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All-new Echo Buds (2023 Release) | True Wireless Bluetooth 5.2 Earbuds with Alexa, audio personalization, multipoint, 20H battery with charging case, fast charging, sweat resistant | Black
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Purchase options and add-ons
- TRUE WIRELESS EARBUDS WITH RICH, BALANCED SOUND — Hear it loud and clear with 12mm drivers delivering crisp audio, balanced bass, and full sound. Be heard with 2 microphones and a voice detection accelerometer for crystal clear communication.
- HEAR YOUR WORLD — Echo Buds are a semi-in-ear design that help reduce outside noise and keep you connected to your surroundings while listening to music or taking calls. Light weight and sweat resistant, they ship with pre-installed silicone earbuds covers to optimize your fit.
- 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.
- ALEXA ON-THE-GO — Cue music, play podcasts, listen to Audible, make calls, set reminders, and more, all with the sound of your voice. Compatible with iOS and Android, and supports access to Siri and Google Assistant.
- LONG-LASTING BATTERY — Never pause with up to 5 hours of music playback (6 hours without wake word on), up to 20 total hours with the charging case, and up to 2 hours with a 15-minute quick charge.
- CUSTOMIZABLE TAP CONTROLS — Use the Alexa app to setup tap controls for each individual earbud. Use tap to control music, phone calls, mute your mics and more.
- DESIGNED TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY — Built with multiple layers of privacy protections and controls, like the ability to mute mics with the Alexa app.
- PERSONALIZED AUDIO - The Audio Personalization feature uses a range of frequencies to help tailor your audio experience to your unique listening preferences. Hear more detail and fullness from all the things you love to listen to.
We want you to know
Registration in the Alexa app is required using a smartphone with Android 8.0+ or iOS 14+ in order to use your Echo Buds and receive the latest software updates.
With our commitment to Climate Pledge Friendly, a USB-C charging cable is not included with Echo Buds and is sold separately here.
See our Fit Guide to find your preferred fit and instructions on how to remove or reinstall the silicone earbud covers. Echo Buds were designed to rest comfortably from your ear for a barely there feel. They should not be wedged into the ear or seal off the ear canal. For a more snug fit, Echo Buds ship with pre-installed, removable silicone earbud covers. An additional pair of silicone earbud covers are included in the box.
Echo Buds (2023 release) do not support active noise cancellation.
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Echo Buds No end in sound
Rich, balanced sound, crisp audio, and up to 20 hours of battery life will keep you locked in for whatever audio experience you crave.
True wireless earbuds. High quality sound. Facts.
Grab sound by the ear with sweat resistant, Bluetooth 5.2 earbuds featuring 12mm drivers, 2 mics and a voice detection accelerometer for crystal clear communication. Hear all of your music, podcast, audiobook, phone call, or whatever you choose to listen to, untethered. Embrace the power of wireless listening with Dual Connect. Enjoy music or make calls with just your left ear, right ear, or both buds at the same time.
Bring on the battery life
A long-lasting battery lets you keep going while out on-the-go.
5 hrs
Up to 5 hours of music playback.
20 total hrs
Up to 20 total hours with the charging case.
2 hrs
Up to 2 hours with a 15-minute quick charge.
Seamless switching
Move from a video call on your laptop to music on your phone without skipping a beat. Multipoint pairing lets you move freely between two connected devices like your phone, laptop, smart speaker, or tablet.
You can also use voice to manage connections. Try saying “Alexa, connect to Fire TV” or “Alexa, disconnect from my Echo Show.”
Take Alexa with you
Ask Alexa to play a song, make a call, set a reminder, get directions, and more.
Semi-in-ear design with Audio Personalization
The new Echo Buds are semi-in-ear earbuds that are designed to rest in your ear without the use of eartips. This design helps reduce but not eliminate outside noise so you can stay connected to your surroundings.
With Audio Personalization, you can optimize your sound. Tune audio for your unique hearing preferences to enhance your enjoyment of music, movies, and more.
Set it up in the Alexa app.
Make them yours
Tap controls
Create customized tap controls to skip a song, mute, or answer a call.
Personalize your listening experience
Connect music accounts like Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Sirius XM, Audible, and podcasts in the Alexa app.
Enable and disable features
Use the Alexa app to manage features like Find My to locate your Echo Buds and VIP Filter to select the messages and notifications you want to hear.
