Amazon today introduced the second generation Echo Buds with a 21% smaller design and improved noise cancellation.
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The second-generation Echo Buds introduces a white option and is hard to see beyond the clear design clues Amazon has taken from the AirPods Pro’s charging case, which looks almost exactly the same as an elongated, single design. LED centered, and a long groove to open the lid.
Like irAirPods Pro, Echo Buds now have an airy design to reduce ear pressure. There are also other comfort improvements, which have been made possible by reducing the size of each individual bud, such as a short tip in the ear and reduced outer height for a more intense fit.
Noise cancellation is said to be twice as good as the previous model, and the buds now have an AirPods Pro-style sound switch. The sound quality has also been improved with an extended dynamic range and increased bass and treble fidelity. The microphones are also enhanced for better call quality.
The second-generation Echo Buds are rated IPX4 for water resistance and perspiration, and the headphones can deliver five hours of listening with noise cancellation activated, with two additional charges in the case for a total of 15 hours. Like the original Echo Buds, the second-generation model comes with a built-in Alexa.
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Echo Buds come with four sizes of oval-shaped tips and optional two-dimensional wing tips for a safer fit.
The second generation Echo Buds is priced at $ 119.99 with the standard USB-C charging case or $ 139.99 with the wireless charging case, significantly lowering the $ 249 price of AirPods Pro. They will go on sale on May 13 and will be reduced for a limited time to $ 99.99 and $ 119.99.