One critical feature makes these wireless earbuds worthy of your attention

• The OpenRock Link 20 earbuds can be purchased on the official site for $149
• These earbuds are outstanding for making calls and listening to podcasts
• The Link 20 earbuds sound too tinny and flat for music.

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Usually, when I review earbuds and headphones, it's all about music and the sound they produce. I typically even shrug off battery life as secondary (especially when a pair produces brilliant sound).

Every once in a great while, however, I receive a pair of earbuds or headphones that don't quite live up to my standards for audio. When that happens, I at least attempt to find something of value in the device.

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Such was the case when I received the OpenRock Link ...