We people always want the best budget-friendly gadgets and products because we know the value of money.
We are here to save your money and give all possible information about the best affordable products which will not make the hole in your pocket.
We are here with the list of Best Earphones Under Rs 500.
Techichoose team has analysed approx all the budget-friendly earphones available in the Indian market based on factors like Sound Quality, Bass Quality, Build Quality, Brand, Comfort, Microphone Availability, etc. and very carefully made the list of Best Earphones Under 500 Rupees.
Top 10 Best Earphones Under 500 in India
Best Earphones Under Rs 500 IEMs With Microphone
- BoAt BassHeads 225 with Mic
- Mi Basic Wired Headset with Mic
- SoundMagic ES18S with Mic
- Jogger QY7 Bluetooth Sports Headset with Mic
- Philips IN-SHE1525BK/94 with Mic
- Sound One 616 with Microphone
- Skullcandy S2DUDZ-072 without Mic
- Portronics Conch 204 with Mic
- Sennheiser MX 170 without Mic
- Sony MDR-EX15LP without Mic
- Motorola Metal with Microphone
- Audio-Technica ATH-CLR100
- Samsung EHS64 with Mic
- Philips SHE1360/97 without Mic
Top 12 Best Earphones Under 500 Rupees:
BoAt BassHeads 225 In-Ear Headphones with Mic
BoAt BassHeads 225 is a well built, attractive and beautiful earphones with a decent sound and bass quality at an affordable price.
It comes with the high-quality polished metallic design which is very rare in this segment. This metallic design makes it sturdy and durable even under rough usage.
The powerful 10mm drivers of BoAt BassHeads 225 loud and clear sound with extra powerful bass. The bass quality of BassHeads 225 under this segment is imposing.
The tangle-free cable of BoAt BassHeads 225 ensures that you don’t have to face any tangle related problems in earphones.
One of the essential features in earphone is the microphone, and here you get Inline microphone which is impressive and make the conversation more convenient.
The silicon ear tips provide better grip and make a seal between environment and ear canal for better noise isolation.
For connectivity in BoAt BassHeads 225 feature, a gold-plated L-shaped 3.5 mm plug.
Specifications:
Brand: BoAt
Model: BassHeads 225
Type: In-ear (IEMs)
Driver Size: 10mm
Cord Length: 1.2m
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Sensitivity: 98 dB
Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz
Wired/ Wireless: Wired
Mic: With Mic
Connector: 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 12 month
What I Like:
- Best build quality in this segment.
- Aluminum sound chamber
- Loud & Clear sound quality.
- Extra powerful bass.
- In-line microphone.
- 5 Sets of extra Silicone Earbuds
- Comfortable in ear
- Tangle-free cables.
What I Don’t Like:
- No Volume Control Buttons on Earphone
Mi Basic Wired Headset with Mic
Xiaomi Mi is a brand of choice when we want an affordable product with excellent quality.
In our list for a 2nd position is achieved by Xiaomi Mi Basic Wired Headset. it is a beautifully designed earphone with aluminium construction which makes the sound more natural and clear. Its inbuilt microphone makes calling easy.
For call management, you will see there is a single button on the cord by using this button you can quickly receive or even reject the calls.
This headset has 10mm dynamic sound drivers produce premium level sound quality, and its unique cure design ensures to deliver it correctly.
Its bass response so natural, it doesn’t offer intense bass but the overall you get more than its price.
Specifications:
Brand: Xiaomi
Model: Mi Basics
Type: In-ear (IEMs)
Driver Size: 10mm
Cord Length: 1.25m
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Frequency range: 20Hz – 20000Hz
Wired/ Bluetooth: Wired
Mic: With Microphone
Connector: 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 06 month
What I Like:
- Impressive design & build quality.
- Metallic sound chamber
- Natural and clear sound quality.
- Well managed bass.
- Inbuilt Mic.
- HQ Silicone Earbuds.
- Comfortable with perfect grip in the ear.
What I Don’t Like:
- Volume control buttons are missing.
- Cable got tangle easily.
SoundMagic ES18S Earphone with Microphone
SoundMagic is a Chinese electronics company. They manufacture high-quality Headphones and Earphones at the affordable cost.
The SoundMagic ES18S is the best earphone which offers excellent sound quality as compared to its competitor. Even Sound quality is a little bit better than BoAt BassHeads 225, but it doesn’t have bass & build quality like BassHeads 225.
It also has 10mm drivers which provide impressive sound quality with decent quality bass.
It’s a response to the enormous frequency that’s why sound clarity is better than many expensive earphones available under 1000 rupees.
In this earphone, you get 1.2m long tangle-free cable.
One of the essential feature microphones is available here which make calling easy.
The silicon ear tips make a seal between the environment and ear canal to provide better noise isolation.
For connectivity SoundMagic ES18-S has an L-shaped gold plated 3.5 mm jack.
