Look no further than the Boat Airdopes 800! These feature-packed earbuds boast India’s first Dolby Audio integration, offering a superior listening experience for music, movies, and more. In this comprehensive review, we’ll delve into the Airdopes 800’s design, features, performance, and verdict to help you decide if they’re the right fit for you.
Unboxing and Design
The Boat Airdopes 800 arrives in a well-organized, book-shaped package. Inside, you’ll find the charging case, earbuds, a Type-C charging cable, user manual, warranty card, extra ear tips, and a Boat sticker. The charging case itself is a bit bulky but sturdy, featuring a matte and gloss finish that surprisingly resists fingerprints. The case houses a clear Dolby Audio logo, a battery indicator light, and a Type-C charging port.
The earbuds themselves have a secure, comfortable fit with passive noise cancellation that blocks out 70-80% of ambient noise. They’re perfect for casual activities and feature a stylish design with longer stems for improved call quality and touch control accuracy.
Features
The Airdopes 800 are packed with features that enhance your audio experience:
- Dolby Audio: Experience superior sound quality with Dolby Atmos support. Choose between Natural and Movie modes for a more immersive listening experience.
- Adaptive EQ by Mimi: This innovative feature personalizes the sound based on your unique hearing profile, ensuring optimal comfort and clarity.
- Seamless Dual Device Connectivity: Effortlessly connect the Airdopes 800 to two devices simultaneously and switch between them with ease.
- In-Ear Detection: The earbuds automatically pause playback when removed from your ears and resume when placed back in.
- Beast Mode (Gaming Mode): With a 50ms latency, Beast Mode offers a lag-free audio experience for mobile gaming.
- IPX5 Water and Dust Resistance: Take your workouts to the next level without worry. The Airdopes 800 can handle sweat and light rain.
- Boat Hearable App: Control your listening experience with the user-friendly Boat Hearable app. Access EQ settings, customize touch controls, and manage other features.
Boat Hearable App & Dolby
The Boat Hearable app boasts a modern interface with easy-to-navigate menus. The adaptive EQ tailors the sound specifically to your ears, and you can further personalize it with genre presets like balanced, pop, rock, jazz, and club. The Dolby Audio features are a real highlight, offering Natural and Movie modes that significantly enhance the listening experience, especially for movies and bass-heavy music genres.
Gaming Test
While the Beast Mode boasts a 50ms latency ideal for casual gaming, competitive gamers might find a slight audio delay. For everyday gaming and entertainment, the Airdopes 800 performs admirably.
Music & Bass Experience
If you love deep, thumping bass, the Airdopes 800 won’t disappoint. They’re perfect for Hip-Hop, Trap, and Post Rock genres. The 10mm titanium-coated drivers deliver surprisingly loud and clear audio with minimal sound leakage even at high volumes. While the sound quality is decent overall, the emphasis on bass can overshadow mids and vocals at times.
Calling Test
The Airdopes 800 performed well in our calling tests. Call clarity was clear in normal conditions, and background noise reduction was effective in traffic environments. The longer stems contribute to improved call quality by providing better mic positioning.
Verdict
The Boat Airdopes 800 offers a compelling package for budget-conscious audiophiles. They deliver immersive sound with Dolby Atmos, impressive battery life, a comfortable fit, and a user-friendly app. While features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and multiband EQ are missing, the competitive price point and overall feature set make the Airdopes 800 a worthwhile purchase.
Here’s a breakdown of our ratings based on the price point of ₹1,799:
- Sound Quality: 8/10
- Bass Quality: 8/10
- Call Quality: 7/10
- Gaming Experience: 6/10
- Battery: 8/10
FAQs
Q: How long does the Boat Airdopes 800 battery last?
A: The Boat Airdopes 800 offers a total battery life of up to 40 hours, with the earbuds lasting for 6 hours on a single charge and the charging case providing an additional 34 hours of playtime.
Q: Do the Boat Airdopes 800 have Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)?
A: No, the Boat Airdopes 800 do not feature Active Noise Cancellation. However, they do provide passive noise cancellation by creating a snug seal in your ears, which can block out up to 70-80% of ambient noise.
Q: Are the Boat Airdopes 800 waterproof?
A: The Boat Airdopes 800 boasts an IPX5 water and dust resistance rating. This means they can withstand sweat and light rain but shouldn’t be submerged in water.
Q: How is the call quality on the Boat Airdopes 800?
A: The call quality on the Boat Airdopes 800 is decent. The microphones effectively reduce background noise in most environments, ensuring clear communication. The longer stems also contribute to improved call quality by providing better mic positioning near your mouth.
Q: Is the Boat Airdopes 800 good for gaming?
A: The Boat Airdopes 800’s Beast Mode offers a 50ms latency, which is suitable for casual gaming. However, competitive gamers might experience a slight audio delay that could affect performance.
Q: What are the differences between the Natural and Movie Dolby Audio modes on the Boat Airdopes 800?
A: Natural mode provides a balanced sound experience that’s faithful to the original audio source. Movie mode, on the other hand, emphasizes bass and creates a more immersive, cinematic soundscape.
