Navratri special: Best true wireless earbuds for music lovers
The best sound for every budget!
Wireless earbuds are great for listening to music on the go, but finding the right one isn’t always easy. After all, there are many options at many different price points. Do you use an established audio brand, or are smartphone brands competitive? What’s the proper budget? We’ve attempted to answer these questions while keeping things simple by sifting through the market and shortlisting a set of true wireless (TWS) earbuds for music lovers at all budgets.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
These Earbuds from Bose take the signature ANC and sound quality from its on-ear cousins and pack them into this tiny package. The internal upgrade supports AptX Adaptive, a wireless audio standard that transmits higher-quality signals from a compatible phone. Bose also focused on the design, moving away from more traditional designs by including a set of fins that aid grip and comfort. You’re getting one of the best-sounding TWS sets on the market and class-leading ANC and comfort levels. Yours for Rs 19,499.
Sony LinkBuds S WF-LS900N
Sony’s original LinkBuds were unique because they had a hole in the centre that allowed outside audio to pass directly to our ears. The LinkBuds S doesn’t have a hole but uses electronics to allow environmental audio to pass through. This is surprisingly effective and results in a more natural and pleasant listening experience, especially when you want to listen to music but also need to be aware of your surroundings.
Sound quality is excellent and can be easily tuned to your liking via a custom EQ in the Sony app for your smartphone. The price is perfect at Rs 12,990 for this kind of audio quality and engineering ingenuity.
Apple AirPods Pro
If you’re an Apple user, you need the AirPods Pro 2. These earphones are among the best-sounding in their price range and offer unique features that third-party manufacturers can’t match.
For starters, the AirPods Pro 2 will connect immediately and seamlessly to any Apple device registered to you, and they’ll do it just when your focus shifts to that device. It works like magic. Then you have spatial audio, which offers a superior cinema experience thanks to Dolby Atmos Support, class-leading ANC and adaptive noise cancelling modes, an IP54 rating, intuitive stem controls for managing volume, and much more. The price is high at Rs 23,790, but the experience it offers Apple users is also unmatched.
Nothing Ear 2
For the more value-conscious buyer, the Nothing Ear 2 is a steal. They retail at Rs 6,999 and offer fantastic sound quality for the price. They’re finely tuned and provide a balanced sound, while excellent ANC handles distracting environmental noise. And who doesn’t love that transparent case and design?
The Nothing Ear 2 connects via Bluetooth 5.3, offers up to 36 hours of battery life, and has an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.
Sennheiser CX Plus TW1
Sennheiser’s take on budget earbuds is worth listening to. The CX Plus TW1 is available at just Rs 2,999, but the sound quality compares favourably with earbuds costing 2-3 times as much. You also get 27 hours of playback, an assortment of ear tips to have the perfect fit, IPX4 splash resistance, and even ANC and transparency modes. They’re an excellent and affordable option for the music lover who would rather not splurge on a TWS set.
Find all these earbuds and more on Croma.com. Croma is also running a Festival of Dreams sale this festive season, making this the perfect time to pick up a new pair of earphones thanks to many deals and discounts, not to mention cashback offers and more.
