See what Alexa can do
I purchased these feeling pretty excited after owning the buds 1 for the last 2 years and absolutely loving them.
I'm so disappointed though after a week of trying them out I have to say they are a real downgrade on the first version. It's really not often that tech products go backwards but I feel this really is the case with these.
Sound isolation is worse because of the vented system but also ANC is also worse, the originals had fantastic noise cancelling and I couldn't hear anything from traffic to airplanes but these let through so much noise it really broke my immersion.
The fit in my ear is also worse, after trying them with and without wingtips they either fell out or were uncomfortable to wear for even short durations. This was with moving then about in my ear to get comfy
The originals I could keep in for hours without wingtips and never had to adjust them once.
I wasnt impressed with the music quality of the buds 2 even adjusting the EQ in the app to boost base it never got to the same quality as the originals! How is that possible!
Last the touch controls are awful another backwards step. Slow to respond, often incorrect inputs and no distinction between left and right ears control. again the buds 1 (by no means perfect for touch) have these beat with different tap controls that can be assigned to each eat to better customise my experience.
The only slight improvement is the case which is smaller and has USBC but definitely not enough to make it worth switching... I'll be sticking to the buds 1 sorry Amazon
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Long-lasting battery and the included charging case let you go with the flow, no matter what your day holds.
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Materials
21% post-consumer recycled plastics in case (black colour only). Earbuds, cable and adaptor not included.
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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. Customise your fit with the
included ear tips and wing tips.
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| Ratings | (1,184) | (112,364) | (1,317) | (140,708) | (25,474) | (12,564) |
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| Hands-free voice assistant | Alexa | Siri | Bixby | Siri | ||
| Tap-to-access voice assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri | Siri | Google Assistant, Siri, Bixby | 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 4.5 hrs (5 hrs with ANC off) | Up to 4.5 hrs (8 hrs with ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-Up 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) | More than 24 hrs | Up to 16 hrs (28 hours with ANC and Bixby Voice Wake-Up off) | More than 24 hrs | Up to 15 hrs | Up to 22 hrs |
| Quick charge | Up to 2 hrs with 15-min charge | Up to 1 hr with 5-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 | IPX4 | IPX7 | IPX4 | IPX2 | |
| Customisable 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 | 3 sizes of ear tips and wing tips |
Technical details
Echo Buds (2nd generation)
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Size |
Earbud: 20.0 x 19.1 x 19.1 mm (without ear tip or wing tip) |
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Weight |
Earbud: 5.7 g (without ear tip or wing tip) |
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Wi-Fi or data connection |
Echo Buds use a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection and the Alexa app for connectivity and other features. Network provider charges may apply. Please consult your network provider 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 generation or older) and Fire HD 10 (8th generation or older) are not compatible with Echo Buds. |
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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. |
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Processors |
Realtek RTL8763C Bluetooth System on Chip with integrated Audio Codec, NXP Digital Signal Processor. |
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Speakers |
5.7 mm dynamic driver |
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Microphones |
3 per earbud: 2 external beamforming microphones + 1 internal microphone. |
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IPX rating (water resistance) |
IPX4 (earbuds only), tested to withstand water splashing. Learn more about our test. |
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Sensors |
Accelerometer, proximity, touch, hall (case) |
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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. |
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Accessibility features |
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. |
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Warranty and service |
Amazon Echo Buds (2nd generation) are sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. If you are a consumer, the limited warranty is in addition to your consumer rights, and does not jeopardise these rights in any way. This means you may still have additional rights at law even after the limited warranty has expired (for further information on your consumer rights, click here). Use of Amazon Echo Buds is subject to the terms found here. |
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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. |
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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. |
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Customer reviews
So I've had the echo buds 1st Gen for about a year now and I absolutely love them. After seeing the 2nd gen pre-orders I thought, hey why not? Just got the new buds today and so far I'm impressed. Comparing the sound quality to the 1st gen, the new ones have a cleaner better sound. Not quite as heavy on the bass so I've had to tweak some setting in the equalizer as I like to listen to heavier music.They feel nice and light in the ear and are so far, more comfortable than the old ones. The Bluetooth range seems to be as good as the 1st gen and the Bluetooth pickup from removing from the case and placing in the ear seems a lot faster as well. The old ones always had a bit of a delay to register.Downside I've noticed is the noise cancelling doesn't seem to be as effective as the noise reduction on the 1st gen or not as much of a noticeable difference. I work in a noisy environment and i can still quite easily hear the background noise. After a few seconds it seems to block out voice quite sufficiently.The audio passthrough works just as well as the 1st gen and sounds quite natural. I also like the new touch controls as they've added a play and pause tap as well as skip tracks and changed the passthrough/ANC gesture to a long press.2 issues I've found so far is that Alexa only announces about 2 out of 10 times that I've changed from one mode to the other when I long press which can be confusing when your listening to music.The other issue is that the Alexa app seems to be jamming in the bud controls and if you try to go into equaliser I get a permanent loading screen.Battery life seems to be a lot worse than the 1st gen even with ANC turned off so will need more testing to confirm.All in all I am impressed with the upgrade but so far do t see much different in noise suppression. Definitely a better cleaner sound however. The USB C is definitely a nice change as well.
