Boult Audio Q Review | 93 Data compared

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  • Avg. price: ~£45
  • Form factor: on-ear
  • Connectivity: wireless
  • Battery life: 70 hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): yes

Boult Audio Q review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

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 components:

80.0%

6.8

Technical Score

20.0%

8.5

User score

Very good
6.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.0

Sound

20.0%

3.4

Features

10.0%

5.3

Design

8.0%

7.0

Connectivity

6.0%

8.7

Battery

4.0%

9.3

Calls & Controls

Good
8.5

User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
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3.9
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4.1
(969)
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3.8
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3.9
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Excellent
  • 9.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    9.1

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    10

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    10

    Battery life

  • 7.9
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    10

    Battery life

    18.0%

    5.5

    Weight

    16.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    1.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 9.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    10

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    10

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    14.0%

    8.0

    Companion app

  • 8.1
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    5.5

    Weight

    24.0%

    10

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    7.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    10

    Battery life

    12.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Boult Audio Q is a versatile wireless over-ear headphone featuring 40mm BoomX™ bass-boosted drivers and 4 distinct EQ modes (Bass, Rock, Pop, and Vocal) for a customized audio experience. Key technical specifications include an impressive 70-hour total battery life with Type-C fast charging—providing 10 hours of playback from a 10-minute charge—alongside Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity and a 60ms low-latency Combat™ gaming mode. Main pros highlighted by users include its long-lasting endurance, IPX5 water resistance for workouts, and the Zen™ ENC microphone for clear calls. However, some common cons reported include a predominantly plastic build that some feel is flimsy, potential discomfort during extended sessions due to clamping force, and sound leakage at higher volumes.

Technical Specifications of Boult Audio Q

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

8.0

Sound

20.0%

3.4

Features

10.0%

5.3

Design

8.0%

7.0

Connectivity

6.0%

8.7

Battery

4.0%

9.3

Calls & Controls

6.8
Boult Audio Q has a technical score of 6.83 points, which is higher than that of 81% of products in this category.
User score

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 components:

70.0%

7.8

User reviews

30.0%

10

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
3.9
(8843)
amazon
4.1
(969)
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3.8
(234)
United States
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3.9
(8843)
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4.1
(969)
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3.8
(234)

(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

8.5
Boult Audio Q has a user score of 8.48 points, which is higher than that of 71.9% of products in this category.
Popularity
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.
10
Boult Audio Q has a popularity of 10 points, which is higher than 71.9% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

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 components:

60.0%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

10

Price

8.0
Boult Audio Q has a quality-to-price ratio of 8 points, which is higher than 85.4% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

yes
Boult Audio Q supports active noise cancellation. 72.6% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

dynamic
Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

40 mm
Boult Audio Q uses a driver size of 40 mm, larger driver size than 28.2% of headphones and equal to 53.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Boult Audio Q uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

20 Hz
Boult Audio Q reaches a lowest frequency of 20 Hz, higher lowest frequency than 50.6% of headphones and equal to 47.5% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Boult Audio Q supports a noise-canceling microphone. 54.5% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Boult Audio Q is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

1
Boult Audio Q has 1 microphones, more microphones than 25.9% of headphones and equal to 52.2% of headphones.
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

no
Boult Audio Q does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wireless
Boult Audio Q supports wireless connectivity, more flexible connectivity than 52.6% of headphones and equal to 47.4% of headphones.
supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

5.4
Boult Audio Q uses Bluetooth version 5.4, newer Bluetooth version than 95.2% of headphones and equal to 4.2% of headphones.
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

10 m
Boult Audio Q offers a Bluetooth range of 10 m, higher Bluetooth range than 2.6% of headphones and equal to 79.9% of headphones.
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

60 ms
Boult Audio Q has audio latency of 60 ms, lower audio latency than 63.2% of headphones and equal to 6.4% of headphones.
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Boult Audio Q supports multipoint. 35% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Boult Audio Q does not offer ambient sound mode. 76.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Boult Audio Q does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

yes
Boult Audio Q supports voice assistants. 39.2% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

70 hours
Boult Audio Q offers battery life of 70 hours, higher battery life than 87.5% of headphones and equal to 2.9% of headphones.
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

1 hours
Boult Audio Q needs 1 hours to charge, lower charging time than 96.2% of headphones and equal to 3.2% of headphones.
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
Boult Audio Q supports quick charge. 31% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

300 mAh
Boult Audio Q has a battery capacity of 300 mAh, lower battery capacity than 84% of headphones and equal to 6.3% of headphones.
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Boult
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

on-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

205 g
Boult Audio Q weighs 205 g, lighter than 53.4% of headphones and equal to 0.5% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

closed-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Boult Audio Q vs the average headphone

  • Active noise cancellation
    Boult Audio Q supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
    What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
    When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

    Importance: HIGH

    Boult Audio Q supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 16 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Boult Audio Q has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Boult Audio Q has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 40 hours longer battery life
    Boult Audio Q has a higher battery life than the average headphone (70 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
    What it is: Playback time on a single charge
    When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >45 hours

    Boult Audio Q has a higher battery life than the average headphone (70 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.70 hours vs 30 hours
  • More flexible connectivity
    Boult Audio Q offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
    supports both wireless and wired connectivity.
    What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
    When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

    Importance: HIGH

    Boult Audio Q offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.wireless vs wired
  • Clear call microphone
    Boult Audio Q offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
    What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
    When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Boult Audio Q offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Boult Audio Q includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
    What it is: Physical controls available directly on headphones
    When it matters: When you need playback, volume, or call controls to be easy to reach without pulling out your phone.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Boult Audio Q includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    Boult Audio Q has a lower charging time than the average headphone (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
    What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
    When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=2 hours

    Boult Audio Q has a lower charging time than the average headphone (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.1 hours vs 2 hours
  • In-line controls
    Boult Audio Q includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
    What it is: Controls available on in-line remote of wired cable
    When it matters: When your wired setup depends on cable-mounted buttons or call controls.

