
Well-known audio device maker boAt has introduced the new Nirvana 525ANC neckband in India. It is the company’s second neckband product released last week as it previously debuted Rockerz 255 Touch. The latest offering is touting to be the world’s first neckband with Dolby Audio for a surround sound experience. Let’s have a deeper look at what else you will get.
boAt Nirvana 525ANC Neckband: Pricing and Availability
The boAt Nirvana 525ANC neckband is priced at Rs 2,499 on the official company website. It will also be sold via Amazon India but a specific timeline for the same has not been revealed yet. The neckband is listed in Space Black, Celestial Blue, and Cosmic Grey colours for purchase.
boAt Nirvana 525ANC Neckband: Specifications and Features
The main highlight of the boAt Nirvana 525ANC neckband is the Dolby Audio support. It is said to be the first neckband in the world powered by Dolby. Users will be able to switch between Dolby Movie and Dolby Natural modes using the boAt Hearables companion application. It will help users get a surround sound experience while watching media on their phones.
boAt Adaptive EQ powered by Mimi is another feature using which users can personalize their audio listening experience. It is also accessible via the Hearables app where on-screen instructions will help users with personalized audio tuning.
The second major feature is Hybrid ANC support of up to 42dB. The neckband has a dedicated ANC button for enabling and disabling active noise cancellation. It also has quad-microphones, two feed-forward and two feed-back mics, for reducing external noises and helping you focus on what’s playing on the earphones.
The Nirvana 525ANC neckband features 11mm high-fidelity drivers. It has Bluetooth 5.2 with dual pairing. This will let users connect the neckband with two devices at the same time and easily switch between them. It is beneficial when you are listening to music on your laptop but receive a phone call on your smartphone.
There is Beast Mode for those who love casual gaming on their phones. It is claimed to reduce latency significantly to boost the gaming experience. It also has an IPX5 rating for sweat and water resistance.
The neckband is powered by a 180mAh battery. It is claimed to last for up to 30 hours on a single charge. boAt says it will take about 40 minutes to charge the Nirvana 525ANC completely. It has a USB-C port and supports fast charging. The latter can help users get 10 hours of playback with just 10 minutes of charge.