BoAt Airdopes 201 review: Good truly wireless earphones on a budget
About this item
- Battery: Airdopes 201 offers a playback time of up to 3 hours in earbuds & 12 hours in charging case and earbuds get charged to 100% in 1.5 hours
- Bluetooth: It has Bluetooth v5.0 with a range of 10m and is compatible with Android & iOS
- IPX rating: It has an IPX4 marked water & sweat resistance
- ANC: NA
- No. of Mics: 1 mic per Earbud
- Other Inclusions: Additional Earmuffs, Micro USB Charging Cable, Warranty Card, User Manual
- Ergonomic design with Smooth Control
- instant voice assistant
Product description
The pristine the journey of your life is here to begin, as you ride through the highest waves of Nirvana on your boAt Airdopes 201. Just connect to the magic with Bluetooth V5.0 connectivity that runs for up to 3 hours of charge at a time. The immersive audio is built to help you experience the unreal, as you get to witness the sound. The lightweight design is made to take on a hurricane with its minimalistic design. Keep the earbuds in the 470mAh charging case as you carry your style along with your music that allows for an additional playtime of up to 12 hours. The minimalistic earbud design with earhooks and the easy access integrated controls for a superior user experience add to its tally for being an amazing pair of TWS earbuds. It is IPX4 rated to offer protection against sweat or water troubles while you stay plugged into your sound. Activate voice assistant with just a single press and play the game your way with the boAt Airdopes 201.
The pristine the journey of your life is here to begin, as you ride through the highest waves of Nirvana on your boAt Airdopes 201. Just connect to the magic with Bluetooth V5.0 connectivity that runs for up to 3 hours of charge at a time. The immersive audio is built to help you experience the unreal, as you get to witness the sound. The lightweight design is made to take on a hurricane with its minimalistic design. Keep the earbuds in the 470mAh charging case as you carry your style along with your music that allows for an additional playtime of up to 12 hours. The minimalistic earbud design with earhooks and the easy access integrated controls for a superior user experience add to its tally for being an amazing pair of TWS earbuds. It is IPX4 rated to offer protection against sweat or water troubles while you stay plugged into your sound. Activate voice assistant with just a single press and play the game your way with the boAt Airdopes 201.
Design and Battery Life
The first thing you notice with the boAt Airdopes 201 is the sleek look. While Noise Shots X-Buds and Fingers Audio Pods have a stem design, the boAt Airdopes 201 are all about their earbuds. These earbuds themselves have a clean look that stays comfortably in your ears. It comes in only one color, which is a mixture of black and grey. boAt also includes extra ear tips and fin to securely keep the buds in your ears. With these, you will be able to find a comfortable fit without any issue. When placed next to other budget true wireless earbuds, the boAt Airdopes 201 is simple and unassuming. On the exterior, it has a button that acts as a control to play or pause music or accept phone calls followed by boAt logo.
On the inside, there is an indicator for left or right earbud and two magnetic pins for charging. Among all the budget true wireless earbuds that we have tested in the past few weeks, these are the most minimal in terms of overall footprint. This minimal design also extends to the case. The case is not like that of Noise or Apple but rather has a square bottom with bulging circular lid at the top. There is a boAt branding at the top, and the case opens without any issue. When the earbuds are charging, there is an orange LED on the earbuds. When you remove them from the case, there is a white LED to denote that it is ready to be paired. At the front, there are four LED lights to denote the charging capacity held by the case.
The first thing you notice with the boAt Airdopes 201 is the sleek look. While Noise Shots X-Buds and Fingers Audio Pods have a stem design, the boAt Airdopes 201 are all about their earbuds. These earbuds themselves have a clean look that stays comfortably in your ears. It comes in only one color, which is a mixture of black and grey. boAt also includes extra ear tips and fin to securely keep the buds in your ears. With these, you will be able to find a comfortable fit without any issue. When placed next to other budget true wireless earbuds, the boAt Airdopes 201 is simple and unassuming. On the exterior, it has a button that acts as a control to play or pause music or accept phone calls followed by boAt logo.
On the inside, there is an indicator for left or right earbud and two magnetic pins for charging. Among all the budget true wireless earbuds that we have tested in the past few weeks, these are the most minimal in terms of overall footprint. This minimal design also extends to the case. The case is not like that of Noise or Apple but rather has a square bottom with bulging circular lid at the top. There is a boAt branding at the top, and the case opens without any issue. When the earbuds are charging, there is an orange LED on the earbuds. When you remove them from the case, there is a white LED to denote that it is ready to be paired. At the front, there are four LED lights to denote the charging capacity held by the case.
