The OnePlus Ace 5 Pro was launched alongside the vanilla Ace 5, which we have covered in a separate article. In this article, we will focus specifically on the Ace 5 Pro and its expected price in Nepal.
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro Overview
Performance
The OnePlus Ace 5 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It offers up to 16GB LPDDR5X RAM and 1TB UFS 4.0 storage. The device runs on Android 15-based ColorOS 15. It uses a “double ice core VC” and chip air duct for cooling. The device includes an X-axis linear motor, stereo speakers, multi-functional NFC, IR blaster, and Wi-Fi 7.
Display
It features a 6.78-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display with a 2780×1264 resolution and a peak brightness of 4,500 nits. It supports Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
Camera
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP primary with OIS, 8MP ultrawide, and 2MP macro. The front camera is 16MP. The phone has a 6,100 mAh battery with 100W fast charging and bypass charging.
Additional Features: X-axis linear motor, stereo speakers, multi-functional NFC, IR blaster, Wi-Fi 7
Colors: Purple, Black, White (ceramic finish edition)
OnePlus Ace 5 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
Available in Purple, Black, and White (ceramic finish edition), the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro starts at CNY 3,399. Here is the full pricing list with expected pricing in Nepal.
OnePlus has unveiled two new smartphones, the OnePlus Ace 5 and the OnePlus Ace 5 Pro, offering high-end specs and similar designs, with a few notable differences. In this article, we will discuss more specifically about the latest OnePlus Ace 5, including its expected price in Nepal.
OnePlus Ace 5 Overview
Display
The Ace 5 features a 6.78-inch 120Hz LTPO AMOLED display, with a resolution of 2780×1264. It supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision for improved color and contrast.
Performance and Storage
The Ace 5 comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage. The Ace 5 is powered by a 6,415 mAh battery with 80W charging.
Cameras
The Ace 5 and Ace 5 Pro both feature a 16MP front camera and a rear setup with a 50MP primary camera (Sony IMX906 with OIS), an 8MP ultrawide, and a 2MP macro sensor.
Additional Features
The Ace 5 lacks the gaming Wi-Fi chip as compared to the pro but still offers 120 FPS gaming support. It comes with stereo speakers, an IR blaster, and multi-functional NFC.
Anker has launched the Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro wireless headphones, featuring advanced active noise cancellation (ANC). This article will discuss everything about the upcoming Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro, including its expected price in Nepal.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
Design and Battery
Anker has also focused on the charging case design. The case includes a display and a touch bar, enabling users to adjust settings without needing a separate app. The display shows the charging status. Users can expect a battery life of 40 hours with intermediate charges.
Sound Quality and ANC
The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro headphones utilize a dual-driver sound system. This system includes a 10.5-mm driver for bass and a tweeter for clear highs. Additionally, the headphones feature six microphones to enhance call quality and reduce wind noise. They support spatial audio and come with IPX5 certification for water resistance.
These headphones use seven sensors, including six microphones and a barometer, to provide strong noise reduction. The ANC system recalibrates every 0.3 seconds, allowing the headphones to quickly adapt to changing sounds in the environment.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro Price in Nepal and Availability
The Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro price in Nepal is 19,999 as part of the introductory offer. Otherwise, its MRP is NPR 24,999. You can purchase the TWS from Hukut.
TWS
Price in Nepal (Official)
Availability
Soundcore Liberty 4 Pro
NPR 19,999
Hukut
Meanwhile, check out our review of the iPhone 16 Pro Max
You can buy the Aspire 5 powered by 12th Gen Intel laptops in Nepal for a relatively affordable bargain. Let’s take a look at the Acer Aspire 5 (2022) in more detail, including its specs, features, latest price, and availability in Nepal.
Acer Aspire 5 (2022) Overview:
Design and Display
Let’s start with the design. There is hardly any change made to the chassis of this year’s Aspire 5 laptop. Acer has continued the same-old formula of a plastic body with an aluminum lid. The latter is available in multiple colors. However, the availability depends upon the region.
