Sony introduced its latest pair of consumer earbuds, with a clip-on design that resembles recent efforts from Bose, Lenovo Group’s Motorola unit and Huawei Technologies.
The LinkBuds Clip, announced Wednesday with immediate availability for around ¥30,000 ($189), join a subcategory of open-style earbuds that sit outside the ear canal, promising better situational awareness than regular buds. This design, different brands say, makes it easy to have conversations with those nearby or hear what’s happening around you even with music playing at a moderate volume. Some people also find them more comfortable to wear throughout the day.
Although Sony has offered open-ear earphones before, the LinkBuds Clip are its first with a clip-on style.