Plays well with others
Echo Buds + Fire TV
Enjoy your favorite TV series with rich sound and easy pairing. Automatically pair Echo Buds with compatible Fire TV devices. Simply turn your Fire TV on, put your buds in, and connect instantly.
Echo Buds + Echo
Seamlessly move your music, podcasts, and radio from your Echo Buds to any compatible Alexa-enabled device to continue listening exactly where you left off.
Designed to protect your privacy
Built 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.
Simple to set up and use
Step 1
Open the Alexa app on your phone.
Step 2
Open the case and wait for a blue light to illuminate. Tap the pop-up notification in the app to finish setup.
Step 3
For a more snug fit, Echo Buds will ship with pre-installed, removable silicone earbud covers. No need to remove for charging.
Designed for Sustainability
We make our devices more sustainable—from how we build them to how customers use and retire them. Figures are for Echo Buds not including any other versions or any bundled accessories or devices. We update the carbon footprint when we discover new information that changes the estimated carbon footprint of a device by more than 5%.
Carbon Footprint
Materials
Plastic in case made from 56% post-consumer recycled plastic
Packaging
100% recyclable (shipping packaging not included)
Energy
We invest in renewable energy equivalent to this device's electricity usage
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Noise Reduction / Cancellation | ||||||
Hands-Free Voice Assist | Alexa | Alexa | ||||
Tap-to-access voice assistant | Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri | Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri | Google Assistant, Siri | |||
Multipoint Pairing | ||||||
Tap Controls | Customizable tap controls | Customizable tap controls | ||||
Battery Life on Full Charge (Earbuds) | Up to 5 hours (6 hours with Alexa wake word off) | Up to 5 hours (6.5 hrs with ANC and Alexa wake word off) | Up to 5 hours | Up to 5 hours | Up to 9 hours | Up to 8 hours |
Total Hours with Charging Case | Up to 20 hours | Up to 15 hours | Up to 17.5 hours | Up to 24 hours | Up to 33 hours | Up to 32 hours |
Quick Charge | Up to 2 hours with 15-min charge | Up to 2 hours with 15-min charge | Up to 2 hours with 10-min charge | |||
In-ear tips |
Technical Details
Echo Buds
Semi-in-ear design |
Echo Buds are designed to gently rest in your ear with a barely there feeling instead of the fully wedged-in feeling of sealed buds with ear tips. The semi-in-ear design keeps you aware of your surroundings unlike earbuds with rubber eartips that seal your ear canal. No seal allows for unobstructed air flow and cooling ventilation for your ear canal. |
Size |
Earbud: 33.9 x 19.1 x 17.7 mm; Case: 23.4 x 51 x 51 mm Amazon engineered Echo Buds & Charging Case to hold up against everyday life. The Echo Buds meet rigorous internal testing requirements such as accidental drops from ear height, sweat testing, IPX2 water resistance, and impact testing. The Charging Case has passed durability requirements such as multiple drops from waist height, impact testing, hinge cycling and over-extension, and scratch testing. |
Weight |
Earbud: 5.0g; Case: 36.0g. Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
Device compatibility |
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 these smartphones are not compatible with Echo Buds for Alexa voice control. |
Bluetooth connectivity |
Bluetooth 5.2 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. |
Speakers/microphones |
12mm Driver + 2 mics + 1 Voice Accelerometer per earbud |
Processor |
SOC: Qualcomm S5 (QCC5171) Bluetooth System on Chip with integrated Audio Codec Case MCU: ST Micro (STM32G0B1CEU6N) |
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. |
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, 2 pairs of silicone earbud covers 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. |
Battery and power |
Up to 5 hours music playback on a single charge with Hands-Free Alexa. Up to 6 hours music playback on a single charge without Hands-Free Alexa. Up to 20 hours total with the charging case. Up to 2 hours music playback time with 15-minute quick charge. Up to 4 hours call time on a single charge. Up to 16 hours call time with the charging case. 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. |
IPX rating (water resistance) |
IPX2 (earbuds only). Learn more about our test. |
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.
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 like the sound quality of the digital device. They say the bass and mids are clear, and the highs are crisp. They are also surprised by how loud they are, and how well-balanced the sound is. Customers also like the value, but some dislike stability. Opinions are mixed on performance, quality, alexa connectivity, fit, and comfort.
