At Rs 1,299, the Hammer Aura Air offers a different approach to wireless audio with an open-ear, clip-on design. Instead of sitting inside the ear canal, the earbuds rest around the ears, leaving the ear canal open.
The design uses a lightweight loop that clips around the earlobe, while the audio unit sits near the ear canal. The battery module is positioned behind the ear and also houses the touch controls.
This design can be useful for people who spend several hours on calls during the workday. Since the earbuds do not seal the ear canal, users can remain more aware of their surroundings while listening to audio or taking calls.
Audio performance comes from 11mm titanium drivers, which deliver a balanced and relatively rich sound experience for the price, according to the review. However, open-ear earbuds have an obvious limitation: they allow surrounding sounds in.
That can become particularly noticeable in busy environments such as crowded streets, public transport or noisy offices. Users looking for strong passive noise isolation may therefore prefer conventional in-ear earbuds.
The Aura Air's lightweight construction is another important part of its appeal. The clip-on form factor avoids the pressure associated with traditional in-ear designs and makes the earbuds particularly suited to extended use.
For Rs 1,299, the Hammer Aura Air is primarily aimed at users who prioritise comfort, awareness of their surroundings and long-duration use over noise isolation. Its office-call use case stands out, especially for people who move between multiple meetings throughout the day.