Need a decent pair of earbuds for the gym or cool, but don’t want to spend the big bucks Apple wants for the AirPods? Check out the Soundcore Life Dot 2. And the best part is that they cost less than $ 50.
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There’s a lot to like about the Life Dot 2 buttons.
First of all, the sound quality is great. I’m not an audiophile, but I can tell the difference between thin buttons and bugs that can provide a good audio range, with bass and treble, and these do that. They are great for making music, audiobooks, and conversations and recording thanks to the 8mm dynamic drivers and an excellent pickup of microphones.
You can also choose to use one bud, and they will automatically switch to mono mode, which is great if you do not want to be completely isolated from the outside world.
They are also comfortable. They come with a selection of AirWing (which help attach the buttons to the ear) and ear tips (the bit that goes into the ear), so there’s plenty of room for customization. It takes some time to get the combination right, but it is well worth taking the time to get it right.
They are really super comfortable, and I have no problem getting them to stay in my ears during training or when I go out occasionally.
They are also water resistant rated on IPX5, which means they are good for use in the rain and during sweat training. However, it is worth noting that the case is not waterproof.
And I can not leave the great battery life. The buttons offer 8 hours per charge, and with the case offer a whopping 100 hours of use between charges. And if you leave the buttons flat, a rest of 10 minutes in the case gives them enough power to go 1.5 hours. The case makes use of USB-C for fast charging.
For $ 50, the Soundcore Life Dot 2 earbuds offer surprising performance at a budget price. They do not have the tight integration with iOS that the AirPods offer, but I have not had any problems using these on a variety of devices. My daily drivers are the AirPods Pro, but I have used them these days and without any complaints. Sure, they do not have the noise canceling features, and tight integration with iOS, but I’m not sure that’s worth $ 200 extra. In addition, the battery life in this one is really exceptional.
These earbuds are bombproof, foolproof, and come with a price tag that will not creep you out.
