Motorola Moto Buds Loop review: stylish and functional, but average sound
The Moto Buds Loop are designed to be worn all day and allow the wearer to hold conversations without turning off their music or podcast
Over, on or in-ear – most people are familiar with these kinds of headphones. But there is another way, a ring that wraps around the ear. This unusual format can be found in the Moto Buds Loop from Motorola, which cost from US$150 up.
These earbuds are definitely eye-catchers. They consist of a small ball containing the speaker that is connected to a square box that holds the batteries and charging ports.
The ball goes into your ear and the box goes behind your ear. Putting them on is a bit fiddly at first, but gets easier with time. But how do they sound?
Motorola is marketing the Loops to people who listen to music and podcasts on the go, do not want to be constantly putting on and taking off earbuds while working, and who also want to remain aware of their surroundings. The Loops’ open design addresses these needs.
If you do not turn the volume up too loud, you can easily hear the conversations of your neighbours at the table. The Loops are also a surprisingly practical headset for video conferences and phone calls on the computer.
And because the Loops simply hang on your ear, without pressing or pinching anywhere, and do not seal off the ear canal, they can be worn very comfortably even for extended periods. It does not matter if you do not use them for a while – they are still decorative.
