It kind of feels like magic.

Its one of those technologies that feels like the future, despite having been around for ages.

The key lies in the headband.

Review: Urbanista’s solar-powered Los Angeles headphones feel like the future

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The app is currently showing 90%.

Just note that they do charge much more effectively with sunlight than with indoor lighting.

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Of course, this wouldnt matter if Urbanista didnt get the basics right.

I also appreciate the physical buttons, including a customizable function button.

Theyre a little small, but Id take them over touch controls any day.

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The sound quality is solid for a pair of $200 noise-canceling headphones.

I have two main complaints about the sound: One, the headphones sound completely different with ANC off.

Second: they dont get very loud.

Now I just wish I could solar charge all the things.

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