{"id":431024,"date":"2022-04-13T16:00:37","date_gmt":"2022-04-13T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-04-13T16:00:37","modified_gmt":"2022-04-13T13:00:37","slug":"motorola-could-do-better-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Motorola Could Do Better \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f12e14acab\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f12e14acab\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CMotorola_Could_Do_Better_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Motorola Could Do Better \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like\" >Here&#8217;s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/#Specifications\" >Specifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/#Earbud_and_Case_Design\" >Earbud and Case Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/#The_Fit\" >The Fit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/#Sound_Quality\" >Sound Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/#Battery_Life_Charging\" >Battery Life &amp; Charging<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/#User_Experience\" >User Experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/motorola-could-do-better-review-geek\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CMotorola_Could_Do_Better_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Motorola Could Do Better \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>4\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$149.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-114825 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a9b9c75e.png?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a9b9c75e.png?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/a9b9c75e.png?width=1200\" alt=\"The Moto Buds-S ANC earbuds on a colorful surface next to their case with the lid open\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Motorola\u2019s latest pair of earbuds\u2014the Moto Buds-S ANC\u2014 looks undeniably good on paper, with plenty of high-end features like wireless charging, active noise cancelation (ANC), and 18 hours of battery. Despite these advantages, though, the Moto Buds still struggled to actually be good.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Great battery life<\/li>\n<li>Has active noise cancelation<\/li>\n<li>Stable connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Uncomfortable fit<\/li>\n<li>Poor isolation<\/li>\n<li>No companion <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Audio is quiet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Judging by the buds\u2019 physical design, Motorola was clearly interested in making a less pricey AirPods competitor. And looking at the specs, the Moto Buds are <i>almost<\/i> on par, but they just don\u2019t stick the landing. They weren\u2019t comfortable, isolation was lackluster, and while audio for calls and videos was decent, they didn\u2019t sound good while playing music.\u00a0It feels like Motorola was trying to tick as many boxes as possible without actually ensuring that all the individual pieces added up to a solid whole, and I think it can do much better.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Specifications\"><\/span>Specifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drivers:<\/strong> 10mm<\/li>\n<li><strong>Frequency Range:<\/strong> 20Hz-20kHz<\/li>\n<li><strong>Earbud Weight:<\/strong> 6g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Case Weight:<\/strong> 48g<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solo Bud Mode:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bluetooth:<\/strong> 5.0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Supported Codecs:<\/strong> SBC, AAC<\/li>\n<li><strong>Battery Life:<\/strong> 18 hours total (6 earbuds, 12 case)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wireless Charging:<\/strong> Yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Touch Controls:<\/strong>\u00a0Yes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Additional Tips:<\/strong> 3 sizes<\/li>\n<li><strong>IP Rating:<\/strong> IPX5<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Earbud_and_Case_Design\"><\/span>Earbud and Case Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Moto Buds sport an AirPods-esque design for both the buds and their charging case. The tall yet slim form factor makes them easy to fit in your pocket or bag without taking up too much space; likewise, the case and buds weigh only 54 grams, and you won\u2019t have to worry about them weighing down your gear either.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114865 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/61e58c09.png\" alt=\"The Moto Buds in their charging case with the lid popped open and the packaging behind them.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The case does have some wonky features, though. I don\u2019t love that the USB-C charging port is on the bottom of the case, as it\u2019s reminiscent of Apple\u2019s Magic Mouse. Having the USB port on the rear of the case (as opposed to the bottom) makes it a little easier to access, in my opinion, but this is no dealbreaker. Motorola instead placed the wireless charging ring on the rear; you\u2019ll lay this case down on its back to charge it that way.