Are the Sony LinkBuds Open worth it for work calls?

Yes — the Sony LinkBuds Open are worth it for work calls if comfort and situational awareness matter most. For quiet offices, home offices, and long call days, they’re a strong choice because the open design stays comfortable and lets you hear what’s going on around you.

Price-wise, expect the Sony LinkBuds Open to run about $180–$200 new (sale prices can dip a bit lower), while used/refurbished pairs are often around $120–$170 depending on condition and included accessories. If you’re comparing alternatives, ANC earbuds usually land around $100–$250 new, and boom-mic headsets are often about $40–$180.

They’re not the best pick for noisy environments like cafés, transit, or busy open offices, because the open-ear design gives you much less isolation than ANC earbuds or a headset with a boom mic. For those situations, a more call-focused option is usually the safer buy.

Bottom line: buy the LinkBuds Open if you want a comfortable, open, all-day call earbud. Skip them if you need the most reliable mic clarity and background-noise control.

Prices move around often, so check recent sold/completed listings before buying.