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boAt Rockerz 400 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:on-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:8 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

boAt Rockerz 400 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 Rockerz 400
6.5/10

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 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
▲ Better than 63% of models
Score components

80%

6.0

Technical score

20%

8.7

User score

▲Better than 63% of headphones
7.6

Value for money

Value for money
7.6/ 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
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

▲Better than 66%
6.0

Technical score

Technical score
6.0/ 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
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

8.3

Design

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

3.7

Battery

4%

8.1

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 54%
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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Ranked #549 of 1,029 models in Headphones (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of pair of headphones boAt Rockerz 400

Technical score
Technical score
6.0/ 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
▲ Better than 54% of models
Score components:

52%

6.1

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

8.3

Design

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

3.7

Battery

4%

8.1

Calls & Controls

6.0
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
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 92% of models
Popularity:
boAt Rockerz 400 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
7.6/ 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
▲ Better than 66% of models
Score components:

70%

6.5

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.6
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
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
75 dB
Market range: <57.2 dB – >95 dB
This pair of headphones has a microphone SNR of 75 dB, lower microphone SNR than 51% of headphones and equal to 4.1% 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
yes
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% 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
8 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 8 hours, lower battery life than 93.7% of headphones and equal to 4% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
N/A
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
on-ear
Weight
120 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 120 g, lighter than 75.6% of headphones and equal to 0.8% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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boAt Rockerz 400 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 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
  • 45% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (120 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    120 g vs 218 g
  • 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.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 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.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 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.
  • 3.6x cheaper
    boAt Rockerz 400 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 70.4% more popular
    boAt Rockerz 400 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (10 vs 5.9).
    10 vs 5.87
  • 9.3% 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 Rockerz 400
    the average pair of headphones
    boAt Rockerz 400 has a higher user score than the average pair of headphones (8.74 vs 8).
    8.74 vs 8
  • 45% lower weight
    This pair of headphones is lighter than the average pair of headphones (120 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    120 g vs 218 g
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 6 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a higher sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    108 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Play while charging
    This pair of headphones can play while charging, the average pair of headphones cannot. 29.1% of headphones support play while charging.
  • 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.
  • Multipoint support
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 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
  • Multipoint connections
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
    supports multipoint for up to 2 devices.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 22 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    8 hours vs 30 hours
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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
  • 14 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    30 mm vs 44 mm
  • 25 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (85 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    85 dB vs 110 dB
  • 14 mm tighter earcup width
    This pair of headphones has tighter earcup width than the average pair of headphones (30 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    30 mm vs 44 mm
  • 0.7 % higher distortion
    This pair of headphones has a higher total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 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
  • 25 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (85 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    85 dB vs 110 dB
  • 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
  • 22 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (8 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    8 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

Video reviews

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

8.0
Tech Wizard
≈ estimated
12/09/2023
Hands-on review · sound, build and gaming test
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 400 suits casual listeners and gamers, but it is not good enough for serious gaming.
7.0
Think with Imraan
≈ estimated
19/08/2020
Hands-on review · weeks of use, sound and mic tests
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 400 is decent for everyday listening, but the microphone and comfort have clear weaknesses.
8.0
ShopHelper India
≈ estimated
17/08/2020
Hands-on review · sound, call and comfort tests
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 400 has good sound and clear calls for the price, though its build and battery fall short.
5.0
Tech AtoZ (English)
≈ estimated
11/07/2020
Long-term review · three years of use
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 400 is not recommended because of comfort, though the rest is fine if you accept discomfort.
9.0
Technology gyms
≈ estimated
08/05/2020
Hands-on review · sound, battery and design
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 400 is lightweight and pleasant to use, with sound and battery the reviewer rates highly.
8.0
TechReviewPro
≈ estimated
02/02/2019
Hands-on review · days of testing, battery and mic
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 400 is worth the price for music at this budget, though its microphone is weak.
7.0
Gadgets India
≈ estimated
19/11/2018
Unboxing and review · sound, comfort and comparison
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 400 gives good enough audio for everyday budget listening, but treble can be shrill and the frame flexes slightly.
8.0
Tech It Easy
≈ estimated
13/09/2018
Unboxing and review · pairing, controls, AUX and calls
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 400 is not top-tier for sound, but it is hard to beat for the price in this budget range.
4.0
Ujwl Agarwl
≈ estimated
03/04/2018
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and battery tests
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 400 is not recommended: the headband is too tight, though the sound is fun and the battery lasts well.
9.0
Idhar Dekh
≈ estimated
06/08/2017
Long-term review · sound, pros and cons
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 400 is worth buying for music at its price, but the microphone is weak for calls.
9.0
TechEdgePro
≈ estimated
03/02/2017
Unboxing and review · two weeks of use
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 400 is recommended for music, but it is poor for video and audio calls.
8.0
Technical Subject
≈ estimated
04/10/2021
Long-term review · charging, fit and build notes
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 400 gives no real reason to avoid it, though charging is slow and the adjuster can loosen.
More graded video reviews (8)
creator’s own scoreestimated by us

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

padhkedekho.com
22/10/2024
Month-long test · On-ear headphones
Verdict
The boAt Rockerz 400 is a bass-heavy, foldable on-ear headphone with clear calls and a sturdy frame, best for bass fans who don't mind on-ear comfort.
weobserved.com
26/07/2020
Hands-on review · Budget on-ear headphones
Verdict
The boAt Rockerz 400 is a light headset with punchy bass and decent sound for its price, but it leaks sound and its volume buttons are inverted.

Third-party reviews

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

What customers like about boAt Rockerz 400

  • Excellent value for money, especially when purchased during sales
  • Strong and punchy bass performance suitable for bass lovers
  • Lightweight and foldable design makes them highly portable
  • Dual-mode functionality allows use with an AUX cable when the battery is dead
  • Reliable battery life typically offering 8-10 hours of playback
  • Decent wireless Bluetooth range and stable connectivity for the price

What customers don't like about boAt Rockerz 400

  • Tight clamping force causes ear pain and discomfort during long listening sessions
  • On-ear design leads to poor noise isolation and significant sound leakage
  • Microphone quality is often reported as average or poor for clear voice calls
  • High frequencies can sound shrill or distorted at maximum volume levels
  • Build quality feels plasticky and may lack long-term durability

Verdict

The boAt Rockerz 400 is a lightweight, 124g on-ear wireless headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers that deliver a bass-heavy 'Super Extra Bass' sound profile across a 20Hz-20KHz frequency range. It offers dual connectivity via Bluetooth 5.0 (with a 10m range) and a 3.5mm AUX port, powered by a 300mAh battery that provides up to 8 hours of playback on a 2-3 hour charge. Key pros include its foldable/portable design, integrated ear-cup controls for calls and media, and high value for its budget price. However, notable cons include an unadjustable headband that can feel tight, lack of fast charging, and an on-ear fit that some users find uncomfortable or painful during extended listening sessions.

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