The true wireless stereo (TWS) market in India has grown rapidly, and today buyers on a budget of under ₹2,000 can still find feature-rich options. These affordable earbuds often pack in features once reserved for premium models—like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), long battery life, and powerful drivers for immersive sound. Here’s a closer look at five popular models competing in this space: CMF by Nothing Buds 2a, JBL Wave Beam, OnePlus Nord Buds 3, boAt Airdopes Loop, and realme Buds T310.
CMF by Nothing Buds 2a
The CMF by Nothing Buds 2a comes with large 12.4 mm bio-fibre dynamic drivers and supports ANC up to 42 dB, along with a handy Transparency Mode. Playback lasts 8 hours on a single charge (with ANC off) and extends to 35.5 hours with the case. Rated IP54 for dust and water resistance, the earbuds also support Bluetooth 5.4, dual-device connection, and low-latency mode for gaming.
JBL Wave Beam
The JBL Wave Beam relies on 8 mm drivers with JBL Deep Bass Sound. Instead of full ANC, it uses Smart Ambient technology, which includes TalkThru and Ambient Aware modes for managing external sounds. Battery life adds up to 32 hours (8 hours from the buds, 24 from the case). The earbuds are IP54 rated, while the charging case has a lighter IPX2 splash rating.
OnePlus Nord Buds 3
The OnePlus Nord Buds 3 use 12.4 mm titanised dynamic drivers and offer 32 dB Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Battery life is impressive at 43 hours total, and a 10-minute fast charge delivers up to 11 hours of playback. The buds are IP55 rated for dust and sweat resistance and include Bluetooth 5.4, Dual Connection, and Google Fast Pair for quick setup.
boAt Airdopes Loop
The boAt Airdopes Loop uses an Open Wearable Stereo (OWS) clip-on design with air conduction, letting users stay aware of their surroundings. Equipped with 12 mm drivers, the buds boast an outstanding 50-hour battery life. They also feature 40ms BEAST Mode for gaming, quad mics with ENX Technology for clear calls, and an IPX4 rating for water resistance.
realme Buds T310
The realme Buds T310 stands out with its 12.4 mm Dynamic Bass Driver and 46 dB Hybrid ANC. The earbuds last 9 hours on a charge (ANC off), with a total of 40 hours using the case. Other highlights include 360° Spatial Audio, a 45ms low-latency gaming mode, and an IP55 rating for durability. Connectivity is handled by Bluetooth 5.4.
Final Word
For buyers under ₹2,000, these TWS earbuds offer a wide mix of priorities—some focus on battery life, others on gaming features, and some on ANC for better sound isolation. Whether it’s the style of the CMF by Nothing Buds 2a, the balance of the OnePlus Nord Buds 3, or the long-lasting boAt Airdopes Loop, there’s something for every type of listener.
