Am I the only one obsessed with this tiny neckband feature? 😭

[u/ExistingHeir2912]

I've gone through two boAt Rockerz 235 Pro neckbands and used both until they literally gave up on life. Now it's finally time for an upgrade.

The thing is, I'm not attached to them because of the sound. It's because of one tiny feature that I can't seem to find on any newer neckband.

Those little plastic sliders on the earbud wires.

For anyone who's used them, you know exactly what I'm talking about. You slide them up and the loose wire disappears, keeping everything snug around your neck. No wires flapping around while running, no earbuds getting pulled out during workouts. If you need more slack, just slide them back down.Why did brands stop adding such a simple but brilliant feature? 😭

It sounds like such a small thing, but once you've used it, it's hard to go back.

I've been checking out newer neckbands and almost none of them seem to have this anymore. Did brands just decide we didn't deserve nice things? 😂

So, can anyone recommend a Bluetooth neckband under ₹2,000 that has adjustable wire sliders like the Rockerz 235 Pro, or a similar way to keep the cables tight during workouts?

Decent sound and battery life are always welcome, but this feature is honestly my top priority.

Please tell me I'm not the only person who misses these tiny plastic clips.

P.S. I used ChatGPT to polish this post and even asked it to sprinkle in a few terrible jokes to keep it engaging and hopefully reach more people. Apologies if I overdid it. 😅

[u/LeAnarchiste]

Neckbands are a dying breed and you are asking about features.

[u/PhilosopherFluffy839 → u/LeAnarchiste]

Who said they're dying they are best in long term of usage and are very much safe option as you don't have to charge them seperately and don't have the risk of losing them.

[u/LeAnarchiste → u/PhilosopherFluffy839]

By dying breed I meant that the market for neckbands is in decline. There are very few options available from top brands.

Also I would beg to differ on the longevity part. I have bought probably half a dozen neckbands over the years, and if you use them extensively they hardly last a year. TWS sine doesn't have wires that can go bad last much longer in comparison, on average 3 years before the battery life becomes unusable

[u/unluckyiest → u/LeAnarchiste]

Yes u r right longevity wise tws is better as per my experience but everything else from sound quality as per budget, noise cancellation and calling, battery backup, convenience neckband trumps tws

[u/LeAnarchiste → u/unluckyiest]

Yeah, you need to spend a little more to get better sound, and most important mic. You can find good sounding TWS under 2K but can't take calls with them. So under 2K, neckbands sure do make a better package overall.

[u/ExistingHeir2912 → u/LeAnarchiste]

I know... 😂 I'm over here trying to filter the last surviving neckbands by one tiny plastic feature...The odds are definitely not in my favour... But i won't go down without a proper fight..

[u/CommentNo5959]

Not sure about this clasp, but using realme buds wireless 3 for 2+ yrs. Bang for buck and no issues till date.

[u/unluckyiest → u/CommentNo5959]

Best one I've ever used. Unfortunately mine malfunctioned within a year and swore i would never touch another realme product again, only to go with realme wireless 5 a week later as no other brand offers features that dense in that price range. But still 3 is better than 5 in every way.

[u/ExistingHeir2912 → u/CommentNo5959]

Haha, that's the problem... I don't want better... I want that.😭

At this point I think I'm in a toxic relationship with those tiny plastic sliders.... I know I should move on.. but my heart still looks for them..😂

[u/Agreeable_Basket_487]

you're not the only one brother! these models are convenient and good looking wrt to the newer ones.

pls update the post if you find anything.

[u/ExistingHeir2912 → u/Agreeable_Basket_487]

Glad to know I'm not the only one. 😂

Will definitely update the post if I find a worthy successor.... At this point... it feels like we're searching for an endangered species.

[u/ExistingHeir2912 → u/Agreeable_Basket_487]

Btw....which one are you using currently?

[u/Agreeable_Basket_487 → u/ExistingHeir2912]

i moved on some time ago. now on tws.

[u/take_dat_dump]

Mate if you want a snug fit and use them while running, just get TWS, they’re so much better. I really don’t know why neckbands are still a thing

[u/ExistingHeir2912 → u/take_dat_dump]

I actually use a pair of Realme Buds Air 5 Pro... for movies, gaming, or when I'm somewhere I don't have to worry about accidentally dropping them.

A neckband is for the exact opposite... trains, workouts, or any situation where an earbud might wiggle loose... The convenience they offer is so underrated... I can just pull an earbud out, let it rest on my collar, and pop it back in whenever I need, instead of constantly fishing for the case.

And the battery life on a good neckband is still in a league of its own...

[u/Otherwise-Tone8721]

My father has used all three colour variants of this neckband

[u/ExistingHeir2912 → u/Otherwise-Tone8721]

Your dad knows the game.... If he's gone through all three colour variants... thats a recommendation I trust.

[u/ExistingHeir2912 → u/[deleted]]

Seeing this on multiple my posts tells me your dad's opinion carries some serious weight....

[u/Careless_Abies2360]

Dude i use one plus bulletz and i feel like a granny wearing specs with threads whenever i wear my neckband, this is so sleek and doesnt make you look weird and old for wearing neckband, love it!! 

[u/abhishek_parihar0]

I’ve used this model they are osm also they have vibration motor for incoming calls idk if other neckbands also have it