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Amazon Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation (2021 release, 2nd gen) | Wired charging case | Black
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Purchase options and add-ons
- Dynamic audio and active noise cancellation (ANC) - Premium speakers deliver crisp, balanced sound. Sealed in-ear design and ANC limit background noise.
- Customize your audio - Audio Personalization helps tune audio for your unique hearing preferences to enhance your enjoyment of music and more.
- Compact and comfortable - Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation are small, light, and IPX4 sweat-resistant, with a secure, customizable fit that's made to move with you.
- Hands-free entertainment - Works with the Alexa app to stream music, play podcasts, and read Audible audiobooks—just ask. Use your voice to make calls, set reminders, add items to your shopping list, and more.
- Seamless switching — Connect to two devices at the same time and automatically move between devices with multipoint pairing. Move from a video call on your laptop to music on your phone without skipping a beat.
- Long-lasting battery - Get up to 5 hrs music playback per charge and up to 15 hrs with the charging case. A 15-min quick charge provides up to 2 hrs of music
- Works with other assistants - Compatible with iOS and Android, and supports access to Siri and Google Assistant
- Designed to protect your privacy - Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls including the ability to mute the mics with the Alexa app.
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Choosing the right ear tip size is important to experience the best sound quality and active noise cancellation performance. Find a comfortable and secure fit through the Fit Guide.
To activate your Echo Buds, you will need to complete registration in the Alexa app using a smartphone with Android 8.0+ or iOS 14+.
For tips related to battery health, visit the battery help page here.
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Echo Buds with Active Noise CancellationSmall, light, and comfortable, Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation are designed to feel great and sound even better, no matter what you're listening to. Enjoy up to 5 hours of music playback on a single charge and get hands-free access to Alexa—no tapping required. |
Dynamic audio and active noise cancellationPremium speaker drivers deliver crisp, balanced sound. Active noise cancellation limits background noise while Passthrough Mode lets you hear what's going on around you. Just touch and hold either earbud for two seconds to toggle between the two features. |
Power up for
work or play
Long-lasting battery and the included charging
case let you go with the flow, no matter what
your day holds.
Hands-free
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Customize your fit. Optimize
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Take Alexa
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Designed to protect your privacyBuilt with multiple layers of privacy protections and controls, including the ability to mute the mics with the Alexa app. You also have control over your voice recordings. You can view, hear, or delete them at any time. Learn more about Alexa privacy. |
Every day is an earth day
You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this Echo device. Here’s how:
Materials
21% post-consumer recycled plastics in case (black color only).
Earbuds, cable and adapter not included.
Clean Energy
Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.
Device Packaging
98% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Simple to set up and use
1. Open the Alexa app on your phone.
2. Open the case and wait for the blue
light. Tap the pop-up notification in
the app to finish setup.
3. Customize your fit with the
included ear tips and wing tips.
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Hands-free voice assistant | Alexa | Alexa | Siri | Siri | ||
Tap-to-access voice assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri | Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri | Siri | Siri | Google Assistant, Siri | Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby |
Battery life on full charge | Up to 5 hrs (6.5 hrs with ANC and Alexa wake word off) | Up to 5 hours (6 hours with Alexa wake word off) | Up to 4.5 hrs (5 hrs with ANC off) | Up to 5 hrs | Up to 5 hrs | Up to 11 hrs |
Total hours with charging case | Up to 15 hrs (19.5 hrs with ANC and Alexa wake word off) | Up to 20 hours | More than 24 hrs | More than 24 hrs | Up to 15 hrs | Up to 22 hrs |
Quick charge | Up to 2 hrs with 15-min charge | Up to 2 hours with 15-min charge | Up to 1 hr with 5-min charge | Up to 3 hrs with 15-min charge | Up to 2 hrs with 15-min charge | Up to 1 hr with 3-min charge |
IPX rating (water resistance of earbuds) | IPX4 | IPX2 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX2 | |
Customizable fit | 4 sizes of ear tips and 2 sizes of wing tips | 3 sizes of ear tips | 3 sizes of ear tips | 3 sizes of ear tips and wing tips |
Technical details
Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation
Size |
Earbud: 20.0 x 19.1 x 19.1 mm (without ear tip or wing tip) Case: 66.8 x 28.6 x 39.1 mm |
Weight |
Earbud: 5.7 g (without ear tip or wing tip) Case: 44.4 g (47.6 g for wireless charging case) Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
Wifi or data connection |
