TWS Earbuds, Neckbands Launched in India: September 2024

The Nothing Ear (Open) is priced at Rs 17,999 in India and will go on sale globally starting from October 1st with pre-orders beginning today, September 24. Its features include:

• 14.2 mm dynamic driver, Titanium-coated polyethylene terephthalate, patent-pending design
• Bluetooth v5.3 and LE, AAC, SBC codecs supported
• Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair
• Multipoint Connection
• Automatic Bass Enhance algorithm
• 120 ms Low Lag Mode
• Clear Voice Technology for call noise cancellation
• 3 mics
• ChatGPT integration
• Improved noise reduction
• Pinch controls
• Advanced Equaliser with profile sharing
• IP54 rated buds and case
• 64mAh buds battery, up to 8 hours playback time on single charge
• 635mAh case battery, up to 30 hours total playback time
• USB-C fast charging

Available in black and grey with bold orange and yellow accents, these earbuds are priced at Rs 3,499. They’ll be available at U&i outlets and leading retail stores across India. The TWS earbuds will soon be available for purchase on the company’s official website. Its features include:

• 35mAh buds battery, 230mAh case battery, Up to 60-hour playback time
• Bluetooth v5.3
• Quad mics
• Touch controls
• Sweat resistant
• Dynamic drivers

Available in white, black, and blue, the Nitro Series is priced at Rs 2,499 and is available at U&i outlets and leading retail stores across India. The TWS earbuds will soon be available for purchase on the company’s official website. Its features include:

• Bluetooth v5.3
• Large dynamic drivers
• 40mAh buds battery, 200mAh case battery, Up to 40-hour playback time
• Fast charging support
• Touch controls
• Sweat resistant

The ATH-TWX7 will be available at an MOP of Rs 19,990 on Amazon and through Audio-Technica’s distribution network across the country. Its features include:

• MEMS (micro-electromechanical system) microphones, high-accuracy noise-cancelling processor, and a Proprietary filter
• Beamforming technology, two selectable call modes (Natural and Noise-Reduction)
• Call test function
• Built-in controls, instantly mute mic
• Soundscapw function
• Ambiance control (noise-cancelling, hear-through, talk-through)
• 5.8 mm high-resolution drivers
• LDAC codec compatibility for playback of 24-bit/96 kHz audio files
• Private Timer function
• Multipoint pairing
• 30 cm (1.0′) USB-A/USB-C charging cable
• IPX4 rated
• Up to 20-hour total playback time, Up to 6.5 hour single-charge runtime
• Audio-Technica CONNECT App with EQ customisation, low-latency mode

The BRAVIA Theatre U is priced at Rs 24,990 in India and is available at Sony Centers, ShopAtSC website, leading retailers, Amazon, Flipkart, and other major electronic stores across India. Its features include:

• Two full range speakers, 44 x 32 mm size
• 360° Spatial Sound, Dolby Atmos
• 5-band equaliser
• Bluetooth v5.2, SBC, AAC, LDAC Codecs supported
• Up to 12-hour runtime
• Hands-Free Function, Speaker Add Function, Low Latency Gaming through Wired Connection, Hands-Free Calling with Precise Voice Pickup Technology
• Multidevice connectivity
• IPX4 rated
• USB-C port for charging and audio output
• Dedicated Audio Adaptor, Dedicated Audio Cable
• Sony headphones connect app support

Available in four colors – Coal Black, Jade Green, Lake Blue, and Powder Blue, Noise Air Buds Pro 4 will be available at a launch price of Rs 1,999, via gonoise.com and Flipkart. Its features include:

• 10mm dynamic drivers
• Spatial audio integration
• Hybrid ANC up to 40dB
• Quad Mic ENC
• 40ms low latency
• Instacharge support: 200-minute playback with 10-minute charge
• Up to 50-hour total playtime
• HyperSync technology
• Dual device pairing
• Bluetooth v5.4
• Wake and Pair, Google Fast Pair
• IPX5 rated

The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 come in Harmonic Gray and Melodic White colours. It is priced at Rs. 2,299 and will be available via Amazon, Flipkart, OnePlus’ website, OnePlus Store App, and offline retaile stores including Reliance Digital, Croma, Vijay Sales, Bajaj Electronics and more, starting from September 20. Launch offers include a Rs 200 instant bank discount on ICICI and OneCard cards. Meanwhile, students can avail of an additional discount of Rs 200 on the purchase of the OnePlus Nord Buds 3 on oneplus.in and OnePlus Store App. Features of the buds include:

