Ozlo Sleepbuds® | Comfortable Side Sleeper Headphones | Up to 10 Hours of Bluetooth LE Streaming | Science-Backed Sleep Sounds | Snore Blocking Comfortable Earbuds
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- CLINICALLY PROVEN: Our Sleep Technology is Clinically Proven to Help You Fall Asleep Faster and Stay Asleep Longer, Without Pharmaceutical Intervention and the Associated Side Effects.
- STREAM ALL NIGHT: Enjoy up to 10 hours of playtime on a single charge, with the Smart Case providing extra power on the go for added convenience and portability.
- SLEEP DETECTION: Sleepbuds' biometric sensors can seamlessly detect when you fall asleep, auto-magically switching from your streaming audio to built-in noise-masking sounds.
- HOW THEY WORK: Ozlo Sleepbuds use an innovative connection system where the Smart Case acts as a bridgeconnecting to your phone via standard Bluetooth and streaming audio to the Sleepbuds using Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE). This reduces power needs, allowing for a smaller battery and ultra-tiny size thats comfortable all night, in any sleeping position. For best performance, keep your Sleepbuds within 10 feet of the Smart Case, and your phone within 30 feet.
- IN-EAR ALARM: Ozlo Sleepbuds have a built-in personal alarm that gently wakes you from your sound sleep without jarring you or your partner.
- SUPER COMFY: Side Sleeper Approved. Ozlo Sleepbuds feature ultra-soft, squishy silicone tips that mold to your ears, providing unparalleled comfort and a secure-fit, even for all-night wear.
- DESIGNED FOR SLEEP, NOT FOR CALLS: Ozlo Sleepbuds are made for one thing: helping you sleep better. They do not include a microphone and cannot take phone calls, because they are not regular earbuds. Instead, they are ultra-compact, incredibly comfortable for all sleep positions, and built to block out the noises that interrupt your rest. Every detail is designed to support better sleep, not daily use.
- NOISE BLOCKING: Our soft silicone tips passively block noise, while our Science-Backed Sleep Sounds help cover up noisy sleep-disruptions like snoring partners, loud cities, dogs barking, and more.
- SLEEPBUDS LEGACY: With decades of headphone engineering expertise, our team acquired the original Sleepbuds patents to create the next generationOzlo Sleepbuds. Redesigned from the ground up, theyre engineered for your best sleep yet.
- NO MICROPHONE: These Sleepbuds are built for peace and privacy. No mic means no calls, no voice assistantsjust uninterrupted sleep.
Description
Sleep Shouldn’t Be This Hard Sleep is not a luxury. It’s a necessity – one that’s often sacrificed in today’s noisy, always-on world. Ozlo was founded by former Bose engineers who knew great design could solve one of life’s hardest problems: sleep. Because when sleep improves, everything does - focus, mood, resilience, creativity, connection. Ozlo Sleepbuds are designed for all-night comfort – lightweight, slim, and sculpted to rest gently even for side sleepers. Whether it’s a snoring partner, noisy neighbours, or city streets outside your window, Ozlo Sleepbuds adapt to your environment. Personalize your experience with the Ozlo app. Access sleep sounds, key settings + nightly sleep reports* (*now in Beta on iOS devices) Ozlo Sleepbuds feature Passive Noise Cancellation (PNC) to block out snoring and other disruptions. In addition, we offer “noise masking” audio content (think, white noise, ocean waves, etc) to cover up & replace any sounds that bleed through the passive seal of the silicone tips. Yes! Our Sleepbuds can stream anything that a normal Bluetooth headphone can. While there is a microphone in the charging case (to assess noise level), there is no mic to support calls. The ultra-tiny earbud design of Ozlo Sleepbuds sits flush in your ears — no bulk, no pressure, no discomfort. See how they compare to standard earbuds, wired headphones, and over-ear headphones, and why size truly matters when you're trying to sleep. Selecting the correct ear tip size is crucial for comfort and optimal noise masking; Size 2 is recommended for most people. How long does the battery last on a single charge? Ozlo Sleepbuds offer up to 10 hours of playtime on a single charge, giving you a full night of audio without interruption. The Smart Case provides additional power for added convenience when you need it. How do Ozlo Sleepbuds stream audio all night? The Smart Case connects to your phone via standard Bluetooth and streams audio to the Sleepbuds using Bluetooth LE (Low Energy). This efficient connection reduces power consumption, enabling the ultra-tiny size that stays comfortable all night long. What happens when I fall asleep while streaming? Built-in sleep detection sensors monitor when you drift off. Once asleep, the Sleepbuds automatically transition from your streaming audio to science-backed sleep sounds designed to help you stay asleep through the night. Can I use Ozlo Sleepbuds for phone calls or voice assistants? No. Ozlo Sleepbuds are designed exclusively for sleep and do not include a microphone. That means no phone calls and no voice assistants — just a focused, distraction-free sleep experience built around your rest. Does the in-ear alarm wake my partner too? The personal alarm plays directly in your ears at a gentle volume, so only you hear it. Your partner stays undisturbed while you wake up on your own schedule — no blaring alarm clocks needed.