The hinge on the Acer Aspire 5 (2022) elevates the keyboard deck to a certain degree. Opening the lid, you are greeted with an LCD screen with an 81.18% screen-to-body ratio. While you can choose between 14″ and 15″ screen sizes, only the FHD version is available in Nepal so far.
Under the hood, you get the latest 12th Gen Intel CPU based on the new hybrid architecture. Thus, the new 2022 version performs considerably better than the Acer Aspire 5 2021. The base variant of the Acer Aspire 5 (2022) comes with the Core i3-1215U with 4 Efficient-cores and 2 Performance-cores. You can opt for the Core i5-1235U, which brings 8 Efficient-cores and 2 Performance-cores.
All the Acer Aspire 5 (2022) laptops come with Intel Iris Xe graphics. However, few of them even have dedicated NVIDIA GPUs like the MX550.
Acer Aspire 5 (2022) adopts a dual-fan cooling setup with dual-copper pipes to keep its core temperature in check. Acer has even included an air-inlet keyboard for more heat dissipation. Users can switch between multiple cooling/performance modes by pressing Fn+F.
As for memory, Acer Aspire 5 (2022) starts at 4GB of DDR4 RAM and 256GB SSD. However, Acer offers plenty of upgrade options. The dual-SODIMM memory slots can be configured with up to 32GB of DDR4 RAM. Likewise, the presence of an additional vacant SSD slot means you can upgrade the storage up to 2TB.
Rest of the specs
Fueling the Acer Aspire 5 (2022) is a 3-cell 48Wh battery, and it ships with a 65W round-tip power adapter. Talking about ports, you get three Type-A, one Type-C, HDMI, ethernet, and a 3.5mm headphone/microphone combo jack. For wireless connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.
Acer Aspire 5 (2022) Specifications:
Design & Build: Aluminum lid/plastic chassis
Display: 14/15.6-inch IPS panel
Resolution: FHD (1920 × 1080 pixels)
Keyboard: Chiclet keys
Processor: 12th gen Intel Core i3-1215U / i5-1235U
Graphics: up to NVIDIA MX350
RAM: 8GB DDR4 (Expandable up to 32GB)
Storage: 256GB NVMe SSD (Expandable up to 2TB)
Connectivity: WiFi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.2
I/O Ports: 3x USB Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, 1x combo audio jack, 1x RJ45, 1x HDMI
Acer Aspire 5 (2022) Price in Nepal and Availability
The price of Acer Aspire 5 (2022) in Nepal starts at Rs. 50,000 for the 15.6″ model with Core i3, 4GB RAM, and 256GB storage. You can get the different configurations through the Hukut Store.
A cool refrigerator with AI features from Samsung is on the way. This latest innovation in refrigeration technology is the AI Hybrid Cooling Technology which promises to provide more efficient and precise cooling than our regular refrigerator. Let’s take a deep dive into what makes this new fridge a game-changer.
Samsung’s AI hybrid cooling technology
Samsung introduces an exciting hybrid cooling system that combines two powerful technologies: a traditional compressor and a semi-based Peltier module. This dynamic duo offers something that no regular fridge can match.
The Peltier module, a small but mighty thermal control unit, can both “cool” and “warm”, making it the perfect partner for the compressor. When the fridge is under pressure, say after you store a big bunch of hot leftovers or the summer heat the Peltier module kicks in to assist the compressor in keeping everything chilled. But in day-to-day use, the fridge relies on its AI-powered inverter compressor to maintain optimal cooling with minimal energy consumption.
Say goodbye to temperature fluctuations
One of the standout features of this new fridge is its Hybrid Precise Cooling system, which smooths out temperature fluctuations during defrost cycles. This is particularly crucial for preserving food quality, as temperature change can often cause spoilage. With this technology, food like pork and salmon stays fresh for longer up to 1.4 times and 1.2 times longer, respectively.
By swapping out the traditional heating elements for the Peltier module, Samsung frees up valuable interior space. The result? A generous 900-liter capacity, providing 25% more usable space than traditional fridges. And because the shelves are 60mm deeper, you’ll find you have an extra 13.8% more room for everything from oversized containers to that extra six-pack of your favorite drink.
