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boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£95Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:30 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC 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 Nirvana 1007 ANC
7.5/10

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
✕
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
â–² Better than 84% of models
Score components

80%

7.5

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 84% of headphones
8.3

Value for money

Value for money
8.3/ 10
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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
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 86%
7.5

Technical score

Technical score
7.5/ 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
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

6.7

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

6.7

Connectivity

6%

4.7

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 85%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £95
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC

Technical score
Technical score
7.5/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 85% of models
Score components:

52%

8.3

Sound

20%

6.7

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

6.7

Connectivity

6%

4.7

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

7.5
User score
User score
8.0/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
8.3/ 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
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 86% of models
Score components:

70%

7.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.3
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.6% of headphones and equal to 53.3% 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% 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
4
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 4 microphones, more microphones than 88% of headphones and equal to 5.1% of headphones.
Boom microphone
yes
This pair of headphones includes a boom microphone. 86.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
65 dB
Market range: <57.2 dB – >95 dB
This pair of headphones has a microphone SNR of 65 dB, lower microphone SNR than 67.4% of headphones and equal to 6.1% of headphones.
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Connectivity
wireless
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5, newer Bluetooth version than 70.9% of headphones and equal to 13.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Market range: <10 m – >15 m
This pair of headphones offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.7% of headphones and equal to 80.6% of headphones.
Audio latency
?
Multipoint support
?
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% 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
30 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 30 hours, higher battery life than 46.3% of headphones and equal to 10.4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
20 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 20 hours, lower battery life with ANC than 73.7% of headphones and equal to 9.5% of headphones.
Charging time
3 hours
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 3 hours to charge, higher charging time than 66.7% of headphones and equal to 20.8% of headphones.
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
300 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, lower battery capacity than 83.5% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
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Brand name
boAt
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
247 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 247 g, heavier than 61% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 3 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • 13.9% better value for money
    boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.28 vs 7.3).
    8.28 vs 7.27
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Active noise cancellation
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 14 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (117 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    117 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 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.
  • Rechargeable battery
    This pair of headphones has a rechargeable battery, the average pair of headphones does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    This pair of headphones offers more flexible connectivity than the average pair of headphones (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    wireless vs wired
  • LE Audio support
    This pair of headphones supports LE Audio, the average pair of headphones does not. 11.6% of headphones support Bluetooth LE Audio.
  • AAC codec support
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Clear call microphone
    This pair of headphones offers a clear call microphone, while the average pair of headphones does not. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 3 more microphones
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (4 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    4 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • 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.
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • EQ customization
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 13.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (247 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    247 g vs 218 g
  • 5.87x less popular
    boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 12.5 dB lower microphone SNR
    This pair of headphones has a lower microphone SNR than the average pair of headphones (65 dB vs 77.5 dB). The average headphones have a microphone SNR of 77.5 dB.
    65 dB vs 77.5 dB
  • 5.87x less popular
    boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 13.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (247 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    247 g vs 218 g
  • 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
  • 1 hours longer charging time
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (3 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    3 hours vs 2 hours
  • 10 hours shorter ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 48.3% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (300 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    300 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • 12.5 dB lower microphone SNR
    This pair of headphones has a lower microphone SNR than the average pair of headphones (65 dB vs 77.5 dB). The average headphones have a microphone SNR of 77.5 dB.
    65 dB vs 77.5 dB

Video reviews

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

6.0
Mr. UnboxSingh
≈ estimated
22/10/2020
Unboxing and review · one day of use
Verdict
boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC has good features and clear calls, but weak bass and a high price make it hard to recommend.
7.0
TECH TUBES
≈ estimated
13/10/2020
Hands-on review · comfort, sound and battery
Verdict
boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC is comfortable and good-sounding, but its battery life is only average for the price.
9.0
Mr LazyTech
≈ estimated
26/10/2020
Unboxing and first impressions · features and comfort
Verdict
boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC feels premium and comfortable for long daily use.
Overview video
Overview video
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC

  • Impressive battery life of up to 30 hours (20 hours with ANC active)
  • Effective Smart Mute feature for quick calls
  • Lightweight and comfortable design suitable for long listening sessions
  • Balanced sound profile with good clarity between highs, mids, and lows
  • Convenient Type-C charging and included carry case for portability
  • Support for both wireless and wired connectivity modes

What customers don't like about boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC

  • Poor overall build quality; reported issues with ear pads tearing and hinges breaking within months
  • ANC performance is considered average and may struggle with high-frequency background noise
  • Bass levels may be underwhelming for users preferring a heavy bass signature
  • SmartWave gesture controls can be inconsistent and non-functional in wired mode
  • Microphone quality issues when paired with laptops or in noisy environments
  • Lack of multipoint connectivity prevents pairing with two devices simultaneously

Verdict

The boAt Nirvana 1007 ANC is a premium over-ear wireless headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers that deliver signature rhythmic audio across a 20Hz-20kHz frequency range. Key specifications include Bluetooth v5.0 connectivity with a 10m range, a 300mAh battery providing up to 30 hours of playback (20 hours with ANC active), and a Type-C charging interface that takes approximately 3 hours for a full charge. Its main characteristics include Active Noise Cancellation, an Ambient Sound Mode for situational awareness, and SmartWaveâ„¢ technology for gesture and swipe controls. Pros include its lightweight 247g ergonomic design with plush earcups, dual-mode operation (wired and wireless), and the innovative Smart Mute feature. However, reported cons include a lack of heavy bass, potentially underwhelming mic quality for desktop pairing, and the absence of fast charging support.

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