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Echo Buds (1st Gen) – Wireless earbuds with immersive sound, active noise reduction, and Alexa
- Immersive sound – Premium speaker drivers deliver crisp, dynamic audio. Bose Active Noise Reduction Technology and sealed in-ear design limits background noise.
- Hands-free with Alexa – Echo Buds work with the Alexa app to stream music, play Audible audiobooks, make calls, or get directions—just ask.
- Access other assistants – Supports access to Siri or Google Assistant from a supported device—just press and hold your earbud.
- Long-lasting battery – Get up to 5 hrs music playback per charge, up to 2 hrs with a 15-min quick charge, and up to 20 hrs with the charging case.
- Customizable fit for better sound – 3 sizes of ear tips help form a comfortable in-ear seal for immersive listening.
- Exercise ready – Sweat-resistant with a secure fit that’s made to move with you.
- Alexa is always getting smarter and adding new skills – Request a rideshare, get a guided workout, or order dinner, all hands-free.
- Designed to protect your privacy - Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Echo Buds are built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including the ability to mute the mics with the Alexa app.
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Choosing the right ear tip size is important to experience the best sound quality. Find a comfortable, yet snug fit through the Fit Guide. The included wing tips are optional and for most, best used only when additional security is needed for strenuous activities.
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Immersive sound, hands-free with AlexaEverything you love about Alexa, now in true wireless earbuds. Enjoy premium sound, limit background noise with Bose Active Noise Reduction, and get up to 5 hours of music playback on a single charge. Advanced microphones give you hands-free access to Alexa—no tapping required.
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Voice control
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Take Alexa with youNow you can leave your phone in your pocket. Just ask Alexa to set a reminder, check your calendar, make a call, or get directions. Or press and hold your earbud to access Siri or Google Assistant from a supported device.
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Power up
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Customize your fit,
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Designed to protect your privacyAlexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. For example, with Echo Buds, you can mute the mics with the Alexa app. You also have control over your voice recordings. You can view, hear, or delete them at any time. Learn more about privacy protection. |
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Simple to set up and use
Technical details
Echo Buds
Size |
Earbud: 22 x 23 x 24 mm |
Weight |
Earbud: 7.6 g (7.8 g with medium ear tip) Case: 70 g Actual size and weight may vary by manufacturing process. |
Wi-Fi or data connection |
Echo Buds use a Wi-Fi or mobile data connection and the Alexa app for connectivity and other features. Carrier charges may apply. Please consult your carrier for information on any fees and limitations that apply to your plan. Alexa voice control is supported on Android 6.0 and iOS 12 or greater. However, please note that the following smartphones are not compatible with Echo Buds for Alexa voice control. |
Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.0 Hands-Free Profile (HFP) support for calling, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming, Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of media sessions, Serial Port Profile for Bluetooth connectivity to Android phones and iPod Accessory Protocol for Bluetooth connectivity to iPhones. |
Processors |
Realtek RTL8763B Bluetooth System on Chip, Intel Dual Digital Signal Processor with Inference Engine, Analog Devices ADAU1777 Audio Codec |
*Speakers * |
Knowles dual balanced armature drivers |
Microphones |
3 per earbud: 2 external beamforming microphones + 1 internal microphone |
*IPX rating (water resistance) * |
IPX4 (earbuds only), tested to withstand water splashing. Learn more about our test. |
Sensors |
Accelerometer, proximity, touch |
Battery and power** |
Echo Buds with fully-charged charging case: Up to 20 hours music playback time with 3 full additional charges; up to 16 hours call time with 3 full additional charges. Echo Buds (single charge): Up to 5 hours music playback time; up to 4 hours call time. Echo Buds (15-minute quick charge): Up to 2 hours music playback time with 15-minute quick charge. Actual battery life will vary depending on device settings, features utilized, environment and other factors. Testing was conducted by Amazon in a lab environment with preproduction Echo Buds and charging case and a prerelease version of the Alexa app on both iPhone and Android phones. Prior to testing, Echo Buds and charging case were fully charged to 100% (except for quick charge which charged drained Echo Buds at room temperature for 15 minutes). Echo Buds were set at 50% volume. Music playback testing was conducted with a preset music list, noise reduction and hands-free with Alexa enabled, until the first earbud stopped playback. 20 hour music playback testing consisted of recharging the drained Echo Buds to 100% for 4 successive discharge cycles on the Echo Buds. Call time testing consisted of discharging Echo Buds on a test phone number with a test track playing on both the caller and receiver sides with hands-free Alexa enabled, until call audio stopped on the first Echo Bud. Additionally, 16 hour call time testing consisted of recharging the drained Echo Buds to 100% for 4 successive discharge cycles on the Echo Buds. |
*Accessibility features * |
The Alexa app and Alexa-enabled products include several features for customers with accessibility needs related to vision, hearing, mobility, and speech. Learn more about Alexa accessibility |
Warranty and service |
1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranties will be available for U.S. customers and sold separately. Use of Echo Buds is subject to these terms. |
Included in the box |
Echo Buds, charging case, 3 pairs of ear tips, 3 pairs of wing tips, micro-USB cable, and Quick Start Guide. |
Privacy Features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicator, mute button in the Alexa app, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
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Customers have mixed opinions about the sound quality, fit, connectivity, value, comfort, ease of use, and battery life of the digital bundle.
