OpenRock Link 20 open-ear earphones hands-on: Powerful in-call noise can...
The OneRock Link 20 combines a smoothly sculpted plastic body with silicone-covered titanium-wire ear hooks for comfortable all-day wear. (Image source: Notebookcheck)The OpenRock Link 20 is squarely targeted at everyday use by office workers and students. Its audio tuning emphasizes clear vocal reproduction at all sound levels, making it a very good choice for video calls, learning languages, and reviewing lectures. Thanks to four internal microphones and an external boom mic, voices remain intelligible even in noisy coffee shops during video meetings. The smoothly sculpted design and silicone-coated ear hooks were comfortable during all-day wear without creating pressure hot spots. It has no support for high-resolution music codecs and its open-ear design means there is no thundering low-bass, but the rectangular drivers manage to fill the mid to lower treble range quite well, with a wide stereo soundstage.
Pros
- + Clear vocals with strong in-call background noise reduction
- + Comfortable all-day wear, even while sleeping
- + Full mid-range and low-treble with wide stereo soundstage
- + Does not interfere with eyeglasses
- + Simple magnetic boom mic connection
- + Most button presses are customizable
Cons
- - No low-bass sound reproduction
- - Open-ear design does not block external sounds
- - Boom mic does not have a location feature
- - Single and double button presses are not customizable
- - Case is slippery to open with one hand
openrock link 20 open ear earbuds review ProsCons...
Summary The OpenRock Link 20 is an open-ear earbud featuring excellent battery life and an IPX7 rating. Key features include a detachable microphone and programmable buttons. It’s a strong choice for active users needing situational awareness and long-lasting quality calls.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life (13 hours per charge, 52 hours total with case)
- Magnetic microphone offers enhanced call quality over MEMS mics
- IPX7 sweat-proof rating
- Feature-rich companion app
- Programmable analog buttons more reliable than typical touch controls
- Lightweight design
Cons
- High input lag not ideal for gaming
- Noticeable midrange dip affects detail retrieval in vocals and instruments
- Limited fit adjustability





