Bang & Olufsen’s newest wireless neckbuds feature a ‘snap-on charger’ for listening and charging

Bang & Olufsen’s newest wireless neckbuds feature a ‘snap-on charger’ for listening and charging

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https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/29/17795446/bang-and-olufsen-e6-earbuds-wireless-charger

Bang & Olufsen debuted a new pair of wireless neckbuds at IFA this week. The buds, called the E6, look nothing like the truly wireless E8 earbuds; they more closely resemble the H5 from 2016, as both are neckbuds with braided cords. The E6’s main selling point appears to be their “snap-on charger,” which would allow wearers to listen to music and charge at the same time. It’s an interesting idea, although it doesn’t look super convenient.

While you probably can listen and charge simultaneously, it doesn’t mean you’re free to roam around the room. The snap-on charger slips over the E6’s battery, but it requires a tethered USB-A cable, which will likely keep you tied to a computer. Bang & Olufsen says the battery should last for up to five hours of playtime. Here’s an idea of what the snap-on charger looks like in action.

Bang & Olufsen’s newest wireless neckbuds feature a ‘snap-on charger’ for listening and charging

Aug 29, 2018, 3:11pm UTC
https://www.theverge.com/2018/8/29/17795446/bang-and-olufsen-e6-earbuds-wireless-charger > Bang & Olufsen debuted a new pair of wireless neckbuds at IFA this week. The buds, called the E6, look nothing like the truly wireless E8 earbuds; they more closely resemble the H5 from 2016, as both are neckbuds with braided cords. The E6’s main selling point appears to be their “snap-on charger,” which would allow wearers to listen to music and charge at the same time. It’s an interesting idea, although it doesn’t look super convenient. > While you probably can listen and charge simultaneously, it doesn’t mean you’re free to roam around the room. The snap-on charger slips over the E6’s battery, but it requires a tethered USB-A cable, which will likely keep you tied to a computer. Bang & Olufsen says the battery should last for up to five hours of playtime. Here’s an idea of what the snap-on charger looks like in action.