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Like each of Amazon’s smart speakers, its second-generation Echo Buds in-ear headphones do a fantastic job of summoning the company’s digital assistant, Alexa. And like each of those speakers, audio performance takes a back seat to listening for and responding to that wake word.
The second-generation Echo Buds are generally a more polished product than Amazon’s other audio gear – with the possible exception of the Echo Studio (£219 from ) – so it’s not a surprise that they received a generally warm reception when released a couple of years back. They’re most definitely the best audio product I’ve heard from Amazon. Unfortunately for Amazon, it’s competing in a category filled with excellent alternatives, and these don’t really stack up. The Echo Buds have a sleek case that slides easily in and
