Editor's take
The Noise Buds VS102 Plus is built for the buyer whose biggest TWS frustration is constant charging. Seventy hours of total playtime is genuinely class-leading at ₹999, and in practice, casual users go three to four weeks between case charges. For travellers who switch between flights, hotel rooms and meetings, that is the kind of battery that lets you stop tracking charge cycles entirely.
The quad mic ENC array is the same proven setup that made the VS104 popular, and it handles calls cleanly even from busy Indian streets and noisy WFH environments. ENC actively suppresses traffic, AC fan and crowd noise on the listener's end of the call, which is the single biggest call quality improvement at this price.
The 11mm driver is slightly smaller than the 13mm rivals like the VS104 and Boult K40, but Noise has tuned it well for fun, V-shaped sound that suits popular music in India. Bass is punchy without being overdone, and vocals come through cleanly enough for podcasts and Hindi web shows. The newer Bluetooth 5.3 chip is a meaningful upgrade over the older 5.2 on the VS104, with more stable connections in crowded WiFi areas and lower battery drain on the phone.
The compromise is the case size. To fit that big battery, the case is a bit chunkier than rival models, and some buyers find it pocket-bulky.
If you usually carry a backpack or sling bag, that is a non-issue.
For ₹999, the Noise Buds VS102 Plus is the most stress-free TWS pair you can buy if charging accessories drives you mad.
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