Blaupunkt is better known in India for its car audio equipment, but recent times have seen a new range of home entertainment and personal audio products launched by the iconic German brand. These include TVs, wireless speakers, soundbars, and headphones. While there's plenty of competition in each of these segments, brand recognition and strong pricing are big positives for Blaupunkt.
One of the company's recent audio launches[1] is the Blaupunkt BTW-01. This new pair of truly wireless earphones from Blaupunkt is priced at Rs. 5,999, making it an affordable alternative to options from Apple[2], Samsung[3], Nokia[4], and Sennheiser[5]. We've tested the new Blaupunkt BTW-01 truly wireless earphones, and here's what we think of them.
Blaupunkt BTW-01 design and specifications
Truly wireless earphones are usually expensive, and most of them look and feel premium enough for their prices. The Blaupunkt BTW-01[6] is among the more affordable options available in this segment, and we found its design and build quality to be a step down from the more expensive options from Apple[7], Samsung, and Nokia. The earphones and charging case are all made of plastic, and are very plain-looking in our opinion.
That said, the design isn't bad, and gets the job done. The earphones are light and comfortable, and the included ear tips were good enough for us. There are no fancy features on either the earbuds or the case; unlike competing products, there are no sensors on the earbuds that detect when they have been removed from your ears to automatically pause music, and the lid of the case doesn't affect charging or power. The case has a Micro-USB port...