Sony is preparing to release a new truly wireless earbuds in India. A brand new teaser has hinted that the hearables in question could be the Sony Float Run, which are earbuds that were designed for athletes.
In a recent tweet, the Japanese tech giant
shared a short video trailer that teased an upcoming earbuds. While the post on
X (formerly Twitter) did not specifically mention the Float Run, the earbuds
seen in the video teaser have a design that appears to be the Float Run. For
those unaware, the brand unveiled the Float Run back in January 2023. Now, it
appears that the Indian release is arriving a year after its first
announcement. The tags on the tweet like “Move Without Limits” are also in line
with the sporty earbuds’ key selling point.
To recall, the Float Run featured a unique
design that had the earbuds sit outside the ear canal. These were held in place
thanks to an ear hook along with a flexible band. Thanks to this off-ear
design, Sony aimed to deliver the most comfortable experience to athletes
during exercise. Unfortunately, this unique design has its own drawbacks with
the most noticeable one being the lack of ANC (Active Noise Cancellation).
The Sony Float Run earbuds houses large
16mm audio drivers that promise to offer natural and wider sound. These weigh
just 33 grams and are built to reduce any pressure during a workout session.
Other notable features include IPX4 water resistance, SBC/AAC audio codes,
Bluetooth 5.0, 10 hour battery life, and a USB Type C port for charging. The
earbuds were announced for a price tag of US$ 129.99, so we can expect a
similar price range for the Indian launch.
