Overview

• Amazon released a new version of its Echo Buds with a semi-in-ear design, six-hour battery life, and a $50 price tag.
• Beats launched its Studio Buds + wireless earbuds with improved sound, stronger noise cancellation, and 18-hour battery life for $169.99.
• The new Echo Buds and Studio Buds + are more affordable alternatives to higher-end earbuds like the AirPods Pro.
• The Echo Buds provide hands-free access to Alexa at a budget-friendly price while the Studio Buds + offer a transparent housing option and refined audio.
• The releases signify companies like Amazon and Beats making wireless earbuds more accessible to a wider range of customers.