• 12.4mm dynamic driver, Titanized diaphragm
• BassWave Enhancement algorithm 2.0, Master EQ, 3D audio (available with select OnePlus phones only)
• Bluetooth v5.4, SBC, AAC codecs supported
• 32dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency mode
• Two microphones, AI call noise cancellation
• Master Equalizer with Balanced, Seranade, and Bass modes
• Touch controls
• IP55 rated
• Multipoint connectivity
• Google Fast Pair
• 58mAh buds battery: Up to 12 hours (ANC OFF)/8 hours (ANC ON) single charge playback time
• 440mAh case battery: Up to 43 hours (ANC OFF)/28 hours (ANC ON) total playback time

The AirPods 4 and AirPods 4 ANC will be available starting September 20 via Apple stores both offline and online. Customers can now pre-order the AirPods 4 for Rs 12,900 and the AirPods 4 with ANC for Rs 17,900. Their features include:

• Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
• AirPods 4 with ANC: Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode
• Up to 5 hours playtime on a single charge (up to 4 hours with ANC in AirPods 4 ANC)
• Up to 30 hours total playback with the charging case (up to 20 hours with ANC in AirPods 4 ANC)
• Custom high-excursion Apple driver, Custom high dynamic range amplifier
• H2 Headphone Chip
• Voice Isolation
• “Hey Siri” voice command, Siri Interactions with gestures, Touch controls
• Bluetooth v5.3
• IP54 rated
• Sensors: Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Optical in-ear sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensor
• USB-C charging support
• Apple Watch charger, or Qi‑certified chargers support (only in AirPods 4 ANC)
• Speaker in case for use with Find My proximity view (only in AirPods 4 ANC)

The Portronics Harmonics Twins 31 is available for purchase at an introductory price of Rs 1,399 on the company’s official website, backed by a 12-month warranty. You can also find the product on Amazon.in and Flipkart.com, and other leading online and offline stores. Its features include:

• 16mm dynamic driver
• Touch controls
• IPX5 rated
• Up to 24-hour playback time
• Over-the-ear anchor design for snug fit
• Bluetooth v5.4
• USB-C charging

Priced at Rs 1,499 and available via BoAt’s website, Flipkart, and Amazon, the neckband is available in Cosmic Powder Blue, Ruby Red, and Onyx Black colours with a 1-year warranty. It’s features include:

• 13mm driver, BoAt Spatial Audio, BoAt Signature Sound
• BoAt Fast Pair
• Multipoint connectivity
• Button controls
• 30dB ANC
• Dual EQ Modes
• AI ENx Technology
• BoAt Hearables app support
• Ultra low-latency mode
• Up to 40 hours of total playback time, fast charge support
• Magnetic Hall Switch for power on/off

Probuds N32, priced at Rs 1,099, will be available in vibrant colours like Panther Black, Firefly Green and Kai Orange. It will be available online on Lava’s e-store and on major e-commerce platforms. Its features include:

• 280mAh battery, Up to 40 hours playtime
• Bluetooth v5.3
• 1 hour charge time via USB-C port
• 10mm drivers
• IPX6 rated
• 50ms low latency
• ENC
• Magnetic Hall switch for power on/off
• Dual device connectivity
• Voice assistant support

The earbuds are available in two dual-tone colours including Phantom Black and Midnight Blue along with two single-tone colours, such as Ivory White and Daylight Green, at a price point of Rs 1,299. Its feature set includes:

• 10mm drivers, 360 deep bass technology
• AI Environmental Noise Cancellation
• Touch controls
• Bluetooth v5.3
• 650mAh case battery; 40mAh buds battery; Up to 100-hour total playback time
• Dual mics
• IPX5 rated

The realme Buds N1 are available in a single Energizing Green shade, priced at Rs 2,499. You can buy them for Rs 1,999 for a limited time with the instant discount of Rs 300 and an additional Rs 200 coupon. Its features include:

• 12.4mm Dynamic Bass Driver, Dynamic sound effects
• 360-degree Spatial Audio Effect
• 46dB Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation, Adjustable three-level noise reduction
• 10 minutes of charge for 5 hours of playback
• 45ms Ultra-low Latency
• Bluetooth v5.4
• SBC, AAC audio codecs supported
• Other features: Smart Dual-device Connection, touch controls, realme Link app support
• Up to 40-hour total playback time
• 480mAh Case battery, 58mAh earbuds battery
• IP55 rated

The boAt Nirvana Ivy earbuds will be available at a special launch price of Rs 2,999 from September 4. They can be purchased through Amazon, the boAt’s website, and Flipkart with features like:

• Up to 50db ANC, Ambient mode
• 360-degree Spatial Audio with Head tracking
• 11mm drivers, BoAt Signature sound, Audio powered by Mimi
• Up to 50-hour playback time
• BoAt Hearables app support
• Multipoint connectivity
• In-ear detection
• AI ENx technology
• BEAST mode, 60ms low latency
• Google Fast Pair
• Bluetooth v5.3
• Up to 50-hour playtime, 400mAh case battery, 40mAh buds battery
• IPX5 rated