Amazon has unveiled the all-new Echo Buds (2nd Gen) wireless earbuds in the U.S. The new earbuds offer users improved Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and promises a long-lasting battery life. In terms of design, the 2nd generation Echo Buds are 21 percent smaller than the predecessor version. It features a shorter nozzle for enhanced comfort and a vent for reducing in-ear pressure.
The new Echo Buds come with four oval-shaped ear tips and a pair of wingtips. It has a matte finish and comes in black color only. With an IPX4 rating, it is designed to withstand damage from water splashes.
The 2nd generation Echo Buds features a 5.7mm dynamic driver that promises increased bass and treble fidelity. Each earbud has 3 microphones for improved ANC that helps in cutting down background noise. It offers a Passthrough Mode that helps users to hear the ambient noise. The company claims that it is equipped with an advanced chipset for enhanced experience while using Alexa and ANC.
While it supports touch controls, users can rely on Alexa for a hands-free experience while skipping songs, increasing volume, and so on. Alexa’s assistance can be used for various tasks like starting a call and setting up a reminder. Later this year, Amazon will add a VIP Filter function that will allow users to select the notifications that they want to listen to. It also supports other voice assistants like Google Assistant and Siri.
Coming to the battery life, charging the case for 15 minutes will bring two hours of playback time. Once charged, the new Echo Buds can offer up to 5 hours of music playback with ANC and handsfree Alexa. The battery life increases to 6.5 hours for music playback when ANC and handsfree Alexa are disabled. The charging has LED lights for each earbud.
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) pricing and availability
The Echo Buds (2nd Gen) with USB-C charging case is priced at $119, whereas it costs $139.99 for an upgraded case with wireless charging support. For a limited period of time, both models are available for $99 and $119. The sales of the Echo Buds (2nd Gen) will begin on May 13 in the U.S.
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