Nokia E3200 TWS Review: Size Matters

 This is the Nokia E3200, a pair of TWS earbudsusing the Nokia brand name. Just like how Nokia phones are now made by HMD Global, these are made by a company called RichGo. So are these any good? Let’s find out. In terms of design, these are fantastic. I know it looks pretty generic with this matteblack plastic, but just look at how tiny it is.

This is one of the smallest TWS earbuds I’veused, and because of how slim it is, it’s super easy to carry around. On top of that, the case actually feels prettywell built, and it is using USB-C for charging as well. The earbuds are pretty small and really lightweight. It doesn’t have the tightest fit, so passivenoise isolation isn’t amazing, but it is really comfortable to use. 

It is secure enough for jogging as well, andthey are IPX5 rated for a bit of water resistance. They are using touch controls, and because of how small they are, I do find myself accidentally triggering them while trying to adjust the fit. But a side from that, it is really responsive,and it even has volume controls. Interestingly, while I am able to skip a track with a double tap on the right earbud, a double tap on the left earbud actually activates ambient mode instead of going back to the previous track. 

In case you didn’t know, ambient mode basically uses the microphones on the earbuds to let you hear what’s going on around you. This can be for safety reasons or if you need to have a quick conversation. The microphone quality is just okay, and voices can sound a little compressed, but it’s still a really nice feature to have. Call quality is decent in a quiet environment,but it can struggle a little when it’s noisier since the microphone is still pretty far away from my mouth. 

Connectivity wise, it seems pretty stable for me so far and I've had no issues with dropouts. These are listed as supporting SBC codec only,but I do see the AAC option show up on some phones. There isn’t any sort of low latency mode,so there is a noticeable delay while gaming, but it’s fine for watching videos on YouTube. In terms of sound quality, I was actually pleasantly surprised by these. It’s balanced sounding with a bit of warmth to it. 

The bass is nice and punchy without being too bloated. The mids sounds full and has a slight elevationin the upper mids, so vocals have a nice fullness to them that is very enjoyable, and treble is relatively polite. Imaging and sound stage isn't the most amazing, but detail retrieval is actually not too bad especially in the mids Overall, I like it. It’s not quite as well-extended as the FIILT1X on both ends, but it’s a smooth and very pleasant sound signature that works really well with most genres, and I like the slight elevation in the upper mids here. 

Volume output is decent, and 70% volume onthese is about 65% on the FIILT1X. So it should be good enough for most folks. At that volume, I’m getting around 4 hours of playback per charge with the case providing around 2 extra charges. It’s not the greatest, but considering how tiny they are, I’m willing to look past that. Overall, I’m really liking these. They might not be the best sounding or the most feature rich TWS earbuds I’ve used, but they are just so easy to carry around. 

However, I do feel like the official recommended retail price of around ₹5,999 RS is a little steep, even though portability is a big selling point for me. But if you can find one at a better price, or wait for discounts, it’s a solid pair of TWS earbuds, especially if you’re looking for something really portable.