Zebronics Zeb Duke Review || Dual Bluetooth Pairing? Reviews

If you are looking for wireless Over-ear headphones under 1500 Rs, Zebronics Zeb Duke must’ve got your attention. While writing, it is the best-selling headphone on Amazon.

Is it worth it or are there better alternatives? Everything is explained in this Zebronics Zeb Duke review.

We bought it 8 months ago and even today it’s been working well. The biggest USP is the Dual Bluetooth connectivity, big & comfortable earcups with RGB lights.

So should you buy one? In this review, you will find the Pros & Cons, Specifications, In-box Contents, Built Quality, Looks, Comfort, Audio quality, Gaming, Mic test, Battery Backup, and our verdict along with other alternatives.

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So let’s begin with the Pros and Cons!

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Zebronics Zeb Duke Pros & Cons

Pros

Good Built Quality
Flexible Body
Bluetooth & Wired Connection
Big & Comfortable Earcups
RGB can be Toggled on/off
We Tested Up to 30 Hours on Battery Backup
Dual Bluetooth Pairing Works Good
Gaming Performance is Good With Low Latency

Cons

It’s Heavy & Big
Mic Could’ve Been Better

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Zebronics Zeb Duke Scorecard by PadhkeDekho

Feature	Rating by 10
Built Quality	10 (Best Over Given)
Comfort – Ear Pads	8.5
Comfort- Headband	9
Clamping Force (0 Being Lose While 10 Being Tight)	7; Can be Used For Walks/Jogs
RGB	9
Trebel	7
Bass	9/10 Aux-in \|\| 8/10 Bluetooth
Vocals	8
Instruments	7
Loudness	9/10 Aux-In \|\| 8/10 Bluetooth
Call Quality	5 (Average)
Best Buy Link	Check the Sale Price on Amazon

Zebronics Zeb Duke Specifications

Feature	Values
Headphone Type	Over-Ear
Headband Material	Metal
Bluetooth Ver	5.0
Aux Mode	Yes
Driver Size (mm)	40
Battery Backup	up to 30 Hours
Support Fast Charging	No
Weight	210 Grams (Approx)
Foldable	No
Best Buy Link	Amazon

Inbox Contents

In the box, you get:

Headphone Itself.
Zebronics Branded USB to Mirco USB Charging Cable.
3.5mm Aux Cable Without Mic Support.
User Manual.

Built Quality (5/5)

Best Over Ear Headphone Under 1500 — Zebronics Zeb Duke Built Quality

The biggest challenge with headphones under 2000 Rs is the built quality. To keep costs low, the brand uses weak plastic, as a result, the headphones usually break from the headband adjusters in a few months.

Plastic headphones, in general, are bad but there are versions like the ones on Infinity Glide 500 or 510. The overall construction is High Tensile PP which is the toughest plastic.

So where does Zeb Duke stand?

Zeb Duke is made of plastic (the type is not disclosed) but the headband adjusters are metal making it better than the plastic ones.

Most headphones are flimsy and make a squeaking noise while wearing them. This is not the case with Zeb Duke. Hence if you have built quality in mind, Zebronics Zeb Duke is for you.

We tried around 15 headphones under 2000 and here are a few best headphones under 1000, and the best over-ear headphones under 2000.

So in terms of built quality, Zebronics Zeb Duke is a sturdy headphone that feels tough. Out of 10, we will give it a full; 10/10.

Looks (4.5/5)

Zebronics went with a non-traditional design for this headphone, and we liked it. The big owl-shaped ear caps do give it a premium design. The headband is matte with fabric and cushion for good grip.

You can buy Zeb Duke in 3 colors; Black, Blue, and Green. So you have good color options too. The overall design language is matte which we appreciate.

But one thing unique about this one is the RGB mode. Which is automatic you cannot set one color. But Zebronics has given the option of turning the lights off by pressing the vol low and high buttons at the same time.

