Boat has always offered unique products to its customers at very affordable prices. Their Airdope series has been an enormous success in the market. The series is all about providing budget-friendly earbuds in a variety of styles to choose from. Be sure to check out the best boat airdopes after this. In this article is about Boat Airdopes 281 Pro in detail. It is an updated version of Boat Airdopes 281(Review).

Boat Airdopes 281 Pro Review

The brand tends to release updated versions of its products, such as Boat Airdopes 441 Pro(Review). The brand released a tease image of the product, which did not mention its release date or price. Boat has launched(Boat Prime Day Launches) many products on Amazon prime day 2021.

Box Contents

The product comes in small packaging with a “Move like a Pro” tagline printed on it. The backside of the box contains highlights of the product. The box contains:

• A user manual
• A warranty card that has a QR code that you can scan to get your product registered
• Another two FAQ-cards that users can go through to avoid rookie mistakes
• A booklet with information on other Boat products that you might be interested in
• A type C charging cable with an adequate length for your convenience
• Extra earbuds in various sizes to fit you comfortably
• Charging case with a pair of Boat Airdopes 281 Pro in it

Boat Airdopes 281 Pro Top Specs and Features

Product Name	Airdopes 281 Pro
Connectivity	Wireless
Type	In-the-ear
Bluetooth Range	10m
Bluetooth Version	5.1
Deep Bass	Yes
USB	Yes
Water-resistant	Yes
Microphone	Yes
Monaural	Yes
Inline Remote	No
Impedance	16 ohm
Driver Type	Titanium Alloy
Driver Unit	6mm
Charging Time	1.5 hours
Battery Life	1.33 days
USB Type	Type – C
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Design of Charging Case

Boat make some incredibly lightweight products. Boat Airdopes 121v2 (Review) weighing 36 grams has to be one of the lightest earbuds in the market. The weight of Boat Airdopes 281 Pro is also low (only 50 grams), but the charging case of Boat Airdopes 281 Pro is somewhat bigger than other earbuds present in the market. Due to this, the product is a little inconvenient to keep in your pocket.

Other than that, the body of the charging case is in a matte finish which gives it a premium look. However, the magnet of the lid is not very strong. The front of the charging case has four battery indicator LED lights which tell if the battery is 25, 50, 75, or 100 percent. There is a type C charging port at the back. Adjacent to the charging port is a reset button that comes in handy as resetting your earbuds used to be a daunting task.

Design of Earbuds

Boat Airdopes 281 Pro is an in-the-ear TWS. It is very similar to the Apple earbuds. Left and right markings are present for your convenience. Moreover, there is an LED indicator at the back of both of them. Some users might feel that the earbuds are not a good fit for their ears due to their big size, but both earbuds fit easily and do not fall off even on vigorous head shaking. Both earbuds contain two mics, each for a good calling experience.

Protection Against Water

Boat Airdopes 281 Pro has an IPX rating of 5 which means that it is sweat-proof and water-resistant. You can enjoy uninterrupted workout sessions without worrying about ear sweat. You can even go running through the rain if you want.

However, be careful not to take these with you for a swim, as the IPX5 rating means that this product cannot provide water resistance at deeper water levels as it does not withstand increased pressure. For better water resistance, check out Boat Airdopes 441 (Review) , which has an IPX rating of 7.

Boat Airdopes 281 Pro Controls

These earbuds comes with a touch-sensitive area. The touch of the product is very responsive. Users can carry out several tasks with a single touch. If these are your first wireless in-the-ear earbuds, go through the touch controls given next to understand better how the product functions.

To play the next track, touch twice on the right earbud and twice on the left to go to the previous one. Sadly, unlike other Boat products such as Boat Airdopes 381 (Review) and Boat Airdopes 402 (Review) , there is no volume control in this product which can make you agitated when you are busy. To invoke Siri or your Google Assistant, you have to hold your touch for a few seconds on either earbud.

To receive an incoming call, you have to tap once on either earbud. Whereas, if you wish to reject an incoming call, you can hold your touch, and the call will be rejected. To disconnect an ongoing call, you will have to hold your touch.

