Urbanista’s Phoenix Headphones are now available. And despite their solar capabilities, they come in under many pricey rivals at $149. Named following Arizona’s sunny days all year round, Urbanista Phoenix are true wireless headphones with active noise cancellation (ANC).
Urbanista has produced solar-powered headphones before with its Los Angeles on-ear line, but it’s now brought the same concept to a much smaller device. The Urbanista Phoenix incorporates Exeger’s Powerfoyle solar cell charging technology, which means it will charge constantly whether you leave it on your desk or on the picnic bench next to you. It can absorb indoor and outdoor light sources. Total battery life is 32 hours, or four eight-hour charges. What we don’t know is how long it would take to charge, say, an hour of listening from a bright solar source.
Urbanista Phoenix is available in colors or pink (nicknamed desert rose). They have all the usual features of noise-cancelling true wireless headphones, with a transparency mode, the ability to connect multiple devices, auto power off and in-ear detection, touch controls, IPX4 water resistance and USB-C charging. The voice assistant of your choice is also supported. Giovanni Fili, founder of Exeger, explains that the company seeks to “create an entirely new category of consumer electronics that will change the way we live our daily lives. As concerns regarding global sustainability efforts continue to grow, there is tremendous demand for light-powered products like Urbanista Phoenix. “We are working tirelessly to further improve cell performance. »
