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boAt Nirvana 751 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:65 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

boAt Nirvana 751 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 751
7.2/10

Overall score

Score
7.2/ 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 77% of models
Score components

80%

7.2

Technical score

20%

?

User score

â–²Better than 77% of headphones
8.0

Value for money

Value for money
8.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 78%
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 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 79% of models
Score components

52%

7.8

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

9.4

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 79%
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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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Where to buy
    N/A~ £35
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones boAt Nirvana 751

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 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 79% of models
Score components:

52%

7.8

Sound

20%

5.4

Features

10%

6.9

Design

8%

5.8

Connectivity

6%

9.4

Battery

4%

8.2

Calls & Controls

7.2
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 751 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
8.0/ 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 78% of models
Score components:

70%

7.2

Overall score

30%

10

Price

8.0
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
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
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
80 dB
Market range: <57.2 dB – >95 dB
This pair of headphones has a microphone SNR of 80 dB, higher microphone SNR than 51% of headphones and equal to 10.2% 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
65 ms
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 65 ms, lower audio latency than 63.5% of headphones and equal to 1.9% of headphones.
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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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
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
65 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 65 hours, higher battery life than 85.5% of headphones and equal to 1.8% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
54 hours
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 54 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 87.8% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Charging time
1 hour
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 1 hour to charge, lower charging time than 96.1% of headphones and equal to 3.3% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
600 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 600 mAh, higher battery capacity than 50.2% of headphones and equal to 7.9% of headphones.
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Brand name
boAt
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
260 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 260 g, heavier than 65.6% of headphones and equal to 2.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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boAt Nirvana 751 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.
  • 35 hours longer battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (65 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    65 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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
  • 24 hours longer ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (54 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    54 hours vs 30 hours
  • 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.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1 hours vs 2 hours
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 2.57x cheaper
    boAt Nirvana 751 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • 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.
  • 35 hours longer battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (65 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    65 hours vs 30 hours
  • 24 hours longer ANC battery life
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (54 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    54 hours vs 30 hours
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    This pair of headphones has a lower charging time than the average pair of headphones (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    1 hours vs 2 hours
  • Quick charge support
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • 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
  • 85 ms lower audio latency
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (65 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    65 ms vs 150 ms
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 6 newer release date
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2022 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    February 2022
    2022 vs 2016
  • 4.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 22 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (80 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    80 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 19.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    260 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
  • 5.87x less popular
    boAt Nirvana 751 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 30 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (80 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    80 dB vs 110 dB
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 5.87x less popular
    boAt Nirvana 751 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 19.3% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (260 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    260 g vs 218 g
  • 4 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (40 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    40 mm vs 44 mm
  • 4.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (5 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    5 % vs 0.3 %
  • 22 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (80 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    80 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
  • No neodymium magnet
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 30 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (80 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    80 dB vs 110 dB

Video reviews

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

4.0
Proactive Technical
≈ estimated
05/12/2024
Long-term test · three months of daily use
Verdict
boAt Nirvana 751 is stylish with good noise cancelling, but durability problems make it hard to recommend.
9.0
Gadget Gig
≈ estimated
08/02/2022
Unboxing and first impressions · short performance check
Verdict
boAt Nirvana 751 is a strong pick for ANC headphones in its segment, despite overpowering bass.
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Hands-on video, no verdict
Not graded
Overview video

Third-party reviews

What customers like about boAt Nirvana 751

  • Excellent battery life with up to 65 hours of playback
  • Fast charging support (10 minutes of charge for 10 hours of use)
  • Immersive sound quality with deep, punchy bass for its price point
  • Soft and highly comfortable ear cushions for short-term wear
  • Sturdy design feel with metal extendable parts for durability
  • Dual connectivity options (Bluetooth and 3.5mm Aux)
  • Great value for money, often cited as one of the best budget ANC options

What customers don't like about boAt Nirvana 751

  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) performance is often described as average or just 'okay'
  • Poor long-term physical durability; several users reported the headband snapping or cracking
  • Ear cushions tend to peel and wear out within a year of regular use
  • Heavier than competing models, leading to head pressure and ear fatigue after 1-2 hours
  • Ambient/Transparency mode can feel unnatural or produce static/background hiss
  • Occasional connectivity issues, such as random disconnections from certain devices
  • Lack of official replacement parts, specifically for the specialized ear cups

Verdict

The boAt Nirvana 751 ANC is a wireless over-ear headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers and Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation capable of suppressing up to 33dB of external noise. It boasts an exceptional battery life of up to 65 hours in normal mode and 54 hours with ANC enabled, supported by ASAP Charge technology that provides 10 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge via USB-C. Key characteristics include an Ambient Sound Mode for situational awareness, Bluetooth 5.0 with dual-device pairing, and an ergonomic design with plush ear cushions. Main pros include its immense battery backup, fast charging, and dual connectivity (Bluetooth or 3.5mm AUX). However, reported cons include average microphone performance in noisy environments, limited physical durability of the headband over time, and a slightly heavy build that may cause discomfort during very long sessions.

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