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Customers like the sound quality of the ear buds. They say the sound is superb, the bass and mids are clear, and the highs are crisp. They are also surprised by how loud they are and the impressive bass.
"...The sound is very agreeable out of the box.Speaking of app, I appreciate how easy it is to customize controls...." Read more
"...One drop and it is going to break.The sound is perfect for podcasts and just listening to music in the background...." Read more
"...pair of buds, wireless charging since they're frequently used, very nice sound, a lightweight battery, perhaps deliberately avoided noise isolation..." Read more
"...I gave up tapping after 3 songs because it sounds so loud, but even saying Alexa next it makes her play a jarring acknowledgment bong that is louder..." Read more
Customers like the value of the digital device. For example, they say it's a great value for the money, well worth the purchase, and nice for budget wireless earphones.
"...Ultimately, I think these are very reasonably priced...." Read more
"...This item has it's place in the wireless earbud market. It's well worth the purchase at the price point being offered...." Read more
"...While AirPods are great, the price tag is nauseating.I’ve tried to get other brands but they don’t work flawlessly with the iPhone...." Read more
"...is over and Amazon is selling these at $49, they are still an incredible value..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the digital device. Some mention that the fit works pretty well for their ear shape, and the stem-style design ensures a comfortable fit. However, others say that the product doesn't fit that well due to the weird semi design and the ear piece is not adjustable for small ears.
"...The sound quality for this unit sounds hallow. The fit is a bit loose for my preference...." Read more
"...of that (depending on the shape and size of your ears) they may sit perfectly well, they may need the rubbers to sit well, or they may never sit well..." Read more
"...The semi-in/on ear design does not fit their small ears...." Read more
"...Tablet is always around so it all works! The fit is different from what I was accustomed to...but I got used to it." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the ear buds. Some mention that they work great and are enjoyable, while others say that they didn't work at all.
"...the fact that if the internet connection was not just right, she didn't work at all...." Read more
"...It's enjoyable and pleasant enough, but experienced ears can tell it doesn't have the finesse of a more expensive model, particularly in the highs...." Read more
"...my fault for thinking too highly of these, but they clearly do not work for my kids as designed and now we are stuck with 2 of them." Read more
"...The sound is tightly controlled, rich and lovely to listen to, moreso than my 2021 buds which seem almost tinny in comparison...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the digital device. Some mention that they are comfortable and stay in better than they would have, while others say that they get a little hard on the ear after prolonged use.
"...I'm not worried about longevity/durability, but these don't feel luxurious at all (nor should you expect them to at this price and featureset)...." Read more
"...Super comfortable to wear. Feels like you are not wearing anything...." Read more
"...As I wore them longer, they started to get loose and would start to hurt. Secondly Alexa...." Read more
"...The sleeve irritation aside, they fit well, much easier on the ears than the 2nd gen ones, even when I did get the sizing right...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they are decent headphones, especially for the price. They also say that they have great sound, affordability, quality, and comfort. However, others say that the case feels cheap and the ear buds have a flimsy rubber covering that's removable. They say that it's the weakest point and the quality the music you hear is probably going to go down.
"...Visually and material/build-quality-wise, they're acceptable but not impressive. Pretty non-descript appearance, and materials are merely adequate...." Read more
"...-is delivered clearly-highs are good, vocals are clear, mids are decent, bass non-existent (not surprised)Full review:..." Read more
"...It's not deep enough, and the hinge has a bit of flex in it, meaning that when it's closed and I'm pressing down hard to get some purchase on the lid..." Read more
"...The limited amount of music I have listened to on them has been a good quality...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the Alexa connectivity. Some mention that the integration is superb, making them more useful for controlling things. They also appreciate the responsiveness of Alexa for voice control. However, others say that they only connect with Alexa half the time, it wouldn't go into pairing mode, and there are connectivity issues.
"...It's also cool to be able to just talk to Alexa anywhere. That being said there are a few things that are not so great. First the fit...." Read more
"...- The primary con I have with this is the requirement of needing to use the Alexa app before you can even connect the earbuds to your device for the..." Read more
"...Easy to set up, integrate with Alexa. Sound is great (but note I’m no audiophile so just the opinion of a regular listener)...." Read more
"...So my kids can't use the embedded Alexa functions unless actively paired with MY phone...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the earbuds. They mention that they fall out of their ears too easily with any movement, and the case plastic feels cheap and slippery. Some say that the bud's barely sit on/in the ear so they have to keep adjusting.
