The ‘True Wireless Earbuds’ segment is getting a lot of traction recently in India. In fact, the latest reports suggest that wearables in India registered an 80% year on year growth with a shipment of over 4.2 million units in the first quarter of 2020 The main reason for the uptick is because of the rise of the TWS earbuds in India. Just like how the budget smartphone market was filled with a lot of options a few years ago, now we have a tonne of options for the TWS segment. Smartphone makers like Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo, and Realme have already jumped in and launched their true wireless earbuds in India, bringing many new affordable options for the consumers. 2. OnePlus Buds 5. JBL C100 A few months ago, we didn’t have many options under Rs 5,000 for a TWS in India. But, now with multiple launches, we get a handful of TWS earbuds in the sub Rs 5,000 segment. In case you want to jump on the train and join the Truly Wireless Stereo earbuds army, here are the best TWS earbuds you should consider. You get TWS from smartphones brands like Xiaomi, Oppo, Realme, and most recently OnePlus. Accessory makers like Noise, JBL, pTron also offer TWS in this segment. Connectivity : Bluetooth 5.0 | Controls: Touch controls | Drivers: 7mm dynamic | Mic: Yes | Battery life: Up to 3.5 hours | Charging: Type-C charging port, quick charge Oppo’s latest offering in the TWS market, the Oppo W51 brings all the good stuff from Oppo Enco W31 and adds active noise cancellation align with slightly better sound signature. All this for under Rs 5,000. There is a 7mm dynamic driver onboard with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and a range of about 10 meters. Each earbud is packed with a 25mAh battery and the case is having 480mAh battery. On a single, the Oppo Enco W51 can last up to 3.5 hours and with the included case, you get up to 20 hours of playback. However, the battery is pretty average here. A quick a 15-minute charge keeps the earphones running for up to 3 hours. You can change this by plugging Type-C charger or charge it wirelessly as it comes with Qi wireless charging support. Price: Rs 4,999 Check out Oppo Enco W51 on Amazon Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 | Controls: Touch | Driver: 10mm dynamic driver | Mic: Dual mic, ENC (Environment Noise Cancellation) | Battery: Up to 5 hours | Charging: Type-C The Realme Buds Air Pro is one of the most affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that offer active noise cancellation. The ANC does a good job, though the overall sound quality is a mixed bag. Apart from that, the Realme Buds Air Pro is feature-packed and the companion app support makes it easy to use. While the sound quality is not perfect on the Realme Buds Air Pro, you get a wonderful soundstage and the base is just like what most of the people in India like. For those who want more, Realme has also added Bass Booster+. However, the overall sound quality is a mixed bag here. The battery life is also pretty impressive both with ANC turned on and off. Price: Rs 4,499 Check out Realme Buds Air Pro on Flipkart Check out our Realme Buds Air Pro review Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 | Controls: Touch | Driver: 13.4mm | Mic: Dual mic, ENC (Environment Noise Cancellation) | Battery: Up to 7 hours | Charging: Type-C The company’s first-ever TWS, the OnePlus Buds was unveiled alongside the OnePlus Nord recently. With the OnePlus Buds, you get a 13.4 mm dynamic drivers with 20 Hz - 20 kHz frequency response range. The OnePlus Buds can last up to 7 hours on a single charge and with the included case, you get up to 30 hours. For those who are in a hurry, a quick 10 minutes charge will last up to 10 hours. The charging can be done via USB Type-C port at the bottom of the case. The dynamic driver also supports 3D stereo with Dolby Atmos with Dirac Audio Tuner support. You also get environmental noise cancellation for calls, and there is a low-latency mode. For controls, you get double-tap to skip track, wake up assistant, and play/pause music. Long press will give you an option to switch device and by holding five seconds you can receive calls. The Buds are IPX4 rated and are safe during rains and gym sessions. Price: Rs 4,990 Check out OnePlus Buds on Amazon | Flipkart Read our OnePlus Buds review Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, Qualcomm Chipset | Controls: Touch | Driver: 6mm | Mic: Yes, ENC (Environment Noise Cancellation) | Battery: Up to 8 hours | Charging: Type-C and USB (output) Noise has announced a bunch of TWS this year, and the one that stands out from the rest is the Shots X5 Pro. These earbuds offer up to 8 hours of battery on a single charge and can last up to 150 hours with the case. Also, you can use the case as an emergency power bank as it comes with a big 2,200mAh battery. The Noise shots X5 Pro TWS harnesses Bluetooth 5.0 and offers a wireless range of up to 10 meters. It uses a Qualcomm chipset that features AptX + AAC Hi-Fi audio technology. This ensures the TWS gets a better range, a more stable connection, and better battery life. The sound