When it released its X2 wireless sports headphone in 2015, Jaybird drew some criticism from some users because — despite some improvements — it didn’t seem like much of an upgrade over its predecessor. Well, now the company finally has a headphone with a totally new design: The Jaybird Freedom.
Originally showcased at the CES show back in January, the Freedom finally shipped a month after Logitech acquired Jaybird for $50 million. It carries list price of $200 in the US, with international pricing yet to be announced (it converts to around £155 or AU$265).
Some of Jaybird’s earlier models were also named Freedom, but this new 2016 model doesn’t look anything like them and has a couple of distinguishing design features. For starters, the buds have a proprietary “tapered stepdown” design, which is a fancy way of saying they’ve been trimmed down and now fit better in your ears. You can also wear a helmet over them without a problem.
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