HEADPHONES UNDER 2000 IN INDIA

OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z3 sports a familiar design but misses out on Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which means we may see another version with it soon. At under Rs. 2,000, the Z3 offers a balanced audio output, but you should not expect a lot from it. It's fantastic for calls, and the battery life is impressive on this one. The fast-charging support is a welcome addition. 

The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 is the successor to the Bullets Wireless Z, but feels like a very familiar experience. The design and fit are nearly the same, save for small changes in the controls. However, the headset has larger 12.4mm drivers, which makes for louder and more bass-focused sound.

Battery life and fast charging are excellent on the OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2, but the headset falls a bit short when it comes to sound quality and features, with some competing options offering better Bluetooth codec support and active noise cancellation. Nonetheless, this is a good pick for anyone who wants a reliable pair of wireless earphones with good battery life.

The Boat Airdopes 800 are equipped with an in-ear design and ships with silicone ear tips of three sizes. The true wireless audio wearables have charging points on the side of the earphones which affirms direct skin contact with the metallic points.

The earphones come with support for Dolby Audio as well as adaptive EQ which are said to help users experience a better, more personalised sound over their competitors. These support multi-point connectivity and the customisations, including touch controls and equalisation mode can be managed via the Boat Hearables App.

These Boat TWS earphones offer a punchy bass, much like many other products in the price range, but they beat them over their sound experience when compared to mid or vocal ranges in other competing products.

The Boat Airdopes 800 offer a battery life of up to 40 hours. If you are casually using it for regular use with the personalised modes at about 50-60 percent volume, they offer a playback time of a little above a day or 24 hours on a single charge.

The Noise Buds N1 Pro brings some decent features under the Rs 2,000 price segment. The earbuds come with an interesting design language, which makes them lightweight and offers a compact case to make it easier to carry in your pocket. The TWS offers a small and comfy fit, making it simpler to put on for a longer period. The earbuds also include ANC, which functions well, though it is not that reliable. The sound offers a bass-heavy signature, and the battery life is decent, considering the price tag. So, if you want new wireless earbuds under Rs 2,000, you can consider the Noise Buds N1 Pro.

Ambrane NeoBuds 33 earphones feature Bluetooth v5.0, 10mm dynamic driver and an in-built mic for calling. They come with a multifunctional touch sensor that can be used to control music, calling as well as activate the voice assistant. These earphones have IPX4 water and sweat resistant rating.

The Ambrane NeoBuds 33 are claimed to provide up to 3.5 hours of run time on a single charge, and up to 15 hours of playtime with the charging case. Each earbud packs a 35mAh battery, and the case is fitted with a 300mAh battery. The earphones can be fully charged in 1.5 hours via a USB Type-C cable.
 

The Oppo Enco Buds are priced at Rs. 1,999, and are the company's most affordable true wireless headset yet. With a no-frills approach to sound, the Enco Buds offer an energetic, detailed sonic signature, good battery life, and stable connectivity. Although the bass is occasionally somewhat overpowering and there's no fast charging, the true wireless earphones from Oppo offer a decent budget listening experience on the whole.

Although competition is strong in the budget TWS segment, the Oppo Enco Buds offer a lot for the price, and are best considered for the musicality and decent listening experience.