Bluetooth Connectivity and Pairing

The product comes with a Bluetooth version of 5.1, which provides a good and stable connection with iOS and Android devices. For the first-time setup, you have to take both the earbuds out of their case and turn the Bluetooth of your device on.

When you do this, the earbuds will go into pairing mode. You can search for Boat Airdopes 281 Pro on the available devices and pair. Its connectivity works flawlessly in a radius of 10 meters.

Boat airdopes 281 Pro Latency

Boat airdopes 281 Pro is an excellent option for casual gamers. There is no noticeable latency issue when paired with iOS devices. But users will see a slight lag in certain Android devices.

However, this product is not suited for competitive gamers. Casual gamers can give it a shot if the latency of a few milliseconds does not bother them. You can also go for it if your Android device has decent Bluetooth connectivity.

Boat 281 Pro True Wireless Earbud Battery Performance

The battery employed in Boat Airdopes 281 Pro is 420 MH accompanied by a type C charger. It has fast charging support, and according to the company, the earbuds last up to 5 to 6 hours in a single charge.

However, we observed that it was somewhere between 4.5-5 hours only. The charging time of the product is approximately 1.5 hours. Moreover, the product also offers the ASAP Charge feature, which means that you can charge it for five minutes to enjoy a 60-minute playtime.

Sound and Call Quality Performance of Airdopes 281 Pro

Boat Airdopes 281 Pro earbuds come with a 6mm driver along with four mics in total. Talking about the product sound quality, it is pretty balanced, which is impressive given its low price. There is no distortion in the sound whatsoever, and the bass is also pretty decent.

It was clear that the brand has given preference to voice and treble. Do not expect enhanced bass from the product. Upon usage we found that the bass is balanced. However, we tried to customize the bass settings manually to see if the sound quality improves.

Upon using it, we observed that the product’s default settings work best for bass. If an enhanced bass is what you are looking for, this isn’t the product. Consider checking out other Latest Boat Airdopes. Lastly, the ENX Technology employed in Boat Airdopes 281 Pro gives you a seamless calling experience.

Boat Airdopes 281 Pro: Pros and Cons

Pros:

• The reset button on the charging case
• IPX rating of 5 ensures that the product is sweat-proof
• Earbuds are ergonomic
• The sound quality of the product is decent given its price
• Earbuds do not fall off during intense activity
• The product provides touch control which is better than the button control
• It offers Fast Charge support
• Improved calling experience with ENX technology
• 32 hours of playback

Cons:

• The bass is not the best
• Not water-resistant at deeper water levels
• Slight latency was seen in Android devices
• No volume controls provided
• The charging case of the earbuds is slightly bigger than the other travel-friendly products in the market

The Conclusion(Verdict): Is Boat Airdopes 281 Pro Worth Buying?

Boat keeps coming up with updated versions of its pre-existing products, which include unique additional features. Boat Airdopes 281 Pro is one such example. The brand initially released a tease image of the product. It was later launched at an introductory price of 1,999 INR.

Given its remarkable features, such as ENX Technology for a good calling experience, the price is very low. But despite being so inexpensive, these TWS are exceptionally good. The sound quality is impressive, and there is barely any latency seen in the product. The earbuds come with a 6mm driver along with four total marks which ensure seamless calls. The base of the product is also good. However, if you expect it to be excellent, then you will be disappointed.

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Most importantly, the product comes with a reset button and touch controls making the entire experience highly convenient to the user. The earbuds are sleek and resemble a lot with Apple earbuds. The touch control is very responsive, and except for the volume control, you can carry out all the essential functions.

The Bluetooth version employed is 5.1, which works flawlessly in a radius of 10 meters. The product’s battery life is also quite impressive, and the product also offers an ASAP charging feature. Overall, the product is an excellent catch at a very low price. It is ergonomic, efficient, and water-resistant. If you are an average user, then go for it. It can be of great use for you. Thank you for reading!