India, Nov. 12 -- Buying a pair of TWS earbuds no longer means spending a lot of money to get the basic wireless listening experience. The under Rs.2,000 segment has become quite competitive, with brands offering features such as active noise cancellation, app-based sound customisation, low-latency gaming modes and long battery life. Some models even bring features that were once reserved for more expensive earbuds.

However, not every pair gets the basics right. Sound tuning, microphone performance, comfort and connectivity can make a noticeable difference to everyday use. If I were buying TWS earbuds within this budget, I would look at how well they handle music, calls and daily listening rather than getting carried away by the feature ...