Earphones under ₹500

The market for earphones is fast expanding and players are coming up with new strategies and products every other day to woo customers. When it comes to earphones, there must be over thousands of them for consumers to choose from. However, only a few are good enough for buying and use.

Which is the best earphone under 500 Rupees in India market? This review article covers the best-selling in-ear earphones in the Indian market from the price range of 100 to 500 Rupees.

☼ 10-mm boAt 242 Earphones with MIC

If you are a music lover, the boAt 242 Earphones will exceed your expectations. Featuring a fashionable design and a 10mm dynamic driver, this boAt earphone delivers HD sound and looks cool. At present, BoAt sells it on Amazon for 490 rupees.

The sensitivity level of the earphone is 101 dB and the max rated power is 3 mW. These two facts indicate that the max loudness that boAt 242 earphones can achieve is 107 dB. Indeed, the BoAt 242 earphone is very loud.

The boAt earphone is comfortable to wear and easy to carry with its lightweight design. It also has a built-in microphone. Moreover, it is also compatible with all devices with a 3.5 mm audio jack.

The durable coated cable ensures a long-lasting and tangle-free experience. Additionally, the IPX4 rating makes these earphones resistant to sweat, water, and dust.

This boAt earphone offers superior sound quality with deep bass and crystal-clear treble. Its build quality is undisputedly solid. Therefore, it is no surprise that BAATS Basshead 242 Earphones are the most reliable companion for your daily music needs. The earphones also have noise cancellation and echo reduction technology for a more immersive listening experience.

☼ 10-mm Philips TAE1126 Earphones with Mic

Philips SHE1405 earphones have been a part of my daily routine for the last four years. It is in excellent condition even today. Customers can expect that quality from Philips.

Philips stopped selling the earphone model in India. Instead, you could buy the TAE1126 earphone model at the same price. This earphone model has a bigger speaker driver for a more pleasing sound clarity with richer bass. The build quality of this Philips earphone is also better than the previous model.

The Philips TAE1126 earphone comes with a 10-mm speaker driver. It has an inline microphone, which captures clear vocals without background noise. The length of the cable is 1.2 meters. Plus, Philips provides three interchangeable rubber ear caps for optimal fit in all ear sizes.

Why should you buy this Philips earphone? Why not a boAt earphone, which anyway would produce more bass in the audio? I have all the best-selling earphone models of Philips, boAt, and Sony. Therefore, I know for sure that your question is genuine. Solid build, accurate sound, and Mic that captures clear vocals without background noise are reasons why you should buy a unit of the Philips TAE1126 earphone model.

☼ 10-mm boAt BassHeads 225 Earphone with Mic

The boAt headset is currently one of the most favorite earphones under 500 Rupees in the Indian market. Some of its noted features are “Passive Noise Cancellation”, “Hands-Free Calling”, “Super Extra Bass”, and “Polished Metal Design”.

The boAt 225 earphone features a 10-mm speaker driver. While its impedance is 16 ohm, its frequency range is 20Hz to 20KHz and the sensitivity is 92dB.

You don’t need a second opinion to decide whether to buy this boAt earphone or not. It looks stylish and premium. It comes with a tangle-free flat cable. The built-in MIC of this boAt earphone captures clear sound with almost negligible background noise. And, above all its sound quality is just mind-blowing.

► JBL​ Infinity Zip 20 Earphone with Mic

Nowadays, even JBL, one of the most reputed brands for sound-based products in the global market, has an earphone below 500 Rupees. Being affordable does not mean that the earphone doesn’t have the quality for which JBL is known for. The JBL Infinity Zip 20 earphone will impress you with their crystal-clear powerful sound. Both speakers of this earphone have a powerful dynamic driver. The size of the speaker driver is 10 mm here.

Do you love the bassy sound? A bassy sound means a sound with enhanced bass. The JBL earphone is one of the best options currently available below 500 Rupees for natural bass-boosted sound. And, you will agree with me that the reputation of the JBL brand and JBL sound technology leaves no doubt on the point that how explosive JBL Infinity Zip 20 Earphone could be.

