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Motorola Launches Moto Buds 2 Plus and Moto Buds 2 at MWC 2026

European prices are set, a near-term rollout to select regions is planned, with U.S. availability still unannounced.

Overview

  • Motorola introduced two TWS models in Barcelona, positioning the Bose‑tuned Moto Buds 2 Plus as the premium option and the Moto Buds 2 as the lower‑priced alternative.
  • The Moto Buds 2 Plus use an 11mm driver with a Knowles balanced armature, offer Hi‑Res Audio with LHDC, Spatial Audio, Dynamic ANC, six mics with ENC, and an optional CrystalTalk AI mode for clearer calls.
  • The Moto Buds 2 adopt a dual‑driver setup with an 11mm dynamic driver and a 6mm micro planar magnetic driver, retain LHDC, Spatial Audio and Dynamic ANC, and add a 10‑minute quick charge rated for about three hours of playback.
  • Battery claims differ by model, with the Plus rated at up to 9 hours per charge and 40 hours with the case, and the Buds 2 rated at up to 11 hours per charge and 48 hours total.
  • Shared features include Bluetooth 6.0, Dual Connection, wear detection and app‑based controls, while compatible Motorola phones unlock Moto AI tools such as on‑device translation and meeting transcription.