Now listen to the 10,000 yen range!? Amazon Serious TWS "Echo Buds (2nd generation)"

Amazon launched on February 24, a complete wireless earphone "Echo Buds (2nd generation)".It claims to be "Amazon Serious Wireless Earphone" and includes its own custom -designed active noise canceling (ANC) technology and Alexa's hands -free function, but the price is the lowest wireless charging non -compatible model, which is reasonably low at 12,980 yen.It is being.[See another image about this article] From the conclusion that you actually used it, it was finished in a “high cospa” earphone that balance high sound quality and ANC performance while suppressing the price.■ The biggest feature of the Echo Buds is that Amazon has its own custom -designed ANC technology, so that you can enjoy music comfortably both indoors and outdoors.Compared to the previous generation Echo Buds, the noise is about 6db on average between 100 Hz and 1kHz."It can effectively erase twice the noise."The driver diameter to be mounted is 5.7mm.It is optimized to enhance the accuracy of bass and treble, reduces distortion during music and audio playback, clearly hears melodies and words.The body is a drip -proof specification of IPX4, and can withstand splashes, sweat and light rain.The battery duration is up to 5 hours, up to 15 hours in combination with the case.You can play music for up to 2 hours by charging for 15 minutes.There are two types: models that are not wireless charging and charging with a USB Type-C cable and models with wireless charging cases.This time I tried a wireless charging model, and the price is 14,980 yen.Wireless charging models can also be used for wired charging with USB Type-C.■ A luxurious exterior.The ANC performance is "reasonably" from the appearance of the charging case.The case of Echo Buds is a horizontally long design.A matte plastic material is used, and you can feel a luxury than the price with a smooth texture.Although the width is longer than the AirPods Pro case, the height is suppressed.The back of the case is equipped with a USB Type-C port and button for charging.Amazon's "Smile Mark" is lightly treated on the bottom.The LED is mounted on the front and the inside where the lid is opened, and the remaining battery level and pairing mode status can be checked.The earphones themselves are circular and weigh 5.Lightweight with 7G (excluding ear chips and wing chips).It fits in my ears well, and if I put on the size of the ear chips and wing chips that suits me, I did not shift just by shaking my neck on the left and right.The eartip and wing chip fit can be tested with the "Amazon Alexa" app.It can be checked not only at any timing but also at the initial setup.In the fit test, after a test sound of about 10 seconds flows, the earphone fit is displayed in three stages, respectively.Try the ear chips and wing chips of each size and say, "Choose the best score, comfortable and stable one."The test is instructed to perform it without moving in a quiet environment.The attached ear chips are 4 sizes and two wing chips.In addition, a USB Type-C cable is included, but the power adapter is not included.ANC, which was originally designed by Amazon, is a little worrisome about the white noise of "shar" without music in a quiet room, but it hides the sound of air conditioners and air purifiers.White noise was not bothered by playing music at all.Take the subway and check the ANC performance.Compared to AirPods Pro, the ANC performance is one step down, but it still masks the harsh noise moderately.In addition, the sound insulation of the earphones itself was high, so I could enjoy music without raising the volume more than necessary.In the ambient sound mode that can capture external sounds, you can switch by pressing the mode button displayed on the home screen of the "Amazon Alexa" application, and press and hold the left and right earphones, "Alexa, ambient sound mode".It can be switched by calling.The capture of the surrounding sounds can be changed in 5 levels from the app.This is also a natural way of hearing, without the impression that you are picking up the outside sound with a microphone.Of course, you can also check the announcements in the station and the train.I was a little worried that it was necessary to keep the earphones for about 3 to 4 seconds during the long press operation.In my experience, it felt a long time to be a little worried about it.According to Amazon, this is a procedure for "preventing erroneous operations".In addition, the operation from the earphone is assigned to play and stop in the default, skip with a double tap, and rewind with a triple tap.In addition, these settings can be changed from the app.I also tried the ANKER "Echo Buds PowerWave 5W Wireless Charging Pad" (1,980 yen) sold separately.Charging pads have a depression that fits the case, so you can charge simply by placing a wireless charging case.On the front of the charging pad, there is also an LED that displays the earphone and the battery level of the case.Since this charging pad itself is compatible with the Qi standard, it can be charged if it is a device that supports Qi standards in addition to Echo Buds.This also comes with a USB type-C to type-A cable, but the power adapter is not included.Separate output 7.It is necessary to prepare an adapter of 5W or more.One of the unique features of Echo Buds is that you can call Amazon Alexa just by talking.In addition to operations such as response to incoming calls and telephone transmission, you can play music by Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, or call on the Echo device at home the continuation of the songs you were listening to Echo Buds while going out.In addition, it is possible to operate smart home appliances from the go.I set up an Echo (4th generation)+Nature Remo in my room to build a smart home environment (although only lighting and air conditioning can be operated), and lighting the room I forgot to turn off while going out.The operation, such as erasing, starting the air conditioner just before returning, and warming the room, was able to operate only by voice, without launching the app.If you are building a smart home environment centered on Echo devices, it will be a very useful feature.In addition, the weather and news are confirmed, and Alexa skills distributed or more are also available.You can also listen to the content distributed by the Nihon Keizai Shimbun in "Nikkei" during commuting, or check the route and take the time required in the "transfer navigation time" of Navitime Japan.■ High sound quality that does not seem to be in the 10,000 yen range.Ideal for "listening while listening" This time, paired with iPhone 13 Pro and paired with Apple Music "HOTEL CALIFORNIA", "Ed Sheeran/SHIVERS", "YOASOBI/San Primary Color"I listened to "songs".As for the tendency of the sound, the impression that every band rang is sounded in a well -balanced manner.The low -pitched sounds came out firmly, so it was the perfect wirelessness that could be purchased in the 10,000 yen range, rather than enjoying music in earnest.In Hotel California, the sound is not so wide, but the drums and the latter half of the song are comfortable.The treble did not stick to the ear.Even with "SHIVERS", where the clap is impressive throughout the whole story, you can enjoy a light crap while vocals stand out.The bass and drum bass also resonate while modest, and the power of the sound is sufficient.Even women's vocals such as Mihara colors and reverberation scaps have no feeling that vocals are stuck in their ears.Although it is not as expensive as a rival, there is also a sense of resolution.After all, the bass sounds with a moderate amount of quantity, so I enjoyed the music comfortably.The Echo Buds (2nd generation) released this time was both a high level of sound quality, ANC performance, and Alexa's smart functions, despite the easy -to -reach price.It seems to be perfect for gifts for families and friends as well as the first complete wireless and replacement.

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