TCL ELIT200NC Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earphones Review: Entry-level ANC

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TCL ELIT200NC Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Earphones Review: Entry-level ANC

Once a premium feature exclusive to high-end headphones and earphones, active noise cancellation is now often seen even on affordable wireless audio products. While there's naturally still a significant difference in ANC performance between entry-level and premium headsets, the fact that you can now get this excellent technology at such low prices shows just how far the personal audio segment in India and abroad has come in just a few years. Today, I'm reviewing an affordable wireless headset with active noise cancellation from TCL, popular for its smart TVs and appliances in India.



Priced at Rs. 2,299, the TCL ELIT200NC wireless active noise cancelling headset has a neckband-style in-ear design. Can these new earphones compete against the recently launched Mi Neckband Bluetooth Earphones Pro and claim the title of the best affordable active noise cancelling earphones? Find out in this review.

Flexible neckband, vibration for alerts on the TCL ELIT200NC
The neckband design for wireless earphones is quite cost-effective, so it isn't surprising to see TCL go with it for the ELIT200NC which is pitched as a value-for-money offering. The back of the neckband is flexible, while the ends are large plastic modules that rest safely on your collarbones. Short cables extend from the modules to the plastic earpieces. These have an in-canal fit and proper-sized silicone ear tips for noise isolation and comfort.

There isn't anything particularly fancy here; the TCL ELIT200NC looks about as simple and discreet as you would expect from an affordable pair of wireless earphones. What do somewhat draw attention though are the conspicuous TCL logos – one on the left of the neckband, and one each on the outer sides of the earpieces. The right module is bare, while the left one has all the buttons.

The controls are on the inner side, and there's a Micro-USB port for charging at the bottom. As I've said before, there's no excuse for having Micro-USB charging on anything anymore, and Type-C is expected even on budget earphones.

There is also a 2.5mm audio input for wired connectivity, and you can use the included 2.5mm-to-3.5mm stereo cable to connect the ELIT200NC to a source device. A Micro-USB cable for charging is included in the box, and you get a total of three pairs of silicone ear tips of different sizes for a customisable fit. Interestingly, the TCL ELIT200NC also has a vibration motor in the neckband, so it can alert you when you're receiving a call on your paired device, and let you know the status of the headset.

Source-   https://gadgets.ndtv.com/audio/reviews/tcl-elit200nc-wireless-active-noise-cancelling-earphones-review-price-in-india-2436405