Anker put a display on the case of its new sleepbuds
Anker has announced the Soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 and 4 Pro, featuring improved noise cancellation and a smaller form factor for side-sleepers. The Pro model includes a unique OLED display on the charging case, allowing users to manage settings without a smartphone.
Why it matters
The inclusion of a display on a charging case highlights a design trend of adding hardware interfaces to accessories to reduce reliance on mobile apps.
Anker just announced its new Soundcore Sleep Earbuds 4 and 4 Pro for side-sleepers. They include the same audio masking tech found on last year’s A30 sleepbuds (that can really silent a snoring partner) only now with longer battery life and improved ANC to help silent other noises in the environment. Both sets of buds feature a “20 percent smaller contact area” than the A30 buds, which should reduce pressure and make them more comfortable to wear. They also come with new cases that can be charged on a wireless charging pad, but only the 4 Pro’s case has a display because Anker can’t stop putting screens on things.
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