Updated January 2019 – 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 budget in the year 2017 to amplify your listening experience.
These are ideal earphones you can choose, doesn’t matter if you have a budget of Rs. 100, 200, 400, 800, 1200, 1500, 2000 or more. Most of the earphones are good to use with your Android smartphone or 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:
- Great Sound Quality.
- No Distortion.
- Very Good Stereo effects.
- Good treble balance.
- Value for Money.
- Get 2 Years Sennheiser warranty.
- Fit for listening to calm music and latest songs.
The Bad:
- Not a perfect fit for all ear sizes. Come out easily.
- Lack the deep bass.
- 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:
- Good – bass booster (if you like bass).
- Great ergonomic design.
- Good amount of noise cancellation.
- 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:
- The cap size is important else earache can be there after prolonged usage.
- 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:
- Bass is deep
- Clarity is also better than the Philips but can’t match a Sennheiser.
- Quite Affordable. Uni-Sex Design and Appeal.
- Good Noise cancellation.
The Bad:
- Reliability is a concern may damage one side of the ear if the cord is pulled hard.
- 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:
- Lightweight – weighs just 5 grams
- Clarity is great on these Sennheiser’s.
- Good Noise cancellation.
- 3 different sized earbuds which fit comfortably in your ears.
- Excellent Companion for walking and jogging.
- Comes with 2 Years of Warranty.
The bad:
- Chord sometimes tangle.
- 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:
- Good – bass booster (if you like bass).
- The right amount of noise cancellation.
- Voice clarity is also excellent.
- Looks good & offer Great Value for Money.
- Comes with additional caps to fit in ears of different sizes.
- Good and reliable.
The Bad:
- The cap size is important else earache can be there after prolonged usage.
- Clarity and treble of the earphone are good but Sennheiser triumphs.
- 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:
- Great Clarity you can expect from this earphone.
- Unmatched soft, soothing treble.
- Great Noise Cancellation.
- Robust Design and Reliable, Long Lasting
- Pure, clear, soothing, tranquil sound and call clarity.
- 2 year Sennheiser warranty.
The Bad:
- Wires just tangle and can be annoying at times.
- 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:
- Thumping clear & very deep bass.
- Good Noise Isolation.
- Good value for money Earpiece from Sony.
The bad:
- The design may not look attractive to everyone.
- 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:
- Best Clarity you can expect from this earphone.
- Unmatched soft, soothing treble.
- Good and solid design.
- Buy it if you listen to normal music songs, not meant for Bass lovers.
- Pure, clear, soothing, tranquil sound.
The Bad:
- Wires just tangle and can be annoying at times.
- 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.
- If you are Fan of this design/shape they are the best, low noise cancellation can’t expect too much with design/shape.
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sir, which is the best among senheiser cx275 ,Sony MDR xb50ap, xb30 and xiaomi mi in the ear pro HD ..clarity
Sennheiser is one of the best for clarity
why don’t u add Mi in the ear pro HD @inr 1999… great quality in build and sound..
You can add Mi Max basic earphones to this list. costs about rs 599 and gives a very balanced and clean sound.
thanks Vinod !
Hello sir boAt headset is worth to buy ? It good or bad because u not mention boat brand rply me sir
boAT offers good value for money wireless headsets
Worth buying this under budget:
JBL-C100SI-Ear-Headphones-Black
Yes for Rs. 740 these are okay.
which headset i can buy? i use skull candy S2INCZ , JBL 100A,150A,and some other. Only problem i am facing is getting damaged externally and one side hearing is issue within 6 -8 months Max. Can you suggest me a good one.
Go with a sennheizer really durable quality and some of these even come with 2 year warranty
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I want to buy one budget oriented earphones around 500rs. I m looking for good build quality, grate sound quality, little bit bass, comfort and of course it should be have durability bcoz I want to use it for a long time. In sum up I want best one in this price segment.I m little bit confused about mi basic, Audio Technica ATH-CLR100 BK, Jbl T100A, Skullcandy S2DUDZ, boat BassHeads 200, House of Marley Little Bird EM-JE061-BK Earphones with Mic. So please sugget me best one among of that. Apart from this if u know batter then this in this range please comment. Help me guys. Thankx in advance.
JBL T100 or the Audio technica , also can buy Sennheiser mx 170
Sennheiser? I think it’s out of my budget. I m talking about 500rs. Maximum 500. So can y sugget me only best one in that price segment?
