Moto Buds, Buds+ TWS earphones launched starting at ₹5,000
What's the story
Motorola has launched its latest true wireless earphones, the Moto Buds and Moto Buds+, in the Indian market, following their European debut last month. As for the highlights, the earbuds come with features such as Hi-Res Audio certifications, dynamic active noise cancellation (ANC), Dolby Atmos support, triple mic systems, and water-repellent designs. The high-end variant, Moto Buds+, boasts "Sound by Bose," highlighting collaboration with the renowned American audio equipment manufacturer.
Pricing details
Pricing and discounts for the latest earbuds
The Moto Buds are priced at ₹4,999 in India, with an instant discount of ₹1,000 available for ICICI Bank credit card holders. This brings the effective price down to ₹3,999. The Moto Buds are available in Pantone-curated colors—Coral Peach, Glacier Blue, and Starlight Blue. The Moto Buds+ is retailing at ₹9,999, but it can be purchased for ₹7,999 using ICICI Bank credit cards. The Buds+ come in Beach Sand and Forest Grey colorways.
Tech specs
Take a look at the technical specifications
The Moto Buds feature single 12.4mm dynamic drivers, while the Moto Buds+ come with dual dynamic drivers, including an 11mm woofer and a 6mm tweeter. Both models offer active noise cancellation—up to 50dB for the Moto Buds and up to 46dB for the Moto Buds+. They provide three preset modes of noise filtering: Transparency, Adaptive, and Noise Cancellation. The premium variant, Moto Buds+, also includes a Dolby Head Tracking feature that adjusts audio based on head movements.
Power usage
Battery life and charging
The Moto Buds offer up to 42 hours total battery life, while the Moto Buds+ provide up to 38 hours. With ANC off, the Moto Buds deliver up to nine hours of playback and the Buds+ up to eight hours. A quick 10-minute charge can power the Moto Buds for up to two hours and the Plus model for up to three hours. Both earphone charging cases support Type-C charging, with the Moto Buds+ case also offering wireless charging.
Ratings
Durability and connectivity features
The charging cases for both models have an IPX4 rating for splash resistance, while the Moto Buds+ earphones themselves have an IP54 rating for dust and splash resistance. Both earphones support Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity. The Moto Buds with their charging case weigh 36g, while the Moto Buds+ weigh 42.8g. The earphones work with the Moto Buds app, currently available only for Android devices on the Play Store. Motorola is also working on an iOS app.