POCO Pods release - 12mm driver, IPX4 rating and 30-hour battery life at ~RM66

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Xiaomi subsidiary POCO has launched a new set of budget TWS earbuds in India, the POCO Pods. Essentially a rebadge of the Redmi Buds 4 Active, read on to find out more about the AIoT product. 

The Pods come with Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity (60ms latency), a 12mm driver in each bud and support Google Fast Pair. Furthermore, they support Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) and the SBC audio codec.

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Design-wise, they have an oval shape case, with the earbuds having silicone ear tips and winged stems. It also comes in POCO’s yellow and black colour scheme with the POCO branding on the case. 

The stems can be used for touch controls and have an IPX4 rating for splash and sweat resistance. Battery-wise, POCO didn’t disclose its capacity but claims that the earbuds can last up to 30 hours on a single charge with the case. 

In India, the Pods are priced at INR1199 or ~RM66 in a singular Midnight Groove colour option, with global availability yet to be announced. As always, make sure to stay tuned to TechNave for more tech news and releases such as this.