Brand: Ozlo
Color: White
Compatible Devices: Cellphone, Tablets
Form Factor: In-Ear
Shell Type: In-Ear
Compatible Devices: Cellphone, Tablets
Form Factor: In-Ear
Additional Features: Noise Blocking
Compatible Phone Models: Universal (iPhone, Android)
Water Resistance Level: Not Water Resistant
Smart Home Compatibility: Not Smart Home Compatible
Color: White
Theme: Sleep Technology
Shell Type: In-Ear
Enclosure Material: Silicone
Item Weight: 100 Grams
Brand: Ozlo
Built-In Media: Cable, Charging Station, Eartip, User Manual
UPC: 860010876145
Unit Count: 1.0 Count
Mfr Part Number: 01001100WW1
Model Number: HEADPHONES
Warranty Description: Manufacturer
Manufacturer: Ozlo
Age Range Description: All
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Model: HEADPHONES
I am a pretty light sleeper. I have four children, ages 9-17, and sometimes they stay up late, sometimes they wander into my room to get something or other late at night, sometimes my husband snores or coughs, :) and sometimes we have a train that goes by the house at night. Just typical life stuff, but I crack my eyelid for a second when I hear things, and obviously that's pulling me out of good sleep. I used to turn on the fan in my bathroom, hoping to drown out some of the noise. I also got a white noise maker to try to drown things out even more. I liked having those things, but I was still being woken up. These sleepbuds are a life saver for blocking all those little noises that would normally interrupt my sleep (even if just briefly). First, they are very comfortable. The medium size fits my ear very well. You need to twist it back into your ear for the little wing tip to fit snugly into the groove of your ear. Once you've got them in, there is no risk of them falling out. I am a side sleeper and 95% of the night I sleep on only my right side, so I usually just put the left ear in, and my right ear is pressed against the pillow. The sounds in the app are very soothing. My favorite right now is Crimson Cloak, which has a very nice even tone in the middle range. It's perfect white noise. I've also slept with the crackling fire one, and the raindrops one - and both are also soothing. But, I go back to the simple white noise options most often. There are not very many sleep sounds in the Ozlo app, only about ten (I'd love if there were more options), but I had no trouble finding one I like. Plus, I have a subscription to Headspace and I'm able to use these sleepbuds with their night sounds if I want. One thing I like about the sounds in the app is that they don't overwhelm. It doesn't feel like anything is blasting in your ear. The sound almost feels "far away" like you're hearing it from outside a window. This is not a defect of the earbuds, because I can use the buds when listening to other things on my phone and it sounds great. I think it is a feature of the sounds within the app. They don't feel overwhelming, and I have no trouble falling right to sleep. My husband thinks I must be getting into a pretty deep sleep when I wear them, because he says I make noises in my sleep when I'm really out :) and I've been doing that ever since wearing these. I dream often, so maybe that's why?? Every morning my husband is asking, "Did you hear me cough? Did you hear me get up in the night? Did you hear the dog bark?" and whenever I answer "no" he is super impressed. I sleep about 7-8 hours a night and the battery always lasts through the night. But, they do have to go back in the case to charge every day. One night I put one of the earbuds back in the case flipped 180, and so it didn't charge, and that night it did not have enough battery to use it. Connecting them up to my phone was easy. They walk you through how to do it in the app. It took about 30 minutes for the updates to download and then it was ready to go. They auto connect via bluetooth when I open the case. But, one odd thing is that to disconnect them I have to put them back in the case, close the lid, and then turn off my bluetooth for a second so they disconnect. I'm hoping that is something that can be fixed, so they disconnect automatically when I put them back in the case in the morning. My husband keeps talking about wanting to try them, but I'm reluctant to not have them for a night while he tries them out :). I guess I'll just have to get him his own pair!
