The boAt Airdopes 800 Hi-Def use an in-ear fit and operate as fully true wireless earbuds, meaning there are no wires or cables of any kind. They carry an IPX5 ingress protection rating, classifying them as water resistant and capable of handling sweat and light splashes. Stereo speakers are present, delivering sound to both ears, while the design omits wingtips, RGB lighting, a UV light, and any display. The earbuds are not of the neckband style.
The boAt Airdopes 800 Hi-Def rely on a 10 mm driver unit and cover a frequency range of 20 Hz to 20,000 Hz, spanning the full standard audible spectrum. They offer passive noise reduction to help block out ambient sound, though active noise cancellation is not included. Spatial audio, Dolby Atmos, and Dirac Virtuo are all absent, and the drivers do not use a neodymium magnet.
The boAt Airdopes 800 Hi-Def house a 35 mAh rechargeable battery in each earbud, providing up to 8 hours of playback per charge, while the 400 mAh charging case extends total listening time by a further 32 hours. A full charge takes just 30 minutes, and a battery level indicator is included to keep track of remaining power. Wireless charging and solar power are not supported.
The boAt Airdopes 800 Hi-Def connect wirelessly via Bluetooth 5.3 with a maximum range of 10 m, and support fast pairing for a quicker initial setup. Supported audio codecs include LDAC and AAC, while aptX in all its variants — including aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Low Latency, aptX Lossless, and aptX Voice — is not available, nor is LDHC, Bluetooth LE Audio, or Auracast. Audio latency is rated at 50 ms, and NFC pairing is not supported. The charging case uses USB Type-C for wired charging.
The boAt Airdopes 800 Hi-Def include in-ear detection for automatic music pause when an earbud is removed, along with fast charging support and a multipoint connection for up to 2 devices simultaneously. They can function as a headset for calls, feature a mute function, and provide voice prompts for audio feedback. Controls are handled via a panel on the device itself, with no in-line control panel present. A travel bag is included in the box, and the earbuds come with a 1-year warranty. Ambient sound mode, a find device feature, notification reading, a temperature sensor, and a camera remote shutter are all absent.
The boAt Airdopes 800 Hi-Def are equipped with 4 microphones in total, and the microphone setup includes noise cancellation to help reduce unwanted background sound during calls and voice input.