Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) review: Good functions, great fit

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Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen)

Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) review: Good functions, great fit.Amazon’s Echo Buds (2nd Gen) are well placed in terms of pricing and specs for Apple AirPods. They give comfort to animals as well as customizable fit, ANC and in some areas even top Apple’s buds. If you want a real bang to your buck, we can gladly suggest them.

Amazon’s first delved in wireless earphone games with its Echo Buds barely two years ago, but these days is an eternity in technology. The retail behemoth now has a broad range of enhancements returning for round two that should make everyone happy. Better yet, to look at what we mean you will not even have to break $150. Just get into our Echo Buds Amazon review (2nd gen).

This Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) review comes from the audio experts at our sister site, SoundGuys. Check out their in-depth take on the Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen).

Who are the Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) for?

Dedicated Alexa users will love the above and beyond integration with Amazon’s voice assistant, as well as great controls for other Echo products.
Anyone can make the most of the noise-cancelling as well as the general Alexa help.
Fitness junkies with Amazon Music HD will appreciate the water resistance, voice control, and secure fit options.

How are the design and build quality?

You won’t confuse these Amazon Echo Buds with a couple of AirPods, we can say with certainty. We don’t rely on the buds of Apple, but for their insulation, their fitness, or their durability they are not a top choice. On the other hand, Amazon’s new headset is an excellent alternative for all three.

Now, the Amazon Echo Buds (second generation) isn’t the most flashy pair of augers in the world. The matt plastic outside is a wonderful technique to keep your earphones hidden during your daytime. Amazon’s smiling logo is the only true branding you discover, and that even can’t be seen on the side.

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Equalizer control
Find my device
Active noise-cancelling (ANC) control
Wake words
Tap controls
Ear Tip Fit Test (more on this later)
Workout information
Live battery feedback
Power saving

These are only the supplementary elements in addition to the versatile AXA connection, so that other Echo-energized devices are also supported. When you’re attracted to Echo displays and speakers, it’s the spot.

How do you connect the Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen)?

We propose the initial download of the Alexa app while you may open the lid and link your earbuds straight away. We don’t like installing too much data-collecting applications, but Alexa is the backbone of the entire experience. On the Echo Buds (Gen 2), there are just too many Alexa-based functions to be left behind.

Open your Echo Buds case and turn on Bluetooth on your phone after you have installed the app. Your Alexa app will ask you to join up and add any additional services to your Amazon account. If you choose to match a new devices, push and fill out the Bluetooth menu of your phone using the button on the charging case.

How do the controls work?

Amazon took the keep it simple approach with the Echo Buds (Gen 2) controls, adding a capacitive touchpad on both earbuds. These touchpads allow you to perform basic actions without Alexa’s help. Check out the table for a quick rundown of your options.

Action	Default Command
1 tap	Play / Pause
2 taps	Next track / Answer call / End call
3 taps	Previous track
Hold	Toggle ANC

What is the Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) update process?

Remember when we called the Alexa app the backbone of the entire experience? Well, it’s back again for the update section. You’ll handle all updates in the Device Settings menu within the app, where you select your Echo Buds from the list of linked devices. This is where you can manage other settings, but the firmware updates are key to maintaining your earbuds in the long run.

How do the earbuds sound?

For the most guests, the Amazon Echo Buds (Gen 2) gives a nice sound. But they’re not the earbuds you want for a high-end playback or hearing experience. Look at the frequency answer chart to understand what we mean; the pink line is the SoundGuys house curve, what it considers the Platonic ideal, while the cyan line reflects the frequency response of the Echo Buds.

All in all, if you are familiar with a consumer-friendly profile, the answer is very unusual but not insulting. Similar to other possibilities in the price range, the Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) tests, but it is very unequal as compared to general competition.

We highly propose that you take the Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) to the equalisers to test whether you can find the right sound. We noticed that decreasing a little or two of the Treble and Mid sliders provided us with a better outcome. Unfortunately, with the Alexa app at best, the equalisation is essential. You have to look out third-party EQs if you want anything more thorough.

The Ear Tip Fit Test, which is buried in the Alexa app, is one the nicest addition for Amazon to the Echo Buds (2nd Gen). We have noted how your experience fits well, so it’s fantastic to see Amazon take it seriously. It’s amazing. Although you may not be fit, the Amazon exam is here to help you as close as possible.

How does the Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) battery life stack up?

We should add that for such a compact device, battery life on the Echo Buds (2nd Gen) is rather mediocre. When you’re worrying about a battery too, it is not simple to fit as much technology into a little container. Four hours and 42 minutes before we were to step inside the charging case, our standardised exam. For the category, this is rather normal, as most individuals merely listen to their headphones for a few hours per day.

Amazon Echo Buds FAQ

Are echo buds discontinued?

Amazon Echo Buds

Because the Echo Buds are no longer a new release, you can typically find deals on the wireless earbuds, especially during sale events like Prime Day and Black Friday. The wireless earbuds produce powerful audio and feature Bose Active Noise Reduction technology.

What's the difference between Amazon Echo 1st and 2nd generation?

The first–generation Plus has a 2.5-inch subwoofer and a 0.8-inch tweeter. … The second–generation Echo Plus has increased back volume and a larger subwoofer at 3 inches. It still has a 0.8-inch tweeter like its predecessor. This means better sound quality (stronger bass, plus crisper mid- and high-tones).