Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) vs. Apple AirPods (2nd Gen): A battle of sequels
(Android Central)

Return of the Echo Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) From $70 at Amazon From $70 at Best Buy Pros Smaller and better fit Hands-free Alexa access Improved ANC performance Maintains EQ support Great support on both iOS and Android Faster charging Cons No multipoint Bluetooth Finicky touch controls VIP Filter still not ready The Echo Buds (2nd Gen) put Amazon in a better position to take on competitors, especially those that are similarly priced, and improvements in audio quality, active noise cancelation, and overall fit make these newer buds worthy as an upgrade from their predecessors. Return of the Pods Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) $109 at Amazon From $120 at Best Buy $115 at Walmart Pros Great microphone quality Super compact design Wireless charging case Up to 24 hours battery life with case Cons Poor sound isolation No ANC option No customizability on non-Apple devices More expensive Apple`s AirPods have become iconic, and they continue to be ubiquitous becau...