Pop culture collaborations often feel forced, but Sony’s latest limited‑edition earbuds manage to walk the line between fandom and function. The LinkBuds Fit Hatsune Miku Edition takes the brand’s lightweight, noise‑cancelling LinkBuds Fit earbuds and dresses them in seafoam green, the signature colour of Vocaloid star Hatsune Miku. Each pair includes an acrylic display stand shaped like the singer’s silhouette and unlocks exclusive HoloModel digital figures for fans.

Technically, nothing is compromised. The earbuds retain the same 6 mm drivers, active noise cancellation, adaptive transparency mode and IPX4 water resistance as the standard model. The fit is secure thanks to silicone fins that brace against the outer ear, and the headphones offer up to 24 hours of battery life with the charging case. The Miku edition costs $249.99, roughly $20 more than the regular LinkBuds Fit, and will be available in limited quantities. Each unit comes in unique packaging featuring artwork by Miku’s illustrator.

Sony frequently experiments with quirky designs; see our coverage of Sony’s expanded LinkBuds line for previous examples. The Hatsune Miku edition, however, taps into a global fanbase while still delivering high‑quality audio.

If you’re a longtime Miku supporter or simply want earbuds that stand out from the sea of white buds, visit Sony’s official site to register your interest. For those who prefer more traditional styling, Sony’s WF‑1000XM5 remain the flagship offering, but this seafoam‑green collaboration proves that fun doesn’t have to mean gimmicky.