10 Best Earphones in India to Buy Online India 2020

Updated May 2020 – These are some of the best budget earphones in the price range of Rs 500 to Rs. 2000.  Here is a carefully crafted list you can use to choose your next earphone. The earphones listed are under Rs.2000 or $40. I have considered them only for personal use or exclusive reviews from actual buyers or friends. These are some of the best earphones you can purchase for a low price to amplify your listening experience.

These are ideal earphones you can choose, doesn’t matter if you have a budget of Rs. 200, 400,  800, 1200, 1500, 2000 or more. Most of the earphones are good to use with your Android smartphone or even Windows laptop or PC.

Choose the one simply which fits your budget and dive into the thumping beats of mesmerizing music from your favorite band. These are not the only ones that are good there are others as well in the market. I have listed which I believe are the best value for money.

Here are the 10 Best Budget Earphones for Smartphones Tablets Laptops, with and without Mic. 

1). Sennheiser MX 170 Earphones Price Rs. 580 

Specs:

•     Wired
•     In-the-ear Headphones.
•     Ear Bud Design.
•     Impedance 32 ohm (Power On).
•     Sensitivity 109 dB/mW (Power On).
•     Frequency Response 22 – 20000 Hz.
•     Bass-driven Stereo Sound, Dynamic Speaker System.
•     3.5 mm Headphones Jack.
•     1.2 m Symmetric Cable.
•     Warranty  – 2 Years Warranty.

Good:

1.  Great Sound Quality.
2.  No Distortion.
3.  Very Good Stereo effects.
4.  Good treble balance.
5.  Value for Money.
6.  Get 2 Years Sennheiser warranty.
7.  Fit for listening to calm music and latest songs.

The Bad:

1. Not a perfect fit for all ear sizes. Come out easily.
2. Lack the deep bass.
3. Background noise cancellation is not adequate, and with this design, it is always a compromise.

2). Philips SHQ1200 Action Fit Sports In-the-ear Headphone Price Rs. 520

Specs:

• Frequency Response 30 Hz – 20000 Hz.
• Headphone Ear Bud Design.
• Sensitivity110 dB/mW Headphone at 1 kHz.
• In-the-ear Headphone.
• Impedance 32 ohm.
• Max power Input 10 mW Max Power.
• 13.5 mm Headphone Driver Units.

The Good:

1. Good – bass booster (if you like bass).
2. Great ergonomic design.
3. Good amount of noise cancellation.
4. Fit for joggers and Runners – The headsets don’t fall off or slip from the ears easily cone design makes them fit well in the ear.

The Bad:

1. The cap size is important else earache can be there after prolonged usage.
2. Clarity and treble for the earphone are not at par with Sennheiser.

Number 3 on the list (10 Best Earphones in India to Buy Online) is the In ear Canal earphone which from Skull Candy  

3). Skull Candy S2DUDZ-072 In-the-ear Wired Headset Price Rs. 650

Specs:

• In-ear-canal headphone.
• Enhanced bass and superb stereo sound
• Very Lightweight Design
• Frequency Response 20 – 20000 Hz.
• Additional 3 silicon Ear Gels
• 1 Year Skull Candy  Warranty.

The Good:

1. Bass is deep
2. Clarity is also better than the Philips but can’t match a Sennheiser.
3. Quite Affordable. Uni-Sex Design and Appeal.
4. Good Noise cancellation.

The Bad:

1. Reliability is a concern may damage one side of the ear if the cord is pulled hard.
2. Look out for a nearby skull candy service center before you buy this Earphone

4). Sennheiser CX 180 in Ear Canal Stereo Earphones Price Rs. 940

Specs

• Wired
• In-the-ear canal Headphones.
• Active Noise cancellation.
• Ergonomic Sporting a finger-contoured housing design( easy to plug out)
• Gold Plated Connector.
• Sensitivity – 110 dB/mW (Power On)
• Frequency Range –  20 – 20000 Hz

The Good:

1. Lightweight – weighs just 5 grams
2. Clarity is great on these Sennheiser’s.
3. Good Noise cancellation.
4. 3 different sized earbuds which fit comfortably in your ears.
5. Excellent Companion for walking and jogging.
6. Comes with 2 Years of Warranty.

