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boAt Bassheads 100 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£20Form factor:in-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

boAt Bassheads 100 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

boAt Bassheads 100
6.0/10

Overall score

Score
6.0/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

80%

5.3

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

▼Worse than 64% of headphones
7.2

Value for money

Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▼Worse than 59%
5.3

Technical score

Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components

52%

5.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.3

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 85%
8.7

User score

User score
8.7/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▲Better than 87%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones boAt Bassheads 100

Technical score
Technical score
5.3/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 85% of models
Score components:

52%

5.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.9

Battery

4%

6.3

Calls & Controls

5.3
User score
User score
8.7/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▲ Better than 87% of models
Score components

70%

8.2

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.7
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
boAt Bassheads 100 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than that of 91.9% of products in this category.
10
Value for money
Value for money
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 59% of models
Score components:

70%

6.0

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.2
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
10 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 10 mm, smaller driver size than 87.7% of headphones and equal to 4.1% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 47.3% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
1
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 1 microphones, more microphones than 26.9% of headphones and equal to 50.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
58 dB
Market range: <57.2 dB – >95 dB
This pair of headphones has a microphone SNR of 58 dB, lower microphone SNR than 83.7% of headphones and equal to 6.1% of headphones.
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
boAt
Form factor
in-ear
Weight
13 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 13 g, lighter than 91.5% of headphones and equal to 0.7% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
N/A
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boAt Bassheads 100 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 94% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (13 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    13 g vs 218 g
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • 4.5x cheaper
    boAt Bassheads 100 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 70.4% more popular
    boAt Bassheads 100 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 4.5x cheaper
    boAt Bassheads 100 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£20 vs £90).
    £20 vs £90
  • 70.4% more popular
    boAt Bassheads 100 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 9.1% higher user score
    User score
    8.7/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    ▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    boAt Bassheads 100
    the average pair of headphones
    boAt Bassheads 100 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.73 vs 8).
    8.73 vs 8
  • 94% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (13 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    13 g vs 218 g
  • USB-C charging
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • In-line controls
    This pair of headphones includes in-line controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 36.6% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Quick mic mute
    This pair of headphones includes a quick mic mute, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.3% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Boom microphone included
    This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone, the average pair of headphones does not. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
  • 30 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10 mm vs 40 mm
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 10 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (92 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    92 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 19.5 dB lower microphone SNR
    This pair of headphones has a lower microphone SNR than the average pair of headphones (58 dB vs 77.5 dB). The average headphones have a microphone SNR of 77.5 dB.
    58 dB vs 77.5 dB
  • 18 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (92 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    92 dB vs 110 dB
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    This pair of headphones has non-replaceable earpads, while the average pair of headphones has replaceable ones. 75.6% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • Fixed cable
    This pair of headphones has a fixed cable, while the average pair of headphones has a detachable one. 62% of headphones have a detachable cable.
  • 30 mm smaller driver size
    This pair of headphones has smaller driver size than the average pair of headphones (10 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    10 mm vs 40 mm
  • 10 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (92 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    92 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 18 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (92 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    92 dB vs 110 dB
  • 11 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (92 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    92 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 98% lower input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a lower max input power than the average pair of headphones (2 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    2 mW vs 100 mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 19.5 dB lower microphone SNR
    This pair of headphones has a lower microphone SNR than the average pair of headphones (58 dB vs 77.5 dB). The average headphones have a microphone SNR of 77.5 dB.
    58 dB vs 77.5 dB

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Fair Compare
≈ estimated
10/02/2022
Unboxing and review · sound, build and mic checks
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 100 offer good sound for the price and are a sensible pick for budget buyers.
8.0
Cache Flow
≈ estimated
07/12/2021
Hands-on review · two-song sound test and fit check
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 100 are good budget earphones for the price, but the creator would look at other models above that price.
8.0
B Inside
≈ estimated
17/05/2021
Long-term review · mic test and sound impressions
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 100 are good for music at this price, but the microphone is weak for calls.
7.0
GeekOut EVERYTHING -
≈ estimated
01/03/2018
Unboxing and comparison · sound and cable tests
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 100 give balanced sound with prominent vocals, but they are not for listeners who want heavy bass.
9.5
Amogh Karnik
≈ estimated
15/02/2018
Full review · sound, comfort and mic tests
Verdict
boAt Bassheads 100 are surely the best earphones at this price, with punchy bass and a comfortable fit.
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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a2zeetech.medium.com
06/08/2020
Summary of the review
Boat Bassheads 100 Review: After 1 Month | by A2ZEE TECH
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a2zeetech.medium.com
06/08/2020
Summary of the review
boAt BassHeads 100 Review After One Month of Use
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about boAt Bassheads 100

  • Extremely affordable price point, often cited as the best value under ₹400-500.
  • Decent sound quality for the cost, featuring punchy bass from 10mm dynamic drivers.
  • Lightweight and ergonomic 'Hawk-inspired' design provides a comfortable fit for long sessions.
  • HD microphone performs well for crystal clear calls and voice assistant triggers.
  • Comes with a 1-year replacement warranty that users find generally easy to claim.
  • Tangle-free flat cable design (on some variants) and angled 3.5mm jack for convenience.

What customers don't like about boAt Bassheads 100

  • Common durability issues, specifically the right earbud failing after 6-8 months of regular use.
  • Build quality feels somewhat cheap and 'plasticky,' with wires that appear thin and weak.
  • Bass-heavy tuning can sometimes diminish the clarity of higher tones and treble.
  • Earbuds may occasionally slip out for users with certain ear shapes due to limited tip sizes.
  • No physical volume control buttons on the inline remote.
  • Warranty claim response times can be slow, sometimes taking up to 15 days for a replacement.

Verdict

The boAt Bassheads 100 is a budget-friendly, wired in-ear headphone featuring a unique 'Hawk-inspired' design and powerful 10mm dynamic drivers that deliver a rhythmic sound signature across a frequency range of 20Hz–20,000Hz. Key specifications include 16Ω impedance, 92dB sensitivity, and a 1.2-meter PVC cable equipped with a standard 3.5mm jack and an in-line HD microphone for hands-free calling and playback control. Main pros include its lightweight 13g build, comfortable ergonomic fit with multiple ear tip sizes, and strong value for money with clear audio performance. However, some cons include a plastic construction that may feel fragile, the presence of cable noise (microphonics) during movement, and a lack of dedicated on-ear volume buttons.

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