boAt, at a recent event introduced the new Nirvana 525 ANC neckband in India. This comes as the ‘world’s first‘ wireless neckband with support for Dolby Audio, which is one of its USPs. Check out the price and more details below.
boAt Nirvana 525 ANC: Specs and Features
The Nirvana 525 ANC neckband has 11mm dynamic drivers and this is topped with boAt’s surround sound tech and Dolby Audio for deep bass, enhanced details, and crisp audio, coming in from all directions for you to immerse in the music streaming journey.
Another highlight is the 42dB+ Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation feature, which can help you reduce noises, whether it’s the ‘office chatter‘ or just the metro disturbances. This works with the help of four microphones: 2 Feedback and 2 Feedforward mics.
The Nirvana 525 ANC neckband gets support for different EQ Modes such as Natural, Movie, or boAt Signature Sound, which you can choose from based on your liking. There’s Adaptive EQ (powered by Mimi) too for a more personalized experience, so, that you are able to consume the most of a song and better able to identify every element of it. All this can be accessed via the boAt Hearables app.
The neckband is said to provide up to 30 hours of playback time and supports the ASAP Charge functionality for up to 10 hours of listening time in just 10 minutes. It can reach a full charge in about 40 minutes. There’s the ENX™ technology for reduced ambient noises during calls.
Other details include an IPX5 rating, support for Bluetooth version 5.2, dual pairing, and more.
Price and Availability
The boAt Nirvana 525 ANC comes with an introductory price of Rs 2,499 and will be up for grabs via Amazon, Flipkart, the company’s website, and leading retail stores, starting today at 12 pm.
It comes in Space Black, Celestial Blue, and Cosmic Grey colors.
This by far worst earphone Nirvana 525 ANC
ANC Performance (0/5): These earphones’ claimed ANC capability of up to 42db is their biggest selling point. Unfortunately, the truth falls far short of expectations. Even with ANC turned on, background noises like a ticking clock can still be heard, greatly reducing its effectiveness. Build Quality (1/5): The build quality is appalling for an earphone that costs Rs. 2500. It reminds me more of a cheap earphone that you might buy for Rs. 500 on a local bus. A major letdown is the lack of premium feel and durability. Call Quality Issues (1/5): When making or receiving phone calls, an odd noise or distorted music may be audible. This interference seriously disrupts the quality of the call as a whole. Usefulness (1/5): The earphones have a lot of buttons, but their functions are ambiguous and lack clear indications. It becomes difficult to tell whether the device is in pairing mode or not. The user experience is hampered by this ambiguity. Compatibility Bugs: In my personal experience with the Boat Nirvana 525 Earphones, connectivity problems occurred when I used them in dual pairing mode with a MacBook Pro M1 and an Asus Rog 5. Specifically, the Bluetooth mouse that was attached to my laptop began to lag and stutter. The product’s usefulness and convenience are compromised by this bug. Return and Replacement Policy: Please be aware that the company only provides replacements, not refunds, should you have any problems with the product or decide to return it. My knowledge indicates that there is a high likelihood that the replacement unit will experience the same issues. After trying the Realme Buds 2 Pro ANC and the OnePlus Buds U, I decided to try the boat nirvana 525 ANC Earphones in search of something new. Unfortunately, it was a waste of money. From poor ANC performance to poor build quality and call issues, these earphones fall short of expectations. Given the available alternatives on the market, it would be prudent to investigate other options that offer better value for your money.