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Echo Buds with Active Noise Cancellation (2021 release, 2nd gen) | Wired charging case | Black

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Echo Buds

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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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.

Up to 5 hours music playback per charge. Up to 15 hours with charging case. Up to 2 hours with 15-minute quick charge.

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

Materials

21% post-consumer recycled plastics in case (black color only).
Earbuds, cable and adapter not included.

Renewable Energy

Clean Energy

Amazon is building new wind and solar farms to produce clean energy equivalent to the electricity used by this device.

Packaging

Device Packaging

98% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fiber-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.

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Simple to set up and use

1. Open the Alexa app on your phone

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.

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.

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

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.

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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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Customer reviews

4 out of 5 stars
4 out of 5
21,961 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value of the earbuds, saying they are a great value for the price. They say the bud falls out easily and they have difficulty keeping the audiphones in their ears. They also complain about the battery life, saying it is reduced. Customers disagree on performance, fit, comfort, and sound quality.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

617 customers mention436 positive181 negative

Customers generally like the value of the digital device. They say that it has a great value, solid value, and decent sound. Some customers also mention that the sound cancelling is decent.

"...They are the best overall package and at half the price, win-win." Read more

"...If you want a solid set of buds at a very reasonable price, Amazon has created a very compelling package here...." Read more

"...The only sure thing is it was useless during my vacation. Reduing the rating to one star again." Read more

"...If they removed the white noise, 100% yes – they are absolutely great for their price (other than the white noise)...." Read more

2,651 customers mention1,641 positive1,010 negative

Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the digital device. Some mention that the audio is good, with a great improvement in noise abatement. The mids are mellow and smooth, and the microphones are superior to the AirPods Pro. The bass is natural, rich, and handles fairly deep notes without bottoming out. The ear buds are comfortable, and have solid mics for communicating via calls. However, some say that the sound is muted, the Passthru default setting adds a bunch of white noise, and there is a small distortion in the sound. The buds play a start-up sound when pulling them out of the case, though it's brief.

"...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

"...I think the ANC is just "okay", nothing great. It does work to limit some noise, but I can still hear most everything, just at a lower volume...." Read more

"...Ps: I've had these for only 2 months.Ps #2: I wish volume was louder, at least for Audiobooks, and I couldn't find an easy way to amp..." Read more

"...Mids:9/10 Echo buds: Captured every note of voice and captured the whole orchestral range without anyone instrument dominating due to a lack..." Read more

1,066 customers mention511 positive555 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the digital device. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it doesn't even work that well. The ANC seems to be effective, but some customers say that the left side fails.

"...It's a surprisingly useful tool to have...." Read more

"...occasionally doesn't sense that it is actually in my ear and stops sending signals...." Read more

"...I mainly use it to control playback of Audible books and it is truly wonderful. I can say "Alexa play titleX on Audible" and it will do so...." Read more

"...The problem is that maybe the ANC works too well, as I was yelling "ALEXA" and she just couldn't hear me most of the time...." Read more

888 customers mention508 positive380 negative

Customers are mixed about the fit of the ear buds. Some mention that the fit is ok for the style, while others say that it was iffy. The buds do not fit in the case as well with them on, and the tip part isn't large enough.

"...I love the color-matched mesh inside the tips, making it easy to tell which size each tip is, and if I am using asymmetric tips..." Read more

"...The buds don't fit in the case as well with them on which has caused me to need to fiddle with them a bit when returning them to the case...." Read more

"...The case **I think the case is really nice. It is small and slim enough to fit into the coin pocket in my pants without bulging too much...." 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

607 customers mention291 positive316 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that they are really comfortable buds, with a rubberized texture feel to them that gives them a premium feel. However, others say that after a while they start to hurt and the wing tips actually hurt their ear.

"...Clear and concise.7/10 Huawei: Gets there but a few notes start to hurt your ears, too much...." Read more

"...You get good sound, decent ANC, really comfortable buds, ambient pass through, auto-pause, single bud usage, Alexa Voice on-board, USBC / available..." Read more

"...might help, but I generally do not like to use them as they are not comfortable...." Read more

"...The earbuds are comfortable, and I've been able to wear them for hours on end without issues...." Read more

960 customers mention212 positive748 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the earbuds. They mention that the case lid closes too easily, the app is a pretty big battery killer, and the bud's don't always power down when put back in the charge case. They also mention that they are not very dependable and could break during regular use.

