Thanks to the strong value proposition offered by local brands to outshine the Chinese vendors, India’s TWS (True Wireless earbuds) market posted 66% YoY growth in Q1 2022. Besides, aggressive celebrity endorsements and domestic manufacturing helped boost the demand in this segment, confirms a research report by the Counterpoint’s IoT service.
The wireless headphones and earbuds have been extensively used by working professionals, children for e-learning and others for call and other needs. These tiny device has become a must have in these days as smartphone makers have almost stopped offering earphone inside the box. Here we have complied a list of TWS under Rs 5000 that you can think of buying. It can be a good option to gift your dad on this Father’s Day.
Realme Buds Air 3
Equipped with powerful 42dB noise cancellation, dual AI mic cancellation for calls, Realme Buds Air 3 features a 10mm dynamic bass boost driver. The earbuds support noise cancellation and has a water-resistant design. It also supports fast charging and with 10 minutes of charge users can enjoy up to 100 minutes of music play. The Realme Buds Air 3 can be bought at Rs 3099.
boAt Airdopes 621
Featuring boAt’s signature sound paired with 6mm drivers tuned for extra bass, the boAt Airdopes 621 is known for its mountainous battery life. The earbuds offers a battery life of up to 150 hours at a stretch. A 5-minute trip to the case will give you an hour’s worth of battery life.
Smooth and responsive touch controls for seamless navigation, IWP technology for instant pairing when you open the case, Bluetooth v5.0 for peak performance even at a maximum distance of 10 meters and an IPX7-certified enclosure to prevent water and sweat from damaging them are additional features of the boAt Airdopes 621. The device also supports Google Assistant and Siri so you never miss out on hands-free news, weather updates and cricket score. Available in Active Black and White Frost colour options, the boAt Airdopes 621 can be purchased at Rs 2,999 on Amazon as well as the boAt website, with a standard industry warranty period of 1 year.
OnePlus Nord Buds
Featuring a smooth ergonomic design, IP55 rating, OnePlus Nord Buds are sweat and water resistant to make sure the music keeps flowing when you get soggy. Available in two colour options Black Slate and White Marble, OnePlus Nord Buds carries price tag of Rs 2,799. With Bluetooth 5.2 and 93 ms low-latency, Nord Buds is available for purchase via OnePlus.in, OnePlus Store App, OnePlus Exclusive stores, Amazon, and Flipkart. Equipped with AI noise cancellation calls and wireless range 10 meters, OnePlus Nord Buds comes with wired and USB type c charging.The Nord Buds pack 12.4 mm titanium dynamic drivers and are seemingly designed to offer rich bass and “razor-sharp” treble. Like the Buds Z2, they support Dolby Atmos playback.
JBL C115
Available at Rs3599 after a discount of 60%, JBL C115 can be an option for you to gift your dad on this Father’s Day. This pair of earbuds offers jumbo 21 hours playtime with quick charge, true bass, dual connect, Bluetooth 5.0, Type C & Voice Assistant Support for mobile phones. The earbuds support Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa both.
Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro
Packed with some of the latest features, such as Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), 12.4mm drivers, powerful bass and more, the Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro is priced affordably. This pair of earbuds is available at Rs 3,499. The recently launched Oppo Enco Air 2 Pro uses Bluetooth 5.2 with support for the SBC and AAC Bluetooth codecs, and seamlessly get paired with your phone.
Vivo TWS 2E
Equipped with 12.2mm Super Strong Bass, Vivo’s Golden Ears Acoustics Lab, DeepX 2.0 Stereo sound effects, Bluetooth 5.2 and Google Assistant, Vivo TWS 2E has a 117ms response time and low latency mode. The Vivo TWS 2E is priced Rs3,299. The company claims to offer up to 7.6 hours of battery life on the Vivo TWS 2E and up to 27 hours of battery life with the case.
DEFY TWS Earbuds Gravity Pro
With 13mm drivers designed and tuned specifically for an immersive listening experience, the DEFY TWS Earbuds Gravity Pro are the perfect earphones for on-the-go gamers. Gravity Pro offers lag-free audio-visual sync thanks to its ultra-low latency Turbo Mode (up to 50ms. Furthermore, Gravity Pro features four ENC-enabled microphones that significantly reduce background noise, resulting in crystal clear speech clarity for audio conversations, especially audio calls.
Jabra Elite 2
Currently offered at Rs3999, Jabra Elite 2 is engineered for rich, punchy bass, and powerful sound, users will experience every beat, track and playlist just as you want it. This pair of earbuds offers 21 hours of battery, 2 built-in microphones for clear calls, rich bass and comfortable fit. The ergonomically designed wireless earphones offer 6mm speakers delivering a rich, punchy bass and sound customization options, Bluetooth 5.2.
PlayGo BUDSLITE
This pair of earbuds can be the perfect for those who are looking for a pocket-friendly gift for their fathers. Priced Rs 1399, PlayGo BUDSLITE comes with IPX4 waterproof rating and USB Type-C charging. It has an in-built microphone for quality sound and crystal-clear voice communication. The PlayGo BUDSLITE also has sensitive touch controls that enable the user to easily switch calls, change music tracks, volume adjustment, pause etc.
Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro
Featuring dual drivers for excellent sound quality, the Redmi Earbuds 3 Pro is available at Rs 2999. The earbuds is equipped with Bluetooth 5.2. Its IPX4 rating makes it splash and sweat proof. This can be used during a jog or workout, without the fear of rain splashes or sweat drops.
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