"Echo Buds" will be the first landing in Japan. 2 models lineup
Amazon started pre-order sales of the completely wireless earphone "Echo Buds (2nd generation)" on February 16th. This is the first time that the series has been deployed in Japan. There are two colors, black and glacial white. The price is 12,980 yen for the model with a USB-C charging case and 14,980 yen for the model with a wireless charging compatible case. The Echo Buds are fully wireless earphones with active noise canceling that deliver clear, balanced, high-quality sound with a high-performance driver. Optimized to improve the accuracy of low temperatures and treble, you can hear the sound clearly even during a call. It also has an ambient sound function, so you can pay attention to external ambient sounds while listening to music. In addition, it is possible to enjoy a wide range of content with Alexa skills as well as controlling music playback by linking with Alexa, which seems to be made by Amazon. The maximum continuous playback time of the main unit is 5 hours. Combined with the charging case, it takes up to 15 hours. It also supports quick charging, which can be charged for up to 2 hours with a 15-minute charge. You can also talk to Alexa when you put it on to check the battery level. As it is PX4 grade sweat resistant, it is resistant to rain and sweat. Includes 4 sizes of ear tips and 2 types of wing tips for size adjustment. To commemorate the release, a discount sale will be held for a limited time from February 16th to 23rd. The model with a USB-C charging case will be sold at a discount of 2500 yen for 10,480 yen, and the model with a wireless charging compatible case will be sold at a discount of 3,500 yen for 11,480 yen. In the future, it will be sold not only at Amazon.co.jp but also at some home electronics mass retailers.