The Japanese corporation Sony is officially expanding its innovative LinkBuds audio series and launching a new model on the Ukrainian market - wireless open-type headphones Sony LinkBuds Clip. The start of official sales at authorized retailers is scheduled for July 17, 2026. The novelty is aimed at active b2c users who want to comfortably listen to music or podcasts throughout the day, but at the same time need to remain in constant contact with the world around them (hear city transport, announcements or conversations).
The recommended retail price of the device in Ukraine is set at 9,999 hryvnias.
Revolutionary Ear Cuff design, bone conduction and 37 hours of battery life
Sony has radically rethought the ergonomics of headphones, abandoning earcups that insert directly into the ear canal in favor of a stylish and secure clip-on fit:
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🦾 Clip-on form factor (C-shaped design): the headphones are attached to the outside of the ear like a fashion accessory (ear cuff). Stable fixation is provided by an elastic upper arch and additional replaceable Fitting Cushions, which eliminates falling out during running or training.
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🧬 Smart sound control: the user can instantly switch between three operating modes: standard, Voice Boost (amplifying the voices of interlocutors in a noisy place) and Sound Leakage Reduction (technology that intelligently reduces sound leakage to the outside to maintain privacy in quiet spaces).
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🎙️ Bone Conduction Sensor: For crystal-clear voice transmission during b2b calls, the headphones use a unique bone conduction sensor in synergy with AI noise-cancellation algorithms that reliably separate the user's speech from the roar of the street or wind.
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🔋 Record-breaking battery life: the headphones can last up to 9 hours on a single charge, and the included case gives you another 28 hours of battery life (up to 37 hours in total). Thanks to super-fast charging, just 3 minutes in the case provides an additional 1 hour of listening time.
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| Technical parameter | Sony LinkBuds Clip Specifications |
| Construction type | Open clip-on headphones (C-shaped ear cuff) |
| Audio technologies | DSEE (sound upscaling), 360 Reality Audio, Background Music Effect |
| Battery life | Up to 37 hours (9 hours headphones + 28 hours case) |
| Fast charging | 3 minutes of charging = 1 hour of playback |
| Клас захисту | IPX4 (headphones only; splash and sweat resistant) |
| Wireless communication | Bluetooth, Multipoint Connection technology (working with two devices) |
| Settings | 10-band equalizer in the Sony | Sound Connect app |
| Environmental friendliness | Plastic-free packaging, 20% of the body materials are recycled plastic |
HiTech Expert Take
The launch of Sony LinkBuds Clip headphones on the Ukrainian market clearly captures the transition of the global audio industry from deaf ANC (active noise cancellation) isolation to the concept of comfortable open listening. Offering a premium "ear cuff" form factor combined with the proprietary developments of the flagship 1000X series (such as DSEE and intelligent bone conduction algorithms), Sony creates the perfect daily b2c/b2b tool for city dwellers and office workers. These headphones allow you to avoid chronic ear canal fatigue and ensure safe movement around the city, without forcing the user to choose between their favorite track and monitoring the traffic situation.
From an engineering point of view, the mass introduction of such high-tech means of communication with integrated AI coprocessors greatly facilitates b2b interaction and continuous training of specialists in Ukraine. Against the background of how The Ministry of Digital Transformation is deploying 60 national registries based on the Diya.Engine constructor and preparing a full AI transition to the Agentic State model, using headphones with Multipoint technology allows IT professionals and civil servants to simultaneously monitor work chats on a PC and take urgent calls on mobile devices while working with large databases, including the national system "Obriy", for the deployment of which Google.org allocated a grant of $5 million.
