Unmissable in a crowd, Motorola has brought its Swarovski collaboration to Australia, launching versions of the Razr 60 and Moto Buds Loop emblazoned with crystals.
Unsurprisingly, given the Swarovski connection, the dazzled-up Razr 60 is more expensive than the non-crystal version ($1,499 versus $1,199), while the Moto Buds Loop cost $399.
Motorola has a history of bold design collaborations; last year, it teamed up with Paris Hilton to debut a bright pink Razr 50 Ultra, alongside the brand’s existing Pantone-coloured handsets. According to Motorola, the partnership with Swarovski is intended as a “bold convergence of cutting-edge technology and refined luxury”.
Part of what Moto calls “The Brilliant Collection”, the Swarovski crystal-adorned Razr 60 and Buds Loop make for an eye-catching pair. Both come in a subtle ‘Ice Melt’ colour, juxtaposed by the decidedly unsubtle crystal flourishes.
While the Razr 60 flip phone launched in Australia earlier in the year, albeit in more understated designs, the Moto Buds Loop are entirely new to the region. Made alongside Bose, the buds are Motorola’s first open-ear headphones.
Similar in design to the Shokz OpenDots One, the Moto Buds Loop fit around the ear, like an earring, instead of sticking inside like common in-ear buds. Motorola advertises up to eight hours of listening time, extending to 37 hours with the included charging case. No, the case does not have crystals to match the buds.
Doubling as a fashion statement and functional earbuds, the Moto Buds Loop house 12mm audio drivers, plus a dual microphone system for phone calls. Motorola advertises them as “water-repellent”, meaning they’re okay with sweat and light rain. Just avoid dunking them in water.
Both the Swarovski crystal Motorola Razr 60 and Moto Buds Loop are available now in Australia, exclusively from Harvey Norman. As a launch deal, buying the two together nets a $300 discount until 24 December.
