mass, separate from earbuds.3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Manual separately publishes charging-case weight, excluding earbud mass.
Case dimensions
Not available

Certifications

Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
FCC IDs
AK8YY296421Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/3e695feadcd6e23333de6773d2a93fffd2caa8dace4aaf25fe4135cf858ad63b_optim.pdfRead 7 October 2026Sony-authored Reference Guide 5-056-449-12(1), original reference page 1, compilation PDF page 1. Exact LinkBuds Open YY2964 label explicitly FCC ID AK8YY2964 and IC 409B-YY2964. The previous mirror returned a challenge page. This ordinary public PDF compilation begins with the same manufacturer guide. No separate case FCC ID inferred.
Other certifications
360 Reality Audio certified, ISED IC: 409B-YY2964, FCC Part 15 Class B, ISED RSS-10212Maker product pagestore.sony.com.sg/products/wf-l910Read 7 October 2026Exact model paragraph expressly 360 Reality Audio certified earbuds. Separate from Hi-Res Audio certification, licensing for game consoles or Dolby branding.22Owner's manualmanuals.plus/m/3e695feadcd6e23333de6773d2a93fffd2caa8dace4aaf25fe4135cf858ad63b_optim.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Sony reference guide page 1 identifies IC 409B-YY2964. Reference page 2 explicitly states FCC Part 15 Class B compliance and ISED RSS-102 RF exposure compliance. Same opening pages in this public compilation. Standards/identifier are stated compliance evidence, not medical clearance.

In the box

In the box
Sony LinkBuds Open earbuds with Air Fitting Supporters, Charging case, USB-A to USB-C cable, Documents3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete standard box list. Factory Air Fitting Supporters are attached. Separately sold covers/supporter colours and Olivia edition promotions excluded.
Cables included
TypeCount
USB-A to USB-C charging cable1
Source3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mdr/2964/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Warranty

Manufacturer warranty (source market)
1year15Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/687347/sony-linkbuds-open-true-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-whiteRead 7 October 2026US exact White WFL910/W Vendor Warranty table parts 1 Year Limited and labor 1 Year Limited. B&H explicitly Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty corroborates. Maker exact US support links a warranty PDF but fetch did not resolve that file. Retailer source explicitly vendor warranty, excludes retail return policy, statutory rights, UK registration promotion and JP Sony-store 3 year promotion.16Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1857996-REG/sony_wfl910_w_linkbuds_open_truly_wireless.htmlRead 7 October 2026Items Included explicitly Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty for US WFL910/W. No other regional warranty generalized.

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