    Importance: LOW

    Boult Audio Q includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Foldable design
    Boult Audio Q has a foldable design, the average headphone does not. 61% of headphones are foldable.
  • Water resistance
    Boult Audio Q is water resistant, the average headphone is not. 20.2% of headphones are water resistant.
  • Better IP rating
    Boult Audio Q has a better IP rating than the average headphone (IPX5 vs none). The average headphones have an IP rating of none.
  • Active noise cancellation
    Boult Audio Q supports active noise cancellation, the average headphone does not. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
  • 16 dB/mW higher sensitivity
    Boult Audio Q has a higher sensitivity than the average headphone (118 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 15 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    Boult Audio Q has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (118 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • 40 hours longer battery life
    Boult Audio Q has a higher battery life than the average headphone (70 hours vs 30 hours). The average headphones offer battery life of 30 hours.
  • 1 hours shorter charging time
    Boult Audio Q has a lower charging time than the average headphone (1 hours vs 2 hours). The average headphones need 2 hours to charge.
  • USB-C charging
    Boult Audio Q uses USB-C charging, the average headphone does not. 29.4% of headphones use USB Type-C.
  • Rechargeable battery
    Boult Audio Q has a rechargeable battery, the average headphone does not. 47.9% of headphones have a rechargeable battery.
  • More flexible connectivity
    Boult Audio Q offers more flexible connectivity than the average headphone (wireless vs wired). The average headphones support wired connectivity.
  • 67.5 ms lower audio latency
    Boult Audio Q has a lower audio latency than the average headphone (60 ms vs 127.5 ms). The average headphones have audio latency of 127.5 ms.
  • Clear call microphone
    Boult Audio Q offers a clear call microphone, while the average headphone does not. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
  • On-device controls
    Boult Audio Q includes on-device controls, the average headphone does not. 46.8% of headphones support on-device controls.
  • In-line controls
    Boult Audio Q includes in-line controls, the average headphone does not. 36.4% of headphones support in-line controls.
  • Wind noise reduction
    Boult Audio Q reduces wind noise, the average headphone does not. 34.1% of headphones support wind noise reduction.
  • Quick mic mute
    Boult Audio Q includes a quick mic mute, the average headphone does not. 33.5% of headphones support a mute function.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Boult Audio Q has non-replaceable earpads, while the average headphone has replaceable ones. 96.1% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • No travel bag
    Boult Audio Q does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Boult Audio Q has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Boult Audio Q does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
  • 50% lower battery capacity
    Boult Audio Q has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (300 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
  • Non-replaceable earpads
    Boult Audio Q has non-replaceable earpads, while the average headphone has replaceable ones. 96.1% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
    What it is: Earpads can be replaced when worn out
    When it matters: When you care about long-term maintenance and extending product life.

    Importance: LOW

    Boult Audio Q has non-replaceable earpads, while the average headphone has replaceable ones. 96.1% of headphones have replaceable earpads.
  • 2 Hz weaker bass extension
    Boult Audio Q has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Boult Audio Q has a higher lowest frequency than the average headphone (20 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.20 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 50% lower battery capacity
    Boult Audio Q has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (300 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.
    What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
    When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=720 mAh

    Boult Audio Q has a lower battery capacity than the average headphone (300 mAh vs 600 mAh). The average headphones have a battery capacity of 600 mAh.300 mAh vs 600 mAh
  • No travel bag
    Boult Audio Q does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
    What it is: Comes with a protective carrying case or pouch
    When it matters: When protection in transit matters right out of the box.

    Importance: LOW

    Boult Audio Q does not include a travel bag, the average headphone does. 65.2% of headphones include a travel bag.
  • No neodymium magnet
    Boult Audio Q does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.
    What it is: Uses neodymium magnets for stronger, clearer sound
    When it matters: When driver construction details are part of how you compare sound hardware.

    Importance: LOW

    Boult Audio Q does not use neodymium magnets, the average headphone does. 77.4% of headphones use neodymium magnets.

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(Reviews last updated: Jun 2026)

What customers like about Boult Audio Q?

  • Impressive battery life offering up to 60-70 hours of playtime
  • Punchy and deep bass performance from 40mm drivers
  • Dual connectivity options (Bluetooth 5.4 and AUX wired mode)
  • Lightweight and foldable design for easy portability
  • Value for money pricing in the budget segment
  • Fast charging support (e.g., 10 minutes for several hours of playback)

What customers dislike about Boult Audio Q?

  • Cheap plastic build quality prone to breaking at the hinges or adjuster
  • Ear cups can cause discomfort or ear warmth during long listening sessions
  • Mixed feedback on call quality; ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) can be inconsistent
  • Sound leakage issues when used at volumes above 80%
  • Audio quality in EQ modes other than 'Pop' can sound unnatural to some users
  • Connectivity issues such as occasional Bluetooth disconnections

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indiatoday.in
11/03/2025

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04/03/2025

The Boult Mustang Q is an affordable over-ear wireless headset priced under ₹2,500 that delivers high-end features on a budget. Its standout pros include an exceptionally long battery life, delivering up to 70 hours of playtime on a single charge, along with a quick-charge feature that gives 10 hours of music from just a 10-minute charge. Audio performance is driven by 40mm drivers...Read more

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