Urbanista’s new solar-powered wireless headphones come with several high-end features at a relatively affordable price, making it an exciting option for folks looking for a new pair of cans. Wireless headphones typically come with only a few hours of battery life, and it gets progressively worse with time. However, Urbanista’s new headphones promise something that hasn’t been seen before in the segment — a pair of cans with almost never-ending battery life.
Urbanista isn’t the first company to announce solar-powered headphones. That credit goes to JBL, who announced the solar-powered Reflect Eternal headphones in 2019, although it is yet to see the light of day. The device was initially expected to ship in 2020 but faced significant delays due to the pandemic, and JBL ended up refunding early backers on Indigogo. That makes Urbanista’s offering the only one of its kind in the market as of early 2022 and an exciting option while buying a new pair of headphones.
The Urbanista Los Angeles solar-powered headphones come with what the company claims is ‘infinite playtime,’ thanks to embedded solar panels in the head strap. On its website, Urbanista describes the Los Angeles as “the world’s first self-charging wireless headphones.” The design ensures that the device keeps charging irrespective of whether it’s being used or turned off. It can automatically charge itself in any type of light, natural or artificial, offering users a non-stop audio experience. In addition, it comes with a massive 80-hour battery reserve for listening in the dark, which ensures that it never runs out of juice. The device still comes with a USB-C charging option that allows users to plug it into a wall socket when they want.
Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation
In terms of features, the Urbanista Los Angeles offers hybrid active noise cancellation that can either reduce background noise like any standard noise-canceling headphones or switch on Ambient Sound Mode that helps the user stay aware of their surroundings. In addition, the headphones can be controlled via a mobile app available on Android and iOS. It is also compatible with Siri and Google Assistant. The headphones come in Midnight Black and Sand Gold colors and cost $200 on Amazon.
Green energy options are gaining in popularity, especially as they offer sustainable power when the climate crisis is at the top of everyone’s mind. Solar energy has been around for a long time but has been gaining in popularity of late as a real alternative to fossil fuels, underactive patronage of significant companies, such as Tesla. The company not only sells solar roofs but also offers a battery system called ‘Powerwall’ that integrates with solar panels and stores power as a backup for unexpected outages. With solar power gaining in popularity, it won’t be a surprise if devices such as the Urbanista Los Angeles become more mainstream in the years to come.
