The Noise Buds VS104 is, by sheer sales volume, one of the most popular pairs of true wireless earbuds in India — and it has stayed near the top of the budget charts well into 2026. But popularity and quality are not always the same thing. After living with the VS104 as a daily driver, here is our full, honest verdict on whether this sub-₹1,200 earbud still deserves your money.
Noise Buds VS104 specs at a glance
- Drivers: Dual 13mm dynamic drivers
- Total battery: Up to 45 hours with the charging case (~6 hours per charge)
- Fast charging: Instacharge — 10 minutes for up to 200 minutes of playback
- Microphones: Quad mic with Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC)
- Water resistance: IPX5
- Bluetooth: v5.2 with Low Latency Mode
- Price: Around ₹1,099 (frequently discounted)
Design and comfort
The VS104 sticks to a familiar stem-style design that has become the default look for affordable earbuds. The buds are light, and the in-ear fit is secure enough for walks, commutes and light workouts. The plastic build does not feel premium, but it does not feel flimsy either — and at this price, that is a fair trade. The charging case is pocketable, with a single LED on the front to indicate charge status. Three sizes of silicone tips are included, which is important: getting the right seal is the single biggest factor in how good these earbuds will sound to you.
Sound quality
The dual 13mm drivers are tuned for a bass-forward, energetic signature. If you mostly listen to Bollywood, pop, hip-hop or EDM, you will probably enjoy the VS104 straight out of the box — the low end is punchy and the overall sound is lively rather than flat. Vocals sit slightly behind the bass, and the treble can get a little sharp at high volumes, but for casual listening it is genuinely enjoyable. This is not a neutral, analytical earbud for critical listening, and it was never meant to be. For the money, the tuning hits exactly the crowd-pleasing target most buyers want.
Call quality and ENC
Call performance is where the VS104 quietly outperforms its price. The quad-microphone setup with ENC does a solid job of isolating your voice and trimming background noise, so callers hear you clearly in most indoor and moderately noisy outdoor settings. In very windy conditions it struggles, as nearly all budget earbuds do, but for office calls, voice notes and everyday phone conversations, it is dependable. If you spend a lot of your day on calls, this is one of the strongest reasons to pick the VS104 over rivals.
Battery life and charging
Battery is the VS104’s headline feature. You get roughly six hours from the buds on a single charge at moderate volume, and the case pushes the total to around 45 hours. In practice, that means most people only reach for a cable once or twice a week. The Instacharge feature is the cherry on top: a 10-minute top-up delivers up to 200 minutes of playback, which is genuinely useful when you are heading out the door and notice the case is low.
Connectivity and latency
Bluetooth 5.2 keeps the connection stable within a normal room-to-room range, and pairing is quick after the first setup. The dedicated Low Latency Mode reduces audio delay for mobile gaming and video, and while it is not as aggressive as the gaming-focused Noise Buds N1, it is good enough that casual gamers and YouTube watchers will not notice meaningful lip-sync issues.
Pros and cons
- Pros: Excellent battery life, strong call quality for the price, fun bass-forward sound, fast charging, IPX5 rating.
- Cons: Plastic build feels basic, treble can get sharp, no active noise cancellation, sound is not neutral.
Who should buy the Noise Buds VS104?
The VS104 is the right pick if you want maximum battery life and reliable calls on a tight budget, and you prefer punchy, energetic sound over flat accuracy. Students, daily commuters and work-from-home professionals who take a lot of calls will get the most out of it. If you specifically want active noise cancellation or low-latency gaming as a priority, look at the VS104 Max or the Buds N1 instead.
Verdict
At around ₹1,099, the Noise Buds VS104 remains one of the smartest budget buys in 2026. It is not perfect — the build is basic and the sound is deliberately bass-heavy — but it nails the fundamentals that matter most at this price: long battery life, clear calls and an enjoyable listen. For most first-time TWS buyers, it is an easy recommendation.
Rating: 4.3 / 5. Price is indicative (India) and changes frequently — always check the current price before buying.