Ozlo, a sleep earbuds startup founded by former Bose engineers, launched its Sleepbuds 2 on Tuesday, an updated version of its original product, available for $279. The new model addresses key areas of improvement, including battery life, connectivity, and sound quality, in Manchester, UK, and other locations, on Tuesday.
Sleep Earbuds Technology Advancements
The Sleepbuds 2 promise 14 hours of battery life, a significant increase from the original 10 hours, and a charging case that can store power for two to three nights of use. Ozlo also redesigned the antenna and extender to improve Bluetooth connectivity, a common complaint among customers, and added a built-in amplifier for better sound masking and quality.
Key Features and Improvements
The Sleepbuds 2 offer personalized sound tuning, optimizing audio for specific use cases, such as Spoken Word, Airplane mode, and Focus mode. Another new feature is the Sleep Shield, which blocks incoming calls, alerts, and notifications when the user hasn't enabled their phone's sleep focus mode. The earbuds also monitor biometrics, including breathing and movement, and room conditions, such as sound levels, light, and temperature.
Ozlo's sleep insights have expanded to include more details around sleep patterns, helping wearers learn which sleep environments lead to deeper, more restorative sleep. The company plans to use AI for better interpretation of users' sleep patterns and is developing an AI "sleep buddy" for users to chat with about their sleep data.
Availability and Pricing
The $279 Sleepbuds 2 ship with four pairs of silicone ear tips, a charging case, and a USB-C cable. To kick off the launch, Ozlo is offering a sleep mask and travel case with each purchase for a limited time. With over 200,000 customers already using the original Sleepbuds, the new model is expected to be a significant upgrade for existing users and a competitive option for those seeking sleep earbuds.
As the sleep technology market continues to evolve, readers should watch for further updates on Ozlo's plans to become a broader platform for sleep data and its use of AI in sleep pattern interpretation, which may bring new innovations to the industry, and potentially, a good night's sleep, at last.