Echo Buds use a wifi or mobile data connection and the Alexa app for connectivity and other features. Carrier charges may apply. Please consult your carrier for information on any fees and limitations that apply to your plan. Alexa voice control is supported on Android 8.0, iOS 14, and Fire OS 7 or greater. However, please note that the following smartphones are not compatible with Echo Buds for Alexa voice control. Additionally, Fire 7 (all generations), Fire HD 8 (9th gen or older), and Fire HD 10 (8th gen or older) are not compatible with Echo Buds. |
Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.0 Hands-Free Profile (HFP) support for calling, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming, Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of media sessions, Serial Port Profile for Bluetooth connectivity to Android phones and iPod Accessory Protocol for Bluetooth connectivity to iPhones. |
Processors |
Realtek RTL8763C Bluetooth System on Chip with integrated Audio Codec, NXP Digital Signal Processor |
Speakers |
5.7 mm dynamic driver |
Microphones |
3 per earbud: 2 external beamforming microphones + 1 internal microphone |
IPX rating (water resistance) |
IPX4 (earbuds only), tested to withstand water splashing. Learn more about our test. |
Sensors |
Accelerometer, proximity, touch, hall (case) |
Battery and power |
Up to 5 hours music playback on a single charge with ANC and Hands-Free Alexa. 15 hours total with the charging case. Up to 6.5 hours music playback on a single charge without ANC and Hands-Free Alexa. 19.5 hours total with the charging case. Up to 4 hours call time on a single charge. Up to 12 hours call time with the charging case. Up to 2 hours music playback time with 15-minute quick charge. Actual battery life will vary depending on device settings, features utilized, environment, manufacturing variability, and other factors. Testing was conducted by Amazon in a lab environment with preproduction Echo Buds and charging case and a prerelease version of the Alexa app on both iPhone and Android phones. Learn more about Amazon’s battery life testing here. Wireless charging case compatible with Qi-certified wireless charging pads. |
Accessibility features |
Audio Personalization helps tune audio for your unique hearing preferences. This feature is not intended to diagnose or treat any hearing conditions. The Alexa app and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility. |
Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranties will be available for U.S. customers and sold separately. Use of Echo Buds is subject to these terms. |
Included in the box |
Echo Buds, charging case, 4 pairs of ear tips, 2 pairs of wing tips, USB-C cable, and Quick Start Guide. |
Privacy Features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicator, mute button in the Alexa app, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
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The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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Customers have negative opinions about the connectivity of the earbuds. They say that they have connectivity issues, it's difficult to pair, and they lose connection when skipping multiple tracks. They also dislike the battery life. Customers have mixed opinions on voice recognition, value, fit, performance, sound quality, and quality.
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Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the digital device. Some mention that the sound is fine for their needs, while others say that it's muted and the volume is too low. The ear buds make a soft click when they're placed into the charging case.
"...I like the audio quality of the earbuds themselves. They have a decent amount of bass out of the box with details in the mids and highs...." Read more
"...These earbuds generally work well for calls. The audio I hear is good - perhaps slightly better than the audiobook/podcast audio I mentioned above...." Read more
"...Sixth issue: Sound quality. It's not bad, but it certainly has no strengths either. These have nothing on the Airpod sound quality...." Read more
"...They work, but they're not the best. They do a good job of filtering out external noise, when talking to someone, but the quality isn't as good as a..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the digital device. Some mention that it has great craftsmanship, a solid design, and good clear quality. However, others say that the quality is not as good as a wired boom mic, the case feels a bit flimsy, and the buds are large and clunky.
"...Conclusion:Overall I like these earbuds. They are the best earbuds I have tested for running, and I will keep using them for running and..." Read more
"...The ANC isn't as good as $280 earbuds from Bose or Sony but that should be expected when buying $80-$100 earbuds (or even at their full price)...." Read more
"...The presets are garbage.8/10 Apple: I cannot deny these are very good and capture everything well with a great soundstage for a bud...." Read more
"...filtering out external noise, when talking to someone, but the quality isn't as good as a wired boom mic, or a wired in-line mic from a wired set of..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the Echo Buds 2. Some mention that they fit really well, are flexible, and stay securely in their ears. The case is a reasonable size, and is small enough to fit into a coin pocket. Others say that they are too large for their ears, not perfect ear fit, and are larger than many other cheaper models.
