All-new Echo Buds are 20% smaller and deliver
dynamic audio with Amazon’s custom-designed Active Noise
Cancellation technology
Hands-free Alexa on-the-go—just ask to get
playlists and podcasts, make calls, get updates on your train or
bus status, find your buds, and more
New Echo Buds are available in Black or Glacier
White, with a redesigned compact case that offers wireless charging
capabilities
For a limited time, the all-new Echo Buds will
be available for only $99.99, and qualifying customers will receive
six months free of Amazon Music Unlimited and Audible Plus
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced the next-generation of
Echo Buds, featuring an all-new design, premium audio architecture
for crisp, balanced sound, custom-designed Active Noise
Cancellation technology, wireless charging capabilities, improved
microphones for better call quality, and hands-free access to
Alexa. The all-new Echo Buds are available in Black or Glacier
White starting at $119.99, and will be available for a limited time
starting at $99.99. Customers who qualify will also receive six
months of Amazon Music Unlimited and Audible Plus for free.
Customers can pre-order the new Echo Buds today at
amazon.com/echobuds.
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“The all-new Echo Buds are better in so many ways—a smaller
design, a more comfortable fit, Active Noise Cancellation
technology, a new color and wireless charging option, and
high-performance drivers for dynamic audio,” said Tom Taylor,
Senior Vice President, Amazon Alexa. “It’s never been easier for
customers to bring Alexa with them throughout their day—whether at
home, walking the neighborhood, or commuting to work, all they have
to do is ask to play music or podcasts, call to check in on a loved
one, add an item to their to-do list, and so much more.”
Customizable Fit for All-Day Comfort
The all-new Echo Buds are 20% smaller, lightweight, IPX4-rated
to withstand splashes, sweat, or light rain; and designed to be
comfortable enough for all-day wear. A shortened nozzle improves
comfort and new built-in vents reduce ear pressure during use,
making Echo Buds feel natural in your ear—perfect for long periods
of use during the day. With four ear tip sizes and two wing tip
sizes, you can tailor the fit to what’s most comfortable for you
and during set-up, the easy Ear Tip Fit Test will confirm if you
have a proper seal—so they feel great and sound even better.
Dynamic Audio Experience featuring new Active Noise
Cancellation
Built with a high-performance driver in each earbud, Echo Buds
deliver crisp, balanced sound with extended dynamic range—so you
get the most out of your music, regardless of genre. The premium
speakers are optimized for increased fidelity in bass and treble,
which reduces distortion during media playback, delivering vibrant
melodies and clear spoken word.
Featuring Amazon’s new Active Noise Cancellation technology, the
all-new Echo Buds cancel twice as much noise compared to the first
generation, making them ideal for traveling or if you need peace
and quiet at home. The technology uses the inner and outer
microphones to intelligently estimate sound pressure in your
eardrum—which directly correlates to how you hear sound around
you—to generate the inverse of that signal and cancel out unwanted
noise, helping you stay immersed in your audio.
To turn on Active Noise Cancellation, simply press and hold
either earbud or just say, “Alexa, turn on noise cancellation.”
When you want to hear what’s going on around you, enable
Passthrough Mode with a press and hold on either earbud or by
saying, “Alexa, turn on Passthrough.” With Passthrough Mode on, you
can easily adjust the amount of ambient sound you hear through the
device settings in the Alexa app.
Easy Access to All of Your Entertainment Options
Echo Buds are one of the easiest ways to access all of the
content you know and love from Alexa, from anywhere. Just ask to
listen to your favorite Audible audiobook, find your next favorite
artist on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, and more. Plus, while
you can already ask Alexa for podcast recommendations, you’ll soon
be able to listen to podcasts you follow on Amazon Music by just
saying, “Alexa, play my followed podcasts.” You can also ask Alexa
to play music for a set amount of time. When you want to take a
short walk to soak in the sun, simply say, “Alexa, play relaxing
music for 15 minutes.” When the tunes stop, it’s your cue to head
home.
Easily Manage Your Day
With Echo Buds, Alexa helps you get more done whether you are at
home or on-the-go. Just ask to set a reminder to stretch for a few
minutes every hour, check your calendar, find out when the nearest
coffee shop opens, add laundry detergent to your shopping list, or
catch up with a friend by simply saying, “Alexa, call Sara.” The
onboard microphones in each earbud are optimized to capture lower
frequencies compared to the prior generation, so not only is Alexa
able to hear you better, but call quality is also improved. And if
you misplace your Echo Buds before a conference call, simply say,
“Alexa, find my buds” to another Alexa-enabled device—or press a
button in your device settings via the Alexa app—and, if your Echo
Buds are nearby, you’ll hear an audible chime.
Later this year, you’ll be able to use VIP Filter on the all-new
Echo Buds. Introduced on Echo Frames, VIP Filter lets you select
the phone notifications that you want to hear, and filters out the
rest. When you receive a notification, just double tap either
earbud to hear it in real-time; to dismiss a notification single
tap either earbud. VIP Filter also supports calendars and group
messaging, ensuring you never miss an important update.
Take Alexa on Your Commute
Alexa can help plan your commute with support for public transit
in major cities across the U.S. such as New York, Seattle, San
Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Jersey City, and Philadelphia. Simply
ask for directions to the nearest train station or point of
interest, or say “Alexa, what’s the status of the Q train?” to
receive an update on a specific bus or train. Public transit
support will expand to other major cities in the U.S. in the coming
months.
Power Up for Work or Play
Echo Buds offer up to five hours of music playback on a single
charge with Active Noise Cancellation and hands-free access to
Alexa, and the compact case provides two additional charges for a
total of up to 15 hours of music playback. If you’re in a hurry, a
15-minute quick charge will give you up to two hours of music
playback. To check your battery status while wearing Echo Buds,
simply say, “Alexa, what’s my battery life?” Or, open the case
while your Echo Buds are inside and the new LED lights in front of
each earbud will show the battery status. Echo Buds can be charged
via USB-C or a Qi-certified wireless charging pad like the all-new
Made for Amazon Anker PowerWave Pad for Echo Buds (sold
separately).
Echo Buds connect to Alexa through the Alexa app on your mobile
device and use your existing device data plan to access features
such as music, calling, and more. They are built with multiple
layers of privacy protections and controls, including the ability
to mute the mics with the Alexa app or through the customizable
onboard tap controls. You can also set the onboard tap controls to
access your native voice services—Siri or Google Assistant.
Pricing and Availability
The all-new Echo Buds come in Black and Glacier White and have
the Climate Pledge Friendly badge. Echo Buds are available for
pre-order today and will begin shipping to customers in the U.S. in
May. Echo Buds are $119.99 for the USB-C wired charging option, or
$139.99 for wireless charging. For a limited time only, the USB-C
wired charging option will be available for only $99.99 and the
wireless charging option will be available for $119.99. Customers
who qualify will also receive six months of Amazon Music Unlimited
and Audible Plus for free. To qualify, customers must be free trial
eligible for Amazon Music Unlimited and/or Audible.
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