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boAt Airdopes 161 Price in Nepal
Indicative price
Rs. 2,500–3,500
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Full specifications
Driver
10mm dynamic
ANC / transparency
No ANC
Codecs
SBC
Spatial / extras
IWP auto-pairing
App / EQ
No app
Battery (buds)
~7h/charge
Battery (case, total)
Up to 40h with case
Charging
USB-C (ASAP Charge: 10min=150min)
Wireless charging
No
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.1
Multipoint
No
Mic / calls
ENx single mic
Gaming latency / mode
BEAST mode low-latency (~50ms)
Form factor
In-ear TWS
IP rating
IPX5
Weight (per bud)
~4 g
Controls
Touch
Colors
Multiple
Released
2022
Specs sourced from manufacturer data in our research database. Methodology →
Editor’s review
- BEAST mode at its price is rare. The ~50ms latency is low enough for casual mobile gaming — think Free Fire and PUBG Mobile on your daily Kathmandu commute. Most earbuds at this price skip this feature entirely.
- IPX5 splash resistance means this handles monsoon drizzle without fuss. You can jog through Baneshwor in the rain or commute on a crowded micro-bus without worrying about sweat damage to the buds.
- 40h total battery means you are unlikely to reach for a charger more than once a week during normal use — important when load-shedding schedules can make charging inconvenient.
- USB-C with ASAP fast charge (10 minutes = 150 minutes) means even if you forget to charge overnight, a quick plug-in before leaving home gives you most of a workday of listening.
- No app and no EQ keeps things simple — the default tuning leans toward bass. If you want sound customisation, the boAt Airdopes 311 Pro adds the boAt app and EQ for around its price.
Key Highlights
| 🎧 ANC | No ANC |
| 🔋 Battery | 7h / 40h total |
| 🎵 Codec | SBC |
| 💧 IP Rating | IPX5 |
Key specs — what they mean
ANC
No ANC
Battery
Up to 40h with case
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.1
Water resist
IPX5
Pros & cons
Strengths
- First-time TWS buyers wanting a reliable daily driver limited
- Students and daily commuters who need long battery and IPX5 sweat resistance
- Mobile gamers who want BEAST mode low-latency at the lowest possible price
Weaknesses
- Anyone who needs ANC for Kathmandu traffic noise u2014 there is none here
- Audiophiles or anyone wanting LDAC, AAC, or EQ customisation
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Warranty & service
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Frequently asked questions
Yes. The Airdopes 161 is widely available on Daraz Nepal and in electronics shops across Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Butwal. It is one of the most commonly stocked boAt models in the country.
The IPX5 rating means it can handle splashes and light rain u2014 fine for commuting in monsoon drizzle. It is not waterproof enough for swimming or submersion in water.
BEAST mode is boAt's low-latency gaming mode that reduces audio delay to approximately 50ms, shrinking the gap between visuals and sound in mobile games. Activate it by triple-tapping one bud. It works best for gaming u2014 for music, the standard mode sounds slightly better.
Sources: Specs from our manufacturer research database; prices from verified Nepal sellers with the date checked. Prices change without notice — confirm before purchase. Methodology →
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Published Jun 3, 2026 · Last updated Jun 5, 2026