"...The Amazon Alexa android app is very large, nearly 300MB, has used over 500MB of memory, and has far more functionality than is needed to manage..." Read more
"...These will work with any Qi charger but the Anker pad is small, has an indendation for the Buds 2 case, and there are status lights for the earbuds..." Read more
"...lid could bend its connection out of snap it entirely, and it feels a touch loose, the main body of the case has a sort of raised section that fits..." Read more
"...The addition of the silicone sleeve really helps provide a secure fit...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the earbuds. Some mention that they work reliably, well for calls, and passthrough audio. However, others say that the voice control overrides Amazon music, and the ANC works too well.
"...Not just that, it doesn't even work that well. I called out Alexa a few times and I had to repeat myself at least once or twice...." Read more
"...These earbuds generally work well for calls. The audio I hear is good - perhaps slightly better than the audiobook/podcast audio I mentioned above...." Read more
"...The "Find My Echo Buds" feature is a nice idea but practically useless...." Read more
"...8/10 Apple: Does a very good job but a slight electronic sound can be heard. Some people said the Echo buds are always recording you...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they are great for the price, feature-packed, and have decent sound. Others say that they're not worth the money and can't do well what they've been designed to do. The price is not the cheapest but fairly reasonably priced.
"...Overall, these earbuds are decent for what I paid, but if you’re thinking about getting them at full price, I’d suggest looking elsewhere." Read more
"...Unfortunately, the low end on these is a bit lacking. While the bass is present, there isn't much power behind it...." Read more
"...They are the best overall package and at half the price, win-win." Read more
"...to compare because the Echobuds 2 were on sale and it was an amazing price...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the voice recognition. Some mention that the voice controls are perfect and the built-in Alexa is a pleasant enough assistant. However, others say that it does not hear them at all and that the Alexa integration is poor.
"...The ANC is good, it's enough to cancel out office chatter, the fan in my office, and other things...." Read more
"...Fifth issue: Alexa integration...." Read more
"...I am especially happy with the range of voices I can hear in classical music. I have not adjusted the equalizer in the app...." Read more
"...The first thing is the announcement voice. It can be very loud. I say “can be” because its volume level seems pretty arbitrary...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the earbuds. They mention that the case and the bud would not hold a charge. Some say that the app is a battery killer and the buds don't always power down when put back in the charge case.
"...My only real complaint is battery life...." Read more
"...It's annoying to get to the menu for the Echo Buds, and the battery check only worked half of the time...." Read more
"...Battery life is long enough that I do not notice. I can listen to music & talk on the phone for hours and the earbuds still have over 50% battery...." Read more
"...starts—these buds are always connected, which means they constantly drain the battery, even when not in use...." Read more
Customers have connectivity issues with the Bluetooth earbuds. They mention that it's difficult to pair and inconsistent with the connection. They also say that the buds lose connection when skipping multiple tracks. They find the lack of onboard connection control annoying. Customers also mention that they can't connect multiple devices at once and that the set up has to be done in a specific way.
"...This entry is a waste for most users. It duplicates the bluetooth OS notification, and selecting it does nothing...." Read more
"...Fifth issue: Alexa integration. The app and how it integrates with the bud is awful, like these were just an afterthought in the app, even though..." Read more
"...However, that’s also where the trouble starts—these buds are always connected, which means they constantly drain the battery, even when not in..." Read more
"...I have found no issue with the bluetooth connectivity, even in densely crowded areas such as an airplane...." Read more
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I watched and read, what felt like, tons of reviews for these earbuds. Some complained about the ANC, others had issues with the overall build quality, and some reviewers said the earbuds were still bulky. I was worried that these weren't going to be able to compete with other earbuds and fall flat. That hasn't been the case. Amazon's 2nd generation Echo Buds compete with the Galaxy Buds Pro, AirPods Pro, and other premium ANC earbuds. Yeah, the ANC isn't as good as the AirPods Pro (or new Sony XM4 earbuds) but they're also at least twice as expensive as these (at least during Prime Day).
The Amazon Echo app is required for setup, but you don't have to give Amazon access to everything. It requested my location when using the app (not all the time), it wanted access to my microphone but only uses it when the app is open and I trigger Alexa, and that's about it. Nothing was out of the ordinary and you aren't signing your life away to Amazon, unlike what some reviewers are making the Echo app out to be.
