But with the latest release from the well-known brand noise the buds VS101 joining the fray, with a launch price of 1199 so do customer finally have an affordable option that does the job - Let's find out.
Unboxing
First when you unbox the box, you get all the standard stuff like the earbuds case which is really well built and feels sturdy. Inside this you will find the earbuds which sports in-ear nozzle design just like earpods pro. You will also get some extra ear tips for your better fit and a usb type-c cable which is quite unexpected at this price point.Design
Now let's start with the design owing to the mirrored options available we are no longer going to call these an airpods clone, objectively speaking the buds are pretty minimal with a slightly iridescent accent on the head. The stem is relatively slim too.
The 8mm drivers are bent by almost 45 degrees sitting deep inside the ears when worn correctly. The birds have a slightly oval shape instead of usual round based on your ears this could either be more or less comfortable, a total of three set of silicone tips are included in the package which is an important part of the noise cancelling equation.
The birds VS101 opt for an in-ear design which allows them to sit deeper in the ear rather than hanging onto the ears, they sit comfortably without sticking out the fit was also good enough to last something as intense as a run or a workout, unlike most other products in this segment the birds are also ipx5 rated safe enough for sweaty workouts or drop into the sink probably not for heavy rains.
Sound Quality
Now we talk about the sound quality you get a largely balanced and detailed sound signature which sounds quite different from what i have heard on most options priced under 1199 rupees.Although there is no support for advanced bluetooth codecs but it works well with AAC codec. To ensure detail in the sound the base wasn't punchy by any means but was definitely distinct tight and calculated offering up plenty of details across the frequency range.
Particularly in the mid-range the sound stage was wide giving various elements in the sound a proper sense of direction and feel. Although the detail levels were just a bit lower and things sounded a bit shrill at high volumes, this did seem to amp up the power in the lows.
Final Words
Overall i think this is one of the best sounding earbuds under this price range. Going from highs to lows the VS101 have subpar battery life in most sessions they would die on me in about 4 hours or so.Charging takes about 90 minutes which is decent this is good for charging the earphones at least thrice. Now with birds VS101 you also get gesture control using which you can control your music and can also be used to pick incoming calls.
At last i think birds vs 101 is a value for money product, it is a good pair of tws earphones suitable for both attending calls and listening to music. Comfort is subjective thing and earphone's hard silicon tip with oval design might not cause discomfort to everyone.
Moreover its distant and premium looks and increases protection rating rounds up the package to make it a solid contender in sub rupees 1500 earphone segment.
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