In fact, the fridge even accommodates an additional 1/9 of a 355ml beverage can compared to standard fridges. So, whether you’re storing a week’s worth of groceries or just extra cans of soda for a party, this fridge has you covered.
Samsung’s AI Hybrid Cooling Technology Availability
Samsung is planning to release this massive technology somewhere in 2025. The chances of this refrigerator making its way to Nepal are close to nil.
GNext Communications Pvt Ltd., the sole authorized distributor of Apple products in Nepal, officially launched the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in November of 2016. With the iPhone 8 launching in September, the company is offering cash discounts on the price of the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal. Here are the official prices of the latest iPhones in Nepal:
iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus Price in Nepal (UPDATED):
iPhone 7 Price in Nepal:
32GB – Rs. 75,000 (Out of Stock)
128GB – Rs. 95,500 (Out of Stock)
256GB – Rs. 95,500 (Out of Stock)
iPhone 7 Plus Price in Nepal:
32GB – Rs. 1,05,000 (Out of Stock)
128GB – Rs. 1,19,000 (Out of Stock)
256GB – Rs. 1,32,000 (Out of Stock)
Where to Buy iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal (Offline Stores):
According to GNext, you can buy the new iPhone 7 and 7 Plus in Nepal from 8 authorized resellers. Plus, the good news is you can also get yourself an iPhone from outside the Kathmandu Valley. There are 3 retailers outside Kathmandu– 1 in Butwal, 1 in Biratnagar, and 1 in Birtamod. Here is the list of authorized resellers:
Evo Store, Kathmandu Valley (9801304561)
Futureworld, Kathmandu Valley (9849404974)
Oliz Store, Kathmandu Valley (9861060000)
New Sonu Mobile, Kathmandu Valley (9751093612)
Apex Digital, Kathmandu Valley (9801813415)
Computer Sales Center, Butwal (9857030163)
H.D. Enterprises, Biratnagar (9802023165)
Quality Computer, Birtamod (9852671548)
Where to Buy iPhone 7 & iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal (Online Stores):
12MP back camera with Wide-angle (28mm, f/1.8, OIS) and telephoto Lens (56mm, f/2.8)
7MP front camera
1960mAh battery
2900mAh battery
Why Buy the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal from authorized retailers?
1. VAT BILL
You get a VAT bill when you buy an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal from GNext authorized resellers. I don’t need to tell you much about the advantage of having a VAT bill- you are smarter than me! One perk of VAT bills is that you know it’s legal!
2. IMEI Registered
Furthermore, the new iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are pre-registered by the Nepal Telecommunication Authority (NTA) if you buy them from authorized retailers. There are a lot of advantages to registering your smartphone’s IMEI at NTA; one is the ability to claim or track your phone in case you lose it. Also, NTA recently announced that all customers must register the IMEI number of their smartphones, otherwise, your phone might be blocked. Moreover, in case you bought an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus in Nepal already, find out if your iPhone is genuine.
3. Warranty
All the authorized retailers will give you one year of warranty (replacement warranty on factory defects and Nepal-authorized warranty on software and hardware). But, remember, the warranty will not cover Physical or Water damages.
4. EMI
I know, you want an iPhone7 or iPhone7 Plus as soon as possible but you are worried about not having all the cash right now. Well, these retailers might be able to help you with it. According to Evo Store, if you are a credit card holder of NABIL, Global IME, NIBL, Laxmi, Himalayan, or Siddhartha Bank, you can buy an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus with a 12-month EMI plan. For detailed information, please contact respective stores.
Finally, if you want an iPhone, get one! But, only from the places that will make your investment worthwhile and safe– with warranty, VAT bill, and IMEI registration.
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Huawei has introduced the FreeBuds SE 3, ahead of its expected launch next year. The latest model brings several improvements in both design and performance. In this article, we will discuss the features, specifications, and Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 price in Nepal.
Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 Overview
Design and Audio
The Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 maintains the same design as its predecessor, the FreeBuds SE 2. However, the charging case now features a leather-like texture, compared to the polycarbonate finish of the SE 2. The earbuds have a sleek, glossy finish and are available in two colors: White or Black with silver accents, while the case is available in Streamer Gold and Interstellar Black.
