Wireless devices have become an important aspect of our daily lives. Here we’re talking about audio devices. In India, the TWS market is vast and there are a lot of players indulged in this segment. Truke is one such emerging brand that has recently launched Buds F1 true wireless earbuds. The company shared the review unit with us. We have tested it and jotting down our experience. We’ll take a closer look at the Truke Buds F1’s performance and other features in this review.
What’s Inside The Box?
- Truke Buds F1 (earbuds)
- Charging Case
- Extra Eartips
- Type-C USB cable
- User Manual
Design
The Truke Buds F1 comes in a rectangular-shaped charging case with curved edges. The wireless earbuds case features a Type-C port at the bottom. Coming to the earbuds, they sport an in-ear design with detachable silicone ear tips. The retail box also offers two pairs of extra ear tips in different sizes for the best fit. Looks-wise, the Buds F1 offers a broad pill-shaped earbuds. The case is tiny yet looks sturdy.
We received its black color variant. What impresses you is the hidden digital battery display at the front of the charging case. It helps keeping a track of fuel available so that you don’t miss out on charger plug ins. The earbuds are easy to wear thanks to their sleek and compact design. The lightweight design allows us to wear it for long durations. Because the feel and material are all plastic, you must treat it with care if you don’t want any accidental damages. Overall, the Truke Buds F1 has a decent design.
Audio Performance
When it comes to audio devices, performance plays an important role. In fact, looks might not matter when the audio output is not promising. In our opinion, Truke Buds F1 does justify its cheap price tag without compromising on the audio.
The earbuds produce a well-balanced audio output that is neither too loud nor too quiet. Besides, they sport a dedicated gaming mode with Ultra-Low latency of up to 55ms. You only have to tap three times on the left earbud to enter gaming mode.
It further is equipped with a Dual MEMS mic along with Deep Neural Network Call Noise Call Cancellation Technology. It accurately picks up sound waves using AI to improve the voice calling experience. During our usage, we haven’t witnessed any distortion in the audio quality of Buds F1. The audio quality is decent for the price but you may get better ones if you are willing to add Rs. 500 – Rs. 1000 more.
Connectivity, Calling, And Battery
The Truke Buds F1 TWS earbuds come with 1-step instant pairing technology. You simply have to open the case to power it on and it gets instantly connected with your device. With Bluetooth 5.3, it becomes compatible with smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other supported devices.
The Truke Buds F1 earbuds features AI-powered Noise Cancellation (passive noise cancellation) technology which enhances the calling quality even in a noisy environment. It also aids with a premium listening experience at budget price point. We have tested the microphone by attending calls amid traffic conditions. The call quality is decent both indoors and outdoors.
Coming to the battery department, the latest Truke Buds F1 earbuds are touted to deliver a playtime of up to eight hours on a single charge. The company claims that you can get an additional playtime of up to 30 hours. The charging case makes a total of up to 38 hours of playtime. With moderate volumes, the backup is close to what the company claims. These earbuds are capable of lasting a long time on a single charge.
Final Verdict
There are numerous TWS in the market to pick from, all of which are available with different price ranges. If you’re on a tight budget and want a wireless earbud with decent sound quality and long battery life, you’ll have a plethora of options to choose from. However, with the Truke Buds F1, you won’t have to look any further because it ticks all the right boxes in terms of quality, design, performance, and affordability. In nutshell, we recommend you to go for it.