Back in 2024, Truke brought the open-ear form factor to the affordable TWS segment with the launch of Liberty (our review here) and Freedom (our review here) OWS earbuds. In 2025, the tech outfit expanded its catalogue with the launch of 2 new OWS buds – Infinity and ResonanceX. The latter hit the market in the tail end of 2025 and crossed our desks earlier this month. It currently fetches Rs 1,699, a relatively affordable price for an open-ear TWS. We used it for a week to find out if it is worth the price. Here is our Truke ResonanceX OWS review.
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Truke ResonanceX OWS Review: Design
Before we talk about the design of this OWS, let’s take a look at what you get inside its retail box:
- Charging case with earbuds inside
- USB Type-A to Type-C cable
- Warranty card
- Quick start guide
The pebble-shaped charging case is not compact by any means. It occupies a fair bit of space inside pockets. The good thing about it is that it doesn’t feel like an entry-level product. The rubber finish lends the case a premium in-hand feel and keeps the smudges and fingerprints at bay. Despite being wide, the case has a sleekness to it. The LED notification light is placed right below the notch, while the USB-C charging port is tucked away on the right side of the case.
Like most open earbuds, the ResonanceX uses ear hooks to secure a comfortable fit. The hook goes behind the upper helix, letting the driver hover over the concha. Since these aren’t your traditional earbuds, they don’t rely on eartips to cover the ear canal. This also keeps them relatively clean. The fit may not be as snug, but the earbuds don’t dislodge from the ears even after a good shake of the head.
The matte finish on the inner panel of the earbuds is a good choice from Truke. It keeps the earbuds from gliding over the ear when things get sweaty. The outer panel is glossy and touch-sensitive. The touch controls are very easy to trigger while adjusting the fit. This can often get very annoying when you’re using the OWS for the first time. A smaller touch-sensitive section with a demarcated or indented area would have been ideal. The small LED indicators on the outer panels are covered by grills. There are magnetic connectors on the inner panel to facilitate wireless charging when the buds are placed inside their case. There are 2 mics on each earbud for ENC.
Truke hasn’t mentioned the IP rating of the ResonanceX buds, but they hold up quite well in sweaty conditions. We wore the earbuds while working out, and did not come across any issues when they were exposed to sweat. The earhook did not cause any itchiness to the skin either. The open-ear design prevents abrasive skin and provides a passage to surrounding sounds.
Truke ResonanceX OWS Review: Performance
Pairing the ResonanceX earbuds to your smartphone or PC is a seamless process. While there’s no Google Fast Pair or Microsoft Swift Pair support, the OWS goes into pairing mode as soon as one of the earbuds is pulled out of the case. There are 2 audio codecs on offer – SBC and AAC.
The audio output on this OWS is produced through 16mm titanium earbuds. The output has a boxiness to it, which is further exacerbated when you breach past the 70% volume level. Anything above 80% feels harsh to the ear. The wide soundstage makes room for the mid and high frequencies. However, as is the case with open-ear TWS, there’s minimal bass output on offer here. This is largely due to the constraints of the form factor – you need a good seal for the low-range frequencies to do their magic.
The ResonanceX buds support dual pairing. The media handoff between the two devices is smooth and seamless. You don’t need to manually switch to the other device in order to channel its audio through the earbuds. You can pick up an incoming call on your phone while watching a movie on your laptop without worrying that the earbuds will take time to make the switch.
The calling experience on offer here is on par with most budget wireless earbuds. The quad mic setup does a decent job of picking up the user’s voice and using ENC to curb the background noise. However, the relayed audio lacks enough detail to be crystal clear.
Tapping the left earbud 3 times triggers the Gaming Mode. In this mode, the latency of the earbuds drops to 40ms, reducing any audio lag while gaming. While playing Call of Duty Mobile, we were pleased to see that the audio relayed by the earbuds matches the visuals on the screen. We did not come across any unwanted lag or delay during the review period.
Each earbud is equipped with a 40mAh battery pack. There’s an additional 400mAh worth of charge inside the case. During the review period, we used the Truke ResonanceX earbuds for an average of 4 hours per day. Our daily usage consisted of media streaming, calling, and gaming. We weren’t able to deplete the charging case by the end of the week. Truke claims a 70-hour cumulative battery life, with the earbuds offering a talktime of 4-6 hours and music playback time of 8-10 hours on a single charge. These numbers hold up according to our usage. Charging the case takes up to 2 hours using a Type-C USB cable. The earbuds take 90 minutes to fully charge.
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Verdict
The Truke ResonanceX OWS is meant for users who value form over everything else. The open-ear design of these earbuds lets in the passive sounds and keeps you aware of your surroundings all the time – whether you’re working out in the gym or walking down a busy street. If you don’t like how traditional earbuds completely isolate you from the traffic when you go out on walks, we highly recommend giving ResonanceX a shot.
Of course, the open-ear form factor has its own limitations. For starters, you won’t get the bass-filled surround sound that you get on traditional earbuds. The audio output is boxy, but passable if you stick within the 40-60% volume range. If you’re willing to make these tradeoffs, the ResonanceX is well worth its price.
Pros
- Open-ear design
- Comfortable on the skin
- Good battery life
Cons
- Boxy output
- No companion app