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Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2024 by Lindsay Bullock
Model: HEADPHONES
Had them less than 24 hours and I already know … they are going back. Bottom line: Don’t waste your time and money with these. Go for a cheap, ~35-ish pair and get about the same performance with better battery life and a better charging case. Or - if you only care about noise blockage and not streaming or sleep sounds, get the wax ear plugs ($15 for 10 reusable pairs) and sleep sleep sleep away in silence, even on an airplane. I read the reviews of Ozlo and decided to try them anyway, even with the mixed sentiments. I am an experienced user of sleep buds and ear plugs due to years of travel, noise sensitivity, and a snoring spouse. These absolutely are not worth the money. The flags arose even before sleeping with them. Red flag #1: Trying to download the update. They were connected to my phone but the app didn’t recognize that and wouldn’t install the update. Tried over several hours and this morning. No dice. Red flag #2: They don’t charge evenly. Not sure how or why, but after several hours in the case, one was 100% and one was 3%. As another reviewer said, the case looks and feels nice but is impractical and, I think, very sensitive to perfect positioning. If the case is anywhere but on a flat surface, I fear it won’t work properly. Not good if you travel. Red flag #3: The fit isn’t snug enough to block sound. Nuff said about that. Also, one came out of my ear while sleeping and I had to look for it. You don’t want that on a plane or in a hotel room. For fun, at the same time, I purchased a $35 pair to evaluate them side by side. I am keeping those. They are slightly bigger but still comfortable and, for the money, seem to do just as well. They also have a cool feature where you click four times and it turns them to sleep mode so that you don’t press buttons via the pillow while you sleep. They give you the audible that they are in sleep mode. Great. I also now have the Soundcore A30s and those are also far better than the Oslo’s. If Beats Fit Pro were smaller and had a feature to go to a similar sleep mode, they would be fabulous sleepers for home. I also have the Philips Kokoon. I would recommend these over the Ozlo, even though their sound quality isn’t the greatest. The best thing about these is that they connect quickly and easily, and the left and right are held together by a wire that goes behind your neck. It’s not bad and you get used to it. That’s also good for airplanes and hotel rooms because you are less likely to misplace one. Skip the Ozlo’s. Not worth the money.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2025 by CVL
Model: HEADPHONES
I have been using the Ozlo sleep earbuds for about eight months and like them enough that I bought a pair for my wife. Now that the Android sleep-tracking software has been activated, they are even better. What I personally like most is the ability to stream audio and use alarms without disturbing my wife. Any talking or music bothers her, so I used to sleep with regular headphones, but I would often wake up tangled in the wires. These earbuds are comfortable, stay securely in my ears, sound quality is very good, and have no wires to deal with. Another major benefit is that I wake up before my wife for work. The alarm only sounds through the earbuds, so it wakes me up without disturbing her sleep. They do not have ANC, but I do not find that necessary. The earbuds attenuate outside sounds enough that most noises will not wake you, especially if you are using one of the masking sounds. They offer a wide variety of masking sounds, so it is easy to find one that works well for you. The sleep-tracking software is also quite good and helpful for identifying unhealthy sleep patterns. Cons: There is a fairly steep learning curve if you want to take full advantage of all their features.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2026 by Robert M. Smith
Model: HEADPHONES
