Motorola has announced the new moto buds 2 ultra, its best-sounding moto buds yet. Designed for audio enthusiasts, the new earbuds combine Bose SoundDesign tuning and Bose QuietControl ANC to deliver an immersive audio experience, with rich, detailed sound and advanced noise cancellation.
Each earbud features three high-SNR microphones with a dedicated Voice Pickup Unit (VPU), ensuring crisp, high-quality voice capture. Intelligent features, including AI Live Translate and hands-free Head Gestures, offer greater convenience in everyday use, while up to 8 hours of playback on a single charge ensures users can enjoy their favourite entertainment throughout the day.
Sound by Bose technology for luxurious listening
The new moto buds 2 ultra feature Bose SoundDesign tuning, delivering an advanced audio experience with exceptional clarity and immersive sound. Whether watching a film or listening to a favourite album, users can enjoy rich, detailed audio, supported by Bose’s expertise in sound tuning.
This audio experience is further enhanced by a dual-speaker system, combining a larger 11mm dynamic driver with a smaller, dedicated balanced armature. Working together, these components deliver high-quality, intricate sound, ensuring users can appreciate every detail of their favourite content.
For an even more refined listening experience, the earbuds also support Hi-Res Audio, preserving subtle audio details that can otherwise be lost through standard Bluetooth® streaming.
When paired with compatible Motorola smartphones that support Dolby Atmos® and Dolby® Head Tracking, users can enjoy an even more immersive audio experience. When playing Dolby Atmos content, users benefit from greater clarity, detail and depth across their favourite entertainment, while Dolby Head Tracking dynamically recalibrates sound in response to head movements, creating a more natural and lifelike listening experience.
The earbuds also feature Bose QuietControl ANC, delivering powerful noise cancellation that adapts to the user’s surroundings. By detecting and responding to environmental noise, the technology helps minimise unwanted distractions, whether working in a busy environment or travelling on a flight. Transparency Mode allows ambient sound to blend with the audio experience, helping users remain aware of their surroundings when needed.
Intelligent audio features that adapt to everyday life
Beyond audio performance, the new moto buds 2 ultra introduce a range of intelligent features designed to make everyday interactions more intuitive and convenient.
With AI Live Translate on a compatible Motorola device, users can hear real-time translations directly through their earbuds, making it easier to communicate with locals in supported languages when travelling abroad.
The earbuds also offer access to Motorola Qira allowing users to receive assistance without taking out their compatible Motorola phone. With a simple long press on the left earbud, users can ask Motorola Qira for information, from cooking tips to quick facts. In the coming months, users will also be able to activate Motorola Qira completely hands-free by simply saying, “Hey Qira”.
For added convenience, Head Gestures enable users to answer or decline incoming calls with a simple nod or shake of the head, offering an alternative to traditional touch controls when their hands are occupied.
The earbuds also include Wear Detection, which automatically pauses content when a user removes an earbud, alongside Dual Connection, allowing users to remain connected to two devices simultaneously. Audio Share further expands the listening experience by enabling two sets of compatible earbuds to connect to a single device.
Advanced voice capture for clear, high-quality audio
The new moto buds 2 ultra are designed to deliver high-quality voice capture, with each earbud featuring three high-SNR microphones and a dedicated Voice Pickup Unit (VPU).
Together, these technologies enable crisp, clear audio recording, supporting a range of everyday and professional uses. From content creators recording voiceovers and podcasters interviewing guests to professionals taking calls while on the move, users can benefit from reliable, high-quality voice recording across different environments.
Long-lasting battery life and seamless connectivity
The moto buds 2 ultra deliver up to 8 hours of continuous playback on a single charge, extending to up to 37 hours of total playback with the compact charging case. Designed for everyday use, the earbuds also feature IP57 protection, helping protect against dust, splashes and brief submersion. For added convenience, wireless charging is supported, including compatibility with the moto snap wireless charger (charger sold separately).
The moto buds app provides a central hub for managing settings, accessing intelligent features and personalising the listening experience. Available on Google Play and the App Store, the app allows users to tailor their earbuds to their individual preferences.
Users can also benefit from Smart Connect, enabling a continuous experience across devices and allowing them to pick up where they left off. Integration with Google’s Find Hub provides additional convenience, helping users locate misplaced earbuds or their charging case.Â
Availability
The moto buds 2 ultra will be available in the UK and Ireland in the coming weeks, for a price of £179.99/€199.99 and available at Motorola.com, John Lewis and Amazon.