► boAt Earphone with MIC {BassHeads 162 & 152}

The boAt BassHeads 152 and BassHeads 162 are presently two of the best earphones under 500 Rupees in India market. The name boAt is enough to suggest that the earphones could produce loud and clear sound with heavy bass and they have a durable build.

boAt BassHeads 162 is a special edition earphone. There is nothing special in its speakers in comparison to boAt BassHeads 152. But its design is classy. Both in-ear headphones produce HD sound with heavy deep bass.  You will be thoroughly impressed by the audio quality, clarity, and richness.

Built-in In-Line MIC means you could also use these earphones as a headset with your smartphone for hands-free calling. The high sensitivity and versatile frequency range of the MIC help it to pick the audio from the speaker as it is. So, the listener on the other side will get actual, original sound if you use these boAt earphones for calling. The listener will feel that you are next to her or him because your audio will be so vibrant and clear despite being traveled through thousands of kilometer-long telecom networks.

► Artis E400M In-Ear Headphone with Mic

Artis is an Indian smartphone accessories brand. This brand sells premium quality earphones with MIC at affordable prices. The E400M is one of the best-selling headsets of the company. What makes it an outstanding option below 500 rupees is the 15-mm driver. Habitually, the speakers on earphones have a 10-mm driver. However, the first time I see a pair of earphones with a 15-mm driver.

The 15-mm driver speakers produce loud & clear sound with heavy BASS. I had not expected a 400 rs earphone to be this much loud and with deep BASS. Even if the Artis E400M earphone with MIC had cost 500 Rupees, I would have still rated it as one of the best headsets available in the Indian market at the right price.

Further, the E400M has a sumptuous look and design. The design of ear caps is perfect, thus, correctly first into the user’s ears. The cable between ear caps and the 3.5-mm audio connector has a unique threaded pattern and features an inline control at a suitable height for handling calls and audio playlists.

Artis brand with the E400M headset provides an additional microphone clip and two ear caps in the sales box. Those who have used the earphone set never communicated with the brand for service as their E400M earphone is in well & good consideration despite regular use. Thus, I am not sure how customer-friendly the brand is in providing post-sale service. As it has been in practice, for earphones especially, in case of malfunction, the user gets a new unit. You can expect the same if your E400M earphone becomes faulty within 6 months. Artis E400M is the best earphone with MIC If your budget is anything between 300 to 500 Rupees.

► Samsung Earphone with MIC {EHS64}

The Samsung headset is one of the top-rated earphones under 500 Rupees. Priced at 450 Rupees, the Samsung EHS64 earphone is a bestseller. Apparent reasons as to why it is a top favorite are it being a branded earphone, which produces loud & clear sound, and it is convenient to use as well.

The audio jack that it comes with is easily compatible with most smartphones. It also comes with an inline remote, which makes it easier for the user to take calls or disconnect, play, or pause music while on the move.

This earphone, however, lacks behind in many areas compared to its substitutes on the market. It does not provide Bluetooth connectivity and no noise cancellation feature either.

Low-cost earphones yet decent sound quality: The sound quality of the Samsung earphone under 500 rs is decent considering how cheap they are. The headset design offered by Samsung on these earphones is earbuds. They make for a cozy fit. After prolonged use, however, one can start feeling uncomfortable and the inside of the ears might start hurting.

Easy to use: These earphones are compatible with feature phones, smartphones, laptops, and tablets. The microphone on its wire is placed on the one that is shorter than the other. The reason for that would be for achieving better voice quality when in the middle of a phone call.

Pros:-

• Lightweight
• Compatible with most smartphones
• Decent sound quality
• Available at a bargain price

Cons:-

• No Noise Cancellation
• Lacking Bass
• Fragile Cord
• De-tangling the cord is a significant issue

Final Verdict: The rounded wire of these earphones is not that great. Often they are tangled. It takes some time and much patience to get them de-tangled. However, since the earphone is so lightweight to carry, you can overlook this shortcoming.

