boAt Airdopes 131 Bluetooth Truly Wireless in Ear Earbuds with Mic (Midnight Blue)Visit the boAt Store3.9 3.9 out of 5 stars (3,253) | Find specific info5K+ bought in past monthGreat Indian Festival₹799.00 with 73 percent savings-73% ₹799M.R.P.: ₹2,990.00M.R.P.: ₹2,990
✅ What’s goodIt supports Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity and ease of pairing. The earbuds come with “IWP” (Insta-Wake N’ Pair) technology: once you open the case, the earbuds power on and are ready to pair. The driver size is 13 mm (which is quite large for budget TWS), meaning more potential for stronger bass. The charging case uses USB-C, which is more convenient than micro-USB. Value-for-money: many users agree it punches above its price in terms of features. —⚠️ What to consider / potential trade-offsBattery life (for the earbuds alone) is modest: the product listing mentions “up to 3 hours with each charge + additional ~12 hours via the case” in some variants. Some reviews mention weaker performance in very noisy environments for calls. For example, the mic clarity may drop in heavy background noise. Build quality / consistency: A few users have reported issues (e.g., one earbud not working properly). (General to brand / category) If you want active noise cancellation (ANC) or high-end codec support, this particular model may not match premium rivals. (There’s a variant “Elite ANC” for that) —🛠 Technical & feature breakdownHere are the key specs and features (as available from public sources):Feature DetailsDriver size 13 mm dynamic driver. Connectivity Bluetooth v5.0. Charging & Case USB-C port, charging case provides extra playtime. Playtime The listing mentions up to ~3 hours for earbuds + ~12 hours via case (so total ~15 hours) for that variant. Other features Instant pairing (IWP), multifunction button controls, stereo calling, voice assistant support. Colors & styling Midnight Blue variant among colour options. —🎧 How it might perform in real useFor casual music listening, commuting, podcasts — it should do well, especially given the driver size and features at its price point.For movies and videos: likely decent, but maybe some latency or lesser premium codec support compared to high-end models (you might not get ultra-low latency or hi-res audio).For exercise/workout: If you’re sweating or in rain, check the water resistance rating (I didn’t find a definitive IP rating for this exact model in the sources I saw) — if you need that, you might want to verify.For calls in quiet environments: should be fine. For calls in very noisy settings: may be less impressive.For long listening sessions: The total playtime (earbuds + case) is okay but not as high as some newer models that advertise 30-60 + hours. If you charge frequently, it’s manageable.Fit & comfort: Users mention it is comfortable and lightweight. One user noted they used them for daily use without ear fatigue. —🔍 My verdictIf you’re looking for budget TWS earbuds in India (under ~₹1000-1500) and want decent features (good driver size, USB-C, instant pairing, brand support), the boAt Airdopes 131 (Midnight Blue) is a strong contender.However, if you’re an audiophile, gamer requiring ultra-low latency, or need top-tier call-quality/ANC & long battery life, you might want to consider stepping up to a higher model (or variant) that offers those extras.