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Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the digital bundle. Some mention that the sound is great, it drowns out loud noises, and does wonders on steady sounds. However, others say that it has no volume on it, the sound can be loud, and it's difficult to hear someone if you have one of the bud in your ear.
"...The noise cancellation is great for things like drowning out traffic sounds while waiting to get kids from the bus, or filtering out the fan noise..." Read more
"...everything was fixed! Crystal clear sound... nice and loud... Alexa was responsive... I could navigate forward and backward in my Audible book......" Read more
"...Sound quality is great, I’m not gonna say it’s beats quality but for the price point with everything it offers I’d say they are great sound wise...." Read more
"...It’s still difficult to hear someone if you have one of the bud in your ear, especially if they’re flanking you on the side with the earbud on..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the earbuds. Some mention that they have good call quality, are solid in build, and feel a lot better in the hand than many other ear buds. However, others say that they simply don't work, have poor phone call quality and that the covering feels cheap.
"...It didn't really bother using the buds, though. They worked fine. But the app would run very slow on that phone. I don't use Alexa, though...." Read more
"...When at elevation (bunk bed high), both earphones may not work at the same time. I don’t know if it’s where I live or the earbuds themselves...." Read more
"...everything was fixed! Crystal clear sound... nice and loud... Alexa was responsive... I could navigate forward and backward in my Audible book......" Read more
"...One feature that the Echo Buds have, passthrough mode, is an interesting concept - it allows you to hear some outside noises, based on your..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the fit of the digital bundle. Some mention that the fit is good, while others say that it's terrible and uncomfortable.
"...receiving the Echo Buds, I noticed 2 things - first, the charging case is extremely large, and second, it charges via micro-USB...." Read more
"...would pop out, but with the echo buds and adapters the buds stay in place while chewing lol...." Read more
"...Two days later - some issues:ISSUE ONE - SIZE OF EAR TIPS: First off, I am using the larger ear tip, WITH the wings...." Read more
"...Overall, I would recommend giving these a try. If they fit YOUR ears well, then they are pretty awesome, especially if you already use Alexa to..." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the digital bundle. Some mention that the Alexa integration is nice, deep, and smooth, and it pairs easily with all their devices. However, others say that they have connectivity issues and have problems with spotty bluetooth connections.
"...They sometimes make me feel congested because of the pressure in my ear. If I move too brusquely, I knock them out of my ears...." Read more
"...They hot swap between devices. I have a desktop, three laptops, and two phones. Most bluetooth devices will attempt to connect to two devices...." Read more
"...simply be a limitation of the technology... my Echo Auto also drops it's connection as I drive away from the house WiFi although since I'm traveling..." Read more
"...It causes the "convenience factor" to become a pain in the butt. The case is too small for reliably charging all but the smallest tips...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the digital bundle. Some mention that it offers good value and a nice mix of features and quality for the price. However, others say that the Echo Buds are mediocre for their needs, rather expensive, and the case is cheap.
"...t, Sony noise canceling buds, galaxy buds, etc I feel like the $129 price is amazing and worth it even if you don’t have a lot of extra money but..." Read more
"TL;DR: Sound quality is good, not great. Charging is finnicky. Alexa doesn't wake in loud places. Battery life is built for commutes...." Read more
"...So, are the above features worth the added price? That is for you to decide, but for now I will keep these as they do everything I want fairly well...." Read more
"...about 10 words into it, and then it seems to interrupt itself and never finishes. Very frustrating...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the comfort of the digital bundle. Some mention that they are quite comfortable and stay in their ears regardless, while others say that they thud in your ear which is really uncomfortable and gives an incredibly irritating sensation. They also say that the buds get sore after a while and start hurting after putting them in just perfectly.
