True wireless earphones are often considered too mainstream to be audiophile-grade, but some brands and products have tried to strike a balance between good sound and the convenience of the form factor. A simple way to improve sound quality is by supporting advanced Bluetooth codecs, which allow for more data to be transferred between the … Read more
Sony is among the world’s leading brands when it comes to personal audio, and has regularly produced high-quality wireless headphones, earphones, and true wireless earphones. The company has also developed the LDAC Bluetooth codec, which allows for a high rate of data transfer over Bluetooth for better audio quality with high-resolution audio streams and files. … Read more
Dizo, a Realme TechLife brand, has been around for a few months now, and has a growing range of affordable audio products. This focus on affordability has kept the product range simple and straightforward, with earphones such as the Dizo GoPods D offering excellent value for money for budget buyers. The connection to the much … Read more
Although OnePlus’ first product in the true wireless segment, the OnePlus Buds, wasn’t particularly good, the company has gotten its act together with subsequent launches. OnePlus now one of the most important brands in the TWS space in India, thanks to well-designed and sensibly priced products that cover a wide range of prices. The product … Read more
From affordable everyday wristwatches to eyewear, bags, perfumes, fitness trackers, and audio products, the Titan-owned Fastrack brand has an impressive portfolio of products targeted at young buyers. It entered the audio segment relatively recently, and going into 2022, Fastrack has launched its first true wireless earphones as part of its Reflex Tunes range. Here, I’m reviewing … Read more
People looking to buy affordable true wireless earphones in India are spoiled for choice these days, with various Indian and international brands frequently updating their product portfolios. With a budget of about Rs. 2,500, it’s now possible to buy a decent pair of true wireless earphones with active noise cancellation and app support, such as … Read more
Sennheiser’s consumer audio division might be under new management, but that hasn’t held the company back from launching new products. The Sennheiser CX and CX Plus have recently been launched in India, and they both compete with current options in the mid-range TWS segment from Samsung, OnePlus, and Jabra. Today, I’m reviewing the more expensive and better-equipped of … Read more
Active noise cancellation (ANC) isn’t unheard of on true wireless earphones priced under Rs. 5,000, and brands continue to push the boundaries of performance and features in this segment. Indeed, recent models from Realme and OnePlus have proven that functional ANC and decent sound quality are possible even in the budget TWS segment. Throwing its … Read more
When OnePlus introduced the Nord in 2020, it was the company’s first smartphone outside of its core range, and was priced considerably lower than its main number-series models. The Nord smartphone range has grown considerably since then, and has now been extended to include audio products. Among the company’s many recent launches is the OnePlus Nord Buds … Read more
Affordable true wireless earphones were quite rare till around a year ago, but we’ve seen many brands launch such models of late, with key features such as active noise cancellation and app support. While some of the early products in this segment such as the Realme Buds Air 2, were a bit rudimentary when it … Read more