Moreover, each earbud weighs just 3.8mm. Huawei has added physical buttons to the case for manual paring while it pairs automatically the first time you open the case.
Furthermore, the earbuds are equipped with 10mm dynamic drivers, delivering sound with a frequency range of 20Hz to 20kHz. Additionally, they have an IP54 rating, meaning they are resistant to water splashes and dust.
In terms of battery life, each earbud houses a 41mAh battery, while the charging case is equipped with a 510mAh cell. It takes 60 minutes to fully charge the case providing up to 42 hours of total use. While fully charged earbuds can provide 9 hours of continuous playback on their own. A quick 10-minute charge delivers up to 3 hours of music playback, which is perfect for when you’re in a hurry.
For connectivity, the FreeBuds SE 3 supports Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring a stable and reliable connection. The earbuds also feature a touch sensor for easy control like double-tapping to play or pause music and triple-tap to skip tracks.
Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 Specifications:
Design: Half-in-ear, IPX5 rating
Audio Driver: 10mm dynamic driver
Frequency Response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4
Battery Life: Up to 42 hours with the charging case; 9 hours of continuous use
Battery Capacity:
Earbuds: 41mAh
Charging case: 510mAh
Charging Port: USB Type-C
Color: Streamer Gold and Interstellar Black (Case), White or Black with silver accents (earbuds)
Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 Price in Nepal and Availability:
The Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 has launched for a starting price 199 yuan in China. So when it makes it here, we can expect the Huawei FreeBuds SE 3 price in Nepal to be NPR 4,000.
Let’s roll back to 2021. We hear news about a government-backed Digital Wallet arriving with the highest paid-up capital and unique features. Which was the ability to use your SIM’s balance as the wallet balance and an offline USSD mode. Well, it did arrive but faced tons of backlash at the launch date. It is still live on both Playstore and Appstore but how’s it in the current phase? In this article, I’ll share the story of Namaste Pay from the beginning to the ongoing.
Namaste Pay in 2024:
The initial news was promising!
Back to the scene of 2021, eSewa, and Khalti had already tightened their presence while IME Pay was on the way to grab its spot. In the meantime, Namaste Pay was planned to be the government’s triumph card in the growing digital wallet market. After all, it was backed up by Nepal Telecom (NTC) and Rastriya Banijya Bank (RBB) with the highest paid-up capital ever for an e-wallet— 40 crore Nepali rupees! That’s a huge amount for sure as eSewa, the leading wallet has 10 crore Nepali rupees as paid-up capital. So, it carried a huge potential to compete in the market.
Plus, the integration of SIM’s balance into the wallet balance was also in the news. Well, Namaste Pay was supposed to launch alongside Nagarik App on the occasion of National ICT Day 2021 but it got delayed due to technical issues.
The Half-baked (Terrible) Launch
Finally, on September 2021, Nepal Digital Payments Company Limited (NPDC) finally unveiled a Beta version of the app on September 14, 2021, for Android devices only. But… it was a disappointing launch. I remember trying to sign up for the wallet from my Redmi K20 Pro booting on Android 11 but to no avail. This was definitely an unappealing experience for a FinTech-loving guy like me. And turned out, that the same issue was prevailing for most devices in the market. All I could do was register my name, date of birth, gender, ID type, and ID number through the offline *500# USSD code, devoid of using the app.
The most anticipated wallet for that time was not compatible with Android 11 devices while some Android 10 phones were able to sign up. But for them as well, the experience was extremely buggy. On top of that, the frequent app crashes, not being able to verify KYC and whatnot! To sum up, the launch of the Beta version was a terrible failure for such an ambitious project backed up by the government. Plus, NRB’s policy also didn’t allow merging the SIM balance and Wallet balance. This turn-off at the launch was enough for many customers to not try this app again.
Did the situation get better?
As a patient user, I was keen to give the app a second try. The signup issues were fixed on the September 14, 2021, update finally. And yeah, I was finally able to sign up via the app. But, the UI experience and everything felt average to me. Note the word “Average”, because it was not terrible by any means.