"...so at the hotel, but when the time comes to use these buds, the battery is empty...." Read more

"...My only real complaint is battery life...." Read more

"...If I take the bud out and didn't bring the case up, it just runs out of battery overnight with no way to turn it off.- Ear fit isn't great...." Read more

"...Battery life is fine. And I can start and listen to books, podcasts and music on Audible, Spotify and Amazon Music...." Read more

588 customers mention125 positive463 negative

Customers are not satisfied with the stability of the earbuds. They say that the bud falls out easily with any sudden movement. Some customers also mention that the buds do not stay in their ears for long periods.

"...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

"...It doesn't fit well and is not secure in my ear. The wings don't seem to help...." Read more

"...are comfortable, but I definitely get a sense that they create a vacuum in my ear canal (to create a physical noise isolation), and that makes me..." Read more

"...This just doesn't have that. There are reasonably strong magnets that keep the buds secured and charging properly...." Read more

Solid high value ANC buds compared to the competition.*Update* *Update re: Privacy Concerns*
5 Stars
Solid high value ANC buds compared to the competition.*Update* *Update re: Privacy Concerns*
Back in 2019, I didn’t buy the first gen Amazon Echo Buds as they just, frankly, didn’t offer a particularly compelling package to me other than the price tag. For $129, Amazon was offering you ear buds that sounded okay, had some “sound reduction tech”, charged via micro-USB (no wireless option), had just average waterproofing, and just average 5 plus hour battery life for buds with no ANC. Fast forward to 2021 and Amazon is back with the Gen 2 Echo Buds. To me, the package Amazon is offering is far more compelling. At the current price of $99 you are getting the same type of battery life, a smaller / lighter bud, true Active Noise Cancelling (ANC), upgraded USBC / available wireless charging ($119.99), a slightly upgraded chipset, and more. With these upgrades, I really wanted to try these to see how they were and how well they are integrated into the world of Alexa. Here are my initial thoughts after spending some time with them:*Update on Privacy* I want to squeeze this in here early in the review as there is a lot of negativity surrounding location and microphone permissions and general privacy with these. This just isn't really an issue. Simply accept the privacy requests to set up your buds and then go back to change them in your settings. I don't get all that caught up in Amazon and Google listening to me honestly. If you find my conversations compelling, you have bigger issues. However, if given the choice, I would prefer they didn't. So far, I have seen no change in performance. The one that surprises me is that Alexa pulls up with voice commands just like it is supposed to. I figured Alexa needed access to the mic to pull that off but it doesn't. Listen, if you are an Amazon Alexa / Google Home / Siri user, you have to know that these devices are inherently invasive. Privacy is a good point to consider when you are buying any of these devices. That said, these are no more prying than any other device. Just make sure to tweak your settings after the initial install. Now, back to the review!-Sound Quality: I have been using the new $400 Bowers and Wilkins PI7 buds heading into receiving these which is probably the wrong thing to be listening to heading into a review of a $100 set of buds. I have to say, however, that I am pleasantly surprised by what Amazon has done here. You get solid lows, decent present mids, and pretty darn crisp highs. It all sounds darn good to me. There isn’t a lot of separation in the music. It is a bit flat when comparing them to more expensive buds. There is an EQ in the app that allows you to tweak the sound a bit as well which I am glad to see. Amazon includes the AAC codec here but does not support AptX. Apple owners should be happy but no advanced codec support is here for Android which may help explain the more flat sound I am hearing on my S21 Ultra. Also, when watching video there is no noticeable latency. The screen matches up to what you are hearing. This is often an issue at lower price points. I was really expecting lackluster sound here and I just am not getting it. Is it really five star sound? No but, at $100, it is punching well above its price tag. Well done!-Active Noise Cancellation: This is Amazon’s first go with ANC in house (the first Gen used Bose Active Noise Reduction tech) and it is pretty darn good. Not close to the class leading Bose QuietComfort Buds but really good. Closing in with what buds from Jabra, Apple, and Samsung give you. There are a lot of complaints here about "barely present" ANC. My recommendation is to really play with the tips. Probably do not install the wings. You need to get a fairly tight seal into your ear in order to have any kind of ANC with a bud. Make sure the tip is small enough to be comfortable and then give these a slight twist up to torque them in a bit. Again, I am certainly not getting world class ANC here but I didn't expect that at this price and what I am getting is good at isolating me from my surroundings. I need to play around a bit more here but, so far, call me reasonably impressed. The Ambient Pass through that Amazon is providing here is also good and adjustable in the app.