The TWS market is booming in India especially in 2020. TWS earbud is a cool accessory along with your smartphone. Here are the best TWS earbuds that are priced under Rs 5,000.
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.
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.
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0| Controls: Touch controls| Drivers: N/A| Mic: Yes| Battery life: Up to 3.5 hours| Charging: Type-C charging port, quick charge
Oppo’s second TWS in India after Oppo Enco Free, which is one of the best TWS under Rs 10,000. The Oppo W31 is one of the best looking TWS in the price segment. These earbuds are neck to neck with Realme’s Buds Air, which is also priced very similarly.
Unlike the Realme Buds Air which just prefers bass over anything, the Oppo W31 offers a nice all-round sound and punchy bass. You also get two modes with the Oppo W31: a dedicated bass mode here along with balanced mode.
For controls, you get double-tap and triple tap functions. On a single charge, the earbuds last up to three hours and with the case you get up to 11 hours. The case can be charged via a Type-C interface. However, the buds miss out on fast charging.
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Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0| Controls: Touch| Driver: 14.2mm Dynamic| Mic: Dual mic| Battery: Up to 4 hours| Charging: Type-C
Xiaomi’s first pair of TWS in India, the Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 is meant for those who prioritise convenience over everything else. It supports LHDC (Low latency, high definition audio codec) which allows for 3x higher data throughput for a higher quality output. The buds are fitted with large 14.2mm dynamic drivers, which is one of the best in its segment.
It comes with dual microphones, the secondary mic is here used as environmental noise suppression which is triggered when you get a call. A single session with this TWS can last over three hours. The case also supports fast charging, which only takes about an hour to go from empty to full.
As with most wireless earphones, even the Mi TWS 2 suffers from audio latency while gaming.
