Pros
- Affordable price tag (below Rs. 1,500)
- Funky design, lightweight form factor
- USB Type-C port for charging
Cons
- Average audio performance
- Average build quality
The gaming industry across the globe has seen a huge surge in terms of user base in the last few years. Thanks to the tech advancements, we don’t have to solely rely on gaming PC/ laptops or dedicated consoles for gaming. Even smartphone brands are bringing in game-centric handsets for the masses. And to complement your extensive gaming sessions, you need capable accessories as well. Specifically, a good set of audio headsets would enhance the overall gaming experience.
Besides full-sized over-the-ear headsets, the TWS market is also consistently upgrading to suit the gaming requirements of the masses. Gaming TWS earbuds are one of the latest trends amongst the audio brands in the market. Blaupunkt which is a known player in the audio industry has started flooding the Indian market with consumer-centric audio products.
The brand is targeting the budget segment with its newest range of true wireless earbuds and neckbands. One of the offerings by Blaupunkt for the budget gaming audience is the BTW50 gaming TWS which brings a funky design and decent spec sheet to the table.
Priced at Rs. 1,199, the Blaupunkt BTW50 is one of the cheapest gaming TWS earbuds in the market. But how well the cheap price tag complements the overall performance? Is the Blaupunkt budget gaming TWS earbud worth a buy? We have been using the pair for a while now and have tested its performance thoroughly. Read on this review to know:
Blaupunkt BTW50 Gaming TWS Earbuds Review: Design And Wearing Comfort
The Blaupunkt BTW50 gaming TWS earbuds are one of the funky-looking TWS gaming earbuds that you can buy for under Rs. 1,500 in India. The hexagonal case with LED strips on the edges gives it an aggressive appeal which definitely will grab your attention in the first look. Bit the case is slightly bigger compared to its counterparts available in the market. But despite its large size, the case isn’t super bulky. Hence, the portability factor is not hampered; unless you are tugging them in small pockets.
The BTW50 gaming earbuds case comes with a flip-open design. But the magnetic latch isn’t super strong. This is one of the few drawbacks of the design. The plastic body seems to have average durability, so we would suggest you safeguard this product from accidental drops as much as possible. There are no physical keys on the charging case as well as the earbuds.
The latter has touch controls for media playback and volume controls. The case features a USB Type-C port for charging. You can either use the charging cable that ships with the retail box or can use any standard mobile charger that has a USB Type-C port.
The earbuds feature a standard in-ear stem design that lets you wear them comfortably. The default ear tips offer a sung fit design and you can ear the earbuds for prolonged sessions without any hassles. We had no difficulties wearing the earbuds for hours at a stretch. The Blaupunkt BTW50 TWS gaming earbuds comes with IPX5 certification that makes it dust and sweat-resistant. Do not that the charging port isn’t protected with any casing. Therefore, it should be handled carefully outdoors. Specifically, in rainy seasons or poolside.
Blaupunkt BTW50 Gaming Earbuds Review: Audio Performance
The Blaupunkt BTW50 gaming earbuds are packed with 10mm drivers. Now, these tiny earbuds deliver a loud audio output. But the output is stereophonic and hollow. Since these earbuds are designed s for gaming, the audio performance is better with specifically with gameplays. Music listening has been an average experience with this pair.
The audio clarity with music playback isn’t balanced. The vocals clearly take over the bass. In our opinion, this audio tuning is decent for gaming but not music playback. The bass level is decent not super heavy or punchy. The audio performance is satisfactory at around 60 to 70 percent volumes. If you fire up the volume levels to the max, you’ll experience distortions and muffling. Thankfully, the audio leak issue is least at peak levels.
This is a respite and fills up for the average output. Since this is a budget TWS earbud, it comes void of ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) support. But the snug-fit in-ear design does a fine job of blocking surrounding noises passively. The calling experience has been decent on both caller and the receiver’s end. No complaints there.
Blaupunkt BTW50 Gaming TWS Review: Connectivity, Battery Backup
The Blaupunkt BTW50 uses Bluetooth v5.2 for wireless connectivity with supported devices. It is compatible with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and even PCs. The pairing process has been hassle-free. The earbuds come in auto-pair mode as soon as you take them out of the case. Go to the Bluetooth settings menu on your smartphone and look for the earbud’s name and connect using the standard process.
We would to highlight that there was a bit of latency and intermittence with the connection. The audio breaks abruptly at times. However, this issue is not frequent and would pop up occasionally with the paired devices.
As for the battery backup, the Blaupunkt BTW50 is claimed to deliver around 26 hours of playback time. However, that’s the power backup with the charging case. The case is packed with a 200mAh battery, while each earbud pack a 30 mAh battery. The claimed backup is delivered only when you play the volumes at around 50 percent volume level. The backup significantly drops if you turn up the volume to the max levels.
Blaupunkt BTW50 Gaming TWS Verdict: Worth Purchasing?
The Blaupunkt BTW50 gaming TWS earbuds is just another new face in the affordable market. It is equipped with all the necessary features that can make it a good daily driver. However, there are a few shortcomings. Specifically, with the audio performance.
The distortion and muffling at the peak levels in one of them. It could have been one complete package if the audio output was balanced. Nevertheless, if you are considering getting yourself a decent true wireless earbud that looks funky, sounds decent, and doesn’t burn a hole in your pockets, the Blaupunkt BTW50 gaming TWS earbuds is a fair pick under Rs. 1,500.