-Form Factor / Controls: Tap and controls are precise and accurate. They are a touch sensitive so I often register taps when adjusting or removing the buds but I find that to be typical in this space. Further, the Echo Buds are super light and small in the ear. A real pleasure to wear. I have read about some fit issues and, frankly, I just don't get it. I guess ear fit is pretty subjective but, when compared to my other ANC buds from Bose, M&D, B&W, Jabra, and Samsung, these are easily the most comfortable. There are a number of tips and wings that come in the box. I would really try to go without the wings as much as I like them. The buds don't fit in the case as well with them on which has caused me to need to fiddle with them a bit when returning them to the case. Also, I find that, while the wings make the buds fit more tightly in your ear, they actually break the seal you need to get effective ANC in your ear canal. These buds are so light I think that most folks, with the right tips installed, should be able to get by without the wings. The IPX4 rating is a little on the light side but should handle most workouts which is good because, given the lightweight comfortable fit, you will want to use these in the gym. The battery gives roughly 5 hours on bud and there is another 2 in the case. This is about average for ANC capable buds. You can use either bud independently and they auto-pause your content when a bud is removed. All the high end features you really need without the price tag!-The Case: So many companies either ignore case design or decide that is a good place to save money. To me, the case can almost make or break a set of ear buds as the case is what we interact with all day even more than the buds themselves. In maybe a first for me, I think Amazon split the gap with this case. They did not ignore the importance of the case but I think they did use it as a place to save money. It is a good size and weight but the plastic feels light and inexpensive to me. The hinge is unsatisfying in the way it closes. I like a lid to snap shut like the Apple cases or the case from Master and Dynamic. This just doesn't have that. There are reasonably strong magnets that keep the buds secured and charging properly. Further, I love the three LED lights that show the battery on both buds and the case. Great addition! The case is not a strong point on the Echo Buds but it is not a glaring weakness.-The App / Alexa: So, candidly, I am still learning to use Alexa as an assistant and the App you use to control these is the Alexa App. As mentioned, you can control the strength of the ambient pass through and get an EQ that allows you to customize your sound. You can control your music and keep your buds updated. Of course, you have all of the Alexa stuff in there as well for all of the other settings, options, and devices. I wish Amazon made a stand alone Echo Buds app that was less convoluted, but I get the decision. Overall, the set up works.There is a lot more to unpack with these so I will continue to edit and add to this review as I go. I own a lot of ear buds and, while these aren’t as good all around as many of them, none of them offer such a tremendous value proposition. If you are in the Alexa Assistant world, these are a must own if you need some buds. If you want a solid set of buds at a very reasonable price, Amazon has created a very compelling package here. I want to be clear here that I am rating these a five star based on a value curve. These aren't truly five star buds. It is just that Amazon has managed to give you an awful lot for your hard earned money. You get good sound, decent ANC, really comfortable buds, ambient pass through, auto-pause, single bud usage, Alexa Voice on-board, USBC / available wireless charging, and more. If you need audiophile sound or complete world disrupting ANC, these aren't it. Amazon has just managed to create a good all around package and do so at a price far more reasonable than most. Great job to the design team at Amazon! More to come!*Update* Worked in the yard all day today including lawn mowing. With music playing rather loudly, the ANC completely blocked the noise of the mower. I could hear it in between songs but it was clearly muffled sounding. The ANC here is good especially for a first effort. Also, range on these is very good. I left my phone on my back porch and took the yard waste to the street. Easily 80-90 feet. Only when I got to the very end of my drive did the buds start cutting out but they never disconnected. Solid!*Update* Finally got good codec information. AAC is here making these a solid less expensive Airpod Pro alternative. No AptX so us Android folks lose out. Still having a good experience with these. More to come.
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