Yes, this is the new Boult Astra TWS earbuds launched recently and it looks sick right? Isn’t it? This was what I thought when I saw this TWS earbuds for the first time. It almost looks like an Alienware gaming laptop from behind with these two Type-C ports and lights all around, giving it a gamery vibe right from the word go.
From promising latest features like Bluetooth 5.3 to Quad mic, this small Boult Astra TWS earbuds is quite unique in its own way and at ₹1,449 is a pretty viable option. However, does it live up to the expectation? Well, let us discuss in the short review after using it extensively for weeks now:
Boult Astra Specifications
- Zen Quad Mic ENC for crystal-clear voice calls and communication
- Impressive 48 Hrs battery life for extended listening sessions | Lightning Boult Type C Fast Charging (10Mins=100Mins Playtime)
- 45ms Ultra-Low Latency Gaming | BoomX Tech for Supreme Bass
- Bluetooth version 5.3 | 10m connectivity range, providing flexibility to move around without signal loss.
- IPX5 Water Resistant | Voice Assistant | Touch Control
Inside the Box
1 Pair of Earbuds, Charging Case, Charging Cable, User Manual, Warranty Card, Additional Ear Tips
Design
By the looks of it, this new Boult Astra looks really futuristic and looks like a sports car or a gaming laptop with cool lights all-around. Also, you have classy color variants like Black Gloss, White Opal, and Smoky Metal, our White color looks awesome and even the Black one should look sick, kudos to Boult for trying something new in terms of design.
The breathing LED feature adds a dynamic visual element that syncs with your every move. Also the TWS earbuds is IPX5 water resistance to take it anywhere you want to and the build quality of this one is also very nice.
Audio Quality
In terms of sound quality, let’s delve into the main aspect of the review, which is the product review itself. The Boult Audio Astra offers 13 mm sound drivers that deliver powerful bass, although it must be noted that the clarity does leave something to be desired. Nonetheless, the volume levels are satisfactory and overall music is clear and punchy, most Indians though will like the music quality anyways.
Therefore, if you can tolerate a slight compromise in sound clarity and prefer earbuds with emphasis on bass, the Boult Audio Astra would be a suitable choice.
In terms of gaming, the Boult Astra TWS earbuds promise of 40 ms latency and the enhanced gaming experience offered by these Boult earbuds are indeed noteworthy. The delay is kept to a minimum, allowing for a seamless gaming experience, while the sound separation is excellent. As a result, these earbuds are an ideal choice for gaming purposes.
Microphone
A few of you want to know the calling result right? Yes, we do take a lot of calls these days, so no worries, Quad Mic and Dual Master work well to provide you with a better calling experience. You can also use these earbuds in heavy traffic, though there is no ANC but the passive noise cancellation works well, so if you want to listen to music outdoors or even talk with someone, you can do it easily.
Battery Life
As per Boult Audio, this TWS earbuds can give you up to 48 hours of battery life, but in single charging, you can get up to 8 hours battery with Boult Audio Astra. Which is quite enough. But in extreme usage, you can get up to 5-6 hours in single charging but most users can last their almost entire week with single charge only. In terms of harging time of Boult Astra, it is around 1 hour 30 minutes and earbuds take only 45 minutes to complete the charge.
Verdict
Now, should you buy this new Boult Astra TWS earbuds? Well, it depends on you, if you are really looking for a cool and unique TWS earbuds that is not very expensive, you should look for this one. Its looks and subtle design makes it stand out whereas in terms of usability and audio experience too, you get the basics right, though has good bass, not every people might like it, overall, for the price you can consider this one.
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