Motorola Unveils Moto Buds 2 and Moto Buds 2 Plus with Bose Sound and AI Features

Motorola officially launched the Moto Buds 2 and Moto Buds 2 Plus at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026 in Barcelona, Spain. The new earbuds target different price points, with the Moto Buds 2 Plus offering premium features like sound tuning by Bose, while the Moto Buds 2 prioritize extended battery life.

Moto Buds 2 Plus: Premium Audio Experience

The Moto Buds 2 Plus are available in Pantone Cool White and Pantone Silhouette color options. They feature audio technology from Bose, designed to deliver balanced and detailed sound. The earbuds incorporate an 11mm dynamic driver for deeper bass and a Knowles balanced armature to enhance sound clarity and precision Android Central.

Key features of the Moto Buds 2 Plus include:

• Hi-Res Audio with LHDC: Support for Low-Latency High Definition Audio Codec (LHDC) ensures high-quality wireless audio playback.
• Spatial Audio: Immersive spatial audio is supported, but requires a compatible Motorola phone and Dolby Atmos content.
• Dynamic Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Reduces ambient noise for an improved listening experience.
• CrystalTalk AI: Activated via the Moto Buds app, this feature enhances voice clarity in busy environments.
• Dual Connection: Allows connection to two devices simultaneously (laptop and phone) without requiring reconnection.
• Audio Share: Enables two pairs of Moto Buds 2 Plus to connect to one phone for shared listening.
• Wear Detection: Automatically pauses music when the earbuds are removed from the ears.

The Moto Buds 2 Plus utilize six microphones with Environmental Noise Cancellation technology to ensure clear voice calls. They offer up to 9 hours of playtime on a single charge, and up to 40 hours with the charging case Android Central.

Moto Buds 2: Long Battery Life and Essential Features

The Moto Buds 2 focus on providing long-lasting battery life, offering up to 48 hours of total playback time with the charging case, and up to 11 hours on the earbuds alone Android Central. They similarly include Dynamic ANC to block out unwanted sounds and support Hi-Res audio.

Unlike the Moto Buds 2 Plus, the standard Moto Buds 2 do not feature the “Sound by Bose” collaboration, which helps to keep the price point lower Android Central.

Pricing and Availability

The Moto Buds 2 Plus start at €79 or $92.70 Digital Trends, while the Moto Buds 2 are positioned under $100 Android Central. Both models are rolling out in the coming weeks across Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific Digital Trends.

The Moto Buds+ (PG38C05764) also feature Sound by Bose and Dolby Head Tracking™ Motorola.