In February 2022, Amazon Echo series fully wireless earphones “Echo Buds” second generation were finally released. They basically have no flaws as earphones, supporting most of the convenient functions such as noise canceling, ambient sound, and multipoint.
They offer incredible cost performance during sales, so we recommend buying them at that time.
Mr.GadgetsBy the way, the first generation was not released in Japan.
- People who want earphones with noise canceling
- People who want cost-effective earphones overall (only during large sales)
- People who want to try earphones that can use Alexa
Pochipp
Pochipp
- The listed price and the actual price may differ. Please be sure to check the final price when purchasing.
The price is especially likely to change during sales, so please check carefully.
- セール時は半額近くになることも
- アクティブノイズキャンセリング搭載
- Alexaが使える
- アンビエントサウンド (環境音) モード搭載
- IPX4防Wed
- 通常時の値段で買うほど全体的に性能は良くない
- 低音が弱く, 全体的に迫力が無い
Basic Information on Amazon “Echo Buds” Second Generation
Specifications
| Codec | Not announced (probably SBC, AAC) | Color | Glacier White/Black |
| Driver | 5.7 mm Dynamic Driver | Size | Earphone body: 20.0 mm x 19.1 mm x 19.1 mm Charging case: 66.8 mm x 28.6 mm x 39.1 mm |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | Weight | Earphone body: 5.7 g Charging case: 44.4 g (47.6 g with wireless charging function) |
| Maximum Playtime | Up to 5 hours with ANC and hands-free Alexa on Up to 15 hours with case | Actual Weight | Earphone body (without ear tips and wing tips): 6.1 g Charging case: 43.4 g (measured by our site) |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 (earphones only) | Charging Port | USB Type-C |
| Noise Canceling | |
|---|---|
| Ambient Sound | |
| Multipoint | |
| Automatic Wearing Detection | |
| Game Mode (Low Latency Mode) | |
| Dedicated App |
- Alexa Compatible
- Active Noise Canceling Compatible
- Ambient Sound Mode Compatible
- Multipoint Compatible
- Supports launching Siri and Google Assistant
- IPX4 Water Resistant
Included Accessories
- Main unit
- Charging case
- 4 sizes of ear tips
- 2 types of wing tips
- USB-C cable
- Quick Start Guide
Exterior
Ms.GadgetsYou can feel that they are putting effort into not only the main unit but also the ear tips and wing tips!
Pochipp
- The listed price and the actual price may differ. Please be sure to check the final price when purchasing.
The price is especially likely to change during sales, so please check carefully.
Actual Usage Experience
Sound Quality… Vivid but lacking in impact. Overall flat.
Overall, I felt that the sound was very high resolution and vivid. The high frequencies are not piercing, and the mid frequencies are natural and pleasant to listen to.
However, the low frequencies lack impact.
It may be a matter of personal preference, but they don’t have the impact of earphones in the 5,000 yen range at all.
Noise Canceling… Excludes most noise, but not perfect
It is difficult to cancel high-pitched sounds with noise canceling technology, but the high-pitched sounds of birds and cicadas are not completely canceled and can be a concern, but it is not noticeable to the point of being a problem if you are listening to music.
However, I wonder if it is worth spending 12,980 yen on this noise canceling.
Mr.GadgetsIf the price was discounted during a sale, the performance would be more than enough, though…
Also, there is a slight white noise when it is silent. We do not recommend using them as earplugs when studying or reading.
They are incomparable to Apple’s AirPods or Sony’s WF-1000XM4, so we recommend not expecting too much.
Pochipp
- The listed price and the actual price may differ. Please be sure to check the final price when purchasing.
The price is especially likely to change during sales, so please check carefully.
Supports Multipoint!
Amazon “Echo Buds” (2nd Generation) can add multipoint pairing functionality by updating to the latest firmware via the Alexa app.
Mr.GadgetsIt’s great that they’ve added this functionality! It wasn’t available before.
More convenient for those who want to use hands-free operation
The biggest feature of these earphones is that they are equipped with Alexa.
When your hands are full, such as while cooking, you can simply say “Play music” to play music without pressing any buttons. Of course, you can also specify songs or playlists, and control shuffle, skip, and repeat with your voice.
Easy Customization with the App
Various settings are summarized in the Alexa app, making them easy to understand. You can customize many things in the app, such as power saving mode, equalizer, touch operation, and workout.
You can customize various items from the app like this.
Mr.GadgetsThe equalizer is a bit too rough and I don’t think it’s very usable, but it’s a nice point that you can customize the tap operation!
Pochipp
- The listed price and the actual price may differ. Please be sure to check the final price when purchasing.
The price is especially likely to change during sales, so please check carefully.
Summary
Buy during sales!Wait during normal times.
The normal price is 12,980 yen (14,980 yen with a wireless charging case), but it is often discounted to nearly half price during sales. Although the discount is large during sales, I wonder if it is worth spending 12,980 yen normally.
On the other hand, they offer incredible cost performance during sales, so we recommend buying them at that time.
- セール時は半額近くになることも
- アクティブノイズキャンセリング搭載
- Alexaが使える
- アンビエントサウンド (環境音) モード搭載
- IPX4防Wed
- 通常時の値段で買うほど全体的に性能は良くない
- 低音が弱く, 全体的に迫力が無い
Recommended for these people
- People who want earphones with noise canceling
- People who want cost-effective earphones overall (only during large sales)
- People who want to try earphones that can use Alexa
Pochipp
Pochipp
- The listed price and the actual price may differ. Please be sure to check the final price when purchasing.
The price is especially likely to change during sales, so please check carefully.
Thank you for reading until the end!
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This article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated.
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