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TL;DR
- Motorola is officially launching the Moto Buds 2 Plus in the US for $150.
- Tuned by Bose, the earbuds feature a dual-driver system (11mm drivers and Knowles armature) with support for Hi-Res audio and LHDC.
- When paired with Motorola devices, the buds offer “Moto AI” features including notification summaries, meeting transcriptions, and real-time translation.
Motorola launches at MWC 2026 Moto Buds 2 and Moto Buds 2 PlusDue to which users are getting more earbud options from the company. Today, alongside the launch of the 2026 Razr family, Motorola is also launching the Moto Buds 2 Plus in the US, bringing Bose-branded sound and capable ANC to the North American market.
The Moto Buds 2 Plus come with 11mm drivers for full-bodied bass with Knowles’ balanced armature for clarity and accuracy, with a setup tuned by Sound by Bose technology. Audiophiles will appreciate the inclusion of Hi-Res Audio with LHDC support, as well as immersive spatial audio functionality.
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Moto Buds 2 Plus feature Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) to effectively block out external noise and distractions. Voice calls are handled by a six-microphone array equipped with high signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) and environmental noise cancellation. For even greater sound clarity at louder settings, users can enable CrystalTalk AI through the Moto Buds app, which leverages AI noise reduction to isolate the user’s voice.
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The Moto Buds 2 Plus offers dual connection capabilities, allowing users to stay connected to two devices simultaneously and transfer calls from a laptop to a smartphone with ease. Additional features include Wear Detection, which automatically pauses content when the earbuds are removed, and Audio Share, which lets two people connect their respective Moto Buds 2 Plus to the same phone to enjoy the same media.
When paired with compatible Motorola devices, users can press and hold their earbuds to access Moto AI. It activates a suite of powerful productivity tools:
- “Hold Me” to stay updated on upcoming notifications.
- “Take notes” by recording, transcribing, or summarizing meetings.
- “Remember This” to ask Buds to recall specific information and details.
- AI-powered translation, powered by Google Translate, helps users communicate easily across language barriers
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The Moto Buds 2 Plus offer up to nine hours of playtime on the earbuds and a total of 40 hours of battery life with the included case. The normal battery capacity of the earbuds is 60mAh, and the normal capacity of the charging case is 520mAh. A 10-minute charge promises up to two hours of playback.
The earbuds have Bluetooth 6.0 and IP54 rating, while the case is IPX2 rated.
Moto Buds 2 Plus price and availability
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The new Moto Buds 2 Plus will be available in the US in Pantone Silhouette colors starting April 30 on Motorola.com. They will retail for $149.99. There’s also a Pantone Cool White color, but that’s not launching in the US yet.
MSRP: $149.99
The Moto Buds 2 Plus are premium earbuds that feature Sound by Bose and Dynamic ANC for a distraction-free audio experience. With up to 40 hours of battery life, dual connections, and Smart Moto AI, they’re perfect for multitaskers who want premium sound on the go.
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