Sony Mobile Communications announced the start of international sales of advanced wireless headset Ear Xperia Duo. Sales start in many European countries.
In Russia it is offered at a suggested retail price of 19 990 rubles. Interestingly, in addition to supporting voice assistants Siri and Google Assistant, Xperia Ear Duo became the first wearable device with full access to voice assistant “Alice” from the company Yandex.
Sony showed a concept headphone with the technology of “open sound” for more than two years ago, and now the headset goes on sale. In fact, the sense of the opposite compared to the usual headphones Sony noise cancelling. Xperia Duo does not isolate the Ear from the outside world. The user can listen to music, make calls, check my calendar, weather and much more, to hear surrounding sounds.
Ear Xperia Duo has a built-in voice control that provides access to the assistants Assistant Siri or Google. Four microphones emit a voice from ambient noise. Also the headset responds to movements of the head. Sensors allow you to answer phone calls or reject them with a nod or negative swinging head and also toggle the music, turning the head left or right. Control music and volume levels is also possible with the help of touch.
As the manufacturer promises that the headphones are attached under the ear and not bothering to wear glasses and other accessories. The support ring is offered in three sizes, and is splashproof IPX2 standard.
Headset is compatible with mobile devices based on Android and iOS. The battery life listening to music up to four hours. Hard case with built-in battery provides three additional charging cycle. Supported Bluetooth 4.2.