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Most people check their phone more times a day than they realise. A notification comes in, a call needs answering, someone sends a message in a language you do not speak. Each one pulls you away from whatever you were doing. Crest AI with Google Gemini, is designed to handle several of these everyday tasks through the earbuds themselves. Here’s a look at two boAt earbuds, with a focus on Crest AI, Google Gemini, audio, battery life, ANC, connectivity and everyday use.
The Nirvana Ion ANC, priced at Rs. 2,399, is the entry point in this guide and is designed for everyday use with a focus on battery life, audio features, and smart functionality. The headline number is a powerful 120 hours of playback, with 24 hours playtime per earbud on a single charge giving users plenty of playback time between charges.
The earbuds also feature Crest AI, boAt’s AI-powered platform for next generation of smart audio devices. It adds intelligent audio features to the earbuds, making them better suited for everyday use across music, calls, and other content. They offer up to 120 hours of total playback and feature four microphones with ENx Technology for calls. The earbuds also include 60ms Beast Mode for low-latency gaming and in-ear detection for automatic playback control. Sound is powered by Crystal Bionic Sound with HiFi DSP 5, offering two EQ modes: boAt Signature Sound for a bass-forward listening experience and boAt Balanced Sound for those who prefer a flatter, more neutral output.
Four microphones with ENx Technology help manage call quality by isolating your voice from surrounding noise, which can be useful in busy environments. Beast Mode brings latency down to 60ms for gaming sessions where audio sync matters. In-ear detection rounds things out by pausing music when you pull the earbuds out and resuming when you put them back in, helping reduce the need for manual controls during everyday listening.
The Airdopes Prime 800D, priced at Rs. 1,899, sits just below the Nirvana Ion ANC in price but brings a noticeably different set of strengths to the table.
Dolby Audio engineering gives the sound a more immersive quality that works particularly well for films and music with a lot of spatial detail. The 11mm drivers are tuned to the boAt Signature Sound, delivering a punchy low end that is balanced with the vocals and higher frequencies. Battery life covers 45 hours in total across the earbuds and case, giving users extended playback between charges.
Four microphones backed by AI ENx Technology are designed to keep calls clear in noisy environments by suppressing background sounds. Multipoint Connectivity keeps the earbuds linked to two devices at once and switches audio routing automatically when a call comes in on your phone. For users who work across a laptop and a phone through the day, this can make switching between devices more convenient.
Beyond audio, Crest AI Built with Google Gemini brings hands-free assistance, voice-led tasks and natural conversation directly through the earbuds. Ask questions, get answers and manage your day without picking up your phone.
The three earbuds bring a mix of audio, battery, connectivity and AI-powered features for different everyday listening needs. Here’s a quick look at what each model offers:
Together, two models showcase different combinations of audio, battery, connectivity, noise cancellation and AI features, giving users multiple options depending on the features they are looking for in their everyday earbuds.