I like the audio quality of the earbuds themselves. They have a decent amount of bass out of the box with details in the mids and highs. I adjusted their EQ to increase the bass and highs a couple of notches, which was about it. The audio quality still isn't as "thunderous" and booming as my PowerBeats Pro but it is better than standard AirPods, my Galaxy Buds+, and other earbuds in the $100-$150 range. I even like it better than my wife's AirPods Pros. The ANC is good, it's enough to cancel out office chatter, the fan in my office, and other things. It dulls the sound my keyboard makes and, when music is playing, I can't really hear anything. The earbuds get nice and loud as well. I haven't used these on a plane, but I think they would get the job done. The ANC isn't as good as $280 earbuds from Bose or Sony but that should be expected when buying $80-$100 earbuds (or even at their full price).
I disabled Alexa from the get-go. I have an iPhone and prefer to use Siri. I adjusted the tapping controls, which actually work unlike the controls on earbuds from other manufacturers (I'm looking at you UE), so that tapping and holding on the right earbud triggers Siri. It works without issues. I may eventually enable Alexa once Amazon rolls out the feature allowing me to select which apps Alexa will read notifications from. Until then, I'll keep it disabled.
The earbuds are comfortable, and I've been able to wear them for hours on end without issues. The medium ear tips fit my ears, but I did need to add the medium sport fins. Three different size fins and four different ear tips come in the box, the medium for everything fit my ears. It doesn't matter if I'm walking, bending over, laying down, or sitting upright. The earbuds comfortably stay put without me having to adjust them or feeling like they're falling out of my ears.
My only real complaint is battery life. The Echo Buds 2 compete with the AirPods Pro in terms of battery life, but 5 hours isn't much when compared to other earbuds. It's not bad but it could have been better. Amazon went with RealTek for the bluetooth in these instead of Qualcomm, the latter focuses more on efficiency. Amazon could have sacrificed efficiency for having a solid connection. These have skipped once on me when I was outside walking next to electrical equipment, I don't think that's bad at all. Still, 5 hours with ANC isn't much and the two additional charges out of the case aren't a lot either. I would expect at least 3 additional charges out of the case at this point.
That's my only gripe against these. Amazon made a solid pair of earbuds that have become my daily drivers. They would have been fine at $140 but are even better at $100. Definitely pick up a pair this Prime Day or the next time they're on sale. I also recoomend buying the companion Anker charging pad. These will work with any Qi charger but the Anker pad is small, has an indendation for the Buds 2 case, and there are status lights for the earbuds and case on the pad.
Earbuds stay in ear during running even with heavy sweat
Very good sound quality, especially for earbuds
Tap controls work well (except in rain)
App works well for device setup and settings management
Cons:
Not reliable to use in rain
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) inconsistent
Poor sound isolation in the device itself
300MB app that can use over 500MB of memory, may slow down some phones
Potential privacy issues (app wants access to lots of data)
Neutral (pro/con depends on your perspective):
Many extra features in app that may be useful to some people
Alexa Hands-Free support
FYI: I am using the Echo earbuds on a Samsung Galaxy S9 Android phone.
General impression:
My primary use for earbuds is to listen to a wide range of content while exercising, and especially when running. Every earbud I have tried previously - wired or wireless - tends to fall out of my right ear when I get sweaty. No combination of inserts and eartips has solved this issue for me.
Fortunately, the Echo earbuds are a strong improvement. I have exercised a half-dozen times using these earbuds. The earbuds stayed firmly in my ear even when sweating heavily thanks to the eartip design along with the helpful setup & testing walkthrough. The earbuds are not the most comfortable I have used, but it is more important to me to keep the device in my ear. An earbud did fall out once when running in moderate rain – I will discuss problems with rain below.
Audio quality for music is very good with excellent frequency range for earbuds. I listen to rock, pop, and classical music and am happy with the music quality. I am especially happy with the range of voices I can hear in classical music. I have not adjusted the equalizer in the app.
Audio quality for audiobooks/podcasts is good, but not great. Spoken audio is not as clear and crisp as I would like. I have not adjusted the equalizer in the app, but I do not expect them to help because almost all spoken audio will be controlled by a single equalizer slider. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) can help when it works well, but is inconsistent as described below.
Battery life is long enough that I do not notice. I can listen to music & talk on the phone for hours and the earbuds still have over 50% battery. I could use these 4-5 hours a day and make it through a work week. However, I have all advanced features disabled, so this is best-case battery life.