Similar to built quality, the design of Zeb Duke is on point. It looks and feels expensive. Just like that, we will give it 9/10 for its Looks.

Comfort (4/5)

is Zeb Duke Comfortable — The over-ear earcups padding is soft and the headband cushioning is perfect.

All features and built quality go in vain when a headphone is not comfortable. Let’s talk about that. In general, Over-ear headphones have a love-or-hate kind of relationship.

On the one hand, they are very comfortable but on the other, they are heavy as they accommodate more foam, bigger drivers, and also metal.

Because of the big earcups, over-ear headphones can cover the whole ears without leaving anything outside which helps to reduce pain in the long run, unlike on-ear headphones.

So where does Zebronics Zeb Duke stand in the context of comfort?

The ear cups are big and the padding is soft as a result you can easily wear them comfortably even with spectacles. How long you might ask! Well, I wear it for a complete movie and then some calls for testing so you can take it about 4.5 hours.

But there’s a thing.

If you are already accustomed to over-ear headphones, Zeb Duke will be quite comfortable for long hours of use. Otherwise, you will find the headphones on the heavier side. It takes a few days to get accustomed.

So for comfort, we will give it 4/5.

Features (5/5)

Over Ear Headphone With Dual Bluetooth Connect Under 1500

Under 1500 Rs, It’s the most feature pact headphone with features like dual mode i.e. Aux-in, media controls, volume controls, voice assistant, and Dual Bluetooth pairing, etc.

Yes, you can connect your Zebronics Zeb Duke to two devices simultaneously.

It’s a simple method to do it. Connect your primary device (smartphone) with the headphones. Then disconnect it from the phone and search for “Zeb Duke” on another device like a laptop or other smartphone.

Once that’s done, pair it and disconnect it. Turning it back on will connect to both devices. if not, press the name of Zeb Duke on both devices.

And the best part is the switch between the two devices is instant. This makes it the best choice under 2000 Rs. So now for the price, it’s an awesome headphone with price-to-feature ratio.

Audio Quality (4/5)

Zebronics Zeb Duke offers 40mm audio drivers which is fine for the price. You can get up to 50mm under 2000 Rs with BoAt Rockerz 550 (review) or Hammer Bash Max (Review). Does this mean it’s weak or underperforming? No! Size matters in many things but not in audio gears! It’s the quality of drivers that plays a vital role.

So what to expect from Zeb Duke in terms of audio quality?

Overall the sound signature is good and is different in wired mode and wireless. You will get ample bass, clean vocals, decent treble, and loudness. The bass is real on this one.

If you are listing via aux cable then this headphone turns into a bass-heavy headphone with thumping bass; you can literally feel your ears dancing, especially on the lower sides! Also, you will experience more loudness. Vocals and instruments separation is good and does not distort any audio.

Via Bluetooth mode, things are different and more pleasurable if you don’t like a bass-heavy signature. The headphone will not amply all the bass frequencies.

But when some low frequencies will hit it will let you experience bass that is pure bliss not just the amplified frequencies. Just like in wired mode, the vocals and instruments are solid and we did not experience any audio distortion.

If you like to listen to music at full volume then you will enjoy it here. Coming from BoAt? then you might find the loudness at about 80 percent of what BoAt offers.

Be it any genre you will have a good time. Our playlist is a blend of Punjabi music, old Hindi songs, classical and Qawwali music, and some podcasts too. So we had no issues jamming to any of these. Good job there, Zebronics.

Here’s our audio scorecard.

Feature	Rating Out of 10
Bass	9/10 Wired \|\| 8/10 Bluetooth
Treble	7/10
Vocals	9/10
Loudness	9/10 Wired \|\| 8/10 Bluetooth
Stereo Effect	9/10
Best Buy Link	Amazon

Zebronics Zeb Duke Review

Battery Backup + Charging (4/5)

As per Zebronics, you can use Zeb Duke for about 60 hours at 50 percent volume with the RGB lights off. We did our testing at different volumes and here’s our breakdown.

