₹999 for a wireless headphone with 20-hour battery, ENC calling, Type-C charging, and 14mm drivers. TecSox Soundex-F9 is aimed squarely at first-time wireless headphone buyers, students, and budget-conscious professionals who want usable wireless audio without spending ₹1,500–₹2,000 on a Boult or boAt entry-level model. It launches today — February 24, 2026 — in India.
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TecSox Soundex-F9: Full Specs
The press release doesn’t specify Bluetooth version or foldability, but the core spec set is competitive for the price point.
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Price | ₹999 |
| Driver Size | 14mm dynamic drivers |
| Battery Life | Up to 20 hours |
| Charging | Type-C |
| Noise Cancellation | ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) — calls only |
| Controls | Physical buttons — music, volume, calls |
| Target Use | Music, gaming, streaming, work calls |
| Launch Date | February 24, 2026 |
| Brand | TecSox (Founder: Puneet Gulati) |
What ₹999 Realistically Gets You
At ₹999, the Soundex-F9 competes with the boAt Rockerz 450 (₹999–₹1,299) and Boult Audio Z40 (₹799–₹999) — the two most popular headphones in this price tier on Amazon and Flipkart. All three offer roughly 20-hour battery and physical controls. The Soundex-F9’s differentiator is the ENC calling chip, which neither the Rockerz 450 nor the Z40 advertise at this price.
ENC at ₹999 is the spec that makes this product genuinely interesting. At this price, most headphones use a single microphone with no active noise filtering for calls — meaning background noise passes through to the other person. ENC applies signal processing to separate speech from ambient sound, which matters for anyone taking work calls or online classes in a shared space. It’s not the same as ANC (which blocks noise for the listener), but for calls specifically it solves a real problem.
The 14mm drivers are larger than the 10mm–12mm units typically found at this price, which generally correlates with more bass extension — though driver size alone doesn’t determine sound quality. Physical button controls rather than touch controls is the right call at ₹999: touch panels at this price tier are inconsistently reliable and frustrating during workouts.
The one caveat buyers should note: the press release doesn’t mention Bluetooth version, which at ₹999 is likely 5.0 or 5.1. That’s fine for most use cases but worth confirming before purchase if low-latency gaming is a priority.
For more, visit TecSox’s official channels.
Check our best wireless headphones under ₹1,000 in India on TechnoSports and our budget audio buying guide India 2026.
FAQs
What is the price of TecSox Soundex-F9 headphones in India?
The TecSox Soundex-F9 is priced at ₹999 in India, launched on February 24, 2026, with 20 hours of battery life and ENC calling support.
Does the TecSox Soundex-F9 have active noise cancellation?
No — the Soundex-F9 has ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) for calls, which filters background noise during voice calls, but does not offer ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) for music listening.
