Poco Pods Buds officially launched with Bluetooth 5.3, 5 hours (earbuds), and 28 hours (with case).
Highlights of Poco Pods buds
Are you looking for budget-friendly TWS buds with rich audio that delivers excellent listening? Poco brings Pods for those seeking affordable and feature-packed true wireless earbuds.
- Budget-friendly
- 12mm drivers tuned by Acoustic Lab
- water and sweat resistance
- ENC support for passive noise cancellation
- a total of 30 hours with the charging case
Poco Pods Overview
Poco has recently introduced the Pods TWS in India, marking their second true wireless earbuds offering after the Poco Buds Pro. The pods come with bass-rich audio and also support ENC for passive noise cancellation and a low latency mode for seamless audio and video synchronization. Let’s head start with specifications, features, expected price, and availability of Poco Pods in Nepal.
Poco Pods Specifications
| Driver | 12mm dynamic driver |
| Codecs | SBC |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20 kHz |
| Playback | 5 hours (earbuds), 28 hours (with case) |
| IP Rating | Yes (IPX4, earbuds only) |
| Companion App | Xiaomi Earbuds (Android | iOS) |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Charging | USB-C wired charging |
| Colors | Black |
Design
The design of the Pods resembles the recently launched Redmi Buds 4 Active, as it is essentially a rebranded version of Redmi’s budget TWS with added unique touches such as black and yellow accents. The earbuds feature a long stem design made of plastic and come with yellow ear tips. The charging case also incorporates Poco branding with a yellow inner part. Moreover, they are IPX4-rated, ensuring resistance to water and sweat.
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Performance
Regarding audio performance, it utilizes the same 12mm drivers tuned by their Acoustic Lab as the Buds 4 Active, providing bass-rich sound characteristic of budget TWS earbuds. However, it supports only the standard SBC codec and includes ENC support for passive noise cancellation and a low latency mode of 60ms.
Battery & Connectivity
The earbuds have a 34mAh battery capacity, while the charging case is powered by a 440mAh battery, which can be fully charged in approximately 1.5 hours. Poco claims a music playback time of over 5 hours for the earbuds and a total of 30 hours when combined with the charging case. For connectivity, the Pods use Bluetooth 5.3 LE and Google Fast Pair, facilitating quick and seamless pairing with compatible devices.
Poco Pods Price in Nepal and Availability
In Nepal, the Poco Pods are expected to be at Rs. 2,499. It is already available in India but has not yet been launched in Nepal, w expect it to launch soon in Nepal as well.
| TWS | Price in India (Official) | Price in Nepal (Expected) |
| Poco Pods | INR 1,199 | NPR 2,499 |
Final Thoughts
The Pods TWS earbuds from Poco are similar to the Redmi Buds 4 Active in terms of design but come with distinctive Poco branding and color accents. The earbuds deliver bass-rich sound, which is typical for budget true wireless earbuds, and include ENC support for noise cancellation. They offer a decent battery life with over 5 hours of music playback and come with a charging case that extends the total playtime to 30 hours. The Bluetooth 5.3 LE and Google Fast Pair features enable quick and easy pairing with compatible devices. However, the Pods support only the standard SBC codec, which may limit the audio quality for some users.