I’m a side sleeper and had been using one of those headband things with audio but with long hair and bangs, it was kind of a PITA, it didn’t stay in place, the audio quality wasn’t great, and the connectivity was iffy. The sleepbuds have much better sound and block more noises (without actually blocking them). A few times I’ve had to check that my phone audio wasn’t on speaker because it sounded so loud but I was the only one who could hear it and it was just the buds! They also never get too loud - even when I think it’s audio from my phone, the sound level is still pretty moderate. They don’t hold a charge for long - I get maybe two nights on a charge (and this is starting with a fully charged case and two fully charged buds). That’s kind of annoying - it seems like they should last at least three nights; I have other running earbuds whose cases keep them charged at 100% for more hours than these, so that’s disappointing. The way they connect through the app is also annoying. They’re Bluetooth - I should be able to take them out of the case and put them in, done (like other Bluetooth ear buds). But these you have to have the case open, then close it, reopen, then wait for them to be sensed through the app, and then wait a bit more for them to actually connect. It’s only a few more steps, but when you’re tired and have to sit there waiting for your earbuds, it’s annoying. I like the alarm feature in that my partner doesn’t hear it and it wakes me up but it’s not jarring. A few times, I haven’t been able to turn it off or snooze it because the app was closed - there was literally no way to stop the alarm without removing the buds and putting them back in the case. In terms of fit, I have no problems with one ear. The other one has more issues. Part of my ear is rubbed and has been rubbed raw by the bud. It really hurts. Sometimes, I can get it just right so it doesn’t hurt, or if I move my head a certain way on the pillow, it doesn’t hurt as much. Most nights, I end up taking out it out. I’ve tried the different sizes and they don’t see to make a difference. I’m on the smallest size now and it still feels a bit too large for that one ear. Im not a small person (5’10”, 175 lbs) and I don’t think my ears are abnormally small. I’ve reviewed the videos and help and don’t think there is anything else I can try. I’m planning to keep them as my sleep quality has improved and they do what they say. I wish the charging, connection, alarm management, and fit weren’t issues for me, but perhaps they will improve with updates (except for the fit, of course - I don’t think I have any planned updates for myself, lol). Cost - yeah, they’re spendy. Seems high compared with other top-quality buds with their own unique tech and features, but I don’t know enough about what goes into the design of these things to say whether they are overpriced or not. Quality - the case seems pretty solid though I could see the top breaking off somehow. It would be nice if there was a non-skid surface on the bottom or if there was an option to choose a case color - these would make it less likely to lose while traveling. The charging lines for the buds in the case are easy to interpret; the charging light for the case, not so much - it’s a green dot on the back, but (at least mine) doesn’t seem to indicate when it’s done; you have to open the case to look at the dots. It’d be nice if those dots were on the exterior.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2025 by Sarah in Denver
Model: HEADPHONES
Updated: The earbuds continued to be very glitchy but customer service worked with me and replaced them. The new earbuds are perfect!! Everything I want them to be. They stay in my ears, play my audio book for the amount of time I dictate, then switch to sleep sounds. I now can rollover, change positions, even get up to use the toilet and they stay connected. These work better than my air pods for listening to a book while my husband listens to a game while driving. They are exactly what I need. And the customer service is fantastic. They worked with me over and over until they got the issues resolved with a replacement. They even sent them across the country to a different address since I was traveling at the time. Highly recommend. I was so frustrated with these ear buds when I first got them. They wouldn’t stay connected. I had to lay in one spot, not even lift my arm to keep them streaming my audible book. I tried everything in the video help guides, or so I thought. Then I reached out to customer support through the ear buds app. They responded very quickly and asked me to try all the things again. In addition they reminded me not to have my phone touching or too near the Ozlo case. Bingo!! That was the issue. Once I moved the case 8 to 10 inches away from my phone everything worked much better. They still, very occasionally cut out but will come back quickly. I can live with that. These are the perfect solution for me and I am sleeping so much better because of them. I set the Ozlo timer for 45 mins for my audible book. I can toss and turn all I want and the book continues to play. (The ear buds are more comfortable for side sleeping than anything else I have tried.). Then at 45 mins the buds switch to the sleep sounds. The buds do not totally block out all external noises but between the buds and the sleep sounds I don’t hear my husband snoring and apparently am able to sleep through him moving around our bedroom. They are a huge benefit for sleeping in the close quarters of our small RV. I have reached out to customer service a couple of times and each time they have responded witching 24hrs.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2025 by s&f,proud of that
