AI has been creeping into everything from our phone keyboard to our car's dashboard, and earbuds are the latest place it's landed. boAt Crest AI turns a regular pair of earbuds into something you can actually talk to: ask it questions, translate a conversation in real time, or get through your day hands-free, all without reaching for your phone.
This isn't a software update bolted onto old hardware; it's a new layer built into three specific boAt earbuds. Here's what Crest AI actually does, which earbuds have it, and the difference it makes to your day.
What is boAt Crest AI?
Crest AI is a voice-first AI companion built with Google Gemini and embedded directly into select boAt earbuds. Instead of opening an app or picking up your phone, you talk to your earbuds, and Crest AI handles the rest.
Available only on Android devices, here's what it covers:
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G-Assist: Full Google Assistant access to read emails, manage your calendar, and handle tasks by voice.
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Crest Translate: Real-time, two-way translation across more than 25 languages, useful for actual conversations and not just single phrases.
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Crest Ask: Ask a question naturally and get a Gemini-powered answer, without typing anything.
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Device Control: Play, pause, and switch listening modes hands-free, using just your voice commands.
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Vibe Play: Describe a mood, whether you’re feeling excited or anxious, and it finds music to match.
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Crest Concierge: Order food, shop online, or make dinner reservations by voice through supported apps.
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Brainstorm: A more natural, interruption-friendly AI conversation mode for thinking out loud.
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Crest Support: Instant help with pairing, battery, and reset issues, without digging through a manual.
Which boAt Earbuds Come with Crest AI?
Crest AI isn't a universal upgrade and currently works with three specific boAt earbuds, each already among the best earbuds in their own price bracket even before you factor in the AI layer.
1. Airdopes Prime 800D: Best Earbuds Under ₹2000
The newest of the three, the Airdopes Prime 800D pairs Crest AI with Dolby Audio that enhances every movie, playlist, and podcast. At ₹1899, it's the easiest entry point if you want to try Crest AI without spending much.
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Dolby Audio: A wider, more cinematic soundstage so you can immerse yourself in multidimensional audio every time you hit 'play'.
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Up to 45 Hours Playback: Comfortably covers a full week of daily use; ASAP charge delivers 4 hours of playback in just10 minutes of charging.
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Quad Mics with AI-ENx: Be heard loud and clear, whether taking calls or giving voice commands to Crest AI, with background noise filtered out automatically.
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Crest AI: Simply long-press your earbuds to start enjoying smart assistance like Crest Translate or Vibe Play.
2. Airdopes Prime 701 ANC: Best Earbuds Under ₹3000
If blocking out noise matters more than anything else, the Airdopes Prime 701 ANC are one of our top noise-cancelling earbuds, and still comfortably one of the best earbuds under ₹3,000 with Crest AI built in.
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46dB Hybrid ANC: Engineered to perform 40% better than ordinary ANC, the hybrid ANC cuts out up to 46dB of external noise.
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24-bit Spatial Audio: Adds width and depth on top of noise cancellation, so every sound feels immersive and true to life whether you're gaming or listening to music.
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Up to 50 Hours of Playback: Enjoy a week's worth of music with multiple recharges via the case before you even have to look for a charger.
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Smart Assistance with Crest AI: Reply to emails, shop online, or plan vacations with Crest AI.
3. Nirvana Ion ANC: Best Earbuds for Everyday Listening
For background music through commutes, work, and bed rotting, Nirvana Ion ANC is built to back you up with clear, balanced sound. ANC handles the daily noise, the battery is long enough that charging rarely comes up, and Crest AI takes care of everything else.
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Up to 32dB ANC: Shush the world around you and immerse yourself in pure audio bliss, whether commuting or working from a cafe.
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Dual EQ Modes: Switch between Bass and Balanced listening modes based on your preference and playlist.
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Clear Calls and Commands: Quad mics with ENx technology reduce ambient noise and ensure you sound clear whether taking calls or giving commands to Crest AI.
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Crest AI At Your Disposal: Control your device or chat naturally with AI using just your voice commands.
Summing Up
Life’s too short to waste time typing long emails or finding songs that fit your vibe. Upgrade to boAt Crest AI, and let your earbuds handle the rest, whether you want to reply to an email or find music that matches your mood.
Go with the Airdopes Prime 800D if budget is the priority, the Airdopes Prime 701 ANC if noise cancellation matters most, and the Nirvana Ion ANC if you want the longest battery life. And leave the rest to Crest AI.
FAQs
1. What is boAt Crest AI?
Crest AI is boAt's voice-first AI platform, built with Google Gemini and built directly into select earbuds. It lets you ask questions, translate languages, control playback, and handle everyday tasks by voice, without needing to open an app or pick up your phone.
2. Which boAt earbuds support Crest AI?
Three models currently come with Crest AI pre-loaded: the boAt Airdopes Prime 800D, Airdopes Prime 701 ANC, and Nirvana Ion ANC. Each includes 100,000 AI units valid for 12 months, and all three are Android-only for the AI features.
3. Is boAt Crest AI available on iPhone?
Not yet. Crest AI currently works only on Android devices. The earbuds themselves function normally on iPhone, but AI features such as Crest Ask, Translate, and the rest aren't available without an Android device.
4. Are there any noise-cancelling earbuds with Crest AI?
Yes, Nirvana Ion ANC and Airdopes Prime 701 ANC are both noise-cancelling earbuds that come with boAt Crest AI. Both are available comfortably under ₹3,000.
