Smart device developer Aipower thinks there's a better way to charge wireless earbuds: embed them into a digital watch.
Wearbuds are the world’s first truly wireless HiFi earbuds. As the name suggests, this is a product that combines a wearable device (Wearable) and a fully wireless headset (Earbuds): both earbuds can be perfectly placed in a fitness tracking wristband, which can also be used without carrying a charging box. case to charge the earbuds.
The concept behind Wearbuds is obviously interesting. In a way, the creators of Wearbuds are trying to surpass Apple's dominant wireless Airpods.
Aipower designs watches that charge earbuds. It's priced from $69 for the matte black version to $149 for the limited edition, which comes with a pedometer, fitness and sleep tracking, and basic wireless earbud functionality.
Designed for ultra-portability, engaging sound, and fitness tracking, Wearbuds are available for pre-order on Kickstarter on June 20, 2019. The Kickstarter campaign for the latest wireless earbuds surpassed its $50,000 goal in one day and had raised more than $800,000 as it neared its end. The final version will be released to Kickstarter backers this fall.
Wearbuds weigh only 3.6 grams each and provide wireless stereo sound, allowing users to take calls or play music from a wireless pod connected to their smartphone via Bluetooth connection.
The earbuds are also mini-sized, allowing them to be plugged into either side of the smartwatch’s round rectangular screen. The watch can be used to charge the Wearbuds, and after seven days of running out of battery, you can recharge the watch using a cord plugged into the wall.
Aipower says it has patented the design. All wireless earbuds are not truly wireless because you always need to carry a charging case. Without it, the earbuds won't turn on or off and will quickly run out of power. In fact, these devices have an invisible cable, which seriously affects the experience of using fully wireless headphones. Oliver Sha Fei, co-founder of Aipower, said that the emergence of Wearbuds has solved this problem. We have made the charging box into a fitness wristband, so that users can track their fitness results while enjoying music.
The following are some review experiences of the $99 white version:
Equipped with Qualcomm’s audio chipset and powerful graphene-enhanced drivers, the sound quality is very good, and the Wearbuds The battery life is also nearly 5.5 hours, which is very impressive.
When the earphones are placed in the charging slot of the watch, they do not fit very tightly. If you are not careful during taekwondo and other physical education classes, they may pop out. The wrist strap hole also doesn’t fit properly, so it takes a while to strap the watch on. Otherwise, it performs as advertised.
The $129 watch comes with a transparent strap that can be replaced. Bluetooth 5.0 technology can easily achieve binaural stereo calls, allowing you to clearly hear the other party's voice during exercise. Audio support includes aptX format, with smooth audio streaming and passive noise cancellation with hybrid silicone material. You can tap the sides of the Wearbuds to pause or play, adjust the volume, or change the track.
The earbuds are lightweight, ergonomically designed and have unparalleled passive noise reduction performance. The strap is made of skin-friendly silicone material, which enhances wearing comfort and keeps you dry throughout the day during various activities.
Another major advantage of Wearbuds is that they support IPX6 waterproofing. Whether it is rain or sweat from exercise, the headphones will not be damaged. The watch is equipped with a processor with Arm Cortex-M core.
It also comes with an app that lets you view basic information like heart rate, steps, and sleep time, making it a fitness tracker on your wrist. The fitness band automatically counts your steps and calories burned, and monitors heart rate and sleep patterns. The built-in touchscreen on the fitness band allows instant access to all fitness data and notifications on your wrist (including sedentary reminders). All fitness reports will be saved in the Aipower app.