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boAt Rockerz 512 ANC Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£25Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wirelessBattery life:80 hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):yes

boAt Rockerz 512 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.

7.9

Overall score

Score
7.9/ 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 89% of models
Score components

80%

7.8

Technical score

20%

8.4

User score

▲Better than 89% of headphones
7.8

Technical score

Technical score
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components

52%

8.0

Sound

20%

7.3

Features

10%

6.5

Design

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

9.1

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

▲Better than 88% of headphones
8.4

User score

User score
8.4/ 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 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 3,154 buyer reviews from online shops.
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User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
▲Better than 79% of headphones
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones boAt Rockerz 512 ANC

Technical score
Technical score
7.8/ 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
▲ Better than 88% of models
Score components:

52%

8.0

Sound

20%

7.3

Features

10%

6.5

Design

8%

7.3

Connectivity

6%

9.1

Battery

4%

9.0

Calls & Controls

7.8
User score
User score
8.4/ 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
▲ Better than 79% of models
Score components

70%

8.3

User ratings

30%

8.5

Number of reviews

Based on 3,154 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.4
Popularity
Popularity
8.5/ 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 81% of models
Popularity:
boAt Rockerz 512 ANC has a popularity score of 8.5 points, which is higher than that of 80.6% of products in this category.
8.5
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 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 91% of models
Score components:

60%

7.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

8.5
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
yes
▲ Better than 73% of models
This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
40 mm
Driver size
40 mm
▲ Better than 29% of models
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
Number of drivers
1
▼ Worse than 4% of models
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
Lowest frequency
20 Hz
▼ Worse than 51% of models
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
Noise-canceling microphone
yes
▲ Better than 61% of models
This pair of headphones supports a noise-canceling microphone. 61.1% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
Can be used as a headset
yes
▲ Better than 15% of models
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
2
Number of microphones
2
▲ Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 2 microphones, more microphones than 77.9% of headphones and equal to 8.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
Boom microphone
no
▼ Worse than 14% of models
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
90 dB
Microphone SNR
90 dB
▲ Better than 73% of models
Market range: <57.2 dB – >95 dB
This pair of headphones has a microphone SNR of 90 dB, higher microphone SNR than 73.5% of headphones and equal to 8.2% of headphones.
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Connectivity
wireless
Connectivity
wireless
▲ Better than 51% of models
This pair of headphones supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 50.8% of headphones and equal to 49.2% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
5.4
Bluetooth version
5.4
★ Better than 95% of models
This pair of headphones uses Bluetooth version 5.4, newer Bluetooth version than 95.2% of headphones and equal to 4.1% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
Maximum Bluetooth range
10 m
▼ Worse than 17% of models
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
40 ms
Audio latency
40 ms
▲ Better than 77% of models
Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
This pair of headphones has audio latency of 40 ms, lower audio latency than 77.2% of headphones and equal to 14.6% of headphones.
Multipoint support
yes
Multipoint support
yes
▲ Better than 69% of models
This pair of headphones supports multipoint. 69.4% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
Ambient sound mode
yes
▲ Better than 75% of models
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
yes
EQ support
yes
▲ Better than 77% of models
This pair of headphones supports EQ customization. 76.8% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
yes
Companion app
yes
▲ Better than 78% of models
This pair of headphones works with a companion app. 78.4% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
yes
Voice assistant support
yes
▲ Better than 39% of models
This pair of headphones supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
80 hours
Battery life
80 hours
★ Better than 92% of models
Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life of 80 hours, higher battery life than 92% of headphones and equal to 2.6% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
57 hours
Battery life with ANC
57 hours
★ Better than 90% of models
Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
This pair of headphones offers battery life with ANC of 57 hours, higher battery life with ANC than 90.3% of headphones and equal to 0.2% of headphones.
Charging time
2.5 hours
Charging time
2.5 hours
▼ Worse than 53% of models
Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
This pair of headphones needs 2.5 hours to charge, higher charging time than 53% of headphones and equal to 13% of headphones.
Quick charge
yes
Quick charge
yes
▲ Better than 67% of models
This pair of headphones supports quick charge. 67% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
800 mAh
Battery capacity
800 mAh
▲ Better than 75% of models
Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
This pair of headphones has a battery capacity of 800 mAh, higher battery capacity than 75% of headphones and equal to 7.6% of headphones.
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Brand name
boAt
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
250 g
Weight
250 g
▼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 250 g, heavier than 61.4% of headphones and equal to 1.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
closed-back
Clamp force
?
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boAt Rockerz 512 ANC vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    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
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    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
    EQ support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 50 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    80 hours
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    80 hours vs 30 hours
  • Multipoint support
    Multipoint support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    40 ms
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • 27 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    57 hours
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (57 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    57 hours vs 30 hours
  • 3.6x cheaper
    boAt Rockerz 512 ANC is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£25 vs £90).
    £25 vs £90
  • 17.1% better value for money
    boAt Rockerz 512 ANC has better value for money than the average pair of headphones (8.52 vs 7.3).
    8.52 vs 7.27
  • 45.5% more popular
    boAt Rockerz 512 ANC is more popular than the average pair of headphones (8.54 vs 5.9).
    8.54 vs 5.87
  • Foldable design
    Foldable
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    Water resistance
    yes
    ▲ Better than 80% of models
    This pair of headphones is water resistant, the average pair of headphones is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Active noise cancellation (ANC)
    yes
    ▲ Better than 73% of models
    This pair of headphones supports active noise cancellation, the average pair of headphones does not. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 50 hours longer battery life
    Battery life
    80 hours
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    Market range: <10 hours – >70 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life than the average pair of headphones (80 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    80 hours vs 30 hours
  • 27 hours longer ANC battery life
    Battery life with ANC
    57 hours
    ★ Better than 90% of models
    Market range: <15 hours – >55 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery life with ANC than the average pair of headphones (57 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life with ANC of 30 hours.
    57 hours vs 30 hours
  • Quick charge support
    Quick charge
    yes
    ▲ Better than 67% of models
    This pair of headphones supports quick charge, the average pair of headphones does not. 33% of headphones support quick charge.
  • USB-C charging
    USB Type-C
    yes
    ▲ Better than 71% of models
    This pair of headphones uses USB-C charging, the average pair of headphones does not. 29.5% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • 37.9% higher battery capacity
    Battery capacity
    800 mAh
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <290 mAh – >1k mAh
    This pair of headphones has a higher battery capacity than the average pair of headphones (800 mAh vs 580 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 580 mAh.
    800 mAh vs 580 mAh
  • Rechargeable battery
    Has a rechargeable battery
    yes
    ▲ Better than 52% of models
    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
    Multipoint support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 69% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint, the average pair of headphones does not. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
  • 110 ms lower audio latency
    Audio latency
    40 ms
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    Market range: <40 ms – >222 ms
    This pair of headphones has a lower audio latency than the average pair of headphones (40 ms vs 150 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 150 ms.
    40 ms vs 150 ms
  • More flexible connectivity
    Connectivity
    wireless
    ▲ Better than 51% of models
    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
  • AAC codec support
    AAC
    yes
    ▲ Better than 68% of models
    This pair of headphones supports AAC, the average pair of headphones does not. 32.2% of headphones support AAC.
  • Multipoint connections
    Multipoint connections
    yes
    ▲ Better than 70% of models
    This pair of headphones supports multipoint connections, while the average pair of headphones does not. 30.2% of headphones support multipoint connections.
  • Low-latency game mode
    Low-latency game mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 79% of models
    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.
  • Clear call microphone
    Noise-canceling microphone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 61% of models
    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
    On-device controls
    yes
    ▲ Better than 53% of models
    This pair of headphones includes on-device controls, the average pair of headphones does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 more microphones
    Number of microphones
    2
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This pair of headphones has more microphones than the average pair of headphones (2 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    2 vs 1
  • Wind noise reduction
    Wind noise reduction
    yes
    ▲ Better than 66% of models
    This pair of headphones reduces wind noise, the average pair of headphones does not. 34.3% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Sidetone support
    Sidetone
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    This pair of headphones supports sidetone, the average pair of headphones does not. 25.3% of headphones support sidetone.
  • Ambient sound mode
    Ambient sound mode
    yes
    ▲ Better than 75% of models
    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
    EQ support
    yes
    ▲ Better than 77% of models
    This pair of headphones supports EQ customization, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
  • Companion app support
    Companion app
    yes
    ▲ Better than 78% of models
    This pair of headphones works with a companion app, the average pair of headphones does not. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
  • 9 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This pair of headphones was released more recently than the average pair of headphones (2025 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    August 2025
    2025 vs 2016
  • 4.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    5 %
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    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 %
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    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.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    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
  • 14.7% higher weight
    Weight
    250 g
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (250 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    250 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • Fixed cable
    Detachable cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 62% of models
    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.
  • 14.7% higher weight
    Weight
    250 g
    ▼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <14 g – >340 g
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (250 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    250 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    Tangle-free cable
    no
    ▼ Worse than 64% of models
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 4.7 % higher distortion
    THD (Total Harmonic Distortion)
    5 %
    ▼ Worse than 97% of models
    Market range: <0.08 % – >3 %
    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 %
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Lowest frequency
    20 Hz
    ▼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
    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
    Neodymium magnet
    no
    ▼ Worse than 82% of models
    This pair of headphones does not use neodymium magnets, the average pair of headphones does. 81.9% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 0.5 hours longer charging time
    Charging time
    2.5 hours
    ▼ Worse than 53% of models
    Market range: <1.5 hours – >3.5 hours
    This pair of headphones has a higher charging time than the average pair of headphones (2.5 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    2.5 hours vs 2 hours

