Noise

Indian personal audio brand Noise is among the leading brands in its category, thanks in large part to its competitive pricing and ability to deliver features that you don't typically see on budget products. It's a smart approach that Noise has used to cement its hold in some of the most popular and fast moving categories in the gadgets space, including earphones and smartwatches. The latest product sticks to this formula for success, offering a feature that you typically see on more expensive products for under Rs. 2,000.

True wireless earphones might be all the craze these days when it comes to personal audio, but the older neckband-style form factor remains popular even today. Among the most significant brands in this segment is undoubtedly OnePlus, with its iconic Bullets Wireless range of earphones having ruled the segment just when Bluetooth was reaching a point of affordability and practicality. Interestingly, OnePlus is still among the few major proponents of the neckband form factor, and recently launched the Bullets Wireless Z2 ANC in India.

Oppo's Enco lineup of true wireless earphones has been a relatively quiet success for the company, and has received largely positive feedback from the community, including myself. While the premium Enco X2 headset is among the best that you can guy for around Rs. 10,000 or so, the Enco Air series is a bit more of a hit-or-miss situation. While the regular ‘Air' variants haven't quite matched up to the hype, the ‘Pro' headsets have generally been good picks when it comes to features and performance for the price.