Noise Buds F1 hit the home market in Might. These funds TWS earphones are claimed to be designed in India. They characteristic 11mm drivers and assist Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. The earbuds are rated IPX5 for water resistance. Together with the charging case, they’re mentioned to supply a complete playback time of as much as 50 hours. This spectacular battery life is marketed as being paired with equally massive sound, all inside a suspiciously low funds. However do these funds earbuds actually stay as much as the declare?

Noise Buds F1 Design and Options: Mild, Matte, Compact

• Water and mud resistance – IPX5
• Colors – Calm Beige, Carbon Black, Mint Inexperienced, True Purple

The Noise Buds F1 earphones come packed in a clamshell-style charging case with a matte end on the highest and backside, whereas the edges are bordered with a shiny trim. The USB Kind-C port is situated on the correct aspect, and on the entrance, there’s an LED indicator for pairing alerts or battery notifications. The case is mild and compact, making it straightforward to hold round or slip into your pocket. Perhaps do not toss it in with keys or cash, because the matte areas are vulnerable to scratches. You may probably want each palms to open the case. You might attempt with one, however like me, you would possibly fail.

The contact sensors on every earbud are pretty correct

 

Contained in the case, the Noise Buds F1 earbuds are positioned horizontally, each going through outward. They’re rated IPX5 for water resistance. The inside aspect of the stem, which homes the charging connectors, has a shiny end, whereas the opposite three sides characteristic the identical matte texture because the case’s high. The earbuds come fitted with medium-sized silicone ear suggestions by default, which match me greatest, comparatively talking. The field additionally consists of small and huge tip choices, together with some literature, stickers, and a USB Kind-A to USB Kind-C cable.

The match of the Noise Buds F1 is snug, all issues (value vary) thought-about. That mentioned, after two to 3 hours of steady use, I wanted to take them off for a couple of minutes earlier than I might use them once more. These aren’t the best-fitting TWS earphones available on the market, however they may make a good exercise companion, assuming your routine includes brisk strolling moderately than leaping jacks.

Noise Buds F1 Specs: Few however Fruitful?

• Driver – 11mm
• Companion App – No
• Gesture controls – Sure

The Noise Buds F1 supply Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and assist the SBC audio codec. These TWS earphones are geared up with 11mm drivers. There are shiny sections close to the highest of the stems the place the pretty correct contact sensors are situated.

Within the field, Noise packs two extra ear tip choices

 

A single faucet on the correct earbud will increase the quantity, whereas a single faucet on the left earbud decreases it. Double-tapping both earbud will pause or play a music observe or video. Triple-pressing the left earbud takes you to the earlier observe, whereas the identical motion on the correct skips to the subsequent one. Urgent the correct earbud 4 occasions prompts the voice assistant in your paired system.

The Buds F1 additionally assist a devoted low-latency gaming mode. To activate it, press and maintain both earbud for 2 seconds. A Megatron-like voice welcomes you with the battle cry “We Combat!” Repeating the identical motion exits the mode, this time with a “Sport Over!” announcement.

The USB Kind-C port is situated on the correct aspect

 

Admittedly, all these gestures can appear overwhelming at first. Nevertheless, most of them are intuitive sufficient, and it will not be lengthy earlier than you get used to them. Not “if,” as a result of there is not any different choice—the Noise Buds F1 lack a companion app to assist handle these capabilities. Does that make them really feel a bit lonely? Maybe. However relying in your utilization habits and desires, you might or might not really feel the app’s absence.

Noise Buds F1 Efficiency and Battery Life: Promise Delivered

• ANC – No
• Battery Life – 8 hours (earbuds); 42 hours (case)
• Quick Charging – Sure (claimed 150 minutes with 10 minutes cost)
• Bluetooth – v5.3

Talking of issues which might be absent—ANC. The pair of Noise Buds F1 headsets doesn’t actively cancel noise. Passively? Some, not a major quantity. You’ll nonetheless have the ability to hear the TV within the subsequent room, though it will likely be considerably muffled. I don’t thoughts, although, as I’m conscious of the friendship it gives my pockets as a substitute. There will likely be compromises on this funds, and the dearth of an app or energetic noise cancellation assist is one thing I’m completely happy to settle with out.

Throughout the evaluation interval, the earphones supplied over 48 hours of whole playback time

 

Now, again onto issues which might be current. Battery. The corporate doesn’t reveal the scale of the batteries it packs into the Noise Buds F1 earphones or their case. The earphones, along with the case, are claimed to final for as much as 50 hours. It took me greater than eight days to utterly drain the battery, with a median of six hours of every day utilization, leading to over 48 hours of playback time. In easy phrases, they promise what they ship, with out a lot fuss.

The Noise Buds F1 earphones additionally supply a good calling expertise. Indoors, you might be prone to face no issues with making clear calls. When you step exterior, even onto your windy terrace, the readability dips considerably. However for a call-averse particular person like me, this can be a non-issue.

Lastly, let’s discuss concerning the sound. For its value vary, the soundstage that the Noise Buds F1 gives is respectable—a giant plus, as a result of whereas it might be worse, there are hardly any higher choices at this vary. The general sound expertise these earbuds ship is boxy. The bass is not as punchy as what you would possibly discover in another funds choices. It is satisfactory at greatest for some, even when it felt squarely enough to me. That mentioned, the sound is comparatively balanced, with mids and highs which might be fairly secure. From Chaar Diwaari’s “Thehra” to Franz Ferdinand’s “Take Me Out,” you get a easy and clear audio expertise. Your favorite tracks might all the time sound like it’s coming from the subsequent room, however no less than they’re clear, not muddled. Nevertheless, when you crank the quantity as much as 80 % or greater, distortion turns into fairly noticeable.

The gesture controls on the earphones are largely intuitive

 

The gaming mode on the Noise Buds F1 performs nicely. There’s little to no lag, and in video games like Name of Obligation: Cell, sounds resembling footsteps or gunshots come via clearly and distinctly. At this value level, they are a strong choice for informal players.

Noise Buds F1: Verdict

At Rs. 1,099, you are clearly not getting a concert-like expertise or something near a cinematic atmosphere with the Noise Buds F1. However in case you’re something like me and dread stepping out of the home with no headset, these are for you. Even when they do not fulfill the audiophile in you, they’re going to preserve your mind busy sufficient to disregard the visitors or the group round you. And so they final ceaselessly, if ceaselessly was nearly 9 days! An entire work week can go you by, however a single full cost of those earphones will stick with you. Regardless of the dearth of a companion app, they are often your trusty companion, particularly in case you’re on a shoestring funds.

Though if ANC is amongst your non-negotiables, these are usually not for you. You possibly can as a substitute take a look at the Noise Buds N1 Pro (Review), which gives a good ANC efficiency on the given funds. They’ll value you barely greater than the Buds F1, as they’re at present retailing at Rs. 1,499. At Rs 1,799, you too can attempt the Redmi Buds 5C (Review), for efficient ANC in addition to app assist.