"...I'm not a big fan of these. For one, they make my head feel completely plugged up, throwing off my equilibrium. Sounds weird, I know, but it's true...." Read more
"...They are comfortable for me. I don't use the wings and they mostly stay in tight...." Read more
"...-through feature would only operate on one earbud - which gives a curious sensation (like when you get water in one ear)...." Read more
"...They stayed comfortably in my ear using the largest ear tip...which is more like a medium ear tip, so be aware if you have larger ear canals...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the digital bundle. Some mention that it's intuitive to use, connects quickly, and stays in your ear well. They love the program-ability of both the left and right earbuds. However, others say that it turns on and off by itself, is a little difficult to get used to, and is incredibly frustrating to put on. They also mention that the instructions are clear and concise.
"...I got with these headphonesEasy to setup. The instructions are clear and concise...." Read more
"...Am I happy with my Echo Buds? Yes. They can be problematic at times but I've learned to work with them and tolerate the glitches because I love..." Read more
"...The gestures work well (not perfect but work well). Being able to doubletap to disable noise cancellation is great.Cons:..." Read more
"...Lack of patience or knowledge in getting the proper bud tip fit and seal which drastically can affect sound balance, especially the bass.*..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the digital bundle. Some mention that it has a pretty good battery life, while others say that it's awful. The case holds its own charge, and the buds can run easily for a couple of hours. However, some customers have reported that the Amazon Alexa app is taking more battery than any other app on their phone.
"...Noise reduction is pretty effective* Battery life is almost never a concern for mePossible improvements:*..." Read more
"...Another possible con, I've noticed the uneven battery drain that others have reported...." Read more
"...Battery: Although the Echo Buds hold a really good charge, I've noticed that one earbud's battery seems to drain quicker than the other...." Read more
"...into the settings of my phone to discover that the Amazon Alexa app is taking more battery than any other app on my phone, even when I'm at work and..." Read more
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They have a nice premium look. Sleek, modern and professional. It’s one of those headphones that just seem like they are supposed to be in your ears. It’s “natural”. In fact, the look was the best selling point for me. I wanted something that looked good and also solved my wired problem. I got with these headphones
Easy to setup. The instructions are clear and concise. If you have had bluetooth headphones before you can set it up without the Alexa app. But you sacrifice some convenience and useful options in exchange.
The fit kit has many sizes for your fit. I wouldn’t worry about that,
Noise cancellation is amazing on these. You have the option to let noise through with the “passthrough” technology. When you download the Alexa app on the iPhone, you have the option to activate noise cancelling from it. You can pick the level of passthrough to allow a lot more noise or less. When you have noise cancelling on, you could completely miss your train. Mind you, you can hear some noise but it’s gotta be loud. You will not be able to hear someone talking to you at all. It’s still difficult to hear someone if you have one of the bud in your ear, especially if they’re flanking you on the side with the earbud on with.
There is an equalizer option but I’ve never used it. I’ll make no comment on it.
I’m no sound snob so my opinion is good for an average user but nothing further. The sound quality is great. The voices are clear for music and video. The bass will have you bobbing your head in synch with the tempo. You can crank up or down the bass and treble with the equalizer in the app. The microphone is clear during phone calls. I’m actually often surprised about its performance. They’re just as good as the airpods and better than the airpods 2 with the noise cancelling. FAR better
Cons
Bulky. I have small ear canals. These are quite bulky even with the smallest sized fit for the ears. They sometimes make me feel congested because of the pressure in my ear. If I move too brusquely, I knock them out of my ears. So if you’re a runner or have small ear canals, I do not recommend these. But if if you’re just on your feet walking and sitting even for long periods of time, I will recommend these. I can forget they’re on despite the bulkiness.
Connectivity can be inconsistent. Once you connect to the earbuds on iPhone, it is a solid connection with great range. However connecting has a small lag from when you close the case to after opening it. You can’t put the earbuds back in the case, close it for 5 mins and just reopen them and jam them back into your ears. You have to allow maybe 2-5 secs to reconnect to your phone otherwise it doesn’t connect at all. But if you keep the case opened, you can put them on or off any time. It keeps the connection.
When at elevation (bunk bed high), both earphones may not work at the same time. I don’t know if it’s where I live or the earbuds themselves. I find it’s not a problem anywhere other than my bedroom. It always works outside of that so this may just be anecdotal.
Final thoughts
Overall, amazing noise cancel
Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2020
They have a nice premium look. Sleek, modern and professional. It’s one of those headphones that just seem like they are supposed to be in your ears. It’s “natural”. In fact, the look was the best selling point for me. I wanted something that looked good and also solved my wired problem. I got with these headphones
Easy to setup. The instructions are clear and concise. If you have had bluetooth headphones before you can set it up without the Alexa app. But you sacrifice some convenience and useful options in exchange.
