Specs: Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth 5.0, IPX7 water proof, 55mAh battery, 7.5 grams each, 650mAh battery case, 55 grams (case weight)
Boult Audio was amongst the first brands to launch wireless earbuds with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity with the Tru5ive. The Tru5ive is also the company’s first true wireless stereo (TWS) earbud style headphones.
Bout Audio Tru5ive's earbuds use Bluetooth 5.0. Boult has taken care of most of the issues that TWS earbuds suffer from in the design department. Not only do you get angled earbuds that sit comfortably outside the ear canal, you also get option of earloops and earfins to attach for a secure fit. Moreover, you get the earloops and earfins in option of grey, neon green and pink colour options. The earbuds have indicator lights on the back along with power button that double for pairing – we liked that the button gave a good tactile feedback. We used the headphone with the earloops and found them to be comfortable to wear plus they don’t get loose and fall out while jogging/running. Since they are IPX7 certified, you dont have to worry about the headphones getting wet with water/sweat also.
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As with most TWS headphones, the Tru5ive also come with a charging case. We liked that Boult Audio has opted for a clear top cover – this makes it easy to view the charging status of the headphones in the case. The charging case has a 650mAh battery and support storing the earbuds with the earloops or earfins attached – smart implementation. There is a charging level indicator plus a button to see the current battery level on the case. On the side is a microUSB port for charging.
Bout Audio Tru5ive's audio quality is a mixed bag. Since the earbuds use Bluetooth 5.0, they don’t need to be manually connected to each other. You just need to take them out of the charging case and they automatically connect with each other first followed by connection to your paired smartphone/computer. Another benefit of Bluetooth 5.0 is that the Tru5ive lets you hear voice calls on both earbuds instead of just one earbud – another issue on most other similar priced options.
Audio quality is a mixed bag. While Boult claims that the headphones have built-in micro woofers for extra bass, we found the bass level to be average. It’s not as deep or thumping as we expected. Also, there is a audio/video sync delay with video streaming service which is a bit letdown. Audio clarity is where the earbuds score – we liked the clear output which is well balanced. The built-in microphone works well for voice calls as long as you are not in a noise environment.
Bout Audio Tru5ive's earloops and earfins are available in grey, neon green and pink colour options.
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Battery life is also great. A single charge gave us close to 4 hours of battery life (70% volume). With the charging case, you can recharge the headphones by 3 times – this means that you can have over 12 hours of playback on one charge. Overall, in our opinion the Boult Tru5ive wins on the design but the mixed audio performance is a letdown. In the same price, we would recommend you consider the Noise Shots or Nu Republic Jaxxbuds.
Fitness With Tech: Apps And Gadgets To Track Diet And Workout Results
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By Karan Bajaj
Our hectic lifestyles sometimes leave little time for a proper diet and exercise regime. Thankfully, tech can help you plan your diet, nutrition, exercise and track results for a healthier you. Karan Bajaj talks about some of his favorites.
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By Karan BajajOur hectic lifestyles sometimes leave little time for a proper diet and exercise regime. Thankfully, tech can help you plan your diet, nutrition, exercise and track results for a health..
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This free app offers various tools including a BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) calculator, body fat percentage calculator, diet tool and even tells you your recommended heart rate for exercise basis your age. The app has its own social network where you can follow other users, join groups and interact with them. Plus, you can also choose a coach as per your fitness requirement (you will have to take one of the paid packages for the coaching service).
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This free app offers various tools including a BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) calculator, body fat percentage calculator, diet tool and even tells you your recommended heart rate for exercise basis your ..
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HealthifyMe lets you track your weight, activity as well as your food and water intake. You can set reminders, create a diary, maintain health logs and get a weekly report based on your inputs. In the basic plan (Rs 199/month), the app offers an AI coach called Ria that helps you stay motivated and interacts with you for any queries. If you prefer human coaches, you can opt for paid personalized coaching where you can choose from nutritionists, fitness instructors or yoga coaches.
