CES 2018: Sony Unveils New Earbuds, Headphones, and Bluetooth Speakers
CES 2018: Sony Unveils New Earbuds, Headphones, and Bluetooth Speakers
Sony on Tuesday at CES 2018 in Las Vegas brought a bunch of goodies for audiophiles. Taking on Apple's AirPods and Samsung's Gear IconX, the Japanese company unveiled the WF-SP700N wireless noise-cancelling stereo headset and a sports-centric WI-S600N with the behind-the-neck style. The company also showcased the MDR-1AM2 headphones and a range of Extra Bass Bluetooth speakers, including the SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, and SRS-XB21. All the new models are expected to hit stores in the US sometime around this Spring.
The Sony WF-SP700N will be available with a price tag of $179.99 (approximately Rs. 11,450), while the WF-SP600N will go on sale at $149.99 (roughly Rs. 9,540). The Sony MDR-1AM2, on the other hand, are priced at $299.99 (approximately Rs. 19,100) and the prices for the SRS-XB41, SRS-XB31, and SRS-XB21 are set at $249.99 (roughly Rs. 15,900), $149.99 (around Rs. 9,540), and $99.99 (approximately Rs. 6,360), respectively.
Amongst all the new Sony sound-centric announcements, the WF-SP700N are perhaps the most compelling one. The earbuds are designed with a cord-free build to rival likes of the AirPods and Gear IconX. Sony has claimed that despite their portable size, the WF-SP700N are the world's first noise-cancelling and splash-proof (IPX4) wireless headphones. They are funky colour options to attract the youth and a battery life of three hours. This is notably less than the five-hour battery life claim that comes with the AirPods and Gear IconX. However, Sony's earbuds also come in a "one-touch open" case that can offer an additional charge of nine hours.
If you're not looking for an alternative to the AirPods or Gear IconX but have a dream of owning the Google Pixel Buds one day, Sony has the WI-SP600N neckbuds that also have the noise cancellation and IP4X-certified build, similar to the WF-SP700N earbuds. But there is more juice than the portable offering to deliver you continuous playback for nine hours.
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