--- title: Sudio Niva Wireless Earbuds date: 2018-06-04 09:00:57 permalink: https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/06/04/sudio-niva-wireless-earbuds/ author: Lester Chan categories: - "Earphone, Headphone & Speaker" - Endorsement tags: - earbuds - Niva - Sudio --- [Sudio Niva](https://www.sudio.com/sg/niva-white) is Sudio first product into the wireless earbuds market. It is retailing for **S$165** and is available in either black or white. [![Sudio Niva - Black & White](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1729/27512502627_38f38e7b0f_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black & White")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1729/27512502627_8d9aa9949f_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black & White") [![Sudio Niva - Black & White](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1737/41658978564_f217628830_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black & White")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1737/41658978564_69f3827415_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black & White") Also, you will receive a complimentary tote bag with every purchase. [![Sudio Niva - Tote Bag](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1729/41658978934_8d2e8c811b_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - Tote Bag")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1729/41658978934_5b740b6fa9_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - Tote Bag") Shipping to Singapore is free via DHL, and it will take four to six business days to reach you. If you need a 15% discount, you can use the coupon code: **lesterchan15**, and that will make the final price of your Niva to be S$140.25. **Specifications** - Driver: - Type: 6.2 mm dynamic drivers - Sensitivity: 105 dB SPL @ 1 kHz - Impedance: 32 Ohm @ 1kHz - Frequency Response: 18 Hz – 22 kHz - Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2 - Battery Life: 3.5 hours (Earbuds) - Battery Capacity: 55 mAh (Earbuds), 500 mAh (Charging Case) If you compare the price of the [Soul ST-XS](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/04/13/soul-st-xs-wireless-earphones-review/) (S$199) vs. the Sudio Niva (S$165), I would say they belong to the same price range category. Regarding specifications, I would say the Sudio Niva is slightly better and at S$34 cheaper. **Unboxing** [![Sudio Niva - Boxes - Front](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1741/41658981324_4a07015ce6_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - Boxes - Front")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1741/41658981324_eb5b4615ff_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - Boxes - Front") [![Sudio Niva - Boxes - Back](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/882/42333273032_74f1522382_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - Boxes - Back")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/882/42333273032_bc0e8d28dd_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - Boxes - Back") [![Sudio Niva - White - Box Front](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1723/42382784421_fdfac34560_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Box Front")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1723/42382784421_6660db430f_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Box Front") [![Sudio Niva - White - Box Back](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1741/42382784281_b76d16ec7e_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Box Back")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1741/42382784281_46a9471d3b_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Box Back") [![Sudio Niva - White - Box](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/886/41658980934_15aaf2c606_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Box")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/886/41658980934_a262e0315e_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Box") [![Sudio Niva - White - Box Open](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1737/27512504157_2c667d3a72_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Box Open")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1737/27512504157_cd63765d96_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Box Open") **Packaging Contents** [![Sudio Niva - White - Box Contents](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/894/41658980664_a6ab5ef043_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Box Contents")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/894/41658980664_146e4bc3a0_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Box Contents") - 1x Nivå Earbuds - 3x Pairs of Ear Tips - 1x Charging Case - 1x Micro USB Charging Cable - 1x Manual - 1x Quality Assurance Card [![Sudio Niva - Black - Box Contents](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/898/27512501747_540dd7ea6e_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black - Box Contents")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/898/27512501747_77287f58d7_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black - Box Contents") ## Design Having played with four wireless earbuds, I would say I am not a fan of the build quality of the Sudio Niva. Both the charging case and the earbuds feel plasticy and look cheaply made. Given that the price is at S$165, I believe, Sudio can do better. [![Sudio Niva - White - Earbuds - Front](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/885/42333272802_0e92699941_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Earbuds - Front")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/885/42333272802_c49975b734_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Earbuds - Front") [![Sudio Niva - White - Earbuds - Back](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1740/27512503937_de4a4af4cc_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Earbuds - Back")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1740/27512503937_0f5efaa8ce_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Earbuds - Back") [![Sudio Niva - Black - Earbuds - Front](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/885/27512503177_1781b75d8b_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black - Earbuds - Front")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/885/27512503177_05b27c6fef_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black - Earbuds - Front") [![Sudio Niva - Black - Earbuds - Back](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1755/41658979444_64a84d46b3_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black - Earbuds - Back")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1755/41658979444_d719e3c520_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black - Earbuds - Back") The charging case is huge. I am sure it can be even slimmer if all the excess plastic can be removed. It weighs 54g and has a 500mAh battery inside it. If you compare it with the Soul ST-XS, it weighs 43g, maintains a small profile but still packs 500mAh battery inside it. [![Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Top](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1744/27512503837_82902d949d_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Top")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1744/27512503837_1405e68ed8_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Top") The faux leather string attached to the charging case is a nice touch. [![Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Bottom](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1722/27512503617_d71d2f3d80_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Bottom")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1722/27512503617_5bc8501ec8_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Bottom") There is no left and right marking on the charging case because the earbud can go to either slot for charging. I recommend charging it in the correct order so when you are taking it out, you do not need to check which is left and right again. [![Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Open](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/898/41658980124_ee118bd4c9_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Open")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/898/41658980124_aaa5fccabd_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Open") Similar to most earbud charging case, there are magnets underneath it to guide and hold the earbuds in place. [![Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Front](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1759/41658979964_b8c5653444_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Front")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1759/41658979964_7f72660fe2_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Front") [![Sudio Niva - Black - Charging Case - Front](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/893/41658979194_fc8bce9dbb_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black - Charging Case - Front")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/893/41658979194_999e95cc2b_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black - Charging Case - Front") [![Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Back](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/886/41658979624_591878d2b2_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Back")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/886/41658979624_338a51a2fc_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - Charging Case - Back") [![Sudio Niva - Black & White](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/885/27512502827_c94b08fdc9_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black & White")](https://farm1.staticflickr.com/885/27512502827_ccb3733912_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black & White") Each earbud weighs 5g and to start pairing it to your phone; you have to press the button on both earbuds at the same time. The fit of the Sudio Niva is pretty ok. [![Sudio Niva - White - In-ear](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1753/41658978324_4c521dd0d1_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - In-ear")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1753/41658978324_270a6efe0d_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - In-ear") Once fitted correctly, it will not drop off easily. So you can wear it for a run. [![Sudio Niva - White - In-ear](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1749/28509343748_157fb5ced2_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - In-ear")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1749/28509343748_2ab5842d79_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - In-ear") It comes with three sizes of ear tips. The default attached to the earbuds is Medium which is alright for me. My wife has to switch to the Small ear tips. ## Audio Quality Despite it looking cheaply made, the Sudio Niva features a dynamic 6.2 mm driver that is said to bring you clear and crisp sound while still allowing the bass to pack a punch. To my surprise, the audio quality did not disappoint. The bass is punchy which I like, and it doesn’t crack under loud volume. Personally, I think the audio quality is better than the Soul ST-XS. [![Sudio Niva - White - With Huawei P20 Pro](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1723/42333272582_20a62e0895_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - With Huawei P20 Pro")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1723/42333272582_a7b386c9d3_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - White - With Huawei P20 Pro") [![Sudio Niva - Black - With iPhone X](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1750/42333273252_3e174ceea3_c.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black - With iPhone X")](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1750/42333273252_b370cf628f_o.jpg "Sudio Niva - Black - With iPhone X") ## Conclusion Sudio Niva sounded good, and the only thing that disappoints me is the design. Hopefully, in the next iteration, Sudio will revamp the design to give it a more premium feel. If you are looking for earbuds that are relatively cheap and you can forgo the design, I would recommend Sudio Niva. If you are looking for something in the middle (design and audio quality), I think the [Liberty+](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2018/01/17/liberty-wireless-earphones/) is not bad too.