The fit kit has many sizes for your fit. I wouldn’t worry about that,
Noise cancellation is amazing on these. You have the option to let noise through with the “passthrough” technology. When you download the Alexa app on the iPhone, you have the option to activate noise cancelling from it. You can pick the level of passthrough to allow a lot more noise or less. When you have noise cancelling on, you could completely miss your train. Mind you, you can hear some noise but it’s gotta be loud. You will not be able to hear someone talking to you at all. It’s still difficult to hear someone if you have one of the bud in your ear, especially if they’re flanking you on the side with the earbud on with.
There is an equalizer option but I’ve never used it. I’ll make no comment on it.
I’m no sound snob so my opinion is good for an average user but nothing further. The sound quality is great. The voices are clear for music and video. The bass will have you bobbing your head in synch with the tempo. You can crank up or down the bass and treble with the equalizer in the app. The microphone is clear during phone calls. I’m actually often surprised about its performance. They’re just as good as the airpods and better than the airpods 2 with the noise cancelling. FAR better
Cons
Bulky. I have small ear canals. These are quite bulky even with the smallest sized fit for the ears. They sometimes make me feel congested because of the pressure in my ear. If I move too brusquely, I knock them out of my ears. So if you’re a runner or have small ear canals, I do not recommend these. But if if you’re just on your feet walking and sitting even for long periods of time, I will recommend these. I can forget they’re on despite the bulkiness.
Connectivity can be inconsistent. Once you connect to the earbuds on iPhone, it is a solid connection with great range. However connecting has a small lag from when you close the case to after opening it. You can’t put the earbuds back in the case, close it for 5 mins and just reopen them and jam them back into your ears. You have to allow maybe 2-5 secs to reconnect to your phone otherwise it doesn’t connect at all. But if you keep the case opened, you can put them on or off any time. It keeps the connection.
When at elevation (bunk bed high), both earphones may not work at the same time. I don’t know if it’s where I live or the earbuds themselves. I find it’s not a problem anywhere other than my bedroom. It always works outside of that so this may just be anecdotal.
Final thoughts
Overall, amazing noise cancel
Here is the bottom line: They are fantastic. They are the best set of headphones I've ever owned. They are so far and away awesome that I'd buy them again in a heartbeat if I lose this pair or they break for some reason.
I 100% recommend these headphones.
Now that I've said that, I've been kind of dreading writing this review because of the mediocre reception these earbuds seem to have had. I have seen a lot of people complaining about their Echo Buds and I'm not sure why, to be honest. It sounds like people had a lot of expectations for these earbuds that aren't being met. But I'm not sure if it is because they have a different ear shape, or if their phone isn't compatible.... It is confusing to me really.
So I'll just give my experience.
Here are some things I love:
1.) Noise cancellation works fantastic. It is as good as my QC35s (gen 1). But they are 1/5th the size.
2.) Sound quality is great. It took some effort to get a good seal. Once I found the right tip (I was a large), they sealed and work great.
3.) They are comfortable for me. I don't use the wings and they mostly stay in tight. I might add the wings, though, and see if that improves them staying in my ears over extended usage. After about 20 minutes I find myself pressing them back in.
4.) They hot swap between devices. I have a desktop, three laptops, and two phones. Most bluetooth devices will attempt to connect to two devices. Most TWS earbuds will only connect to one. These make it super easy to connect to multiple devices without trouble.
5.) The gestures work well (not perfect but work well). Being able to doubletap to disable noise cancellation is great.
Cons:
To be honest, I really don't have too many complaints about these. I ended up disabling Alexa on them because I don't really use Alexa in general. I think the batterylife improved once I disabled it so I haven't missed Alexa.
Phone call audio is.....ok. I can hear people just fine, but they sometimes have trouble hearing me. They work fine for calls, but I sometimes have to speak up.
Another possible con, I've noticed the uneven battery drain that others have reported. However, the bud that is draining faster is still lasting as long as promised by Amazon so I can't really complain. The longest I've used these has been around 5 hours on a plane flight and they were still at 30% when I got off the flight. So doing quite well.
The final con is that the Alexa app ran like crap on my LG V30. I have no idea why. It works fine on my new Oneplus 7T Pro. I think that was an issue with my phone more than Alexa. So I'm just going to ignore that. It didn't really bother using the buds, though. They worked fine. But the app would run very slow on that phone. I don't use Alexa, though. So YMMV.
Overall impressions:
I don't use headphones a lot..... At least I didn't before I owned these. Turns out the primary issue with me using headphones is that I just didn't have them on my person when I would like to use them. These headphones now live in my pants pocket and I use them several times a day. The noise cancellation is great for things like drowning out traffic sounds while waiting to get kids from the bus, or filtering out the fan noise from my crazy loud bathroom fan.
They not only have been good headphones, but they have actually fundamentally changed how I interact with headphones. I use them all the time now and highly recommend. They are fantastic.
So chalk up another positive review. Good job Amazon!