Pros
- Good design
- Good battery life
- Faster connectivity
Cons
- Poor call quality
Wings recently released the Phantom 345 TWS earbuds in India, following the launch of their Phantom 380 model a few months back. These earbuds are offered in Black and White colors and are sold for Rs. 1,499 on both the Wings website and Flipkart. We’ve been using the Wings Phantom 345 TWS gaming earbuds for several weeks and here’s what we think about it.
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What’s Inside The Box?
- Wings Phantom 380 earbuds with charging case
- Type-C charging cable
- Extra ear tips
- User manual
- Stickers
Design
The newly released earbuds have a transparent case design similar to the affordable Nothing Ear (1) or Ear (2), which is the product’s unique selling point. The design gives a view of the internal components, which is a popular feature of Nothing products. However, the Phantom 345 earbuds do not share the same design philosophy.
The charging case is compact and has carbon fiber grooves and a digital display to show the battery level, with the “WINGS” branding on the back and a “W” on the front. The USB Type-C charging port is located at the bottom. It comes in two colors: black and white, with the black variant provided for our review. It is quite lightweight as they weigh just 35 grams.
The charging case is made of clear plastic and has two color-coded slots that magnetically secure the earbuds for charging, allowing for easy alignment. The earbuds have an in-ear design that offers a comfortable fit. Despite the similarities with other earbuds on the market, the design of the Wings Phantom 345 is still refreshing. They are also comfortable to wear for extended periods, and the three sizes of ear tips included in the box ensure a secure fit even when working out on a treadmill.
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Features
The Wings Phantom 345 earbuds feature 13mm high-fidelity drivers and environmental noise cancellation technology, as well as 30db active noise cancellation and support for voice assistants such as Google and Siri. While the audio quality is decent, with good bass, it should be noted that at this price point, expectations should not be too high. However, with increasing competition in the market, better sound quality can be expected.
One of the standout features of the Wings Phantom 345 is the dedicated Gaming mode, designed with gaming enthusiasts in mind. A long press on the right earbud launches gaming mode in under 2 seconds. They come with low latency of 40ms. This means that there is no delay during gaming and the sound experience of gaming is good.
The earbuds also come with four microphones with ENC support. They are decent in most cases in picking up your voice clearly for calls. However, sometimes the call will be disconnected or sometimes it will automatically switch to gaming mode even with a slight touch. Besides, it might struggle in a crowded and noisy environment, which is common in most Bluetooth headsets in the price range.
The Wings Phantom 345 earbuds also feature support for AAC and SBC audio codecs and have an IPX5 rating for sweat and water resistance, making them perfect for workouts or outdoor activities.
Pairing And Connectivity
To pair the Wings Phantom 345 earbuds with your phone, simply take them out of the charging case. These earbuds can be used independently, so you can use just one earbud if you prefer. You can connect it to Android and iOS devices with Bluetooth support that has a range of 15m. During my usage, I did not encounter any connectivity issues.
Controlling the earbuds is a breeze, thanks to their touch sensors, which allow you to manage functions like play/pause, volume, and calls with ease. The SpeedSync feature ensures a quick and stable connection between the earbuds and your device. The different controls are listed below:
| Function | Left Earbud (L) | Right Earbud (R) |
| Volume Increase | Single Tap | |
| Volume Decrease | Single Tap | |
| Play/Pause Music | Double Tap | Double Tap |
| Next Track | Triple Tap | |
| Previous Track | Triple Track | |
| Voice Assistant | Press from 2 seconds | |
| Gaming Mode (On/Off) | Press from 2 seconds | |
| Answer Incoming Call | Double Tap | Double Tap |
| Hang Up Calls | Double Tap | Double Tap |
| Reject Calls | Press from 2 seconds | Press from 2 seconds |
Battery
The company claims that the Wings Phantom 345 earbuds provide a total playback time of 50 hours, with 10 hours of playtime for the earbuds themselves, 40 hours of talk time, and 300 hours of standby time. These earbuds can be fully charged in 1.5 hours, while the earbuds’ charging time is one hour. Additionally, they come equipped with USB-C Bullet Charge technology, which the company states can provide up to 100 minutes of playback time with just 10 minutes of charging. Overall, the Wings Phantom 345 earbuds do seem to offer a commendable battery life as per the company’s claims.
Final Verdict
While we wouldn’t necessarily consider it the best option for those on a budget under 2000, the Wings Phantom 345 earbuds are certainly a solid choice given their price point. These earbuds offer a range of features that are typically not found in this price range. However, while their performance is satisfactory, it is not exceptional.
Overall, the Wings Phantom 345 earbuds are a great option for those seeking decent sound quality, good battery life, and gaming-specific features in a compact and user-friendly design.
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