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boAt Rockerz 510 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:20 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

boAt Rockerz 510 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 510
6.4/10

Overall score

Score
6.4/ 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
â–² Better than 58% of models
Score components

80%

5.9

Technical score

20%

8.2

User score

â–²Better than 58% of headphones
7.5

Value for money

Value for money
7.5/ 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 61% of models
Score components

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–²Better than 61%
5.9

Technical score

Technical score
5.9/ 10
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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 51% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

4.5

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

â–²Better than 51%
8.2

User score

User score
8.2/ 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–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

â–²Better than 75%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones boAt Rockerz 510

Technical score
Technical score
5.9/ 10
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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 51% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.4

Features

10%

7.2

Design

8%

6.4

Connectivity

6%

4.5

Battery

4%

6.6

Calls & Controls

5.9
User score
User score
8.2/ 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–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.0

User ratings

30%

8.8

Number of reviews

8.2
Popularity
Popularity
8.8/ 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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â–² Better than 84% of models
Popularity:
boAt Rockerz 510 has a popularity score of 8.8 points, which is higher than that of 84% of products in this category.
8.8
Value for money
Value for money
7.5/ 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 61% of models
Score components:

70%

6.4

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.5
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
50 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 50 mm, larger driver size than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 8.2% 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
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
95 dB
Market range: <57.2 dB – >95 dB
This pair of headphones has a microphone SNR of 95 dB, higher microphone SNR than 85.7% of headphones and equal to 12.2% 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
4.1
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 4.1, newer Bluetooth version than 62.3% of headphones and equal to 5.4% 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
20 hours
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 20 hours, lower battery life than 65.1% of headphones and equal to 8.3% 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
400 mAh
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 400 mAh, lower battery capacity than 69.7% of headphones and equal to 8.6% of headphones.
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Brand name
boAt
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
230 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 230 g, heavier than 53.6% of headphones and equal to 1.2% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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boAt Rockerz 510 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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
  • 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.
  • 14 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (58 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    58 mm vs 44 mm
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • 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.
  • 2.57x cheaper
    boAt Rockerz 510 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 49.6% more popular
    boAt Rockerz 510 is more popular than the average pair of headphones (8.78 vs 5.9).
    8.78 vs 5.87
  • 14 mm more spacious earcup width
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup width than the average pair of headphones (58 mm vs 44 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 44 mm.
    58 mm vs 44 mm
  • Better IP rating
    This pair of headphones has a better IP rating than the average pair of headphones (IPX5 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
    IPX5 vs none
  • 10 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (50 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    50 mm vs 40 mm
  • 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.
  • Low-latency game mode
    This pair of headphones includes a low-latency game mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.2% of headphones support low-latency game mode.
  • 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.
  • 17.5 dB higher microphone SNR
    This pair of headphones has a higher microphone SNR than the average pair of headphones (95 dB vs 77.5 dB). The average headphones have a microphone SNR of 77.5 dB.
    95 dB vs 77.5 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
  • 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
  • 10 hours shorter battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 31% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (400 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    400 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 5.5% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (230 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    230 g vs 218 g
  • No travel bag
    This pair of headphones does not include a travel bag, the average pair of headphones does. 65.4% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 5.5% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (230 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    230 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 battery life
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery life than the average pair of headphones (20 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    20 hours vs 30 hours
  • 31% lower battery capacity
    This pair of headphones has a lower battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (400 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    400 mAh vs 580 mAh

