TL; DR
- vivo Buds are the company’s first dedicated audio product in India in a long time.
- They cost ₹1,999 and offer up to 50 hours of total playback with the charging case.
- The earbuds feature 10mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 6.1, multipoint connectivity and a 42ms gaming mode.
- They support Spatial Audio on compatible vivo and iQOO phones.
- Other features include AI-powered call noise cancellation, in-ear detection and Remote Camera Control.
vivo has launched the vivo Buds in India, marking the company’s entry into the TWS earbuds segment in the country. The earbuds focus on battery life, audio features, low-latency gaming and connectivity, along with additional features for vivo and iQOO smartphone users. Let’s take a look at the pricing and specifications.
vivo Buds: Price and Availability
The vivo Buds are priced at ₹1,999 and are available starting today through the vivo India e-store, Flipkart and select retail partners. They come in Basalt Black and Nilgiri Green.
vivo Buds: Specifications and Features
The vivo Buds feature 10mm high-resolution dynamic drivers with a composite PU + PEEK diaphragm and a 20Hz–20kHz frequency range. They support DeepX 4.0 sound effects, including Mega Bass, Clear Voice, Clear High Pitch and Audiobook modes, along with a 10-band customisable EQ.
The earbuds also support Spatial Audio with Theatre, Concert Hall, Studio and Live Concert modes. This feature works with compatible vivo and iQOO smartphones.
For connectivity, the vivo Buds use Bluetooth 6.1 and support multipoint connectivity for connecting to two devices simultaneously. There is also a dedicated gaming mode with 42ms latency.
For calls, the earbuds have four microphones and dual-mic AI-powered call noise cancellation. The Cross-Flow Duct design is designed to reduce the impact of wind noise during calls.
Each earbud has a 53mAh battery, while the charging case has a 525mAh battery. vivo claims up to 12 hours of playback on a single charge and up to 50 hours with the charging case. A 10-minute charge provides up to four hours of playback.
The earbuds weigh approximately 3.8g each and have an IP54 rating. The rating applies to the earbuds and not the charging case.
Other features include in-ear detection, touch controls with touch-and-hold, double-tap and triple-tap gestures, Find My vivo Buds, instant pairing and Remote Camera Control on compatible vivo phones.
The vivo Buds do not include active noise cancellation or ANC.
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