There were not enough bank options to link and loading money was a hassle too. I recall you could only do that with a Rashtriya Banijya Bank (RBB) account, Kamana Bikash Back, and other two banks which my faint memory couldn’t remember now. But I can recall, I did load funds via my RBB account. Likewise, the offline USSD mode was at least working very fine on my NTC SIM. Do note, that it doesn’t support Ncell SIM. I could just dial *500#, put in my PIN, and access a completely offline wallet service. It allowed me to recharge my own number, transfer my balance, and so on. Overall, this very feature was pretty handy when I was outside without any internet to top up my balance.
The app finally breathed fresh air on 21 January 2022 with a major update, revamping its UI/UX, and mainly making you able to load money from 40 plus banks and financial institutions, using ConnectIPS. It was a major turning point for Namaste Pay, bidding farewell to the old buggy UI. But the scars of a failed launch were already deep enough to pull off new users.
It Did Try!
After the 21st Jan update, the government-backed digital wallet was confident enough to allure new users, launching offers and new features. For example, Festive Offers, the option to buy NTC and Ncell Data packs, integrating Smart QR service, Spilt Bills feature, Flight tickets buying options, and such in the year 2022.
It continued launching offers and features in 2023 as well. The most notable addition was joining the FonePay ecosystem for QR payments in June 2023, a much-needed feature as FonePay QRs technically rule over the digital payments scene in Nepal. It followed with the Loyalty Points System in August. It also managed to bag the “Most Innovative Digital Wallet Deployment Award” in November 2023. But was that enough for the competition? It certainly was not.
And it’s almost 2025 now but let’s talk about my experience of using Namaste Pay in 2024. After not using it for almost 9 months due to PIN issues, I finally decided to give it a go again in December. It was after my PIN issues got resolved pretty quickly after sending a text message to their WhatsApp/Viber number.
The app looks pretty neat and clean now. You get all the major payment options like electricity, drinking water, flight tickets, internet, landline, TV, remittance, and such. Loading funds is also pretty easy, you can do it in four different ways: e-banking. mobile banking, connect IPS and cards. There is a broken marketplace section as well. As far as I can recall, it was working somewhere in 2023. Meanwhile, the loyalty points is still functional.
Fund Loading Options on Namaste Pay
And recharging your any number gets you 2% cash back. Overall, it seems a very decent digital wallet to use but the bank linking option is where it frowned me. It’s 2025 almost and Namaste Pay has only five banks to link: Global IME Bank, Nepal Bank, Laxmi Sunrise Bank, Jyoti Bikash Bank, and Rastriya Banijya Bank. This is enough to harness the reluctance for a new user to try it, let alone the heavy competition, which I’ll talk about in the following section.
Bank Linking Options
The Digital Wallet Market is too Competitive!
Of course, the terrible half-baked launch was already enough for its name to be forgotten by most. In the current scene, the reason why Namaste Pay has not succeeded is the already competitive digital wallet scene. I don’t possess the exact data about the total number of Namaste Pay users but it is known for all that eSewa, Khalti, and IME Pay are on the top charts for years now.
Despite the app being fine now, it is very hard for Namaste Pay to compete against the aforementioned top players. This fact is also backed up by the presence of dozens of other digital wallets in the market. As of Kartik 2081 B.S., there are 26 Payment Service Providers (PSPs) in the scene. Which is a lot for a small country like Nepal. Most users are going to stick with one or two wallets/mobile banking apps. And this creates even more reluctance for a new user to try Namaste Pay in 2024.
A FinTech enthusiast like me wouldn’t bother trying new payment apps but it’s surely not a piece of cake for others. Registering, getting the KYC verified and such are hassles for most people. Plus as I have already mentioned, most of them are hooked up with eSewa, Khalti, or IME Pay already.
Should you try Namaste Pay in 2024/25?
Okay so well, if I have to recommend Namaste Pay in 2024/25 to a new user, I’d say it’s 50-50. I mean, the app works very fine with good features but the bank linking option is very scarce for a 2024/25 standard. I hope, Namaste Pay will bring in more soon.
