Five TWS earbuds under Rs 1,500 that make good festive gifts, from boAt, Noise and Boult

Wireless earbuds can be a good gift this festive season, especially for friends who spend much of the day on the phone. Five TWS earbuds are available for under Rs 1,500, with fast charging and strong sound.

At the top is the boAt Airdopes Prime 800D, priced at Rs 1,399. It offers better sound and an immersive listening experience. Its features include Dolby Audio, 11 mm drivers, a HiFi DSP core and 24-bit spatial audio. According to the company, the earbuds give up to 45 hours of total playback. For calls, there are four microphones with AI ENx technology, while for gaming there is a Beast Mode with 45 ms low latency. The ASAP Charge feature gives up to four hours of playback on just 10 minutes of charging. It also has Bluetooth 6.1, IPX5 water resistance, Google Fast Pair, multipoint connectivity and in-ear detection.

For those with a budget below Rs 1,000, the boAt Airdopes Plus 223 is available at Rs 999. It offers up to 60 hours of playback, 13 mm drivers and boAt Spatial Audio for a more effective listening experience. There are two microphones with AI ENx technology for better calls, and a Beast Mode with 55 ms low latency for gaming. ASAP Charge gives up to 150 minutes of playback on 10 minutes of charging. It also has Bluetooth 6.0, IPX4 water resistance and multi-connect support.

The boAt Airdopes Plus 221, also priced at Rs 999, can be chosen for everyday use. It has a premium leather-finish case, boAt Spatial Audio and up to 60 hours of playback. It also comes with 13 mm drivers, Bluetooth 6.0, two microphones with AI ENx technology and a Beast Mode with 55 ms low latency. Its ASAP Charge also gives up to 150 minutes of playback on 10 minutes of charging.

The Noise Buds N1 is another good option for music and calls. It is priced at Rs 899. It has 11 mm drivers and up to 40 hours of total playback. For better calls, it has four microphones with Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC), and it also offers Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.

The fifth option is the Boult Audio Z40, priced at Rs 899. It is an option for those who want good battery life at a low price. Up to 60 hours of playback is claimed. It has 10 mm drivers, Zen ENC microphone technology for calling and low-latency gaming support.