Dell leaps into the earbud game using AI to clean up your calls
Designed for today’s hybrid work realities, Dell’s Pro Plus EB525 earbuds blend enterprise-grade audio, multi-device connectivity, and IT-friendly management tools into a sleek, portable form.
When your next meeting is interrupted by co-workers chatting or a blender in the background, the new Dell Pro Plus Earbuds (EB525) aim to serve as your audio bodyguard. Launched this week as Dell’s first wireless earbuds for productivity, these buds are engineered to cut through noise, so your voice comes through crystal clear.
What makes them “Pro Plus”?
The Dell Pro Plus Earbuds don’t stray far in terms of design.
Dell is positioning the EB525 not as a casual music gadget but as a serious work companion. Here’s how they’re doing it:
- AI-powered microphone noise isolation: Dell says the mics are trained on “hundreds of millions” of real-world sound samples to distinguish speech from distractions.
- Adaptive ANC (Active Noise Cancelling): Instead of a fixed level of cancellation, the earbuds adjust dynamically to your surroundings (open offices, cafés, etc.).
- Platform certifications: The EB525 are certified for Microsoft Teams (Open Office) and Zoom, which helps ensure compatibility and reliability during business calls.
- Multi-device support: They can pair with up to eight devices and maintain two simultaneous active connections.
- Battery and charging: Talk time is rated up to 5 hours with ANC on (earbuds only); add the charging case, and total usage can stretch to about 16.5 hours. A 5-minute quick charge will net you about an hour of usage.
- Durability & fit: The buds carry an IP54 rating for splash and dust resistance, and come with four sizes of ear tips for more comfortable wear.
Dell also emphasises that IT and enterprise users will benefit from ecosystem integration. For example, the EB525 works with Dell’s Display & Peripheral Manager software, giving admins and users centralised control over firmware, audio settings, and device policies.
Why Dell Is Doing This Now
The four different sized tips.
Dell’s move into earbuds fits a broader trend: hardware makers are no longer content building just screens, PCs, or speakers — now they want your ears. The thought is simple — in hybrid work, remote calls are everywhere. HP has done it with the acquisition of Poly. If your hardware doesn’t help you sound good, you risk being “that person on mute or echo.”
Currently, the EB525 occupies a niche between consumer audio brands (Apple, Bose, Sony) and enterprise audio solutions (conference speakerphones, headsets). Dell’s advantage: if you already run Dell laptops, monitors, or IT infrastructure, an earbud built into that ecosystem can reduce friction, improve manageability, and create a more unified experience.
By launching the Dell Pro Plus Earbuds EB525, Dell is making a bold statement: in 2025, an earbud isn’t just for tunes, it’s a work tool. With AI noise suppression, adaptive ANC, and enterprise-friendly management baked in, Dell aims to make your next meeting sound like you’re in a quiet room — even if you’re not.
If Dell can deliver on clarity, comfort, and updates, these buds could start appearing in more corporate “tech stacks” — not just in employees’ ears.
Pricing and availability
Dell says that users will benefit from ecosystem integration.
The Dell Pro Plus Earbuds EB525 are available for purchase now online for S$228.18.