The one major prospect I see in this platform is the offline USSD mode. Which is its key USP by the now. In case you don’t know, Nepal Rashtra Bank (NRB) has already published a study report on the USSD-based Payment Systems for Nepal in October 2024. It has mentioned a case study on Namaste Pay’s USSD mode too. In the conclusion part, NRB is hinting towards not mandating every digital wallet to adopt this feature.
So, as a sole wallet with a USSD feature, it’s a good chance for Namaste Pay to enhance and improve it. After all, the ability to use a digital wallet offline and even via a keypad phone is fascinating anyway. But, I’d like to aware you that the offline USSD code is only supported in NTC SIM.
I still believe Namaste Pay can be fostered as it has the highest paid-up capital and backup of big government entities like RBB and NTC. But politics play a major role too, so, if everything goes sound in the management, operational and direction part, it might compete well against others! If you care to give it a go, you can download the app here: (Android) and (iOS).
With the ever-growing trend of wireless earbuds, the market has seen dozens of TWS launching every month. This also concerns the demise of headphone jacks from mobile phones, posing a need to switch to TWS. But wireless earbuds come in different price tags based on the specs. And the budget segment is where the competition gets interesting. So, today in this article, we have listed the best budget TWS earbuds under NPR 3000 in Nepal.
Best Earbuds Under Rs. 3000 in Nepal
9. Kick Aeropods GT 171
If you are looking for a gaming earbud, the Kick Aeropods GT 171 might be a good choice. Available in two shades: Aqua White and Forest Green, this TWS is IPX5 resistant, so sweat or light splashes won’t be a problem. It brings a gaming-inspired vibe, both on the earbuds and the case.
As for the audio codecs, it supports both SBC and AAC codecs. You get 37ms Ultra-Low Latency by tapping four times on either of the earbuds for your PUBG sessions. Moreover, each bud packs a 40mAh cell while the case has a 500mAh one. Just 10 minutes of charging can give 120 minutes of playback.
The Soundcore Life P2i from Anker is a budget TWS with an in-ear design. It comes with a lightweight body at just 4.4 grams and touch controls. In terms of ingress protection, there is an IPX5 rating against water and sweat.
It is powered by 10mm audio drivers with a frequency range of 20Hz to 20KHz. Moreover, users can switch between two EQ modes: Bass and Podcast. There is no app support but you do get SBC and AAC codecs here.
Mivi Duopods A850 is the first entry on our list of best budget TWS earbuds under NPR 3000 in Nepal. This long-stem design TWS from the Indian brand comes with a metallic finish and IPX4 rating for protection against water splashes.
Blasting the audio here are 13mm electroplated drivers. On the other side, AI ENC complements clear calls while the ultra-low latency mode is also there for some casual gaming.
Continuing the list of best budget TWS earbuds in Nepal under NPR 3000, we have the Redmi Buds 5A bagging the bronze. A Subbrand of Xiaomi, Redmi recently launched the TWS for the Nepalese market. It is priced at NPR 2,499 and becomes the only TWS to support app support in this list. However, you can’t do much from the app except change the name of the buds, change the NOise cancellation status, and activate the game mode.
Nevertheless, it supports Google Fast Pair, from where you can ring the buds in case of misplacement. Powering the TWS is a 34mAh cell in each unit, while the case gets a 440mAh battery. Redmi claims a 5 hours battery life for the buds and 28 hours with the case. Besides that, it supports an IPX4 rating for sweat and water splash resistance.
Moving on, the third TWS on our list is the Boat Airdopes Supreme. This TWS comes in a pebble-shaped case and IPX4 rating. On the top, there is a capacitive capacitive touch on the earpiece area for touch controls.
On the audio side, 10mm drivers deliver crisp and loud audio. The key USP here is its spatial audio which is one of a kind in the segment. And it’s our test, it works! Also, the bass is pretty sufficient, making it a good option for the budget segment.