MX 170 costs Rs 620 you can buy that or for 500 House of Marley Little Bird
Sir, could you please tell me which ear phones are better under the price range of 3500, intially I was plann8ng to buy sony mdr xb70ap is it good or is there any other earphones good enough under this price range
Sony MDR XB are great look for Sennheiser I always found them more long lasting and good in your price range… PX 100 is one headphone u can buy
hey awesome content mate, i am a headphone enthusiast myself and i hv tried almost every earphones under 1k, you should probably look into house of marley for es18s type bass and strong ep630 type mids. for rs430 its a worth mention 😀 i also write tech blogs but i am not here to spam you comment section. just giving my valuable insights.
I want earphones ranging rs.500 or rs.600 for my mi note 3 . Plz suggest me which earphones should i purchase
i suggest you should buy HP h1000 model earphones…it’s definitely a super bass headphone …..and price 400 when i last bought…its available in amazon, and flipkart ..lowest price will be in amazon..check the review if u are not satisfied with my testimony…
I m really confused between senheisser cx180, as it’s too fragile, house of marley midnight and sony xb30 ex and redmi in ear headphone pro… Plz give me suggestions
Senheisser has very good sound quality though and you can buy it if they are still offering 2 year warranty
SIR WHAT SHOULD I WILL BUY PHILIPS SHL3000WT/00 OR SONY MDRZX110A
I WANT GOOD QUALITY
Sony MDR is good or look for Sennheiser too in u r budget
best earphone for redmi note 3 ,, good bass , clarity should be there and without buds,,, pls suggest me range is below 800
can buy the Sennheiser CX 180 too or MX 470 if tight on budget
Try Mi unexpected quality for Rs 999
how is bass and clarity,, it has with buds or without buds?? rep
Sony XB30EX is the best earphones!!
Hey..Please Suggest Me Earphones Under 3000 . With High Bass And Quality…
Brand – Senheiser Or JBL…!!
Please Suggest Me Asap 🙂
Thankyou
Go for sony
sir, i am planning to purchase ; is sony ex-200 is good earphone or bad please reply soon.
for the price it is okay
Sir kindly suggest me earphone under 1000 with awesome bass and music
hey bro !
can u suggest a good and handy earphone under 1000 with some good quality of bass ?
Sennheiser CX 180 is also a good choice or the techfusion
Author never heard of ATH CLR 100.
i personally own sony xb30ex.
oh gosh they are insane. very good clearity, crystal clear and mind blowing bass even at high volume they don`t hurt your ears with their sound. i guess you got to have a good burn out for about 50 hours..
any headphone / earphones less then 3k of sennheiser, audio techniqa are a BIG shitty joke..
man you know who you are competing with? its sony man SONY..
not even close enough to match them with any other brand.. if your budget is under 3k.. no doubt either of the 2 sony mdr xb30ex / sony mdr xb50ap // if you can spend few thousands more get xb90ex // BEST EARPHONES IN ALL CATEGORIES Best Bass, treble, clarity, metal sounds great..
thanks for your comment Sony always had killer bass… 🙂
You should listen to AWEI Q3 it cost 200 rupees.
Thanks Vinod 🙂
Sirsir plz wide your grasping range i have everything of song, laptop phone z, speaker,but then the things come of earphone, cant even thing beyond Sennheiser, try atlest once u surely feel it, u may starts its basic one CX180..just try
Yuvraj i have tried CX180 , MX 470 , PX 80 and PX 100 from Sennhieser they make top quality products 🙂
Mi Piston 2 is love :*
And what about Cx180 vs the Mi in-ear 2015…which is good..I have to buy it urgently…Thank You…!!!
CX 180 is really good Faraz….
Thanks bro…I’ll now buy the both..and will update here which is better….
Yes sure best wishes 🙂
Wat about skullcandy 50/50..i tried jib and ink’d..they r nice..bt 50/50 is thrice the price of them..is it worth? Suggest any other too.
what about the soundmagic e10/e10s ?
e10s are also okay
Hi, after watching lot of reviews on internet and youtube, I am confused between Sennheiser CX 275s and Sony MDR XB30. Please suggest
Get the sennheiser for more clarity and Sony is more bass, I would go with Sennheiser over Sony…
Hello Mr Author,
I would like to purchase new ear phones / head phones for my one plus 2 mobile . so, do suggest me the best quality for a price of about 1000-1500 /- range.
there are lot of choices you can choose the CX 180 or the teckfusion
guys i want buy over the ear headset for 1-1.5k so anyone can help please (please mail to my email id or fb id, fb id :rohit vaspari and email please help me
You can check this as well – https://candytech.in/5-best-headphones-in-india-to-purchase-online/
Panasonic Ergofit in ear phones are an excellent choice and value for money. Clarity is good for bass lovers there is another model in the same series with Xtra Bass. Fits comfortable in the ear. I feel comfortable wearing them underneath the helmet while riding. I wear a balaclava after fixing the ear phones and wear the helmet. Decent noise isolation (passive) and comes with a mic.
