There are plenty of TWS earbuds out there,
but the Amazfit ZenBuds are different – instead of playing music, their main
goal is to help you get a good sleep at night, focus during the day and find
your zen. The buds were unveiled at CES earlier this year and went on to win a
Red Dot Design Award 2020. Now they are on Indiegogo, seeking money for their
initial launch.
You can have them for US$ 69 in an early bird
deal, their retail price will be US$ 149. However, there’s only 10 units at that
price, the next level is US$ 81 (and it includes and eye mask). The simplest use
case for the Amazfit ZenBuds is to put them on and go to bed. They will play
sound from a varied library of relaxing audio, “from bubbling brooks to serene
forests”. You can set a timer to automatically stop the audio or leave it on
all night.
These can also help you focus using the
Pomodoro Technique, which helps you break down work into manageable 25 minute
intervals with short breaks in between. The goal of this technique is to
increase your focus and flow. There’s also a built-in breathing exercise if you
need to relax. Obviously, to stay in your ear the Amazfit ZenBuds have to be
very comfortable. Each bud weighs only 1.78 g and is designed to brace against
your outer ear so it won’t slip out. They also have soft silicone ear tips –
the box contains four sets of different sizes, so you can pick the one that
fits you best.
Note that these can’t be used to listen to
music, they only play sounds from the included library. Also, they can’t
measure your heart rate during exercise, this feature is available only while
you sleep. If you back the ZenBuds on Indiegogo now, your pair (or multiple
pairs, depending on which option you pick) will ship in September.
