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Despite being the most expensive audio product in the brand's lineup, the OnePlus Buds Pro is priced quite competitively, compared to flagship true wireless earphones from brands such as Apple, Samsung, and Sony. This has helped set it apart as a value-for-money option that doesn't particularly skimp on much. Now, well over a year after the launch of the first OnePlus Buds Pro comes its successor. The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 brings small improvements, but sticks to the positioning that made the original an easy-to-recommend…

The idea of a product ‘ecosystem' isn't a new one, but few have truly succeeded in building a platform that achieves the intended goals. Samsung has been working on this for a while now, with its Galaxy Buds range of true wireless earphones that are designed to work best with the company's own smartphones and tablets. The latest in the product range is the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the successor to the Galaxy Buds Pro headset which was released in 2021.Priced at Rs. 17,999 in India, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is the…

Headphone brands such as Beats Audio and Bang & Olufsen might be popular today when it comes to styling, but nothing quite catches your eye like a pair of Skullcandy headphones. It isn't just their flashy colours and distinct looks; Skullcandy is also known for its unabashed love for excessive bass. Heavy bass isn't necessarily for everyone, but you'll find a sizeable number of people who want exactly that in a pair of headphones.Enter the Skullcandy Crusher ANC. A stepped-up version of the Skullcandy Crusher…

Love it or hate it, you can't help but pay attention to what Apple is up to. More often than not, the Cupertino, California-based company will make your jaw drop with its products and prices, and you can't help but wonder what life would be like with the latest iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and AirPods. While not all of Apple's products are equally significant, the M1-powered MacBook and Mac range, and its most recent hardware launch, the AirPods Max, have grabbed a lot of attention.Priced at Rs. 59,900 in India, the Apple…

Although launched back in 2019, the Apple AirPods Pro is still immensely relevant and entirely holds its own against newer competition in the premium true wireless segment. However, three years is a long time in the world of consumer technology, and many would argue that the AirPods Pro has been long overdue for an update. That update is now here, with the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) launching alongside the new Apple iPhone 14 series, and bringing some interesting changes.Priced at Rs. 26,900 in India, the AirPods Pro…

Sony's 1000X line-up has been around since 2016, when the MDR-1000X wireless headphones were revealed. There have been four successors to the MDR-1000X since then, with the latest having been launched in mid-2022, nearly two years after the launch of the Sony WH-1000XM4. The Sony WH-1000XM5 is the latest in the now-iconic and well-reputed line of flagship wireless headphones, and promises improvements across the board, including design, audio quality, and active noise cancellation performance.Priced at Rs. 34,990, the…

Many brands which make both smartphones and audio products tend to engineer them to work slightly better with each other, in the hope that this tight integration would keep buyers locked into their ecosystem. Some examples include the Apple AirPods Pro, OnePlus and Oppo's true wireless headsets, and Samsung's range of Galaxy Buds headsets, all of which tend to have a bit of an edge in terms of features or capabilities when used with smartphones from the same respective brands.Google's Pixel Buds lineup has taken a similar…

An improved performance by its audio sub-brand Beats by Dre helped Apple to achieve 13.1 per cent overall shipment growth in the global TWS market in the second quarter (Q2) this year, a new report has shown.Apple achieved this despite the AirPods TWS series slowing to 2 per cent growth with 15.3 million units shipped, reports Canalys. Read Also"Apple will be relying on its new AirPods Pro model to drive both shipment and revenue growth for its wearables, home and accessories category in the coming quarters," said…

Image Source : OPPO OPPO Enco X2 In today’s world, hardly anyone prefers to buy a wired earphone- the reason being the tangling wire and complications with the cord and jack. Brands have taken this concern seriously and have brought a number of TWS earbuds for the common man to enjoy a hands-free experience. These earbuds are available in the market from the starting…

Mainstream true wireless earphones typically fall in the price range from around Rs. 1,000 to well over Rs. 20,000. Naturally, spending more will get you better audio performance and advanced Bluetooth codec support, as well as features such as active noise cancellation and wireless charging. Recent months have seen many budget and mid-range focused brands offer serious value for money with their launches, making it possible to get flagship-grade performance and features at reasonable prices. The product I'm reviewing…