Urbanista launch self-charging solar powered, wireless earphones

Swedish lifestyle audio brand, Urbanista, have created the world’s first self-charging solar powered, wireless active noise cancelling earphones powered by Powerfoyle™ solar cell material.

It was a matter of time before solar charging headphones launched onto the market, providing endless playtime. Following a successful partnership with Exeger, the Urbanista Phoenix were born, providing a continuous charge when exposed to all forms of outdoor or indoor light, meaning that the earphones will provide endless playtime when placed back in their case for charging and continuously exposed to light.

Having had a play, we ran down the headphone battery to nothing, then tested the solar charge, which is achieved by placing the case in the sun – the brighter, the quicker they charge. The process was slow, but absolutely worked, so as long as you are not in a hurry, these are incredible. You can also plug the case into the mains for a super fast charge of course!

The earphones are super comfy and the sound quality is definitely up there, with plenty of sound range on offer. They also last 8 hours with a total battery reserve of 34 hours. They are available in Midnight Black (black) and Desert Rose (beige pink), and priced at £139, which feels very fair for what you get.

Key features:

●      Solar and ambient light charging with Powerfoyle™

●      Hybrid active noise cancelling

●      Transparency mode

●      Multipoint connection

●      Playtime 8 hours

●      Total battery reserve 34 hours

●      Noise-reducing microphones

●      In-ear detection

●      Automatic power off

●      Touch controls

●      Voice assistant support

●      IPX4 water resistant

●      USB type-C charging

●      Bluetooth 5.2 version

●      Urbanista mobile app compatible

Watch the full Urbanista Phoenix “Unleash the Power of Light” campaign film here: https://youtu.be/ekD1gY2eW2A

Download the app! The Urbanista app, available on Apple App Store and Google Play Store, gives you deep customisation options, including the ability to change EQ settings, monitor battery levels and customise touch controls. The companion app also provides information on how to get the most out of the product’s playtime, including visual indications of solar charging levels and historical charging data. Urbanista Phoenix is now available to order online at www.urbanista.com/phoenix