Hello Kanuj. Your articles are really helpful. Keep up the great work. Now coming to my problem, I recently bought a JBL YURBUDS FOCUS 300 for my iphone 5s and was really disappointed with the sound quality though the fit and feel are good but it doesnot give the sound i was expecting from a earphone of almost 3k. Now i am planning to buy a new pair and would really appreciate your help. My budget 3-3.5k and i want deep bass with good noise cancellation. Basically I am a trance n edm lover so accordingly i want a earphone, preferably in-ear!!! Thanks!!!
Why not go for the apple original earphones that come with 5s or 6. I like them good sound and beats!
Please recommend an earphone around 2000rs
Which earphone to buy in a budget of rs 1000 – 1500 guys plz help
Sennheiser MX 470 is very good and has 2 years warranty as well..
M looking for earphones under 3k. I need crisp and Crystal clear sound with deep bass . Finally I choose Sony MDR -XB70AP. Due to xb90ex not in stock anywhere. Is my decision correct ? Do u have another options ?
Philips shq1200 earphone good or not
how about creative ep 630. ……
Creative EP 630 are also good earphones 🙂
I want to buy house of Marley earphone but I never heard about this brand so please give your opinion
I guess you missed denon ahc 300. One of the best, I have tried. Good balance of treble and bass.
Thanks for the update..
Hi.. please suggest me good quality earplugs with pure / clear sound. Cant say about budget because don;t know how much does a good quality earphone cost.. but I am ok with anything under 5k..
Are u looking for in ear canal earphones or something different
Who’s the best tekfusion twinwoofer or sony mdr -xb30 extra bass
Sony is a good option…
Which is the best for bass earphone
SONY MDR-XB30 EXTRA-BASS is a killer bass earphone.
I’m Confuse b/w senheiser in ear CX 180 and on ear JBL T250SI Headphone which is better suggests plz
Sennheiser is the way to go excellent products and warranty 🙂
I’m looking for earphones with more bass and good quality of sound in range of 800-900 Rs. Is sennheiser cx180 better or there is some other option for me.
if you are looking for inear CX 180 and MX 470 are good from Sennheiser
Hello sir. Can you please recommend me headphones with similar features/sound quality as those you get with the headphones you get with moto E /G .
Thank you
Hi please share your budget and do u need headphones or earphones ?
My budget is under 500 inr .
And I want earphones not headphones.
Thank you
I’m looking for earphones with more volume i.e. more sensitivity. can you suggest me for each one, on the ear and in the ear.(mic must be included).
Hi,
Can you please suggest the best ear phones in above list for Ear(some of the review says effect ear long hours of listening)?
sennheiser MX 470 are good , others are also good what is your budget
Do we get audio technica in india?
I hade got one from abroad but after long time of usage they have now got over with their audio jack pin.
Yes you can buy Audio Technica in India whats the budget
MI PISTON 2 …You should add them, I have around 7 Costly earphones & headphones, but these Pistons just Best than anyone for just Rs. 799 ,
How about Piston 2.1 for 799 @ Flipkart? I think that should be no. 1 in the list to be honest!
Try the Sennheiser CX 400II series. Please test and advise on your opinion.
Sennheiser CX 180 are best in ear earphones man they must be in your list too
Sure will add them please share more info will also try to test them, I am a fan of Sennheiser.
Hi should i buy MX 470 by Sennheizer is it really good ?
Yes barring the wire quality they are superb.
You guys missed the best of the all.. Mi pistons 2. Yes that are the best in the budget. Better than cx 180 and twin woofers. And also better than es 18. It is the best just because of its amazing sound quality plus inclusion of mic and controls. Mic and controls are a rarity in this budget isn’t it? If you doubt it, take a look at the full hands on review on MI pistons 2 on my website, and I suggest you include pistons too in the list.
can u send exact link of pistons to my mail