The headphone jack is gone so truly wireless headsets are standard fare today. While earbuds from Samsung and Apple range from $150 to $250, there are compelling options for a much more affordable price.
The Amazfit PowerBuds[1] arrived a couple of weeks ago and I've been pleasantly surprised by their performance, reliability, and unique solution to stay securely in place during active workouts.
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Truly wireless earbuds often have a similar look, but the Amazfit PowerBuds are a bit larger than most due to the on board heart rate sensor found at the bottom of the right earbud. In addition to the heart rate sensor, Amazfit's magnetic ear hooks are unique for wireless earbuds.
Specifications
- Speaker size: 9 mm
- Wireless connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 BLE
- Supported codecs: AAC and SBC
- Dust and water resistance: IP55
- Battery life: 55 mAh in each earbud and 450 mAh in the case. Up to eight hours of play with the charging case providing 16 more hours of battery life. A 15-minute charge provides up to three hours of battery life.
- Headphone weight: 6 grams each
- Box contents: Earbuds, charging case, two ear hooks, USB-C charging cable, silicone eartips (S, M, L)
Hardware
The charging case has a matte soft touch finish and is colored to match the earbuds. Open up the charging case to reveal the two PowerBuds. Look at the underside of the lid to find an innovative element of the PowerBuds, magnetic ear hooks. They magnetically attach inside the case so you never have to worry about leaving them behind when you need them.
The magnetic ear hooks are designed to secure the earbuds