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Pros:– Energetic sound output– Excellent ANC for the segment– Neat design, sturdy build– Lightweight and comfortable on the ears– Good call quality, multi-point support– Good battery backup– Handy companion app Cons: – No aptX or LDAC codec support– Sounds inferior with ANC switched off– Feels plasticky, no ingress protection– Lacks fast charging, wear detection Price: Rs 9,990Rating: 3.8/5 Related Articles Samsung Galaxy M34 5G Review: Packing a big punch for its priceInstagram 'Threads' Review:…

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsGood soundHigh bass potentialLong battery lifeNice coloursCheapConsStrange gesture controlMiddling ANCLimited featuresOur VerdictThe Sony WF-C700N earbuds sound great for their price, plus they fit well, have a long battery life and look good. The trade-offs are middling noise cancellation, odd controls and a limited feature set, though that’s not unusual in this price range. If you can do without Apple-exclusive features, they’re an excellent alternative to Airpods. Best…

With summer in full swing, you’re quite likely to be spending several hours on a plane to your vacation destination. Your flight will be made more pleasant and quiet with the right active noise-canceling (ANC) headphones. We already looked at Apple AirPods offers for Prime Day, now let’s check out the Sony headphones. We’ll start with the Sony WH-1000XM4. While they have been supplanted by the XM5, these offer better bang for your buck with similar features at a noticeably lower price. Check out our reviews for more…

The Prime Day deals just keep on coming and the latest to pop up on our deal-finding radar is a pair of wireless earbuds for just $64.99 and you don't have to do a thing. No discount codes, no on-screen coupons. Just bargain earbuds for all.Those bargain earbuds come in the shape of the 1MORE Aero wireless earbuds, a pair that comes in both white and black to suit most tastes. They'd normally retail for around $110 but Amazon is now selling them with a 31% and $45 discount. Just remember that this is a Prime Day deal so…

US-based chipmaker Qualcomm has expanded its S3 Gen 2 Sound platform portfolio with a new chipset. The company claims that the latest chipset is designed specifically for gaming. As per Qualcomm, the optimised solution will combine Snapdragon Sound and LE Audio to deliver wireless audio with ultra-low latency of less than 20ms. The company promises that this chipset will ensure a lag-free gaming experience and it will also incorporate a voice back-channel for in-game chat.Qualcomm's S3 Gen 2 Sound platform: Gaming, music…

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsSolid audio reproductionLightweight and comfortable for hours of useLong battery run time, with 4x in-case rechargingPromising next-generation Bluetooth featuresConsSkittish touch controlsLess-than-state-of-the-art active noise cancellingDoesn’t stop playing when removed from your earsOur VerdictEarFun’s future-proof Air Pro 3 ANC Wireless Earbuds combine well-heeled sound with what could be the next big things in Bluetooth technology. Best Prices Today: EarFun Air Pro 3…

Skullcandy is known for its budget wireless earphones like the $20 Smokin' Buds, but it's going a bit more upmarket with a new line of products. Called Rail, it offers both ANC and non-ANC versions that cost less than $100 but have features typically found on more costly wireless earbuds. The first model is the Rail ANC with adjustable 4-mic active noise cancellation, along with a "Stay-Aware" mode when out and about. It also has a "Smart Mic" option that reduces background noise so others can hear you better. You get up…

Boat Nirvana 525 ANC neckband-style earphone is here. Domestic wearable manufacturer Boat has expanded its audio product lineup with the launch of Boat Nirvana 525 ANC neckband earphones. The wireless earphones sport a sleek and compact design. The earphones come with Spatial Sound powered by Dolby Audio and works with the Boat Hearables app.Price and availabilityBoat Nirvana 525 ANC Neckband comes with a price tag of Rs 2,499 and it comes in Space Black, Celestial Blue and Cosmic Grey colour options. Customers can…

Although Apple didn’t upgrade AirPods hardware today, it announced new audio features in iOS 17 that will enhance the company’s earphones nonetheless. The standout feature is Adaptive Audio for the second-gen AirPods Pro. The feature will tune your device’s active noise cancelation (ANC) and transparency mode levels based on your environment. It “dynamically blends Transparency mode and Active Noise Cancellation together based on the conditions of a user’s environment to deliver the best experience in the moment.” Apple…

Alongside the vivo S17 and S17 Pro, we also got a new pair of wireless earbuds with the vivo TWS Air Pro. These wireless earbuds are identical to the recently announced iQOO TWS Air Pro with 14.2mm drivers, active noise cancelation (ANC) and a 30 hours combined battery life with their charging case. vivo TWS Air Pro The buds pair over Bluetooth 5.3 and support AAC and SBC audio codecs. You also get an IP54 rating for water splash resistance, dual pairing, a Find my Earbuds function and a…