Can you know that Amazon makes wireless headphones. Yes, it has! Second-generation Echo Buds (8/10, Recommend with WIRED) are some of our favorites. They sound great and work great with Alexa and right now they are only $50. They regularly drop to $85, but this is the lowest price we’ve ever tracked. Even with their usual full price of $120, these wireless earbuds are still within the budget range, so they’re half the price.
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Why we love Echo buds
It’s 2022 and Bluetooth pairing can still be a pain. Some earbuds, like the Echo Buds here, do what they can to make it easy to pair with your device. They integrate seamlessly with the Alexa app on iOS and Android — just open the charging case with the app open and it’ll do all the work for you.
Alexa integration is pretty easy to use. If it’s already your voice assistant at your house, you’ll get extra miles from these earbuds. If not, don’t worry! They are compatible with Siri and the Google Assistant (though they still work best with Alexa). During testing, WIRED editorial collaborator Parker Hall used them almost all day, turning Alexa into a really personal assistant. It reminds him to get up from his desk now, play the news updates, give the weather report, and can control music playback — all without Hall having to touch his phone. his. Best of all, they sound great, offer 5 hours of battery life on a single charge, and boast a range of included ear tips and fins to find the perfect fit.
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