Homegrown tech brand, Itel, has launched its first open-ear headset in India — Itel Roar 75. The cost of the gadget is less than Rs 1,500. It has a lightweight design and can pair with two devices. Furthermore, it has 14.2mm dynamic speakers with support for Environmental Noise Cancellation to provide crystal-clear audio. A stable fit is guaranteed for sporting activities with this headset. The specs sheets look interesting but is it as amazing as the company claims? This is why we reviewed them to know whether they are worth buying.
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Itel Roar 75 Review: Design
The Itel Roar 75 has an open-ear design. It seems robust and lightweight because of the titanium used in its body frame. The neckband is bendable and extremely thin. There are two finishes on the earphones. The interior features a matte plastic finish with the brand’s logo, while the exterior is glossy and resembles chrome. It comes in just one colour option right now, which is blue.
Thanks to the use of a titanium body frame, it weighs only 11 grams.
The fit is comparable to that of over-the-ear headphones, with the exception that the band is fitted behind your ears. Remember that these earbuds are not as comfortable as those that insert into your ear canal. The ear tips are not adjustable and are meant to sit on top of your ear, not precisely inside the ear canal. As a result, these don’t require separate silicon tips and may be worn by everyone. You do not get a completely secure fit, similar to other earphones.
On the flipside, There won’t be any irritation if you use them for an extended period. Running, jogging, and other outdoor sports are made possible by the earbuds’ design.
There is a button visible on the right side of the earpiece. This button can be long-pressed to turn on the device. It turns on with a soft glow, and then it is ready to pair with your smartphone. Additionally, you can use this button to play or pause music with a single click, and can move on to the next song with a double click. In addition, you can activate Google Assistant by long pressing.
The right side of the earbuds has a USB Type-C connector for charging.
Itel Roar 75 Review: Performance
Let’s discuss the audio quality of these earphones. With a 14.2 mm driver unit, the audio quality can be deemed as decent considering the price. Because it doesn’t get all the way inside your ears, the audio is not particularly loud and lacks richness. Because these earbuds have an open-ear design, it is acceptable that the vocals and instrument separation are not the best and that the music lacks a bit of bass. Additionally, there is audio leakage caused by the design, which allows people sitting near you to hear what you are listening to.
Additionally, there is no option to adjust the volume from the device, therefore you must do so on the linked device.
Furthermore, environmental noise cancellation is supported by this device. However, since this feature only functions properly with properly fitting earphones and not with those that have an open ear design, it is useless with these earbuds.
Despite offering 45ms ultra-low latency, the Itel Roar 75 is not intended for gaming. We did not encounter any latency or audio sync problems during testing.
It also allows you to accept and reject calls. Call quality is not too problematic. For the price, it’s decent but not outstanding.
Bluetooth 5.2 is the connectivity technology used by the Itel Roar 75. Ten metres is the wireless range that it has. Your smartphone can be effortlessly connected to the earbuds. Additionally, the headset has a dual pairing feature that lets it pair with two devices simultaneously. Our laptop and smartphone connected to them without any issues.
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Even though it has a 60mAh battery, it can run for up to 13 hours. It supports charging via USB Type-C. When the volume is set to 100%, the earphones can last 6 to 7 hours on a single charge after taking around an hour to fully charge.
Verdict
According to their promises, the titanium metal backbone ensures longevity and stability even during intense physical activity. Because the earphones rest in the ear canal rather than within the ears, they won’t hurt your ears if you wear them for an extended period. This is why we loved the design and fit of the earphones. It fits your ears comfortably, although it’s not a perfectly snug fit. The headset does not completely block out outside noise, even if it supports ENC.
Although the sound quality could have been better, it is still decent considering the price (Rs 1,099).
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Pros
- Lightweight
- Its foldable and compact form makes it possible to fit it inside a pocket.
Cons
- average audio quality
- Not intended for music enthusiasts
