New Delhi, Feb. 24 -- Homegrown electronics maker Noise has kicked off the new year with a flurry of launches, rolling out a range of products-from smartwatches to audio equipment. I got my hands on their latest headphones in the Indian market, the Noise Airwave Max 5, which pack a 40mm driver, promise 80 hours of battery life, and offers low-latency gaming support-all for a price tag of Rs.5,000. But are they worth your time? I tested them for over three weeks to see how they hold up in real-world use. Here's what I found.

Kudos to Noise for its packaging quality, the black coloured box of the Airwave Max 5 looks premium and offers a minimalist yet premium unboxing experience. Inside the box, you get the headphones itself along with a T...