The call for ‘Make in India’ products started in 2014 and over the past seven years, we have seen a massive amount of products being made in India. The China ban has also helped by increasing the demand for Indian products. The product I review today is from one such company, Mivi, which is a Hyderabad-based company). The product in question is the Mivi Collar 2 wireless earphones.
Inside the box, you’ll find the Mivi Collar 2 wireless neck band, two pairs of silicone ear tips (one pair comes pre-installed on the neck band), a micro USB port cable to charge the band, user manual, a craftsman’s note with details on the making of the product, a welcome note from the founders, and warranty registration instructions.
DESIGN
The Mivi Collar looks like most other wireless neck bands, with functional buttons on the sides. The left side of the neck band has the volume rockers with the power/MFB (multi-function button) to the device switch on or off. The micro USB port sits next to it, which helps charge the device. The right side has the Mivi branding printed on it.
This neck band comes in six vibrant colors, blue, black, red, orange, green and grey. The product is lightweight and comfortable and the built quality is good.
FUNCTIONS
The Mivi Collar 2 Wireless Neck Band comes with Bluetooth 5.0. A key feature is that the neck band comes with dual pairing, so you can connect your laptop and phone simultaneously.
The neck band also comes with a IPx7 rating which means it is a device with level 7 water resistance and can survive (without any damage) immersion in water of up to 1m (approx. 3ft) for up to 30 minutes.
AUDIO AND CALL QUALITY
Mivi claims that these neck bands have HD Stereo Lossless Audio. They come with a built-in MEMS (Micro-Electro-Mechanical System) mic which gives a crystal-clear call experience. You can also use or enable Google Assistant and Siri with this product. However, listening to music was an average experience with this device. It does the work but there is nothing out of the box.
BATTERY
The Mivi Collar 2 Wireless Neck Band provides ten hours of play time (at mid volume) after 10 minutes of charging, as claimed by the brand. For a full charge, you would need to give it around 40 minutes.
VERDICT
The Mivi Collar 2 Wireless Neck Band, priced under Rs. 2000, is a Made-in-India product with good battery life, good built quality and clear call quality. But it lacks noise cancellation, which its competition provides, and comes with micro USB charging which might be outdated for a few consumers. The earbuds also tend to fall out while working out. However, priced at a competitive cost and ticking the right boxes, the Mivi Collar 2 Wireless Neck Band can be a good choice for many who now want to indulge in Made in India products only.
