boAt Nirvana Ion review: EQ mode to quad mics, a strong combination of style and performance

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Over the years, boAt has made a name in the affordable and mid-range earphone segment for its bass-heavy, and feature-rich products. The company has a distinguished style that resonates with the Indian youth. Earlier this year, boAt released its Nirvana Ion earbuds, true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones, whose biggest claim was 120 hours of playback time (including in-case charging).

The boAt Nirvana Ion is priced at Rs. 2,299, and it is a tricky price point to exist. In the sub-Rs. 2500 segment, the market is spoilt for choices. From audio-focused brands like Noise and Boult to consumer electronics like Oppo and Realme, you can find many reliable earphones with standard features like noise cancellation, call support, and heavy bass. To distinguish yourself from the competition is a tough task.

However, right from the get-go, the boAt Nirvana Ion promises high quality and premium design. With boAt's popular sound engineering, dual EQ modes, long-lasting battery life, and boosted mic capabilities, the earbuds make a strong case on paper. But will these specifications also come through in the real world? I have been using the earbuds for almost a month only to understand this. So, let's get down to the brass tacks.

In this price segment, you generally see those cookie-cutter earphone cases that look inspired by AirPods. boAt has recently tried innovating the case design with its Immortal Katana Blade series, but as far as Nirvana Ion is concerned, you do not get to see anything revolutionary. The earbuds are placed in a white (the other option is black) pebble-shaped case, with a central LED placed on the front to indicate charging, and low battery status. One nice touch is a metallic rim at the edge of the case where the