<\/p>\n<p>The earbuds sport a stem, just like AirPods do. I\u2019m not the biggest fan of this design style, as it makes it even easier to knock them out of your ear\u2014something I\u2019m always trying to avoid. The speaker grill is also super close to the edge of the gel tips instead of being set further back, which will make it easier for ear wax to clog things up. You\u2019ll be cleaning out ear wax more often with these than you would with other buds, which is super annoying.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, the buds and case feel premium and durable. The case has barely any give when you give it a reasonably hard squeeze, and I love the four LED dots on the front that let me see the case\u2019s charge level at a glance. The magnetic closure feels nice and secure, and the hinge feels well made and like it won\u2019t loosen up or break over time.<\/p>\n<p>The buds have a small white LED light on the stem, which signifies that the buds are on and in use. I get this functionality, but it disrupts the aesthetics and doesn\u2019t add anything valuable to the buds. And with an IPX5 rating, you won\u2019t have to worry about getting a little sweat or light rain on them.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Fit\"><\/span>The Fit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114867 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/ccd69407.png\" alt=\"Person sitting outside in a city at night wearing the Moto Buds and looking at their phone, smiling.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/motorolasound.com\/audio-products\/true-wireless-earbuds\/moto-buds-s-anc\" data-credittext=\"Motorola\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/motorolasound.com\/audio-products\/true-wireless-earbuds\/moto-buds-s-anc\">Motorola<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Fit is the biggest issue I have with the Moto Buds. I could never get a good seal, no matter which size of gel tips I used or how I maneuvered the buds. They were also pretty easy to knock out, like when I put on a hoodie while wearing them, for example. You can avoid this by being careful, but this just isn\u2019t an issue for better earbuds.<\/p>\n<p>The buds never felt 100% comfortable or seated, either; they always felt slightly loose, like they were on the verge of popping out. They never did, though, even while I did yoga and went for brisk walks while wearing them. Other buds I\u2019ve tested\u2014like the\u00a0Sony WF-C500\u00a0and the Jabra Elite 3\u2014were instantly comfortable, offered a great seal, and stayed securely in my ears all day.<\/p>\n<p>Because of this poor fit, isolation wasn\u2019t great, and neither was active noise cancelation\u2014the supposed main feature of these buds (it\u2019s in the name: Moto Buds-S <i>ANC<\/i>). At one point, I had these buds in with ANC turned on while I was listening to music. My partner turned on a TV show in the same room, and I could hear the TV show with pretty decent clarity. I could also hear fans, air conditioning, footsteps, mouse clicks, keyboard clicks, and all the other little things good ANC can usually tune out. That\u2019s a big downside for these buds (and really, any buds at this price point).<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_Quality\"><\/span>Sound Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The audio for these was a bit of a mixed bag. What\u2019s good about them? For one, call quality sounds absolutely terrific on both ends, and I\u2019d expect nothing less from Motorola. Sound quality all around is crystal clear. The buds also support solo mode, meaning your audio will keep playing even if you take one out. This is great if you want to stretch your battery or hear what\u2019s happening around you without toggling ambient mode.<\/p>\n<p>And now for the bad <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a>. For whatever reason, these buds are super quiet. To achieve a decent volume, you\u2019ll need to crank up the volume higher than you would for other buds, even if you use different ear tips or connect them to different devices (I tried both gel and foam tips and connected them to a variety of Android and Apple devices, all to no avail). What\u2019s worse, the bass is practically nonexistent which makes me genuinely sad. Of all the things to skip out on! The midrange sounds understated regardless of what you\u2019re listening to, but the soundstage is far from large and leaves a lot to be desired.<\/p>\n<p>If you <em>do<\/em> decide to crank up the volume, the sound quality rounds out ever so slightly. Just remember to turn the volume back down if you\u2019re switching to another pair or speaker. Overall, the audio sounds just fine\u2014if not slightly underwhelming\u2014but I would hesitate to call it great or even just good. At this price point (and even well below it) there are plenty of better sounding buds you should spring for if you care about audio quality.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Life_Charging\"><\/span>Battery Life &amp; Charging<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>I was thrilled with the battery capacity of these buds\u201418 hours total. The buds alone give you six hours, enough to get you through most of your workday. Then, the case supplies another 12 hours or two more full charges. I consistently found that the buds lasted the full six hours (if not more) per charge when listening to music or podcasts at a moderate volume with ANC on; you can probably squeeze a little more juice there if you turn off ANC.