Wireless Sports Earphones
Boat Rockerz 285
Get It For: ₹4,990
Given the higher price, it's clear that these are
part of Boat's premium wireless range. These are in-ear style sports earbuds,
each with a magnet inside (they stick to each other when you're not wearing
them). It's a lightweight design that you'll forget about if you hang it around
your neck. Each earbud is connected with a sleek, tangle-free wire which also
has in-line controls and a microphone. We liked the secure fit of the earbuds —
useful if you need music for a run. It's also IPX4 water resistant, so no
worries about damage from perspiration or light rain. The audio quality is
fantastic thanks to the 10 mm drivers, cVc noise cancelling and support for
Qualcomm aptX technology. Audio output is loud with deep bass. We were also
impressed with the great battery life — a full charge gave us over 7 hours of
playback (at 50% volume). We hear that the market price is a lot lower than the
MRP, so shop around for a good deal.
Sennheiser CX Sport
Get It For: ₹9,990
Sennheiser’s sports earphones are not the typical
all-black design. The touch of neon on the earhooks and in-line buttons adds a
nice bit of style. They're water and sweat resistant too. In terms of design,
we liked the balance: the in-line controls are on one side and the battery's on
the other side. The soft ear-hooks provide a secure fit without feeling too
tight because they sit in the outer ear. We feel more brands should offer these
with in-ear style earphones. The audio output is well balanced on the CX Sport
— not bass heavy but instead tries to give more audio clarity. There is support
for Qualcomm aptX technology as well. Battery life is just over 5 hours, but
the impressive factor is the fast charging — a 10 minute charge adds 45 mins of
playback time.
—Karan Bajaj
ETM 24JUN18
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