Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds – Price in Kenya, Specifications & Features

The Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds are innovative open-ear wireless earbuds designed to connect digital audio with the surrounding environment. Their distinctive ring-shaped drivers leave the ear canals open, allowing users to hear music, calls, traffic, conversations and public announcements simultaneously.

Compact construction, clear call technology and intelligent controls make the LinkBuds suitable for offices, commuting, walking, working from home and other situations where environmental awareness is important.

Where to Buy Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds in Kenya

• Shop: Linkphones Center
• Location: HH Towers, Moi Avenue, 5th Floor, Shop 504, Nairobi CBD
• Call or WhatsApp: 0729 222 000
• Delivery: Available nationwide across Kenya

Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds Price in Kenya

The price in Kenya for the Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds ranges from KES 8,999 to KES 11,999, depending on availability.

Specifications & Features

Unique Open-Ring Design

The WF-L900 LinkBuds use ring-shaped drivers with an open centre that allows surrounding sounds to pass naturally through the earbuds.

Unlike conventional in-ear earbuds, the LinkBuds do not block or seal the ear canals. Users can therefore listen to music and calls while remaining aware of traffic, colleagues, family members and public announcements.

This design is particularly useful for:

• Working in an office
• Walking and commuting
• Attending online meetings
• Listening while caring for children
• Exercising outdoors
• Following public announcements
• Communicating without removing the earbuds

The open design does not provide Active Noise Cancellation or strong passive sound isolation.

Compact and Lightweight Construction

Each LinkBud weighs approximately 4.1g, making the WF-L900 comfortable for extended use. Their small body rests inside the outer ear instead of entering deeply into the ear canal.

Five sizes of fitting supporters are included to provide a stable fit for different ear shapes. The supporter should rest securely under the upper ridge of the ear to prevent movement during everyday activities.

The compact charging case measures approximately 41.4 × 48.5 × 30.9mm and weighs around 34g.

12mm Open-Ring Drivers

The LinkBuds use specially designed 12mm open-ring dynamic drivers to reproduce music while maintaining environmental awareness.

Sony’s Integrated Processor V1 improves sound clarity and connection stability. DSEE technology restores some of the high-frequency detail lost during audio compression, providing a fuller listening experience from supported music files.

Audio features include:

• 12mm open-ring dynamic drivers
• Integrated Processor V1
• DSEE audio enhancement
• 20Hz–20kHz Bluetooth frequency response
• SBC and AAC codec support
• Customisable equaliser
• 360 Reality Audio support
• Clear vocals and natural midrange reproduction

Sound settings can be adjusted using the Sony Sound Connect application.

Precise Voice Pickup Technology

The WF-L900 use Precise Voice Pickup technology to distinguish the user’s voice from surrounding environmental sounds.

An advanced voice-processing algorithm helps suppress background noise during phone calls, online meetings and voice chats. This makes the LinkBuds suitable for working remotely or communicating while moving through everyday environments.

Call performance depends on wind, network quality and surrounding noise.

Adaptive Volume Control

Adaptive Volume Control automatically adjusts the sound level according to the surrounding environment.

The earbuds can reduce the volume in quieter locations and increase it when the environment becomes louder. This helps maintain comfortable listening without requiring frequent manual adjustments.

Users can manage Adaptive Volume Control through the Sony Sound Connect app.

Wide Area Tap Controls

Sony’s Wide Area Tap feature allows users to control the earbuds by tapping the area in front of either ear. The taps are detected through vibrations, eliminating the need to touch the small earbuds directly.

Supported commands can include:

• Play and pause
• Change tracks
• Answer and end calls
• Activate supported audio features
• Access a compatible voice assistant

Wide Area Tap sensitivity and available commands can be managed through the Sony Sound Connect application.

Speak-to-Chat

Speak-to-Chat automatically pauses audio when the user begins speaking. Playback resumes after the conversation ends, allowing users to communicate without manually pausing the music or removing the earbuds.

This feature may activate unintentionally when coughing, humming or producing similar sounds. It can be adjusted or turned off through the Sony Sound Connect app.

Battery Life and Quick Charging

The Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds provide up to 5.5 hours of continuous music playback from the earbuds. The charging case supplies up to 12 additional hours, extending total playback to approximately 17.5 hours.

Battery features include:

• Up to 5.5 hours from the earbuds
• Up to 17.5 hours with the charging case
• Approximately 2.5 hours of continuous call time
• Ten-minute quick charge for up to 90 minutes of playback
• Approximately 1.5-hour earbud charging time
• Approximately three-hour case charging time
• USB Type-C charging

Actual battery life varies depending on volume, call usage, sound settings and surrounding conditions.

