Key Highlights
- With its inexpensive camera-focused smartphones, the brand has captured the market
- An ANC true wireless earbud called the Vivo TWS 2 costs Rs. 5,999 in India
- It is one of the most effective TWS earbuds on the Indian market because of the affordable price and Active Noise Cancellation
Pros
Active Noise Cancellation feature at an affordable price point
Good sound stage with decent bass
Good battery backup
Cons
Charging case and earbuds pick up fingerprints and dust quickly
ANC not super powerful as premium counterparts
Vivo is a well-known brand for smartphones. The brand has grabbed the audience with its camera-centric phones that retail at affordable prices. But Vivo has also strengthened its portfolio with other consumer-centric IoT products such as smart wearables, smart TVs, and audio accessories. The Vivo TWS 2 is the brand’s latest edition of the wireless audio product category we reviewed at Giznext.
The Vivo TWS 2 is an ANC true wireless earbud that costs Rs. 5,999 in India. The budget pricing and the Active Noise Cancellation make it one of the most potent TWS earbuds in the Indian market. But is that so? Does this pair live up to the expectation of being a value-for-money deal? Read here:
Vivo TWS 2 ANC Review: Design And Wearing Comfort
The Vivo TWS 2 ANC wears a modern-day design language. It ships with a small pebble-shaped case that flaunts a shimmering surface. The earbuds are available in Starry Blue and Moonlight White shades.
We have received the latter and find its appeal subtle yet classic. While the glossy design makes the product appealing, it also tends to get dirty with fingerprints and smudges easily. We found it a task to keep the pair clean. The charging case comes with an LED indicator that notifies charging and the pairing.
As for the earbuds, they too are glossy as the case and reflect different color hues when exposed to light at different angles. The earbuds feature a short stem in-ear design. With a weight of around 4.3 grams each, the earbuds offer a lightweight snug fit design which is best for prolonged usage. We found the fit to be comfortable throughout its usage.
The ear tips are also soft which enhances the comfort during their usage. The unit ships with additional silicon tips. You can use them if the default ear tips aren’t your size. The earbuds aren’t touch sensitive and you can control the media playback, volume, and ANC by tapping on the bottom end of the earbuds. The Vivo TWS 2 is IP54 certified that helps with dust and water resistivity.
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Audio Performance
The Vivo TWS 2 ANC earbuds employ 12.2mm drivers combined with a carbon fiber diaphragm for audio delivery. The output is well defined in terms of loudness and clarity levels. The TWS 2 has been able to maintain a decent balance between the lows, mids, and highs. The audio elements don’t overlap each other when the levels are loud.
This clarity ensures you enjoy your listening sessions each time you plug in the earbuds. The Vivo TWS 2 ANC can handle most audio genres decently. Our experience has been good when we tested the pair with rock and electronic titles. The bass levels are also decent. No muddy or flare output with the bass.
The punch is adequate to keep you hooked on your music-listening sessions. If you intend to use them to watch your favorite movie or a TV show, you wouldn’t be disappointed there either. The vocals don’t get distorted or hampered by the background music. Thanks to the optimum loudness levels this pair is consistent.
The ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) feature also does its job as defined. It isn’t super powerful as you get on a premium range of wireless audio devices but is quite impactful for day-to-day usage. You can activate the ANC using the earbuds or the supported app.
Connectivity And Calling Experience
The Vivo TWS 2 ANC earbuds can be paired with compatible smartphones, tablets, and laptops/ PCs using Bluetooth. We were also able to use this TWS earbud with a smart TV. It comes with Google Fast Pair for easy connectivity with Android smartphones.
However, you can also use the pairing key on the case, if in case you aren’t able to pair it automatically with any of your required devices. The Vivo TWS 2 ANC also features multi-point connectivity with which you can pair it with two devices simultaneously.
The calling experience has also been good with the TWS 2 ANC. The earbuds integrate a 3-mic system which allows for an improved calling experience. The caller as well as the receiver can easily hear their voices. The earbuds are compatible with the Vivo Earphones app that lets you further fine-tune the audio and use the additional features.
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Battery Backup
The Vivo TWS 2 ANC earbuds offer a decent battery life of around four hours. This is for earbuds only. Keep in mind the usage in this scenario is with moderate volume levels with ANC on. The backup is close to around six to seven hours when you use it without the ANC mode. The case packs an additional juice of around 30 hours which is good for daily usage.
Vivo TWS 2 ANC: Should You Buy?
The Vivo TWS 2 ANC is designed to please audiophiles with its premium soundstage and an affordable price tag. It is one good pair to consider if you don’t wish to compromise the audio quality and modern aspects of design and practicality.
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