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Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 19 November 2021
Colour Name: BlackStyle Name: Wired Charging CaseConfiguration: Echo BudsVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 10 November 2021
They feel nice and light in the ear and are so far, more comfortable than the old ones. The Bluetooth range seems to be as good as the 1st gen and the Bluetooth pickup from removing from the case and placing in the ear seems a lot faster as well. The old ones always had a bit of a delay to register.
Downside I've noticed is the noise cancelling doesn't seem to be as effective as the noise reduction on the 1st gen or not as much of a noticeable difference. I work in a noisy environment and i can still quite easily hear the background noise. After a few seconds it seems to block out voice quite sufficiently.
The audio passthrough works just as well as the 1st gen and sounds quite natural. I also like the new touch controls as they've added a play and pause tap as well as skip tracks and changed the passthrough/ANC gesture to a long press.
2 issues I've found so far is that Alexa only announces about 2 out of 10 times that I've changed from one mode to the other when I long press which can be confusing when your listening to music.
The other issue is that the Alexa app seems to be jamming in the bud controls and if you try to go into equaliser I get a permanent loading screen.
Battery life seems to be a lot worse than the 1st gen even with ANC turned off so will need more testing to confirm.
All in all I am impressed with the upgrade but so far do t see much different in noise suppression. Definitely a better cleaner sound however. The USB C is definitely a nice change as well.
Colour Name: BlackStyle Name: Wired Charging CaseConfiguration: Echo BudsVerified Purchase
Pretty impressive upgrade
By Mark jenkins on 10 November 2021
So I've had the echo buds 1st Gen for about a year now and I absolutely love them. After seeing the 2nd gen pre-orders I thought, hey why not? Just got the new buds today and so far I'm impressed. Comparing the sound quality to the 1st gen, the new ones have a cleaner better sound. Not quite as heavy on the bass so I've had to tweak some setting in the equalizer as I like to listen to heavier music.By Mark jenkins on 10 November 2021
They feel nice and light in the ear and are so far, more comfortable than the old ones. The Bluetooth range seems to be as good as the 1st gen and the Bluetooth pickup from removing from the case and placing in the ear seems a lot faster as well. The old ones always had a bit of a delay to register.
Downside I've noticed is the noise cancelling doesn't seem to be as effective as the noise reduction on the 1st gen or not as much of a noticeable difference. I work in a noisy environment and i can still quite easily hear the background noise. After a few seconds it seems to block out voice quite sufficiently.
The audio passthrough works just as well as the 1st gen and sounds quite natural. I also like the new touch controls as they've added a play and pause tap as well as skip tracks and changed the passthrough/ANC gesture to a long press.
2 issues I've found so far is that Alexa only announces about 2 out of 10 times that I've changed from one mode to the other when I long press which can be confusing when your listening to music.
The other issue is that the Alexa app seems to be jamming in the bud controls and if you try to go into equaliser I get a permanent loading screen.
Battery life seems to be a lot worse than the 1st gen even with ANC turned off so will need more testing to confirm.
All in all I am impressed with the upgrade but so far do t see much different in noise suppression. Definitely a better cleaner sound however. The USB C is definitely a nice change as well.
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