Using Echo earbuds for phone calls and work meetings:
These earbuds generally work well for calls. The audio I hear is good - perhaps slightly better than the audiobook/podcast audio I mentioned above. The other people on the phone call can hear me well. There are a couple of caveats:
1. The beamforming microphones are not exceptional - the people on the phone call can hear some of the noises around me.
2. If you have passthrough enabled, the other person on the call will hear all of the passthrough content.
A couple times I have had issues where it sounds like I drop out of the call briefly, or where the audio is clearly delayed. I have not verified that the issues are caused by the Echo earbuds, but it happened in locations where I have not had problems with other bluetooth devices.
Using Echo earbuds in the rain:
I was caught in moderate rain during one of my runs with the Echo earbuds. This caused two problems:
1. The right earbud fell out once
2. The water triggered the "tap" actions
I went into the app and disabled all of the "tap" actions to work around the 2nd issue.
Amazon Alexa and Setup:
The Amazon Alexa android app is very large, nearly 300MB, has used over 500MB of memory, and has far more functionality than is needed to manage earbud settings. I generally view this as a negative. There are some interesting features that may take the place of other apps you use and provide niche benefits when with the Echo earbuds. However, most of them seem to be designed to provide more of your personal data to Amazon. I have dismissed/disabled all of those extra features.
As other reviewers have mentioned, you must enable location sharing when you activate the Echo earbuds. Fortunately, I was able to revoke that permission after earbud activation and have seen no negative impact on functionality. I have also disabled Alexa Hands-Free and have not seen any evidence that the device is listening for verbal commands.
I like how the app walked through device pairing, device setup, and testing for fit except for location sharing being required. For me, the eartips are a pain to pull onto each earbud. It took me a minute or two per eartip per earbud, and I chose the wrong eartip initially. The tight fit is probably good in the long-term but is annoying in the short-term.
The app used a lot of battery power during the initial setup. Power usage has been negligble since then.
There is an Amazon Alexa notification bar item whenever the Echo earbuds are connected. This entry is a waste for most users. It duplicates the bluetooth OS notification, and selecting it does nothing. It would be useful if selecting it took you to the earbuds setting screen. Amazon probably includes this notification item to prevent the OS from auto-closing the app in the background, which may be needed for some of the app features. However, I don't use those features, so I would prefer not to have the notification bar clutter.
Another frustration is the app takes about five seconds to recognize that the Echo earbuds are connected before the earbud settings become accessible within the app. This happens every time the app is opened, even if the app was opened ten seconds earlier and the earbuds were connected the entire time. The notification bar item telling me the earbuds are connected is present - why are the earbud settings not immediately available in the app?
I like how Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Passthrough are managed in the settings. Unfortunately, I do not get much value from either one.
- Passthrough works quite well, but these earbuds do not provide enough sound isolation to need passthrough at the listening volumes that I use. There is so much sound leakage through the earbuds that I can hear what is happening around me while running outdoors without using passthrough. On occasion, passthrough also adds noise on the higher settings.
- ANC is inconsistent. In some situations it works well - that is, I hear less background noise and I don't notice it. In other situations I can "hear" the ANC, including shifts in the compensation, and it seems like the devices are applying maximum ANC even when it is not needed. Hopefully a software update can improve the consistency of ANC. As a workaround, an option to manually control the amount of ANC would help.
Conclusion:
Overall I like these earbuds. They are the best earbuds I have tested for running, and I will keep using them for running and exercising except when I am in rain. I am hopeful that future updates will make Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) more consistent and enjoyable.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 19, 2021
Earbuds stay in ear during running even with heavy sweat
Very good sound quality, especially for earbuds
Tap controls work well (except in rain)
App works well for device setup and settings management
Cons:
Not reliable to use in rain
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) inconsistent
Poor sound isolation in the device itself
300MB app that can use over 500MB of memory, may slow down some phones
Potential privacy issues (app wants access to lots of data)
Neutral (pro/con depends on your perspective):
Many extra features in app that may be useful to some people
Alexa Hands-Free support
FYI: I am using the Echo earbuds on a Samsung Galaxy S9 Android phone.
General impression:
My primary use for earbuds is to listen to a wide range of content while exercising, and especially when running. Every earbud I have tried previously - wired or wireless - tends to fall out of my right ear when I get sweaty. No combination of inserts and eartips has solved this issue for me.
Fortunately, the Echo earbuds are a strong improvement. I have exercised a half-dozen times using these earbuds. The earbuds stayed firmly in my ear even when sweating heavily thanks to the eartip design along with the helpful setup & testing walkthrough. The earbuds are not the most comfortable I have used, but it is more important to me to keep the device in my ear. An earbud did fall out once when running in moderate rain – I will discuss problems with rain below.