The bad:

1. Chord sometimes tangle.
2.  About average Bass response if you are a pure bass lover.

5). Tekfusion – Twinwoofers In-Ear Headphones Price Rs. 1080

•  Wired.
• In-the-ear.
• In-ear-canal-phone Design.
•  Frequency Response 19 Hz – 21000 Hz Headphone.
•  Impedance – 16-ohm Headphone.
•  Sensitivity  113 dB/mW Headphone at 1 kHz.
• 3.5 mm Headphones.
• Warranty – 1 Year.

The Good:

1. Good – bass booster (if you like bass).
2. The right amount of noise cancellation.
3. Voice clarity is also excellent.
4. Looks good & offer Great Value for Money.
5. Comes with additional caps to fit in ears of different sizes.
6. Good and reliable.

 The Bad:

1. The cap-size is important else earache can be thereafter prolonged usage.
2. Clarity and treble of the earphone are good but Sennheiser triumphs.
3. Bass is good, but Other options are there if you are a bass junkie you will like SONY Extra Bass (XB).

Here is a review link for Techfusion might be helpful. The 6th on the list of 10 Best Earphones in India to Buy Online is from Sennheiser.

See Also – 5 Best Headphones in India to Buy Online.

6). Sennheiser CX 275 In-Ear Mobile HeadPhone – The Clarity king Price Rs.1890

Specs

• Great Bass and Stereo Sound
• Wired.
• 1.2-meter Symmetrical Cable.
• 3.5 mm Headphones Jack.
• An in-line microphone and remote
• Easy management of calls and tracks
• Ear Bud Design.
• In-the-ear Headphone.
•  The frequency response of 17 to 23,000 Hz. Higher than most earphones.

The Good:

1. Great Clarity you can expect from this earphone.
2. Unmatched soft, soothing treble.
3. Great Noise Cancellation.
4. Robust Design and Reliable, Long Lasting
5. Pure, clear, soothing, tranquil sound and call clarity.
6. 2 year Sennheiser warranty.

The Bad:

1. Wires just tangle and can be annoying at times.
2. Cables are thin.

 The 7th Earphone on the list is – The big BOSS of Bass – Sony MDR-XB30 Extra-Bass Stereo  

7). Sony MDR-XB30 Extra-Bass Stereo In-the-ear Headphone Price Rs. 1850

Specs

• Max Power Input  100 mW
• Driver Units – 13.5 mm Headphone
•  Frequency Response 4 Hz – 24000 Hz Headphone
• In-ear-canal-phone Design
• 16-ohm Headphone Impedance
• Features – Intense Bass and Ultra Clear Mid Range Sounds, Solid Sound Isolation, Powerful Punch of Bass, Soul Stirring Power of Extra Bass

The Good:

1. Thumping clear & very deep bass.
2. Good Noise Isolation.
3. Good value for money Earpiece from Sony.

The bad:

1. The design may not look attractive to everyone.
2. A little heavy feeling after prolonged usage.

8. JBL C100SI In-Ear Headphones with Mic (Black) Price Rs 749

Specs

• 119 dB/mW Headphone Sensitivity at 1 kHz.
• Wired.
• 3.5 mm Headphones Jack.
• 16-ohm Headphone Impedance.
• 1.2 m Symmetric Cable.
• Ear Bud Design.
• In-the-ear Headphone.
• 18 Hz – 20000 Hz Headphone Frequency Response.

The Good:

1. Best Clarity you can expect from this earphone.
2. Unmatched soft, soothing treble.
3. Good and solid design.
4. Buy it if you listen to normal music songs, not meant for Bass lovers.
5. Pure, clear, soothing, tranquil sound.