Model: HEADPHONES
*Changes Below... I have been extremely torn on whether to give these three or four stars. I would say 3.5, but I can't, and I can't say they are a full 4/5. Despite what I am about to say, I am very glad these exist. I am glad people are trying to do this after Bose proper decided to kill the product/project. Good sleep is so important for health, and for me, noise is one of my biggest problems when I'm trying to sleep. And I travel for work. I spend about half my nights NOT at home, and it isn't fun. I have to have tools to block noise. My wife started snoring after child two. It's off and on. Ear plugs and sound machine wouldn't do it. I am not sure whether these block it because she doesn't always do it. But she hasn't woken me up in the couple weeks I've had them. One big issue is that if you're side sleeping, the snoring comes through the bed and pillow, regardless of sound machine or ear plugs, which is what I hope these solve. That said, are these better than ear plugs and a white noise sound machine? Maybe, but not by much. At least not at a volume that will last the night. I will say these are way more comfortable than ear plugs. That is an amazing step. But, $300. The description says "up to 10 hours of Bluetooth LE Streaming." That is being VERY generous. I've used basically exclusively the power saving Bluetooth mode which turns off streaming after 10 minutes, and with volume set between 64% and 75%, and after 7-8 hours of use, I have woken up with them at between 5% and 10%. In my picture, you can see the left is at 7% and the right at 10%. The fact that they aren't evenly draining when brand new is concerning. 64% volume also isn't that loud with my chosen sound. If I had to crank these up, I doubt they would get me through the night. Might I also remind you that Li-Ion batteries have so many charge cycles in them before they lose capacity. 300-500 is the general limit. So if you use these every day, with them barely scraping through a night's sleep as new, I doubt they will last much over a year. $300. Another issue I've been having is when I go onto my side, if I don't rest my head just right on the pillow, somehow the earbud sound gets blocked in that ear. I am not sure if it's just me or the earbuds. I have actually had that wake me up a couple times because I was moving around and the sound would stop and start in my pillow ear. I still use my sound machine with these, so I might try using the sleep timer off since falling asleep is the hard bit, and it should prolong the battery life. One thing I hate is the case. I really do. It has a slide open, spring assisted lid. I frequently find the case open in my travel bag and they're connecting to my phone unwanted. It's nice and all. It feels nice to open, and it's a clever, different design. But I think there's a reason most use a clam shell hinge open case. In practice, this doesn't work all that well. The bottom line is, if you have tried ear plugs and white noise sound machines (lectro fan is awesome), these may be a good step, if you have the money. But don't spend money you can't afford if you haven't tried the other things. Overall, I would say these are very impressive. They do last the night at this point. But I am worried they won't do that for long if I need sound all night. Hilariously, the alarm is advertised to not startle you or your partner. Yeah... The other day was the first time I recall being startled awake by an alarm (that wasn't my backup scary alarm), and me jerking awake also woke my partner. They are right in your ear and they don't ramp up like my phone alarm. They just go. But I probably would get used to it and not do that. The tech is certainly cool. The way it stores sounds on board and reconnects to sound your alarm is a neat way to conserve precious battery. If these were $150-200, or the battery life was much more promising, I would give a solid 4 or 5 stars. Edit: After a month