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114870 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/9700e578.png\" alt=\"The USB-C charging port, located at the bottom of the case\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The case offers you two methods for charging: USB-C and wireless. While there isn\u2019t a quick charge feature here, the case charges pretty quickly, so if you throw it on the charger over lunch or in the mornings, you can get a little extra juice to get you through a workout or your morning commute. The case also has outstanding standby capacity, and you won\u2019t have to worry about it draining super fast even when you don\u2019t use the buds every day.<\/p>\n<p>Four LED light indicators at the front of the case show you how much battery it has left. Four LEDs on means it has at least 90%, three LEDs on with one blinking means it has between 75-89% left, two LEDs on with one blinking means it has between 50-74% left, one LED on with one blinking means it has between 25-49% left, and only one blinking LED signifies that there\u2019s less than 25% battery and you should plug it in.<\/p>\n<p>Thankfully, the Moto Buds are fuss-free in this department and work precisely how you\u2019d expect buds at this price point to work.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"User_Experience\"><\/span>User Experience<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The most notable talking point for these earbuds, as far as the overall user experience goes, is that they lack a companion app. These days, many earbuds\u00a0have a mobile app that you can use to tweak settings, adjust the EQ, download updates, remap touch controls, and more. While an app isn\u2019t requisite for earbuds, it certainly dampens the experience; omitting a companion app is uncommon at this price point.<\/p>\n<p>The Moto Buds also use touch controls instead of physical buttons. While I usually prefer touch controls, they didn\u2019t feel like the right choice here. For one, the touch area feels too small. While it looks spacious enough visually, it\u2019s hard to find when you\u2019re fumbling around. Additionally, there is no feedback when you tap this area, so you\u2019re never really sure whether or not your taps registered. When I was careful about tapping the multifunction touch area, the commands were always reliable and reasonably prompt in response.<\/p>\n<p>You will have a handful of taps and long-presses to memorize here to access basic functionality. Tap either side once to play or pause your audio, and do the same to take and end phone calls. Tapping the right bud twice skips to the next track, while tapping thrice takes you back a track. If you hold either side for two seconds, you can turn the buds on; likewise, holding for six seconds turns them back off. To toggle between ANC and transparency mode, tape the left side twice, and to access your voice assistant, hold the right side for two seconds . But, of course, with no companion app, you can\u2019t customize these taps to your liking.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-114871 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/04\/fbf45859.png\" alt=\"The Moto Buds laying on a colorful table.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>One thing I intensely disliked about the Moto Buds was the \u201cHello Moto\u201d greeting followed by Motorola\u2019s classic Hello Moto ringtone noise that plays every time you get \u2019em out of the case. It is SO LOUD and abrasive; and again, it\u2019d be nice to have an app wherein I could disable this or at least turn down the volume. This loud announcement is also proof that the earbuds CAN get super loud, so I\u2019d love to see Motorola address this in an update or at least for any buds it makes in the future.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Despite their stylish design and decently-impressive specs, the Moto Buds offer a lackluster experience and a rather expensive one at that. They\u2019re far too pricey for what you ultimately get. Yes, their battery is excellent, and they have a few other nice features like wireless charging and an IPX5 rating, but they aren\u2019t exciting beyond that. They fail to stand out from the crowd.<\/p>\n<p>If you like the look of these buds or you\u2019re a fan of all things Motorola, you may find that these buds are worthwhile. After all, they work just fine, and they do everything they say they\u2019ll do <em>just fine<\/em>. But you can find other earbuds that do all this and so much more for about the same price, and I\u2019m content to recommend you keep shopping if you\u2019re in the market for sub-$200 earbuds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\">\nRating: <strong>4\/10<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Price: <strong>$149.99<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Great battery life<\/li>\n<li>Has active noise cancelation<\/li>\n<li>Stable connection<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Uncomfortable fit<\/li>\n<li>Poor isolation<\/li>\n<li>No companion app<\/li>\n<li>Audio is quiet<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\nsetTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n  fbq('init', '1137093656460433');\n  fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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