Help me choose a good Bluetooth earphones with neckband

By sleepyjey | Entropy | 23 Feb 2023

My Google pixel 6a is the first phone I have that doesn't have the 3.5 mm audio jack. So the couple of budget wired earphones I have won't work! I've looked at a few that I like and I'm shortlisting them. Can you suggest any?

I stay in India and am looking for something under 2000 INR - about 30 USD.

Here is my shortlist:

1. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 is an extremely popular high-quality Bluetooth neckband headphone under 2000 rs. The OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2 offers features like fast charging, up to 14 hours of battery life, and support for high-quality audio codecs like aptX and AAC. It also has an IP55 rating for dust and water resistance.

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2. The Oppo Enco M32 is currently available for 1799 rs, with occasional price drops to 1599. The Oppo Enco M32 offers features like active noise cancellation, IPX5 water resistance, up to 20 hours of battery life, and support for high-quality audio codecs like LDAC and AAC, making it a good value for its price. The Oppo Enco M32 offers features like active noise cancellation, IPX5 water resistance, up to 20 hours of battery life, and support for high-quality audio codecs like LDAC and AAC, making it a good value for its price.

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3. Realme Buds Wireless 2 neckband headphone from Realme is a great choice for bass lovers, featuring 13.6mm drivers and support for Sony LDAC codec. It also has a long battery life of up to 22 hours and fast charging support. It is priced well below 1500 rs. at most times making this a steal.

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4. The Blaupunkt BE-100 is another good option for a Bluetooth neckband headphone under 2000 rs. It offers features like IPX5 water resistance, up to 10 hours of battery life, and support for high-quality audio codecs like aptX and AAC. However, some users have reported issues with the build quality and durability of the product. It is very plasticky and the neck band is heavier than others. It has an amazing battery though!!

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5. Boat Rockerz 255 Pro Plus is known for its powerful sound quality and features like IPX7 water resistance, up to 40 hours of battery life, and Qualcomm aptX audio technology. I'm not a great fan of boat or boult as they seem to be more focussed on bass rather than clarity and don't hast too long.

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Which of these should I get? Are there any other great choices?

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