Samsung launched the EHS64 earphone in two color options black and white. Users can pick whichever they feel suits them best. My favorite would be a black color variant. The white variant would collect enough fingerprints and darts in a few weeks of use. Then bringing the earphone to their original state would be cumbersome work.

► Xiaomi Mi Headset

Xiaomi wants to take on Apple and Sony by providing quality headphones from the side of smartphone makers. The Mi In-Ear Headphone is outstanding in terms of design and sound quality. There cannot be a second opinion that the best earphone under 500 Rupees is this Mi headset.

The in-ear design of this earphone with MIC stops outside noise from reaching your ears. You will not hear disturbance while listening to your favorite music on it even on a busy road. The angled design of earpieces and earbuds provides better comfort when you use them for a longer duration.

The impedance of 32-Ohm means this Mi earphone is capable of producing loud sound even if your phone does not release enough power. A unique sandwich design of the diaphragms ensures excellent quality of sound production on all frequencies. Thanks to the 3rd Gen damping and unique airflow channels that result in improved sound quality and stereo effect. The frequency response range of 20 – 20000 Hz enables this headphone to produce deep bass levels with super sharp treble.

The in-line volume rockers and a dedicated multi-functional button give this headphone an extra edge over most smartphone headphones. The controller also features a Knowles microphone that provides excellent audio quality during a call. A cable length of 1.2 meters makes this headphone best suited for outdoor use. The anodized aluminum material provides durability with attractiveness to the headphone unit. The Mi Headset is one of the top earphones under 500 Rupees.

► boAt BassHeads 100 Earphone with Mic

In online superstores, the boAt earphone is one of the all-time best-selling earphones under 500 Rupees. This Indian brand headset has a 4.1 rating based on close to 7500 reviews. That certifies the boAt BassHeads 100 is an excellent quality earphone with MIC. You can order it online by paying no more than 500 Rupees.

The sound quality of the 10-mm drivers on both sides of the earphone is fantastic. The bass in the audio is evident but not overly dominant. That is good for listening to static audio, but those looking for the best bass earphones under 500 rupees, would not like them much. Further, it is compatible with feature phones, smartphones, laptops, tablets, Boombox, and so on.

Design: Uniquely designed earbuds of the earphone with MIC would fit and lock outside the ear canal of any size of ears. Listen to your favorite collection as long as you wish to, you would not feel heavy in your ears, as the earphone is lightweight. It weighs only 41 grams.

The BassHeads 100 earphone has a rounded thin wire that gets sometimes poorly tangled. If you can increase your budget by 100 Rupees, you could get purchase the BassHeads 225 earphone for 600 Rupees. The 600 rs earphone with MIC has a superior build and tangle-free flat wire. In fact, because of the tangle-free wire, BassHeads-225 is far more comfortable to use than BassHeads 100.

► 8.6-mm Philips SHE1405 Earphone with Mic

I so far bought three units of this Philips headset. My first and second units were stolen. Just a month back, I purchased the third unit. I am purchasing the same earphone again and again because I do not think there is any better earphone in the 300 Rupees range than this Philips headset. That is not just my opinion, but the view of millions of people. That is why Philips SHE1405 has been one of the best-selling earphones in the Indian market since its launch.

Superior build quality, lightweight, and high-quality speaker drivers that can produce well-balanced loud and clear sound are the three best reasons why the Philips SHE1405 headset is an excellent choice. Consider it if you want a durable earphone for calling and monitoring noise in the recorded audio file while editing. Philips SHE1405 earphone is not the right option, however, if you want well pronounced Bass in the audio.

This Philips earphone is fully compatible with all types of audio-producing gadgets, whether that is a smartphone or a laptop. An integrated microphone makes it ideal for hands-free calling on the move, withal.