Best wireless earbuds - From 1k to 30k
A look at five true wireless earbuds available in Bangladesh within a price range of Tk1,000-30,000
When Apple introduced AirPods in the market, Chinese gadget manufacturers watched closely and within months, introduced their own affordable versions of "true wireless earbuds". Soon, most renowned brands sought to manufacture wireless earbuds as well.
What really sets apart true wireless earbuds is quite simple; they are essentially, truly wireless earbuds unlike Bluetooth headphones which have some form of visible wiring. This fact alone is a big enough reason for people to consider switching to true wireless earbuds.
With the more power-efficient Bluetooth technology evolving swiftly with the introduction of Bluetooth 4.0 and above, limited battery life is no longer an issue as these tiny earbuds manage to provide a decent audio playback time with their built-in batteries.
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The Bangladeshi gadget market, in terms of true wireless earbuds, is a vast one, with hundreds of options to pick from. Whatever one's budget may be, it can be difficult for an average user to pick a wireless earbud from the wide range of options available.
The only drawback for such earbuds is often their lower quality microphone service which, however, is improving over time.
This article narrows down the highest selling earpods currently available in the market.
In order to pick the most popular true wireless earbuds available in the market, we spoke to many users and sellers. Today, we will be looking at five true wireless earbuds worth buying, within a price range of Tk1,000-30,000.
1. Lenovo LivePods LP1S True Wireless Earbuds
Specifications
Bluetooth V5.0
5 hours Music Playback Time
USP (Unique selling point): Cheapest earbuds from a renowned brand.
Price: Tk999
Where to buy?
Daraz (Online)
This earbud is selling like hotcakes by virtue of the fact that a true wireless earbud is being sold within a price range of Tk1,000. More often than not, you might even be able to get it at cheaper prices through promotional offers given by online and offline stores.
Considering the price, its performance is decent enough. It is an even more ideal choice if you do not want to spend much, but just want to experience your first earbuds.
However, it would be my advice to spend Tk100-200 more and get the older generation Redmi AirDots if better sound quality is your priority. The Airdots suffers less from connectivity and other issues, which are prominent in Lenovo's LP1S TWS Bluetooth earbuds.
These may be a bit harder to find in mainstream online and offline shops as they keep running out of stock. However, they are more available in smaller local phone recharge stores.
Rating (Out of five stars)
Sound quality: 3.5
Bass: 2.5
Clarity: 3.5
Build quality: 2.0
Noise cancellation: 1.0
2. Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 2
Specifications
Bluetooth V5.0
5 hours audio playback time (12 hours in total with the charging case)
USP: Unbeatable price to performance ratio
Price: Tk1,475
Where to buy?
Star Tech showroom in Multiplan Center, New Elephant Road
If your budget is around Tk1,500 and you want the best price-to-performance ratio from a renowned brand, the Xiaomi Redmi AirDots 2 would be an ideal choice.
This is currently the most popular earbud in the market. Thanks to its low price and good sound quality, it is the go-to choice for students.
However, do keep in mind that the Redmi AirDots 2 is facing stiff competition from brands such as Realme and Joyroom that are carving their own reputation in the market quite fast nowadays. So, it will not hurt to explore them if you can top up your budget by a few hundred taka.
Rating
Sound quality: 4.0
Bass: 3.5
Clarity: 3.5
Build quality: 3.5
Noise cancellation: 3.0
3. Joyroom JR TL7 TWS Earbuds
Specifications
Bluetooth V5.0
6 hours audio playback time (12 hours in total with the charging case)
USP: For the price, unbeatable sound quality and dual driver audio experience
Price: Tk1,890
Where to buy?
PhoneShop BD (Online)
The ratings might make you take a look at the price of the Joyroom TL7 earbuds twice because it is astonishing what Joyroom has managed to put together at such a price, in addition to providing a budget dual driver experience to more tech savvy audiophiles.
It is a fan favourite in the more popular gadget stores in Bashundhara City. And do note, Joyroom is no stranger to audiophiles, they have been in the Bangladeshi market since 2016 with their low cost headphones and earphones.
Rating
Sound quality: 4.5
Bass: 4.5
Clarity: 4.0
Build quality: 4.0
Noise cancellation: 4.0
4. Apple AirPods (2nd Generation)
Specifications
Bluetooth V5.0
4 hours audio playback time (75% charge in 1 hour in the charging case)
USP: Best in class when it comes to call quality.
Price: Tk13,990
Where to buy?
Gadget and Gear
The second-generation Apple AirPods is the successor to the first true wireless earbuds in the market. Both versions have similar audio quality however, the AirPod 2 sounds good but not great. There are ear fit issues, and the bass is only good when angled at a certain point.
However, the second-generation Apple AirPods excels at being convenient when it comes to pairing it to iPhones. The AirPods' microphone performance is undoubtedly the best in class and ideal for those long zoom meetings.
Rating
Sound quality: 4.5
Bass: 3.0
Clarity: 4.5
Build quality: 3.5
Noise cancellation: 4.5
5. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
Specifications
Bluetooth V5.1
5 hours audio playback time (Full charge in 2 hours in the charging case)
USP: These Earbuds were engineered for audiophiles.
Price: Tk27,990
Where to buy?
Gadget and Gear
Bose is an audiophile fan favourite brand and they have lived up to their name with the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds.
This earbud excels at noise cancellation; users can switch to quiet mode, which makes the audio-listening experience very discrete even in noisy environments. It eliminates most of the surrounding sound, giving an immersive experience, when compared to the other earbuds listed above.
Its sound quality is rich and among the best in its class. Its bass is commendably heavy as well. The microphone is above average and works well in separating outside environmental noises.
Given its high asking price, you might wonder, is the asking price too much?
I would say otherwise because the quality of sound these earbuds provide is among the best in its class coming from a brand dedicated to manufacturing and catering to audiophiles.
Unlike the other earbuds mentioned above, Bose has a reputation for being better in terms of longevity, something most of the aforementioned earbuds cannot guarantee.
Rating
Sound quality: 4.5
Bass: 4.0
Clarity: 4.5
Build quality: 4.5
Noise cancellation: 4.5
