Amazon Echo Buds (2019)

Comfortable, secure fit ; Excellent sound ; Very effective noise reduction ; Hands-free Alexa ; Built-in Tile tracking

So-so battery life ; Limited set of earbud controls ; No wireless charging

Hands-free Alexa works well ; Affordable price ; Customization

Battery life ; Limited touch controls ; Mediocre sound quality ; micro-USB charging

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

Somewhat weak lows and highs ; Limited controls ; Not waterproof

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 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, the Echo Buds, exceed expectations with fantastic sound quality and effective Bose noise reduction. At just $130, they’re also priced super aggressively compared to AirPods and other competition.

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.

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.