As an audio reviewer and someone who frequently tests earphones, I am often asked for my pick of the best TWS earphones under various price ranges. One slot is the sub Rs 5,000 or Rs 6,000 range, as you can expect something better than entry-level picks in this segment. I have been reviewing a recent release in this range, and also a friend asked for the best TWS under Rs 6,000. So, I have researched and shortlisted the top true wireless earbuds. And I must say there are some great offerings from leading brands like OnePlus, Realme, and Noise. Under each of these picks, you can find key specifications such as driver setup, claimed sound signature, ANC and transparency mode support, and advertised battery life, among other things.
We have ranked these TWS earphones in ascending order of price.
Driver: 11mm + 6mm (dual driver) | ANC: 55dB | Battery life: 58 hours
Realme Buds Air 8 comes with an 11mm driver for bass output and a 6mm driver for treble. This dual-driver setup should improve clarity and reduce muddiness compared to single-driver options. It supports LHDC 5.0 for high-resolution audio
For noise cancellation, you get 55dB ANC, and there is a 6-mic setup and AI-based noise reduction for call clarity.
Realme claims the Buds Air 8 can last up to 14 hours on the buds and 58 hours total. There is also a low-latency mode for gaming. In our review, we said, ‘they feel like a mature, well-rounded pair of ANC earbuds. The sound is bass-forward, punchy, and works with most tracks. ANC is effective enough to meaningfully cut down traffic noise, office chatter, and household distractions. The battery life is strong, and features like triple-device connection and LHDC 5.0 support add real value at this price’.
Price: Rs 3,799
Driver: 12mm | ANC: 55dB | Battery life: 54 hours
This is OnePlus responding directly to the Realme Buds Air 8. Instead of dual drivers, it uses a large 12mm dynamic driver tuned for a fuller, bass-forward sound. There is Spatial Audio support.
It is running on Bluetooth 6.0, which should offer stability, especially in multi-device handling. It also supports the LHDC 5.0 codec for higher-res audio.
The company says the ANC can cancel noise up to 55dB and is adaptive. This means noise cancellation can adjust based on the surroundings. Transparency mode is also included.
For calls, there is a 6-mic setup with AI noise reduction. It sounds clear in my use.
Battery life claimed by the brand is 54 hours total, and there is fast charging support, too. OnePlus says charging the earbuds could take around 60 minutes, and when the case is also included, the charging time could go up to 90 minutes.
Price: Rs 3,999
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Driver: 11mm + 6mm | ANC: 55dB | Battery life: 45 hours
If you want a pair of OnePlus earbuds with a dual-driver setup and independent DACs for better sound separation and accuracy, then the OnePlus Buds 4 could make sense to you.
It supports LHDC 5.0 at high bitrates, which can drive high-resolution audio.
The noise cancellation is rated at 55dB with adaptive mode support. For calls, there is a 3-mic-per-earbud setup at your disposal with AI noise reduction.
Its battery life claim falls short of the above two models, but 45 hours total claimed runtime is plenty long. Among other things, the Buds 4 also brings 47ms low-latency mode.
Price: Rs 5,499
Driver: 12.4mm | ANC: 49dB | Battery life: 44 hours
This is the most expensive option here. The main highlight is the audio tuning in collaboration with Bose, which aims for a balanced sound profile.
It supports LHDC for high-res audio and spatial audio for a wider sound staging.
ANC is rated at 49dB with adaptive support. The ANC cancellation is decent but lower than that of competitors. You also get a 6-mic ENC (Environmental Noise Cancellation) setup for calls.
And finally, its battery runtime is rated at 44 hours total, backed by fast charging support. Again, there are better picks in this range.
Price: Rs 5,999
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