The Souncodre Life K20i from Anker is a newly launched budget TWS in Nepal at a pretty competitive introductory price of NPR 2,499. For this price tag, you get 13mm drivers with a frequency response of 20Hz – 20kHz. One of the highlighting features here is the BassUp tech. And its actual audio quality is very good for the price. Anker has also provided an AI algorithm to suppress background noise for clear voice calls.
Talking of the design, the K20i is a long-stem earbud with semi-in-ear buds. It also secures an IPX5 rating against water splashes. Other features include Bluetooth 5.3 Instant Pairing and up to 28 hours of music playback with the case.
Anker Soundcore K20i Specifications:
Design: Semi-in-ear design with stem and glossy finish, IPX5-rated
Weight: 4.40 grams (Bud)
Sound Driver: 10mm dual-drivers
Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Playback: 6 hours (Buds), 36 hours (Case)
Charging: Fast Charging (10 minutes charge = 1 hour usage)
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3
Noise Cancellation: 2x Microphone + AI noise reduction during calls
Other Features: Dual EQ Modes (Bass/Podcast Mode), Instant Pairing, Single Bud Use
And the silver medal goes to the Kick Buds S Pro. To those unaware, Kick is a new Nepali brand offering TWS as of now. The Buds S Pro is priced at Rs. 3,399 and bears some really impressive features such as ANC, and wireless charging support, which is almost non-existent in this price range. Blasting the audio here is a 10mm driver with punch bass. Additionally, you also get a transparent mode, to hear the surrounding. It can be toggled by long pressing on the touch control.
The TWS is powered by a 30mAh cell. It is rated for 6 hours and 30 hours with the case. The case also supports fast wired charging support and 5W wireless charging. In terms of ingress protection, there’s an IPX7 rating on the buds.
Kick Buds S Pro Specifications:
Color Options: Obsidian Blue, Glossy Silver
Sound Driver: 10mm Titanium driver
Noise Cancellation: ANC (up to 42dB) + Environment Noise Cancellation
Connectivity: Bluetooth v5.3 (10m wireless range)
IP Rating: Yes, IPX7 (earbuds only)
Battery:
Earbuds: 30mAh
Case: 400mAh
Playback Time:
Earbuds: 6 hours
With case: 30 hours
Control: Touch-based control (Single Tap Double Tap, Triple Tap, Long Press)
Charging: Fast wired charging, 5W Wireless Charging
The Soundcore Life P20i from Anker is a newly unveiled budget TWS with an in-ear design in Nepal. It comes with a lightweight body and touch controls. In terms of ingress protection, there is an IPX5 rating against water and sweat.
You do get SBC and AAC codecs here. It is powered by 10mm audio drivers with a frequency range of 20Hz to 20KHz. And during our tests, we found the audio to be on the decent side, with powered bass. This time, there is app support as well, letting you switch among 27 EQs as you wish.
Anker Soundcore Life P20i Specifications:
Design: In-ear, stemmed design, IPX5 rating
Audio Drivers: 10mm drivers for rich bass and clear sound
Microphones: 2 built-in mics with AI-enhanced voice pickup
Bagging the gold on our best earbuds under 3000 is the Redmi Buds 5C. Albeit more expensive than the Buds 5A on this very list, the Buds 5C offers better features and audio for the price. You get superior noise cancellation, ANC here, and Quad-mic AI ENC for clearer calls.
Also, the drivers are better here with 12.4mm Dynamic Titanium drivers. Its audio has to be the best among the bunch in its segment. The earbuds also come with different EQ modes, which you can control via the Xiaomi Earbuds application. You get Standard, Enhance Treble, Enhance Bass, Enhance Voice, and Custom modes to choose from. Plus, it covers both SBC and AAC codecs. Connectivity-wise, the Buds 5C relies on Bluetooth 5.3 and the Xiaomi Earbuds app with a dual-device connection feature.
Redmi Buds 5C Specifications:
Driver: 12.4mm Titanium drivers
ANC: up to 40dB
Features: AI ANC for calls, Transparency mode, Google Fast Pair
Bluetooth: v5.3
Ingress Protection: IP54 (earbuds only)
Battery: 45mAh earbud battery, 440mAh case battery
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