After teasing the iQOO Buds for several days, the company launched its newest budget TWS today. Unveiled alongside the iQOO Z11, India’s first MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo-powered phone, the iQOO Buds strongly emphasise long battery endurance, AI noise cancellation, and seamless multipoint connection. Interestingly, the TWS have been priced similarly to the newly launched CMF Buds Neo, which also launched today. Both TWS target young audiences seeking affordable TWS for entertainment and education needs.
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iQOO Buds price, availability, sale
The iQOO Buds are priced at Rs 1,899 and will go on sale starting August 24th on Amazon India. As part of the exclusive launch offers, buyers can grab the TWS for Rs 1,699 by paying with any bank card.
The iQOO Buds come in a single Flame Yellow colourway.
iQOO Buds specifications and features
The latest TWS from iQOO features 10mm moving coil drivers with AAC and SBC codec support. Featuring dual microphones, the iQOO Buds don’t come with ANC, but the company has provided AI call noise cancellation to reduce external disturbances during calls. It comes with multiple sound profiles, such as Clear voice, Mega bass, Crisp high pitch, Esports sound effect, and Immersive audiobooks.
The iQOO Buds support Bluetooth 6.1 and dual-connection, allowing users to pair with and connect to up to two devices simultaneously. In games, TWS are claimed to offer 42ms latency. The earbuds feature multiple actions, such as double and triple-tapping to trigger play/pause, next/previous song, and call rejection by pressing and holding the touch area.
The earbuds are IP54-rated for dust and splash resistance, making them an ideal accessory for workouts or runs. The TWS supports Google’s Fast Pair, meaning you do not need to go through the pairing process when connecting with a new device which has your Gmail ID logged in. The iQOO Buds can be linked with the vEarphones app for users to change the settings and switch between various sound profiles.
The earbuds have a 53mAh battery, which is tuned to last 12 hours on a single charge, while the charging case has a 525mAh battery. Upon fully draining the earbuds and charging case, the company claims the iQOO Buds can offer up to 50 hours of battery backup. It’s further stated that 10 minutes of charging can provide four hours of music playback; however, a full charge of the case can take up to two hours. The case weighs just 41.3g.
How do the iQOO Buds fare against the competition?
iQOO Buds’ direct rival is the CMF Buds Neo, which will soon go on sale for Rs 1,999. For an additional Rs 100, the CMF TWS offers 32db of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), which the iQOO Buds miss out on. Therefore, if you often find yourself in noisy environments, the Buds Neo could do a better job at cutting down on the external noise, even though the ANC value isn’t that high.
Hence, if you really value ANC, it could be worth choosing the CMF Buds Neo over the iQOO Buds, provided the sound quality is also superior and aligns with your preferences. Apart from that, the Neo Buds are claimed to offer a higher battery backup of around 52 hours and feature 12.4mm drivers. If you’re curious which of the two TWS offers a better overall experience, it’s recommended to check the reviews before buying.