Bluetooth Connectivity

Bluetooth connectivity provides a stable wireless connection with compatible smartphones, tablets and computers.

Connection features include:

• Bluetooth 5.2
• Multipoint connection
• Google Fast Pair
• Microsoft Swift Pair
• Android and iOS compatibility
• Approximately ten-metre wireless range
• SBC and AAC audio support

Multipoint connectivity allows the LinkBuds to connect to two compatible devices simultaneously. Users can listen through a computer and switch to their phone when a call arrives.

Voice Assistant Support

The earbuds support compatible voice assistants for hands-free access to music, calls, information and selected smartphone functions.

Supported options include Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, although availability depends on the connected device, language, country and application settings.

IPX4 Splash Resistance

The Sony LinkBuds have an IPX4 water-resistance rating, protecting them against sweat and light splashes from different directions.

They are suitable for workouts, walking and everyday outdoor activities. However, they are not designed for swimming or complete immersion.

The charging case is not water-resistant and should be kept dry.

Sony Sound Connect Application

The Sony Sound Connect app provides access to supported earbud settings and personalisation tools.

Available features include:

• Equaliser adjustment
• Adaptive Volume Control
• Wide Area Tap customisation
• Speak-to-Chat settings
• Multipoint connection management
• 360 Reality Audio setup
• Voice-assistant configuration
• Firmware updates
• Battery-level information

The application is available for compatible Android and iOS devices.

Important Open-Ear Information

The WF-L900 LinkBuds are designed for environmental awareness rather than noise isolation. They do not have Active Noise Cancellation and may be less suitable for aircraft, busy roads or other extremely noisy environments.

The open-ring design may also produce less powerful bass than sealed in-ear earbuds. Buyers who require strong noise cancellation and deeper bass should consider the Sony LinkBuds S or another closed in-ear model.

Colours

The Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds are available in:

• Gray
• White

Colour availability may vary between retailers.

Key Specifications

• Product: Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds
• Earbud type: Open-ear true wireless earbuds
• Driver: 12mm open-ring dynamic driver
• Processor: Sony Integrated Processor V1
• Audio enhancement: DSEE
• Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz
• Audio codecs: SBC and AAC
• Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 5.2
• Wireless range: Approximately 10 metres
• Earbud playback: Up to 5.5 hours
• Total playback: Up to 17.5 hours
• Call time: Up to 2.5 hours
• Quick charging: Ten minutes for up to 90 minutes
• Earbud charging time: Approximately 1.5 hours
• Case charging time: Approximately three hours
• Charging port: USB Type-C
• Multipoint connection: Supported
• Water resistance: IPX4 for the earbuds
• Earbud weight: Approximately 4.1g each
• Charging-case weight: Approximately 34g
• Case dimensions: 41.4 × 48.5 × 30.9mm
• App: Sony Sound Connect
• Colours: Gray and White

What Is in the Box?

• Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds
• Charging case
• Five pairs of fitting supporters
• USB Type-C charging cable
• Reference guide

Why Choose the Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds?

• Innovative open-ring construction
• Natural environmental awareness
• Lightweight 4.1g earbuds
• Comfortable open-ear fit
• 12mm open-ring drivers
• Integrated Processor V1
• DSEE audio enhancement
• Precise Voice Pickup technology
• Adaptive Volume Control
• Wide Area Tap controls
• Speak-to-Chat
• Up to 17.5 hours of total playback
• Multipoint connectivity
• IPX4 splash resistance
• Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair

FAQ

1. What is the Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds price in Kenya?

The price in Kenya for the Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds ranges from KES 8,999 to KES 11,999, depending on availability.

2. Do the Sony WF-L900 LinkBuds have noise cancellation?

No. They have an open-ring design intended to let surrounding sounds remain audible. They do not provide Active Noise Cancellation or strong passive noise isolation.

3. How long does the battery last?

The earbuds provide up to 5.5 hours of playback. The charging case extends the total listening time to approximately 17.5 hours.

4. Are the Sony LinkBuds suitable for workouts?

Yes. Their lightweight construction, secure fitting supporters and IPX4 splash resistance make them suitable for workouts. However, they should not be used for swimming.

5. Can the WF-L900 connect to two devices simultaneously?

Yes. Multipoint connectivity allows the earbuds to remain connected to two compatible Bluetooth devices and switch between them when necessary.