The earbuds have a sleeker design available in either black or white, and, crucially, are 20% smaller than their predecessor. It also uses shorter nozzles that are less likely to dig up earwax and is vented to reduce pressure on the ear. There are many times I’ve tested a pair of earbuds and offered to let my girlfriend try them out, only to find out they don’t fit her at all, so I definitely appreciate the size reduction.
I generally refuse to use Alexa on my phone — sorry, I’m team Google Assistant — but I appreciate being able to access some features without touch controls. I often use a single earbud when riding my bike, and being able to bark commands at my headphones rather than finagle with a tiny touch surface is something I appreciate a lot. Also, mercifully, the headphones now charge via USB-C, the one port to rule them all. May Micro USB forever disappear from our collective memories.