The Bad:

1. Wires just tangle and can be annoying at times.
2. Lacks Bass yes it is pricey but just lack the deep bass, or it has to do more with the design in the canal or cone-shaped earphones only deliver excellent sound.
3. If you are Fan of this design/shape they are the best, low noise cancellation can’t expect too much with design/shape.

8th on the list is the budget Earphone from Philips which costs less than 200 rupees or 3$’s.

8). Philips SHE1360/97 Wired Headphones – The budget Earphones Price Rs. 110

Specs

• In the Ear Headphone.
• 16-ohm Headphone Impedance.
• 50 mW Max Power.
• 100 dB/mW Headphone Sensitivity at 1 kHz.
• 15 mm Headphone Driver Units.
• 16 Hz – 20000 Hz Headphone Frequency Response.

Specs are basic, and  Philips In-ear Headphones SHE1360/97 is designed with two 15 mm headphone driver units to create good quality sound effects.

Pros 

1. Mediocre bass.
2. Clear sound.
3. Best value for money and if you have a low budget it is a must buy for less than $3.

Cons

1. Can be painful for long hours of listening.
2. Deep bass is missing.
3. Treble is also not as clear as we get in high-end earphones.

9).  Creative EP-630 earphone – The in Ear Boom Box

Specs  

• Ear Bud Wired Headphone.
• 3.5 mm Jack.
• Snug Fit.
• 1.2 m Cord Length.
• Noise Isolation Capability.
• Greater clarity from the 9mm Neodymium magnet drivers.

 Pros:

• The EP-630 Bass is the best for a budget earphone.
•  Noise cancellation is very good with the isolation technology.
•  The earphone is very light in weight.

Cons:

•  Due to the higher bass, the mids and highs suffer a bit.
•  The build quality feels not as refined as others for the same price.
• The failure rate is high for the earphone not as sturdy as a Sennheizer.

10). SoundMAGIC ES 18S Headphone – Treble and instrumental redefined

Specs 

• Transducers: Dynamics.
• 10 mm Neodymium  Frequency range: 15 Hz-22 KHz.
• DC resistance:16+/-10%Ohms Sensitivity:100+/-2 dba t1 KHz/mW.
• Cable length: 1.2 m.
• 100 dB/mW Headphone Sensitivity at 1 kHz.
• Connector :3.5 mm.
• 1 style plug gold-plated.
•  Weight: 11 g.
• Price Rs. 499

 Pros:

•  Comes with 3 pairs of plugs & a soft pouch to carry.
•  Noise cancellation is very good.
•  Good Bass but not better than EP – 630.
• Treble and Mid’s are excellent a perfect earphone for listening to instrumental music.

Cons:

•  Bass is just ok.
• Only 6 months warranty.

11. Xiaomi Mi Earphone Basic With Mic Price Rs. 399

Xiaomi Mi Earphones are a basic pair of earphones that you can use with any Xiaomi or any other Android mobile. These are dirt cheap and even comes with a mic, so you can make and receive calls with ease.

The earphones come with a slightly angular earpiece design and there is a controller to receive calls.

Specs 

• Aluminum Construction
• Tangle Free Cable
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20000Hz.
• Impedance: 32 Ohm
• Microphone Support – Yes
• Play/Pause button
• 10mm drivers for extra bass.
• Connector :3.5 mm.
• 3.5mm headphone plus – gold-plated
• Weight: 11 g.
• Price Rs. 499

 Pros:

•  Ultra-affordable costs just Rs. 399.
•  Good Bass and treble.
•  You can use the microphone for calls
• Works with all Android phones.

Cons:

•  Treble and Soundstage is average.
• Can’t expect much in this price range.

Also, If you are looking for good wired earphones with Mic in the price range of Rs. 2,000 to Rs. 3,000 you may want to try the 1More Single Driver Headphones – Read Review (1M301), these are Blissfully Comfortable and comes with very natural sound. I am currently using these as a daily driver and find these.

If you have something to add to the list, please share in comments. Also, do you think you want to switch to wireless earphone – read my experience with the latest wireless headphones from 1More.

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