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Lava introduced the Probuds N33, its first neckband-style earphones featuring active noise cancellation (ANC) reducing external noise up to 30 dB.
Equipped with 13 mm dynamic bass drivers, the N33 provides immersive sound quality suited for music, calls, and gaming scenarios.
With ANC off, the battery lasts 40 hours, and 31 hours with ANC on; a 10-minute charge gives 10-hour playback.
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