If you listen to music at full volume with RGB lights turned on, expect around 24 hours of playback. And without RGB you can add up to 5 hours. Hence up to 30 hours of total playback.

This battery backup is amazing with 40mm drivers and RGB setup. And when you are out of battery, you can always plug in the aux cable and enjoy music without any issue.

So for battery backup, we will give it 4/5.

Let’s talk about the charging situation here. This headphone does not support fast charging as a result you will need a 5-watt charger for it. Just make sure not to charge it with heavy watts charger as it can severely damage the battery backup.

Depending upon the charger used, Zeb Duke takes anywhere about 2 hours to charge completely. For the first time, it can take longer than 2 hours and 50 mins. But from the second time, it will pick up the pace.

In the first hour, it will reach 90% from 20 percent and then the rest happens in the next 40 mins. So you take battery charging time of about 2 hours approx.

We tried the above results with Apple’s 5-watt charger and an old-school Motorola charger.

The battery mAh is not disclosed by the brand hence can’t make a judgment on the charging time but the battery backup it’s offering plus support to aux mode is good. You will not have that battery anxiety.

So for battery backup and charge time, we will give it 4/5.

Gaming Performance (4/5)

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When it comes to gaming we always recommend audio gear that is wired. Because Bluetooth connection does have a little latency while gaming.

The good news with Zeb Duke is the dual mode. So if you are willing to play games you can always switch to the wired mode which has a very low Latency. Be it a smartphone or even a PC.

But the story is different with Bluetooth mode or wireless. The latency is on the higher side. So got plans to play COD Mobile or BGMI? Then switch to wired mode and enjoy headshots!

Call Quality (3/5)

In our 1 month of use, we took many calls indoors and outdoors and we feel the mic on Zebronics Zeb Duke is not that good. Let’s talk about that.

The mic sometimes misses the transmitted voice. You will not feel it but the person on the other call will ask you to repeat it many times. Secondly, your transmitted voice will feel distant like you are quite away from the mic.

So if call quality is your main priority then pick up Infinity Glide 510. Here’s our detailed review.

Does Zebronics Zeb Duke Make Sense in 2024?

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We get that, it’s not the latest over-ear headphone in 2024. But does it make it bad? Well, it’s our second purchase in 3 years, so it makes sense. Why?

Because there is not much happening in terms of over-ear headphones under 2000. No new launches, meh built quality and no fancy features. We’ve used many headphones under 2000 Rs and are not worth it. You can read our detailed article here about the best over-ear headphones under 2000.

if not Zebronics? Other than this, you can try BoAt Rockerz 550 (review) which is also under 2000 Rs and feels good.

But what about Zebronics Zeb Duke?

It’s good for the price. Especially the build it offers. It’s durable and also feels good. It’s easy to fool around people by saying it for 2500 Rs! Moreover, the RGB light also makes it aesthetically more pleasant.

As far as audio quality goes, it’s good overall. Not a bass-heavy sound signature but you will feel thumping around your ears on multiple low frequencies. Vocals come out clean and with clean with good instrument separation.

Even at full volume, the audio does not distort. The audio leak is evident at around 80 percent volume which is the case with most headphones, anyways.

The overall design of the headphone does make them look big and bulky but when it’s on you will not feel any discomfort other than sweat. If you are familiar with Over ear headphones, you will like them.

But if you are coming from an on-ear headphone or tws earbuds then you will certainly feel it heavy. It will take about 4 to 5 days to set for your head type.

What about the shortcomings?

Two things that we do not like about this headphone are; the call quality is just average and second, it comes with Micro-USB instead of USB-C so no fast charging.

Overall for the price of 1299 Rs, it’s totally worth it and we at PadhkeDekho recommend it.

Wrapping up!

There you have it folks! This is our Zebronics Zeb Duke review after 1 month of use. If you have any issues or queries about it or any other headphones then please feel free to ping us on below given social accounts. We love to help our readers!

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