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Earbuds

Our picks for the best true wireless earbuds under ₹2,000 from boAt, OnePlus and Noise, compared on noise cancellation, battery, Bluetooth and call quality.

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Earbuds

Our picks for the best true wireless earbuds under ₹1,000 from boAt, Boult and Mivi, compared on battery, Bluetooth, water resistance and call quality.

Top picks

Ranked by our score. Links marked “Check price” are affiliate links; we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

1. Noise Buds VS102 Plus

Type:
True wireless earbuds
Noise cancellation:
None (quad-mic ENC for calls only)
Battery:
Up to 70 hours with case (claimed)
Bluetooth:
5.3
Drivers:
11mm
Extras:
Instacharge: 10 minutes for 120 minutes of playback

Good

  • Longest claimed battery life in this list (70 hours)
  • Cheapest pick here
  • 4 mics for calls

Not so good

  • No active noise cancellation
  • No water resistance rating on the Amazon listing
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2. OnePlus Nord Buds 3R

Type:
True wireless earbuds
Noise cancellation:
None (AI noise reduction for calls only)
Battery:
Up to 54 hours with case (claimed)
Bluetooth:
5.4
Drivers:
12.4mm
Mics:
4 mics with AI noise reduction for calls
Water resistance:
IP55 (earbuds only)
Extras:
Dual device connection, 47ms game mode, OnePlus 3D Audio

Good

  • Longest claimed battery life in this list
  • IP55 earbuds
  • OnePlus app and 3D Audio with OnePlus phones

Not so good

  • No active noise cancellation
  • Charging case has no water resistance rating
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3. boAt Airdopes Prime 701 ANC

Type:
True wireless earbuds
Noise cancellation:
Hybrid ANC, up to 46dB (claimed)
Battery:
Up to 50 hours with case, 35 hours with ANC on (claimed)
Bluetooth:
5.2
Drivers:
10mm
Mics:
4 mics for calls
Water resistance:
IPX5
Extras:
Multipoint connection, in-ear detection, 60ms low-latency mode

Good

  • Longest claimed battery life of the ANC picks
  • In-ear detection pauses music when you take a bud out
  • Multipoint connection

Not so good

  • IPX5 covers water, not dust
  • Smaller 10mm drivers than the realme and OnePlus picks
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4. boAt Airdopes Prime 702 ANC

Type:
True wireless earbuds
Noise cancellation:
Hybrid ANC, up to 48dB (claimed)
Battery:
Up to 50 hours with case (claimed)
Bluetooth:
6.0
Drivers:
12mm
Mics:
6 mics with AI-ENx noise reduction for calls
Extras:
Multipoint connection, low-latency BEAST mode, app with EQ and ANC levels

Good

  • Strongest claimed ANC in this list (48dB)
  • Newest Bluetooth 6.0
  • 6 mics for calls and multipoint connection

Not so good

  • New 2026 model with few buyer reviews so far
  • No water resistance rating on the Amazon listing
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5. GOBOULT Z40

Our score 7.5/10
Type:
True wireless earbuds
Battery:
Up to 60 hours with case (claimed)
Drivers:
10mm
Mics:
Zen ENC mic for calls
Water resistance:
IPX5
Extras:
Low-latency gaming mode, Type-C fast charging, made in India

Good

  • Long claimed battery life
  • IPX5 is a step up from the usual IPX4 at this price
  • One of the most-reviewed budget earbuds on Amazon.in

Not so good

  • No active noise cancellation
  • Bass-heavy tuning will not suit everyone
  • Older model; newer Z40 variants exist
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6. boAt Airdopes 141 Gen 2

Our score 7.5/10
Type:
True wireless earbuds
Battery:
Up to 48 hours with case (claimed)
Bluetooth:
5.4
Mics:
4 mics with ENx noise reduction for calls
Water resistance:
IPX4
Extras:
Low-latency mode, fast charging

Good

  • Very long claimed battery life for the price
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 for stable pairing
  • Low-latency mode helps with mobile games and videos

Not so good

  • No active noise cancellation
  • IPX4 handles sweat and light rain only
  • Sound is tuned bass-heavy, not detailed
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7. Mivi DuoPods Marathon

Our score 7.5/10
Type:
True wireless earbuds
Battery:
Up to 70 hours with case (claimed)
Bluetooth:
5.3
Drivers:
13mm
Mics:
ENC for calls
Water resistance:
IPX4
Extras:
Fast charging, made in India

Good

  • Longest claimed battery life in this list
  • Large 13mm drivers for fuller sound
  • Bluetooth 5.3

Not so good

  • No active noise cancellation
  • IPX4 handles sweat and light rain only
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8. Mivi DuoPods B4

Our score 6.5/10
Type:
True wireless earbuds
Battery:
Up to 50 hours with case (claimed)
Bluetooth:
5.1
Drivers:
13mm
Mics:
ENC for calls

Good

  • Cheapest pick in this list
  • Still claims 50 hours with the case
  • Large 13mm drivers

Not so good

  • Older Bluetooth 5.1
  • No water resistance rating listed
  • No active noise cancellation
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