Sony Xperia ear duo

The Xperia Ear Duo offers a new listening experience while staying connected to the world. You can enjoy music, make calls, listen to your schedule, forecasts and more, all while being able to hear your surroundings.

FIT AND FORM

The design is really unusual. The Xperia Ear Duo’s look like no other earbud out there. Rather than follow the true-wireless trend of stuffing all the tech inside a single, bulbous earbud, Sony has put the components inside an oblong section that’s slung under your ear, with the tiny earbud itself connected to the end of a fixed, curved pipe. Think of them like upside down hearing aids. This does make fitting an art. You have to slide the earbud into place, while maneuvering the main component to nestle under your earlobe.

FAST CHARGING

The Ear Duo’s quoted four hours of battery life per charge isn’t any better than most other true wireless earbuds, and an hour worse than our favorites, including Apple’s much cheaper AirPods and Jabra’s new 65t. The case recharges them for a total of 16 hours use, which again is about average in the market. Handily, the case has a quick charge feature where seven minutes plugged into a power socket will return an hour of earbud use — perfect for a journey home if the battery unexpectedly runs out.

Colours

Available in black or gold, the metallic finish merges seamlessly with your style and accessories.

Price

The company will put the Xperia Ear Duo on sale in the spring for an announced price of $280 or 280 euros.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Open-style design for dual listening
• Truly wireless design for ultimate freedom
• Daily Assist helps you through the day
• Connects with Google Assistant and Siri
• Stylish case with up to 3x battery charge

WEIGHT

Core unit 10.6g each, Charging Case 76g

DIMENSIONS

Core units 17.5 x 59.6 x 10.2 mm, Charging case 89 x 89 x 25 mm