Sound Quality, Battery Life and Connectivity
As observed in my review of Fingers Audio Pods or Noise Shots X-Buds, the sound quality takes a back seat with true wireless earbuds. While that remains the case with boAt Airdopes 201 as well, it does offer a perfect balance between convenience and audio experience. These earbuds, which pack 10mm dynamic drivers, are great for listening to Indian music. Everytime I played A R Rahman, Shankar Mahadevan or even Arijit Singh, the sound was natural. The bass with these tiny earbuds are not punchy but there is a subtle element to it nonetheless. They do come into their own when you listen to music suited to these form factors.
When you listen to pop or rock, the genre comes alive without much effort. Whether you are listening to Carly Rae Jepsen, Lizzo, HAIM, you go along with the beat of the music. When you play John Meyer, Don Henley or good old Beatles, there is the dynamic range that comes out really well. The earbuds struggled the most when I played music with a lot of percussion. Some of the instruments sounded coarse to me. However, in the case of some ensembles, the vocal part stood out from the rest. It definitely seems like boAt decided to find a middle ground with respect to sound quality as well. After using them, I am sure that they have found that middle ground with ease.
In terms of battery life, I averaged between 2-2.5 hours with the earbuds alone. The case was able to provide another three rounds of charging. Once the earbuds and case are charged, you can easily get between 10-12 hours of juice. These earbuds do create a nice seal, resulting in decent noise isolation. The only issue for me was with connectivity. To know whether Airdopes 201 are working fine, you need to follow the audio cue. As soon as you take the earbuds out of the case, you will hear “Power ON, you are plugged into Nirvana”.
After that you must look out for “Left Channel, Right Channel” sound to confirm it’s properly started. After this message, the earbuds will either connect to previously connected device or play “Your device is ready to pair” sound. There were instances when the previous message did not playback through the earbuds. In such a situation, the only solution is to put these buds back in their case. Close the case and pull them out again. While it supports Bluetooth 5.0, I did observe occasional drop in connection and shunted playback of music. These issues are intermittent and don’t happen very often, but I was not expecting such an experience from a brand like boAt. There is room for improvement and this could be one of those areas.
boAt Airdopes 201 Review: Should you buy?
The one thing that works in favor of boAt Airdopes 201 is its price. At Rs 2,499, it is hard to find true wireless earbuds in the same price or from a reputable brand. The only other product that comes to mind is Detel Di-Pod but they don’t offer similar quality, which is the second best thing about boAt’s offering. These true wireless earbuds offer quality that punches above its price segment. The third thing that works for boAt Airdopes 201 is the sound quality. It is not great or peculiar in any way but it is not built to sound like budget wireless earbuds. They are perfect for listening to music on the go. It also seems good enough for listening to podcasts or watch your favorite on-demand video content.
The only issue with the boAt Airdopes 201 is the not so reliable connection. It is something that one can overlook, but it is something you should know about if you plan to buy these true wireless earbuds. The battery life is also lacklustre in comparison to other budget true wireless earbuds tested by BGR India. So, if you are in the market for true wireless earbuds and your budget is not a penny more than Rs 2,500, you should buy the boAt Airdopes 201. There is a trade-off but it is not something that would hurt your experience. boAt does not offer gesture controls for music playback because they don’t work well. This is a smart company and its true wireless earbuds are not smart but they are not impractical either.
Boat Airdopes 201 Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)
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1.How do I reset my boat Airdopes 201?
While the earbuds are in their charging case, press the Multifunction Button for more than 5 seconds until the orange and white LED starts blinking.
2.Does boat Airdopes 201 have good bluetooth connectivity?
The BoAt Airdopes 201 have excellent and lag-free Bluetooth connectivity.
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After this, remove the earbuds from the charging case. The earbuds will pair with each other automatically.
Final Verdict(Conclusion)
Just like other products from the Airdope series, the BoAt Airdope 201 twin wireless earbuds did not disappoint.
It is very affordable and provides you with the excellent sound quality for its price range.
It also has a solid build quality and looks appealing. The charging case offers a useful option to charge your earbuds for up to 4 times.
This is very handy for people who are often outdoors. They are also very portable and can easily fit in your bag or pocket.
The call quality is also lag-free and pristine. Overall this product is another addition to BoAt’s already impressive We saw the boat airdopes 201 review.
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Available Colors of Boat Airdopes 201
Active Black
Furious Blue
Raging Red
Viper Green
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