The quest for good wireless earbuds that sound good, are affordable, and have strong batteries never stops. Apple’s AirPods have made a name for themselves, thanks to their open-style fitting, which tends to be more comfortable to people who are sensitive for something that goes completely inside their ear. But they still come at a steep cost that’s often prohibitive. AMAZON’s latest version of its Echo Buds are a great alternative if you’re looking for a solid wireless earbuds for a more affordable price. They are on sale for $35, which is $15 off of their usual price of $50. This sale price reflects AMAZON’s goal of offering quality and affordability.
What sets the semi-open Echo Buds apart is their ability to blend ambient noise awareness with pure musical enjoyment by sitting just outside of the ears. Designed in a non-invasive shape with a slightly open acoustic build, they’re also great for people sensitive to intrusive sounds and for those with small ear canals. The Echo Buds are more comfortable than noise-cancelling models because they sit more loosely in the ear, and they can easily blend ambient noise into my listening experience.
Though your instinct might be to turn down the treble range at first, and you’ll probably want to tweak the audio profile (easy to do via AMAZON’s Alexa app), Echo Buds are extremely versatile in how they can be configured, and still end up sounding great. No, bass-head fads will not find these headphones deliver impressive deep bass, but neither will they muddy up complicated tracks.
But what makes the Echo Buds shine are their useful extras that make the user experience much better. The earbuds are lightweight, and the charging case is small and simple to carry around, making it easy to use them while you’re on the move. Things like wear detection and dual-device connectivity make your life easier, and even the addition of Alexa shows that AMAZON is more concerned with devices that are easy to use.
But for the price, the Echo Buds aren’t perfect. The limited battery life of around five hours – which dips to an hour-and-a-half from the case – and an IPX2 water-resistance rating are concessions to keep the price low. The inability to set up the Buds without downloading the Alexa app and the absence of a charging cable are other ways the company has shaved off a few dollars.
Sure, they don’t have the low-end sound of more expensive options, nor are they untethered to an app you need to register with, but the Echo Buds are good value, particularly at the sale price of $35. As a starter option for high-end earbud sound that won’t cost an arm and a leg, they’re a smart call.
With AMAZON dropping the price on its Echo Buds to a record low, it makes sense that this ‘impressive, affordable deal’ is referred to as an opportunity to experience ‘sound like you’ve never heard it before’. Adding comfort, customizable audio, and usability, these earbuds deliver an attractive bundle of features for those seeking an audio upgrade without breaking the bank.
AMAZON is still fighting for space with tech giants like Apple with the Echo Buds. But AMAZON as a company has now become a place to innovate that releases gadgets to make your digital life better and easier on a regular basis. The Echo Buds are a step towards making wireless audio more affordable and accessible to consumers.
All in all, while it’s tempting to think of AMAZON’s Prime Day launch of the Echo Buds as a coincidence, it’s hard not to think that this $35 deal is simply too good for music lovers and budget-conscious shoppers to resist.
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