of wearing these off and on, and every night at home and thinking they were working, it turns out I was just already sleeping at the right times. Just like before I used them. I have finally tested them against snoring, air conditioning fans, etc. Anything that produces a low rumble just comes straight through. I just woke up having to take care of business. My sleep timer had already shut them off. So I started them back up. Snoring. I changed them from 66% to 100% volume. Still there. The snoring just rumbles straight through the pillow, blanket, etc. I would honestly say that these are equally effective as ear plugs and a good sound machine like a $40 Lectro Fan. These still are more comfortable than any ear plugs I've tried. But Lectro Fan will 100% last the night at whatever volume you set.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2025 Reviewed in the United States on January 19, 2025 by Rob
Model: HEADPHONES
I find it relaxing to listen to audiobooks/podcasts while falling asleep. After using regular earbuds for this for years, I decided to splurge on myself and get a dedicated sleepbud-type product. I picked the Ozlo sleepbuds expecting a premium product experience for the $300 price point. The reality is they are a fussy, buggy product that is (to be fair) quite decent when it works and is awful when it doesn't. I would return these if I wasn't past the return window on Amazon. Here are more detailed pros/cons I have found after using them for 4 months: Pros: - The fit and comfort level is quite good. You can sleep on your side while they are in. - The battery life is good enough to get through a night of sleep on a charge. Cons: - They often don't connect properly to my phone, so I have to repeat specific steps to get them working. Put them both in the case, ensure they are seated properly, open the app, open the case lid, then wait for them to connect in the app before I can take them out and use them. Not a huge deal but again, its fussy. - The sleepbuds must be kept close to the case (like 10 feet), or they will disconnect, forcing you to potentially repeat all the connection steps above if they bug out. So you can't walk out of a room without the case unless you're willing to risk disconnecting them. - The case must be kept charged, in addition to the sleepbuds. If the case has no charge, then the sleepbuds don't work. Maybe that's obvious to some people, but it is an entire additional device & battery to manage. - The case design, while clever, has a very flimsy hinge. It's not the type of case you can throw in a backpack full of gear and expect to survive. I don't have any faith it would survive even a short drop. Given how critical the case is to the device operation, this is doubly concerning. - There are random and intermittent audio quality issues even when the devices are well-charge and located close; pops and audio sources cutting in/out briefly. - After ~3 months of use, my left sleepbud developed an issue where it plays at less than half the volume of the right sleepbud. I can't hear anything from it unless the volume on my phone is maxed out. Emailing tech support got me a list of basic troubleshooting steps which I followed but did not resolve the issue. They have failed to respond to my request for what next to try (3 days and counting...). [update 4/8: It took support 7 days to respond to my email. By this time I had reset the sleepbuds using the 'pinhole' reset button on the case and the left earbud audio was restored. Email support had never suggested this as a step to try, not sure why...I had to figure it out from reading other people's issues.] - Update 12/10/2025: The left earbud went back to only playing at half the volume. I have tried all troubleshooting steps and the issue remains. I've given up on fixing this and just have been using it as-is. - Update 3/6/2026: The sleepbuds now disconnect from the case very frequently, even if they're close to the case and phone (even a few feet). I don't know if this was caused by a recent firmware update, or what happened. I would consider them unreliable to the point of being unusable. They're more like pair of earplugs now. I'm really disappointed.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2025 by John L
Model: HEADPHONES
