Libratone has two new headphones sets in its
"Made for Google" program for accessories announced yesterday at
Google's Pixel 2 event. First up are the Q Adapt in-ear USB-C earphones, which
are specifically designed for smartphones without a 3.5mm jack like Google's
new Pixel 2.
The Q Adapt has sweat-proofing, noise cancellation
and playback controls. The Q Adapt On-ear wireless headphones support the Pixel
2's fast pairing feature through Bluetooth. It works similarly to Apple's
AirPods' pairing to iDevices - no setup required, just proximity.
The Q Adapt On-ear supports noise cancelling and has
a sensor to stop playback if you remove the headphones from your ears. The
battery life is rated at 20 hours but you can also connect them through a 3.5mm
cable - Pixel 2 users need to use a US$ 20 3.5mm to USB-C dongle, which luckily
comes in the retail box.
The Libratone Q Adapt On-ear will retail for US$ 249
while the Q Adapt USB-C in-ear will cost you US$ 149. Both will be available in
Cloudy White and Stormy Black starting on October 6 in the US and November 1 in
Europe.