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Reviews last updated: June 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about boAt Rockerz 512 ANC

  • Impressive 80-hour battery life (with ANC off)
  • Strong, punchy bass suitable for EDM and hip-hop
  • Effective 40dB Hybrid ANC for reducing indoor ambient noise like fans or AC
  • Low-latency 'BEAST Mode' (40ms) enhances casual mobile gaming
  • Clear indoor call quality thanks to ENx microphone technology
  • Excellent value for money in the budget segment under ₹3,000

What we don't like about boAt Rockerz 512 ANC

  • Build quality feels cheap due to fully plastic construction
  • Clamping force can feel tight and uncomfortable during long sessions
  • ANC struggles to effectively block out loud outdoor or high-frequency noises
  • Occasional Bluetooth stability issues and reports of a subtle hissing sound
  • Not suitable for listeners who prefer a neutral or balanced sound profile
  • Lack of 'wear detection' to auto-pause music when removed

Verdict

The boAt Rockerz 512 ANC is a wireless over-ear headphone featuring 40mm dynamic drivers and Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation that reduces ambient noise by up to 40dB. It offers a massive battery life of up to 80 hours (non-ANC) or 57 hours (ANC mode) on a single charge via USB Type-C, alongside Bluetooth v5.4 for dual-device pairing and a 40ms low-latency BEAST Mode for gaming. Key pros include its IPX4 splash resistance, 800mAh high-capacity battery, and ENx technology for clearer calls; however, it lacks wear detection, takes approximately 2.5 hours for a full charge, and some users note a subtle hiss in Bluetooth mode or audio compression when ANC is active.

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