"...Feels like you are not wearing anything. These buds don't stay on well if you were doing pushups, or yoga, or any exercise that requires explosive..." Read more
"...As I wore them longer, they started to get loose and would start to hurt. Secondly Alexa...." Read more
"...So light.The case shell isn’t as solid as the Apple AirPod case but it’s nice enough...." Read more
"...not to your liking, but I left mine on because it does a great job of keeping them in place (even after vigorously shaking my head), and the..." Read more
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Sound quality is competent for the price. It's not "hi-fi," but it's still enjoyable. You'll get about 90% of the bass response of a fully-isolating earbud, which is pretty dang good. If I were to sum it up, I'd say they did a good job squeezing the best sound possible out of cheap components. It's enjoyable and pleasant enough, but experienced ears can tell it doesn't have the finesse of a more expensive model, particularly in the highs. Ultimately, I think these are very reasonably priced.
Bass, mids, and treble can be adjusted in the Alexa app, which is nice, but I think the "treble" slider digs too much into the upper mids, so you can't get more treble without also making it more shouty. All told, I left mine at near default, just a slight boost of the "mids" (which I'd personally consider low-mids). The sound is very agreeable out of the box.
Speaking of app, I appreciate how easy it is to customize controls. You can assign what they do to taps (1, 2, 3, hold) per side. You can also disable them, which I appreciate.
As for other features e.g. Alexa integration, I can't say much because I don't use them that way. I'm happy to report that these indeed can be used perfectly without the Alexa "gimmicks" (if you see that as such). Just in case it isn't clear to someone, these use Alexa on your phone--they do not have Alexa built in by themselves.
Visually and material/build-quality-wise, they're acceptable but not impressive. Pretty non-descript appearance, and materials are merely adequate. I'm not worried about longevity/durability, but these don't feel luxurious at all (nor should you expect them to at this price and featureset).
I can't quite comment on battery life yet because I've only been using these for around 10 hours total (up to 2hrs at once). So far it seems to live up to its promise, maybe even exceed.
SOUND: 80/100
COMFORT: 90/100
FEATURES: 85/100
QUALITY: 70/100
VALUE: 90/100
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OVERALL: 85/100
RECOMMENDED: YES
>> ADDENDUM
I feel like this information might be useful to someone at some point:
Wearing just one earbud will NOT automatically switch to mono. It'll continue to play only its respective channel. I have a pair of JBLs that are smart enough to downmix when only one is in use, so I'm a little disappointed that these aren't smart enough to do that.
Other than that, I'm still enjoying them.
Let me break it down.
Packaging
-Excellent use of economical packaging.
*Warning* Make sure to open everything up. You can easily miss something that's tucked away.
Earbud Case
-This is a bit flimsy. The lid/hood is too thin. It is very sleek.
-Be very careful not to drop this case it will break easily.
Earbuds
-Interesting fit for those not used to wearing this style of ear pieces.
-The earbuds rests well on the ear.
-Light weight
-Quick charge with case
-Great battery life
Sound
-is delivered clearly
-highs are good, vocals are clear, mids are decent, bass non-existent (not surprised)
Full review:
This earbud is great for basic light activities such as working out at a gym, hiking, jogging, golfing. Super comfortable to wear. Feels like you are not wearing anything. These buds don't stay on well if you were doing pushups, or yoga, or any exercise that requires explosive movement. They easily pop out. The Case is too flimsy. One drop and it is going to break.
The sound is perfect for podcasts and just listening to music in the background. In comparison to the earlier version of the earbud, those were much better and created a better seal that delivered a better sound quality. The sound quality for this unit sounds hallow. The fit is a bit loose for my preference.
**I haven't tried making or taking calls from this earbud. I'm unable to report the voice quality.
Key note: these are not fully in ear and that is the design and purpose of it. The older unit earbuds were in ear, and you can feel the weight of it after long use. Easy to charge each earbud. It truly is a drop in without the guessing.
Final thought.
This item has it's place in the wireless earbud market. It's well worth the purchase at the price point being offered. It would be best to say these are a good option for those on a budget that wasn't something, light, with a long battery life and with decent sound. This would be for you.