Skullcandy's new earbuds have a battery-free case to boost their eco credentials

Date:
Tue, 05 Mar 2024 19:40:05 +0000

Description:
Because the EcoBuds ditch the in-case battery, they only last eight hours,
but you can use your smartphone to charge them.

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Skullcandy has launched a new pair of eco-friendly wireless earbuds that take a unique approach to achieving sustainability.

Theyre called the EcoBuds Sustainable True Wireless Earbuds. According to the official product page , the devices are made out of 65 percent recycled plastic and are claimed to have 57 percent less heavy metal when compared to other products. Whats interesting about the EcoBuds is they forgo the traditional rectangular charging case, opting instead for a charging base.
The reason for this, as Skullcandy explains, is that the company didnt want
to have a lithium battery as part of the overall package. They can be pretty bad for the environment. A report by the Institute for Energy Research states the mining and production of lithium-ion batteries can be worse for the climate than the production of fossil fuel vehicle batteries.

Due to this design choice, the only battery the device will have is whatever is inside the buds and it won't last the whole day. At most, you get eight hours of audio playback. That runtime may be disappointing, but Skullcandy
has a solution: reverse charging. Plugging the base into a smartphone via the integrated USB-C cable allows it to drain a bit of your mobile devices battery. A quick 10-minute charge gives it two hours of juice. (Image credit: Skullcandy) Notable features

As for the rest of the hardware, there doesnt appear to be any special features or drivers within the EcoBuds. Skullcandy focused on making the earbuds construction the main selling point. They're primarily a pair of mid-range earbuds.

The company states the EcoBuds have a secure, noise-isolating fit ensuring nothing leaks in, and house expertly tuned drivers outputting high-quality audio. They have a resistance rating of IPX4 meaning the devices can survive sweat and splashes of water. Plus, youll have access to three preset
equalizer modes (Music, Bass Boost, and Podcast) giving you a way to adjust the earbuds to match a specific type of media.

Available in Glacier blue only,Skullcandys EcoBuds are on saleright now for $40 USD , 30 in the UK , and 35 across the EU . No word if they're coming to Australia, although we did ask. This story will be updated at a later time.

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Link to news story: https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/skullcandys-new-earbuds-have-a -battery-free-case-to-boost-their-eco-credentials


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