Noise Buds F1 review: Priced at Rs 1,099, these budget-friendly earphones are light and long-lasting

India Today

11-06-2025

India's budget smart audio market is booming. While previously, you would have to spend a good amount of money to get a decent pair of wireless earphones, now you can get them for as low as Rs 1,000. Case in point: the new Noise Buds F1, a pair of affordable earphones with compact design and powerful 11mm drivers – all for Rs 1,099. advertisementThere is a lot to like about Noise's entry-level showing which, given its low pricing, would seem unbelievable to some. But these earphones are indeed real. So, the question is, as good as they appear on paper, do the Noise Buds F1 also deliver in the real world? We will try and find the answer to this question in this India Today Tech review.
Noise F1 Buds: Beautiful and light-weight designBefore we step into the audio performance, it is worth mentioning that the Noise F1 Buds have an eye-catching design. The buds and case combo is light and compact and so, the buds remain mostly comfortable in the ears even on extended use while the charging case they come in slips easily in your pocket. Noise also offers a good selection of colours that should attract many people, particularly the youth. We have the mint green variant, it looks cool and fresh (no pun intended).
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The case has other conveniences apart from pocketability. It has a USB Type-C port and an LED pairing indicator, the latter isn't very common even among some of the pricier options so it's nice that Noise thought of that. This LED serves several purposes, indicating low battery, pairing status, charging and more.The lid of the case is quite sturdy for the price and stays put in day-to-day use without much trouble. The buds remain securely in place unless you drop them hard. Having said that, it is prone to smudging easily. Inside, you have the buds and a reset button.The earbuds are also lightweight, so much so that I often forgot I was even wearing them. They come with three sizes of ear tips: small, medium, and large, with the medium tips fitted by default. I found the Noise F1 Buds to be exceptionally comfortable. I was able to wear them for hours without any significant discomfort.
The buds also sport touch sensors on the stem area. They work as follows:Single tap on right to increase the volume and same on left to decreaseDouble tap to play and pause the song or videoTriple tap to change the songLong press to switch on the gaming mode (we will come to this in a while)Noise F1 Buds: Decent acoustics, but no ANCadvertisementThe sound quality of the Noise F1 Buds is decent, especially considering their budget-friendly price of Rs 1,099. Equipped with 11mm drivers, the earbuds manage to capture most of the beats and rhythm, but the bass performance leaves you asking for more. Tracks ranging from Imagine Dragons' 'Believer' to Ali Zafar's 'Vo Dekhnay Mein' tend to sound a bit flat, lacking the depth and richness that strong bass usually brings. Hence, if you are looking for a decent TWS and do not care much about immaculate sound – which is what you won't find at this price anyway - the Noise F1 Buds are worth a look. The lack of active noise cancellation is a missed opportunity, but again, it is understandable at this price.Moving on, the Noise F1 Buds feature a quad-mic system with ENC. Phone calls made through them are good, not great.advertisementBattery life and connectivityNow, the best part about the Noise F1 Buds is their battery life. The company claims that the TWS can run 50 hours on a single charge. At first it seems to be a little far-fetched, but after using the buds I can say that it is close. I used the buds for a week, and I have only charged it once. Specifically, I use the earbuds for at least 6 hours every day, and even longer, say 7 hours, on the weekends.
These earbuds are fast and easy to connect to any device. Noise says it uses proprietary technology called HyperSync to pull this off. I tried connecting them to an iPhone and a laptop, and switching was quick and seamless.Noise F1 Buds: Should you buy?Priced at Rs 1,099, the Noise F1 Buds offer decent sound quality, impressive battery life, and a comfortable fit. While the audio may feel somewhat flat and the absence of Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is sorely missed, compared to other TWS options, they still manage to stand out as a fine choice for everyday use.