Video reviews

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

8.0
Jagrut Sharma
≈ estimated
03/02/2022
Hands-on review · comfort, latency and battery impressions
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 510 is a good fit for basic everyday needs, but it lacks noise cancelling and has some latency.
9.0
Games Lover Adda
≈ estimated
07/08/2021
Hands-on review · PUBG latency and sound tests
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 510 has good sound and latency for gaming and music, and its plastic body should last.
7.0
YouTube Haiwan
≈ estimated
12/07/2021
Five-month review · long-term use and sound tests
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 510 gets praise for sound and bass, but the drawbacks section makes the overall verdict unclear.
7.0
Mr LazyTech
≈ estimated
05/01/2021
Hands-on review · bass, comfort and call tests
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 510 is good for bass lovers, but its bass is too much for listeners who want clarity.
8.0
ABHISHEK K REVIEW
≈ estimated
07/12/2020
Hands-on review · sound, battery and comfort tests
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 510 is recommended for short listening sessions, but not ideal for long use.
9.0
TechTraveller Blend
≈ estimated
08/10/2020
Long-term use · build, features and sound impressions
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 510 is a very good product with solid build and features, though bass is only average and the mic is weak.
8.0
VGM TECH
≈ estimated
18/06/2020
Long-term test: one year of use, covering battery, sound and durability
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 510 has kept impressing after a year, though its plastic build has loosened.
8.0
Habil Sagar
≈ estimated
16/11/2019
Hands-on review · battery, sound, fit and giveaway
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 510 gives good sound for EDM and pop at a budget price, though fit and buttons take some getting used to.
4.0
Mohit Manuja Carbstrong
≈ estimated
02/08/2019
Hands-on review · comfort, controls and sound tests
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 510 is not recommended: the sound is average and the controls are hard to use blind.
9.0
Miner TechTips
≈ estimated
01/11/2018
Unboxing and review · battery, sound and microphone tests
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 510 delivers strong sound and battery for the price, though the build feels average and it distorts at maximum volume.
9.0
My Digital Teacher
≈ estimated
04/06/2018
Hands-on review · unboxing, sound, battery and fit
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 510 is a good budget pick for loud, bass-heavy sound, and the reviewer was satisfied overall.
8.0
Diwakar Dasan
≈ estimated
10/03/2018
Long-term test · two months of use, mic and range
Verdict
boAt Rockerz 510 has excellent sound, but its ear cups are the main comfort problem.
More graded video reviews (15)
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

techlomedia.in
28/08/2019
Hands-on review · Wireless headphone
Verdict
The boAt Rockerz 510 gives punchy bass and around 8 hours of battery, but its plastic build looks cheap and callers hear a low, noisy voice.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about boAt Rockerz 510

  • Powerful bass and loud sound output, ideal for bass lovers and gaming
  • Long-lasting battery life with up to 10-20 hours of playback
  • Sturdy and durable build quality that withstands rough use
  • Soft faux leather ear cushions provide high comfort for long sessions
  • Dual connectivity options (Bluetooth and 3.5mm AUX wired mode)
  • Stylish and 'dope' design aesthetics with multiple color options
  • Affordable price point, especially during sales

What customers don't like about boAt Rockerz 510

  • Bulky and non-foldable design makes it less portable
  • Ear cups can cause sweating or heat up after prolonged use
  • Synthetic foam on ear pads may tear or develop an odor over time
  • Awkward placement of volume and track control buttons
  • Microphone quality is average and sometimes requires speaking loudly
  • Bluetooth range can be limited (weakens beyond 8-10 feet)
  • Small design gaps can occasionally trap and pull hair

Verdict

The boAt Rockerz 510 is a wireless on-ear headphone equipped with massive 50mm dynamic drivers that deliver a bass-heavy signature sound across a 20Hz-20KHz frequency range. It features Bluetooth v4.1 for wireless streaming up to 10 metres and dual connectivity via a 3.5mm AUX port for wired use. The device is powered by a 400mAh battery providing up to 20 hours of playback (though some sources cite 10 hours) and charges via micro-USB in approximately 2-3 hours. Main pros include its lightweight 230g build, integrated master control board for easy track and call management, and soft faux leather ear pads. However, common cons include potential discomfort during extended use due to its on-ear design, a lack of active noise cancellation, and a non-foldable frame that limits portability.

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