In the quest for the best TWS (True Wireless Stereo) earbuds under 2000 rupees, I’ve narrowed down a list of six contenders. But, instead of listing the top five or covering every brand out there, I’m here to guide you to the single best option for your needs and budget.
The Contenders
- OnePlus NORD Buds 2r: Priced at Rs. 2,199 (below Rs. 2,000 during sales).
- Realme Buds Air 3 Neo: Available at Rs. 1,999.
- OPPO Enco Buds 2: Priced at Rs. 1,599.
- Anker Soundcore R50i: Costs Rs. 1,999.
- Boat Airdopes 141 ANC: Available at Rs. 1,799.
1. OnePlus NORD Buds 2r
- Price: Rs. 2,199 (often under Rs. 2,000 in sales)
- Design: It has a shorter stem and flatter profile, resulting in a comfortable and secure fit.
- Build Quality: Sturdy case construction, offering better durability.
- Sound Quality: Despite having the largest 12mm drivers, not the loudest, but delivers crisp sound and good bass.
- Additional Features: Supports fast pair (limited to OnePlus phones), IP55 rating for dust and splash resistance, and dual device connectivity.
- Battery Life: It can run 8 hours on a single charge and with the charging case you can use it up to 38 hours.
2. Realme Buds Air 3 Neo
- Price: Rs. 1,999
- Design: Standard stick design with a long stem.
- Build Quality: Compared to other cases, this one feels a little weak.
- Sound Quality: Offers an average audio experience, particularly lacking in bass.
- Additional Features: Basic touch controls, but lacks certain functionalities like volume control via touch.
- Battery Life: It can run 7 hours on a single charge and with the charging case you can use it for up to 23 hours.
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3. OPPO Enco Buds 2
- Price: Rs. 1,599
- Design: Similar to other TWS earbuds with a long stem.
- Sound Quality: Tops the list in terms of audio quality, with loud output, crisp highs and mids, and the best bass.
- Additional Features: Includes support for Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth 5.2/5.3 for stable connectivity.
- Battery Life: It can run 7 hours on a single charge and with the charging case you can use it for up to 23 hours.
4. Anker Soundcore R50i
- Price: Rs. 1,999
- Design: Traditional TWS style with build quality that can be seen.
- Sound Quality: Very loud and clear, with minimal distortion, only slightly behind OPPO in terms of bass.
- Additional Features: Unique feature of ‘Find My Earbuds’, and strong app support for customization.
- Battery Life: It can run 10 hours on a single charge and with the charging case you can use it for up to 30 hours.
5. Boat Airdopes 141
- Price: Rs. 1,799
- Design: Features a long stem, similar to other models in this range.
- Build Quality: Decent, with a slightly heavier case.
- Sound Quality: Falls short when compared to others, with less impressive audio output.
- Additional Features: The only model in this list with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), though with limited effectiveness. Lacks app support for customization.
- Mic Quality: Surprisingly leads in this category, offering the best microphone performance.
- Battery Life: It can run 6 hours on a single charge and with the charging case you can use it for up to 36 hours.
Conclusion
After thorough testing, the OPPO Enco Buds 2 emerges as the best TWS earbuds under 2000 rupees. It excels in design, sound quality, mic performance, and useful features without unnecessary gimmicks. My second recommendation is the OnePlus NORD Buds 2r, owing to its good audio, decent mic quality, superior IP55 rating, and comfortable fit.
Your experience with these earbuds might vary, so feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.
