True wireless earbuds (TWS) are a wonderful little accessory for your smartphone, laptop, tablet, even your TV. They let you freely move about listening to music and podcasts, without ever worrying about cables. TWS even removes that annoying feeling of traditional around-the-neck, Bluetooth headsets. It’s perfect if you spend a lot of time exercising, working, making phone calls or just relaxing on the couch late into the night. True wireless earbuds initially started at prices of well over Rs. 10,000, but today, you can find them for as low as Rs. 1,500. Cheaper options may have compromises, but it appears the sweet spot for quality and pricing, are TWS priced between Rs. 2,000 an Rs. 5,000. Here are some options you can consider if you’re looking for a pair of earbuds to fit that budget just right.
Oppo Enco W31
The Oppo Enco W31 true tireless earphones are priced at just under Rs. 4,000. These are some of the best for the price. Oppo claims they are perfect for gaming thanks to their low latency performance. This means you won’t spot any delay between the visuals and audio. Even videos with be in sync with the audio. Music lovers will particularly like the Bass mode that should make most music and action scenes in movies sound punchier. Most true wireless earbuds have poorer microphone quality. The Oppo W31 uses dual-microphones and they have noise cancellation, so the mics only pick up your voice, not the background noise. So not only are they great for listening to, the person on the other end of the call can listen to you just as clearly. Like other earphones in the price range, the Enco W31 too can detect when you plug them into your ears or remove them. They automatically play and pause music accordingly.
There are also simple and intuitive touch gestures. Double-tapping the left ear bud changes the regular, balanced sound mode into Bass Mode and back. Double-tap the right one and it switches tracks. Triple-tapping any earbud activates the voice assistant on your phone. The Oppo Enco 31 are also built for dust and water resistance, so you won’t have to worry about some water or sweat spoiling them. Battery life is impressive too. Oppo claims 15 hours of music playback or 12 hours of talking. These specifications are based on two and a half hours of fully charging the case. Most affordable earphones tend to have odd designs but the Oppo Enco W31 look like premium earbuds, even sporting a nice circular case. The Oppo Enco W31 true wireless earbuds can found in two distinct colors black and white, here at Reliance Digital,
Jabra Elite 65t
Jabra has a legacy of making extraordinary wireless headphones. If there is one brand known for its calling Bluetooth headsets, it’s Jabra. It’s no surprise we are excited about the Jabra Elite 65t true wireless earbuds. The Jabra 65t are just as good as for music as they are for calling. There are improvements made to reduce the wind noise especially outdoors. There are four microphones to help cut out background noise and improve call quality. The designs are minimalistic with no stems popping out of ear buds. The Jabra Elite 65t are also very comfortable to wear all thanks to their Eargels. They make sense if you love exercising. JBL claims five hours of battery life on the earbuds with ten extra hours if consider the charging case’s battery. If you ever run low on battery, JBL claims a 15-minute charge gives you an hour of listening time. It’s great if you have an urgent meeting and you need to be prepared with your earbuds. As with most Bluetooth headphones these days, the Jabra Elite 65t supports Bluetooth 5.0. There’s even a HearThrough feature that alters the noise cancellation feature, letting you hear sounds around you so you aren’t entirely blocked out of your environment. The Jabra Elite 65t may cost a little more than the others, but they include an app that lets you customize the way your earphones sound, and you can also adjust the noise reduction. If you’re looking for a pair of earbuds which you plan on using for years, these are it.
Xiaomi Mi True Wireless Earphones 2
Xiaomi has the reputation of making some great value-for-money products. Their smartphones, TVs and home appliances are some examples. Xiaomi has a wide portfolio and so it’s not news that they also sell true wireless earphones. The newest versions are called the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2. They might seem bulkier, but they also use large drivers. The 14.2mm drivers can render quality output regardless of the genre of music you listen to. Xiaomi boasts of their LHDC Hi-res codec, that helps render quality audio as well as low latency. Low latency is a handy thing to have when playing games. They Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 are particularly great if you use a Xiaomi phone. If you remove the earbuds from the case, a popup appears on your smartphone letting it connect to the earbuds immediately. The auto pause and play feature is supported on all platforms and devices. Touch gestures can also be used to play and pause music, to answer calls or even activate the voice assistant on your phone. Xiaomi claims a 14-hour battery life on the case and up to four hours on a single charge on the earbuds, which is quite impressive. If you’re a casual user, you might be able to go for days on a single charge of the case. Priced competitively, and with great quality to boast, these are a good pair of true wireless earbuds to consider.
JBL T100TWS
JBL is well-known for their Bluetooth speakers and other audio solutions so the new JBL T100TWS should be an exciting product. Like most Bluetooth earbuds in this price range, the JBL T100TWS work alongside Google Assistant and Siri. The sound signature is what draws a lot of people to JBL earphones and headphones. The sound tends to be detailed and loud, accompanied by a punchy bass. These are perfect for music enthusiasts and for the price they are available at, the JBL T100TWS make sense for anyone looking for an affordable pair of earphones with solid performance. JBL is claiming five hours of playback on the earbuds and 12 hours on the charging case. That is a lot of listening time for truly wireless earphones without the stem. You can charge the case in just two hours from an empty state. The JBL T100TWS are incredibly light and compact, so people can barely tell you are wearing them.
Those were some of our recommendations for true wireless earphones under Rs. 5,000. You will be surprised by how much easier it makes your life. Imagine having to never worry about recharging earphones. Simply place them in the case and they will charge themselves magically, ready for the next use. If you are looking to buy a pair of true wireless earbuds right now, head over to www.reliancedigital.in and you can have your pick delivered to your doorstep in no time at all. You could, if you wished, walk down to your nearest Reliance Digital store, and take a closer look at them yourself too.
