Amazon Echo Buds (2019)

Comfortable fit ; Excellent sound ; Very effective noise reduction ; Hands-free Alexa ; Great value

Average battery life ; No touch-based volume control

Decent noise-cancellation ; Reasonable battery life

Inconsistent sound ; Character changes with volume ; Hit and miss touch controls ; Buds can’t change volume

Amazon’s AirPods rivals are so flawed in their current state, it’s impossible to recommend them

Excellent sound quality ; Good, comfortable fit ; Bose’s noise reduction makes a difference

Micro USB. UGH. ; No wireless charging ; Some early bugs

Amazon’s first truly wireless earbuds exceed expectations

Hands-free Alexa voice control. Good active noise reduction. Clear, balanced sound. Comfortable fit.

Somewhat weak lows and highs. Limited controls. Not waterproof.

Bottom Line: Amazon's Echo Buds are wire-free earphones with a lot of functionality for $130, including hands-free Alexa voice control and Bose-tuned active noise reduction.

Decent sound ; Noise reduction is great ; Hands-free Alexa ; Gesture controls are fine, if slightly limited

Uninspiring design ; Horrible case ; Some audio inconsistencies ; So-so battery life

Not the best true wireless buds you can buy, but you won't match their feature set at this price

The Amazon Echo Buds sound good, have hands-free Alexa and Bose noise-reduction technology. They're sweat resistant, fit comfortably and work well for making calls.

In noisier environments, you sometimes can't activate Alexa with your voice. You charge the Buds via Micro-USB instead of USB-C.

The Echo Buds are likable earbuds with always-on Alexa and solid Bose-powered noise reduction -- just consider waiting until they're on sale before buying them.

The Echo Buds cost £120, making them a slightly cheaper alternative to Apple's £160 AirPods. Like the other products on display in Seattle, the Echo Buds will ship in the UK later this year with pre-ordering beginning soon.

A good value for the money, but not as refined as its competitors in the premium wireless earbud market. A good choice for those married to the Alexa ecosystem.

The offer quite a bit of performance given their price, making them both a great value and a great choice for those seeking truly wireless earbuds.

($249), both of which are notably more expensive. But if you want a set of buds that let you take Alexa everywhere while delivering a modicum of peace and quiet at a reasonable price, the Amazon Echo Buds are the only show in town.