Audio quality for music is very good with excellent frequency range for earbuds. I listen to rock, pop, and classical music and am happy with the music quality. I am especially happy with the range of voices I can hear in classical music. I have not adjusted the equalizer in the app.
Audio quality for audiobooks/podcasts is good, but not great. Spoken audio is not as clear and crisp as I would like. I have not adjusted the equalizer in the app, but I do not expect them to help because almost all spoken audio will be controlled by a single equalizer slider. Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) can help when it works well, but is inconsistent as described below.
Battery life is long enough that I do not notice. I can listen to music & talk on the phone for hours and the earbuds still have over 50% battery. I could use these 4-5 hours a day and make it through a work week. However, I have all advanced features disabled, so this is best-case battery life.
Using Echo earbuds for phone calls and work meetings:
These earbuds generally work well for calls. The audio I hear is good - perhaps slightly better than the audiobook/podcast audio I mentioned above. The other people on the phone call can hear me well. There are a couple of caveats:
1. The beamforming microphones are not exceptional - the people on the phone call can hear some of the noises around me.
2. If you have passthrough enabled, the other person on the call will hear all of the passthrough content.
A couple times I have had issues where it sounds like I drop out of the call briefly, or where the audio is clearly delayed. I have not verified that the issues are caused by the Echo earbuds, but it happened in locations where I have not had problems with other bluetooth devices.
Using Echo earbuds in the rain:
I was caught in moderate rain during one of my runs with the Echo earbuds. This caused two problems:
1. The right earbud fell out once
2. The water triggered the "tap" actions
I went into the app and disabled all of the "tap" actions to work around the 2nd issue.
Amazon Alexa and Setup:
The Amazon Alexa android app is very large, nearly 300MB, has used over 500MB of memory, and has far more functionality than is needed to manage earbud settings. I generally view this as a negative. There are some interesting features that may take the place of other apps you use and provide niche benefits when with the Echo earbuds. However, most of them seem to be designed to provide more of your personal data to Amazon. I have dismissed/disabled all of those extra features.
As other reviewers have mentioned, you must enable location sharing when you activate the Echo earbuds. Fortunately, I was able to revoke that permission after earbud activation and have seen no negative impact on functionality. I have also disabled Alexa Hands-Free and have not seen any evidence that the device is listening for verbal commands.
I like how the app walked through device pairing, device setup, and testing for fit except for location sharing being required. For me, the eartips are a pain to pull onto each earbud. It took me a minute or two per eartip per earbud, and I chose the wrong eartip initially. The tight fit is probably good in the long-term but is annoying in the short-term.
The app used a lot of battery power during the initial setup. Power usage has been negligble since then.
There is an Amazon Alexa notification bar item whenever the Echo earbuds are connected. This entry is a waste for most users. It duplicates the bluetooth OS notification, and selecting it does nothing. It would be useful if selecting it took you to the earbuds setting screen. Amazon probably includes this notification item to prevent the OS from auto-closing the app in the background, which may be needed for some of the app features. However, I don't use those features, so I would prefer not to have the notification bar clutter.
Another frustration is the app takes about five seconds to recognize that the Echo earbuds are connected before the earbud settings become accessible within the app. This happens every time the app is opened, even if the app was opened ten seconds earlier and the earbuds were connected the entire time. The notification bar item telling me the earbuds are connected is present - why are the earbud settings not immediately available in the app?
I like how Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Passthrough are managed in the settings. Unfortunately, I do not get much value from either one.
- Passthrough works quite well, but these earbuds do not provide enough sound isolation to need passthrough at the listening volumes that I use. There is so much sound leakage through the earbuds that I can hear what is happening around me while running outdoors without using passthrough. On occasion, passthrough also adds noise on the higher settings.
- ANC is inconsistent. In some situations it works well - that is, I hear less background noise and I don't notice it. In other situations I can "hear" the ANC, including shifts in the compensation, and it seems like the devices are applying maximum ANC even when it is not needed. Hopefully a software update can improve the consistency of ANC. As a workaround, an option to manually control the amount of ANC would help.
Conclusion:
Overall I like these earbuds. They are the best earbuds I have tested for running, and I will keep using them for running and exercising except when I am in rain. I am hopeful that future updates will make Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) more consistent and enjoyable.
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