quality is also good with a decent amount of bass. It comes with touch sensors on each bud which can be used to control volume, answer/reject calls, and control media. They are also IPX7 rated against the water. Price: Rs 3,499 Buy Noise Shots X5 Pro on Amazon | Flipkart Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, R1 Chipset | Controls: Touch | Driver: 12mm Bass | Mic: Dual mic, ENC (Environment Noise Cancellation) | Battery: : Up to 3 hours | Charging: Type-C, Qi wireless charging The Realme Buds Air looks similar to the Apple AirPods but comes at a very affordable price. The Realme Buds are a great entry point for anyone who's yet to jump on the truly wireless earphone train. It also comes with a dedicated gaming mode, which offers a theoretical latency of just 120ms. The Realme Buds Air feels rather flimsy, and the lid shuts close at the slightest of tugs. It comes with a tiny case with a Type-C port on the bottom. It also supports wireless charging. Featuring a 12mm dynamic bass boost driver, the earbuds offer punchy bass. The Realme Buds Air is priced at Rs 3,999 and comes in white, black, and yellow colour options. It can be purchased via Flipkart and Realme’s website. Buy realme Buds Air on Flipkart The company also offers a cheaper version of Realme Buds Air dubbed Air Neo for Rs 2,999. But, you'll miss out on In-ear detection, secondary mic, wireless charging, and Type-C port Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 | Controls: Button | Driver: 5.8 mm dynamic | Mic: Yes | Battery: Up to 5 hours | Charging: Micro-USB In case you’re looking for an in-ear style with good all-round performance, the JBL C100 might be the one for you. It offers excellent vocals and mids, along with punchy bass. The soundstage with the JBL C100 is also excellent. It can be controlled via the physical buttons present on other of the earbuds, tye right one can be used to play/pause media and calls and the left one can be used to skip tracks. On a single charge, these last up to 5 hours and they only con here is the micro USB interface for charging. Price: Rs 2,299 Buy JBL C100 on Flipkart Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 | Controls: Touch | Driver: 8mm | Mic: Dual mic | Battery: Up to 5 hours | Charging: Type-C The Oppo Enco W11 comes in an in-ear style design. You get buttons on both the buds with a single tap, double-tap, triple tap and touch and hold controls. With the controls, you can play/pause/skip tracks, answer/reject calls, control volume, and also activate the voice assistant. The TWS is packed with 8mm dynamic drivers with a titanium-plated diaphragm. You also get enhanced bass with the earbud. The W11 comes supports AAC audio format. It is also IP55 rated for dust and water resistance. On a single charge, it can last up to 5 hours and with the case, you get up to 20 hours. It also supports fast charging, a 5 minutes charge will give one-hour playback. The Enco W11 comes with a Type-C charging port. Price: Rs 1,799 Check out Oppo Enco W11 on Flipkart Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 | Controls: Touch | Driver: 7mm dynamic | Mic: Yes | Battery: Up to 10 hours(with case) | Charging: Type-C One of the most popular Indian brands, Boat offers a plethora of audio products in the buffet segment. The Boat Airdopes 431 is a pretty affordable TWS from the company with stem design and comes in three colour options Black, Blue, and Red. The Airdopes 431 is packed with a 500mAh charging case with up to 10 hours of battery life including a 3 times refill via the case. For charging, you get a Type-C port. You get a 7nm driver and as always there are tweaked to offer additional bass effect. Other features include voice assistant support, IPX4 water-resistant rating, and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless streaming. Rs 1,499 Checkout Boat Airdopes 431 on Flipkart These were some of the best True wireless earbuds available in India currently. In the near future, we can expect more earbuds coming to the market at an affordable price. Poco will be the next one to announce a new pair of earbuds in India. These are the best TWS under Rs 5,000:
Oppo Enco W51
Realme Buds Air Pro
OnePlus Buds
Noise Shots X5 Pro
Realme Buds Air
JBL C100
Oppo Enco W11
Boat Airdopes 431
Best wireless earbuds in India
Product name
Price
Oppo Enco W51
Rs 4,999
Realme Buds Air Pro
Rs 4,499
OnePlus Buds
Rs 4,990
Noise Shots X5 Pro
Rs 3,499
Realme Buds Air
Rs 3,999
JBL C100
Rs 2,299
Oppo Enco W11
Rs 1,599
Boat Airdopes 431
Rs 1,499
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ANC
Good audio experience
Fast charging
Average battery life
ANC on a budget
App support
Good for calls
Connectivity
Fit not for everyone
Sound needs more refinement
Design of buds is chunky
Battery life
Design
Limited gesture controls
Limited noise isolation
Battery life
Qualcomm Chipset
Case too big and heavy
Low latency gaming mode
Good call quality
Lightweight
Fit not meant for everyone
Poor noise cancellation
Excellent vocals and mids
Punchy bass
Micro USB port
Design and fit
Touch controls
Type-C port
No low-latency mode
Type-C
IPX4 rating
Build quality