First, let me start with the good. Once you get past the rather enormous number of very bad things, these are great. They truly helped me get better sleep while traveling and not having a noise machine. Can’t hear looping in the sounds. Volume is good. Isolation is good. That’s where everything good ends. I bought these because Linus Tech Tips reviewed them and we were about to go on a trip. I figure better sleep is worth almost any dollar amount so I decided to fork over the cash. Let’s start with the app and connectivity to the app. There is a very specific ritual you must perform for everything to work correctly. Open the app, open the case, make sure the buds are in the case. However, if you deviate from this in any way, it won’t work. So if you pull out the buds and put them in your ear, they will work, but you get no app connectivity. Seriously one night I started wearing them and had set an alarm a couple days before. The alarm went off and woke me up. But I couldn’t shut it off. I opened the app but it wasn’t connected to the case even though there sat the case, open. I didn’t follow the required ritual. Had to put the buds back in the case and open the app then close the case and open the case again. By that point I’m wide awake even though I didn’t need to be. Here I am trying to recover from jet lag and accidentally set the alarm. Well, I’m awake now. Having to perform this ritual is incredibly annoying. I hate it. Everyone should hate it. It doesn’t make sense. Why do the buds need to be in the case for the app to connect to the case? I understand the reason for the phone connecting to the case (battery life and BTLE), but the case was already open. The case should have been connected to the buds. This dependency is ridiculous, and an absolute show stopper. But I’m only getting started with the bad. Now I get to Bluetooth audio. Again, I get that the phone connects to case and case connects to buds. So phone in hand, case on night stand, buds in ears. No more than 2-3 feet distance between them. Audio choppy, delayed, out of sync, and more. Completely unusable. But whatever. I didn’t buy them for that purpose. I bought them to sleep, but damn, this is just awful. I’d like to listen to something at bed time then get my noise for sleep, but it’s awful. This is why you need to be able to pull them out of the case and use them without the aforementioned ritualistic connection process. I wish I were done. So, first full night of sleep. I’ve done all the things. I’ve disabled Bluetooth audio. I’m just using them for sleep noise. I perform the ritual by waving my magic wand and stating the proper chant “wingardia sleepiosa”, to get all connected and ready for sleep. Leave the case open, app connected, buds and case fully charged. I’m definitely getting at least 8 hours of sleep. A few hours in I realize my ears are absolutely killing me. Well, at least the ear that’s on the pillow. Damn, that sucks. I struggle to find some comfortability. Argh. I am now struggling to get back to sleep. I lay there for at least an hour because I’m frustrated. Finally I drift off. I then wake up to no noise in my left ear. Just 7 hours after I go to sleep, the left bud is dead. Great, now I’m awake again. I put both buds in the case. Right bud is at 25%, left bud is dead. Frustrated. I keep using them at night, struggling to find comfort, but hoping for value from my $330 purchase. I make them work, but can’t achieve 8 hours. Last night I used them from 2am until 8:30 and when I woke up and put them in the case, left bud was at 27% while right was at 45%. Clearly I have a defective bud. Ugh. My ears are killing me yet I slept ok otherwise. The noise lets me actually sleep. That’s nice. Very last night of my trip I set an alarm to wake up on time. I perform the ritual, leave the case open, and fall asleep. Alarm goes off. I look at my phone, no notification. Unlock phone. Open app. App isn’t connected to case. Wait for case to connect. Nope, I have to close and reopen the case. But this time it connects without me having to put the buds back in. All this just to snooze the alarm. Wow. Just so infuriating. Battery of left bud is about 12% lower than the right after just 5 hours of sleep. Overall, these buds aren’t anywhere near close to a quality product. Software needs massive amounts of work. Just not comfortable. I hope someone finds some comfort with these. Once I’m back home I will return them. I hoped for more. I’d be willing to keep them if the software side were not so terrible. I’d make a pillow that makes them more comfortable. I’d even travel with it. But the magic dance that must be performed for a good experience ruins it all. I wish these guys great luck, as I greatly appreciate their efforts in trying to achieve success where Bose failed.
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