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HealthifyMe lets you track your weight, activity as well as your food and water intake. You can set reminders, create a diary, maintain health logs and get a weekly report based on your inputs. In th..
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Fitso gives you recommendations on the basis of your BMI (which it calculates according to the height and weight your input). If you want to lose weight, it will give you the option to track your daily calories intake with a diet journal as well as ask you to burn calories with physical activity. You need to set a target weight and choose whether you want to do only a diet or diet & exercise. We like the clean app interface. You can also opt for a coach service which starts at just Rs 149/week.
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Fitso gives you recommendations on the basis of your BMI (which it calculates according to the height and weight your input). If you want to lose weight, it will give you the option to track your dai..
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If you’re more of a gym person and do not want to miss workouts while traveling, Fitpass gives you access to 1500+ gyms. The app currently works in selected cities and you pay Rs 999/month for the service. You can view the fitness centers around you based on your locations along with details on their address, timing and the types of workout they provide. They also have plans for dieting and coaching plus an in-app store for purchasing supplements.
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If you’re more of a gym person and do not want to miss workouts while traveling, Fitpass gives you access to 1500+ gyms. The app currently works in selected cities and you pay Rs 999/month for the se..
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As the name suggests, this free app helps you calculate your calorie intake basis what you eat and drink. We liked that it has an option of adding how much weight you want to gain/lose per week (and it accordingly informs how many calories you should consume each day). As long as you input your food and drink correctly, the app shows you a nutrient breakdown, making it easy to see how much protein, fat and sugar you have consumed. You can view your progress in a graphic form, sync data with third party devices and apps as well as have the app remind you to eat food on time.
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As the name suggests, this free app helps you calculate your calorie intake basis what you eat and drink. We liked that it has an option of adding how much weight you want to gain/lose per week (and ..
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A smart weighing scale helps you keep a track of various parameters. Apart from your weight, a smart scale can typically measure BMI, muscle mass, bone mass, body fat, basal metabolism and visceral fat. All the data is synced with a companion app for easy tracking. Some apps even let you create individual profiles — so that all the people using it can track weight loss progress individually. Some of the better options we reviewed include the Mi Body Composition Scale (Rs 1,999) and the Lenovo HS10 Smart Scale (Rs 2,799).
A smart weighing scale helps you keep a track of various parameters. Apart from your weight, a smart scale can typically measure BMI, muscle mass, bone mass, body fat, basal metabolism and visceral f..
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A dedicated fitness band is great for tracking your daily activity (as opposed to having an app on your phone). You can buy one starting as low as Rs 1,200 going up to Rs 20,000 or more. We recommend getting a fitness band that offers a heart rate tracker, good battery life and water resistance. We always recommend Fitbit if you can spend more. They have some of the best fitness bands like the Alta HR and upcoming Charge 3. However, their products are usually priced Rs 10k onwards. If you want to spend less, check out the following options.
A dedicated fitness band is great for tracking your daily activity (as opposed to having an app on your phone). You can buy one starting as low as Rs 1,200 going up to Rs 20,000 or more. We recommend..
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Priced at Rs 1,999, this is easily the best option for anyone on a budget. Spending less doesn’t mean you want to compromise on features right? Mi Band 3 has everything: a large OLED display, continuous heart rate tracking, sleep tracking, water resistance and show you notifications from your phone. Battery life is up to 20 days on a single charge!
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Priced at Rs 1,999, this is easily the best option for anyone on a budget. Spending less doesn’t mean you want to compromise on features right? Mi Band 3 has everything: a large OLED display, continu..
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For Rs 3,499, what makes this one stand out is the personalized coaching service. The latest fitness tracker from Goqii has an OLED colour display and it tracks steps covered, distance, sleep, heart rate and even blood pressure. A dedicated exercise mode helps you track your fitness activity and it offers a battery life of up to 7 days.
For Rs 3,499, what makes this one stand out is the personalized coaching service. The latest fitness tracker from Goqii has an OLED colour display and it tracks steps covered, distance, sleep, heart ..
Boult Audio Tru5ive review: Great battery life, mixed audio performance is a letdown