Specifications:
Brand: SoundMagic
Model: ES18S
Type: IEMs
Driver Size: 10mm
Cord Length: 1.2m
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Sensitivity: 100 dB
Frequency range: 15Hz-22kHz
Wired/ Wireless: Wired
Mic: With Mic
Connector: Gold Plated 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 12 month
What I Like:
- Best Audio quality in this segment.
- In-line microphone.
- 03 Pair of Silicone ear tips (Small, Medium, Large)
- Tangle-free cables.
- Comfortable in ear
- Give Free Carry pouch
What I Don’t Like:
- No Volume Control Buttons on Earphone
Jogger QY7 Bluetooth Sports Headset with Mic
Jogger QY7 is Bluetooth enabled earphone so if you want earphone for your exercise and sports activity, then the Joggers QY7 will be the best choice because of it is the best Bluetooth Earphones under 500 rupees in India.
This QY7 BT earphone comes with the unique design with extra three size earbuds & 2 ear lobe stabilisers which give a perfect grip with great comfort.
It is not just standard Bluetooth earphone its sweat-proof construction protects it from liquid damage which makes it sports type Bluetooth earphone. Here you also get an internal microphone with remote control buttons to manage the calls then you are doing a workout. You don’t have to touch your phone you can receive or terminate the call using these buttons.
The sound & bass quality is better as compared all Bluetooth earphones which are around 500 rupees. Because this is a Bluetooth earphone you can easily connect with IOS and Android phones.
Now let’s talk about its barry life when you continuously play the music it can stand up to 5 hrs in one full charge.
Specifications:
Brand: Joggers
Model: QY7
Type: BT IEMs
Wired/ Wireless: Wireless Bluetooth
Mic: With Mic
Bluetooth Version: 4.1
What I Like:
- Best Bluetooth Earphone under 500 rs.
- In-lined Mic.
- Remote control buttons
- 03 Pairs extra eartip with 2-pair ear lobe stabilisers
- Comfortable in ear
- up to 5hr playing backup.
What I Don’t Like:
- No any brand warranty.
- Low Bass
Philips IN-SHE1525BK/94 Headset with Mic
Philips brand is the name of trust and also performing very well under the budget section.
The Philips IN-SHE1525BK/94 is the In-Ear earphone that comes with winged ear tips which provide better stability and give proper grip in the ear.
Because of the winged ear tip, it is useful for a workout like Jogging, Running and other exercises.
This earphone is made up of high-quality plastic material, and its design is similar to Apple Earpod, but the winged ear tip gives an entirely new look.
In this Earphone, 10 mm drivers i used which give decent and clear audio quality with good quality bass.
The Philips IN-SHE1525BK/94 has 1.2m long flat cable which makes it attractive and the quality cable is also good.
This In-Ear Headphone has an In-line microphone with a remote control which is the impressive deal under this segment.
For connectivity, Philips IN-SHE1525BK/94 has 3.5mm Standard jack.
Specifications:
Brand: Philips
Model: IN-SHE1525BK/94
Type: IEMs
Driver Size: 10mm
Cord Length: 1.2m
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Sensitivity: 105 dB
Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz
Wired/ Wireless: Wired
Mic: With Mic
Connector: Standard 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 06 month
What I Like:
- Good bass quality.
- In-line microphone.
- In-line Volume control buttons
- Best grin In-ear
What I Don’t Like:
- Only a single winged ear tip.
- Only 06 months warranty.
Sound One 616 Earphone with Mic
The Sound One 616 has a unique design which offers best comfort and grip in the ear canal.
The Sound One 616 has oval shape earbuds which easily goes into the ear and gives a perfect grip in ear canal all the time.
Because of the perfect grip of earbud in the ear canal, it provides better noise isolation which enhances the music listening experience.
When it comes with an audio quality the Dynamic 10 mm drivers of Sound One 616 can produce clear and well-balanced sound with deep bass.
The Sound One 616 has 1.2m long cable but the cord quality is not so good as compare to other, but it can handle some wear and tear easily.
It also offers the inline microphone and remote control by using remote control you can receive or reject the call volume up and down is not possible.
With Sound One 616 you get three pairs of earbuds which are different in size so you can choose according to your ear canal size.
For connectivity it has L-shaped gold plated 3.5 mm stereo plug.
Specifications:
Brand: Sound One
Model: 616
Type: IEMs
Driver Size: 10mm
Cord Length: 1.2m
Impedance: NA
Sensitivity: NA
Frequency range: NA
Wired/ Wireless: Wired
Mic: With Mic
Connector: Gold Plated 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 06 month
What I Like:
- Most comfortable in the ear canal.
- In-line microphone.
- Call receive and reject button
What I Don’t Like:
- Cord quality is poor
- No volume control buttons
- Only 06 months warranty.
Skullcandy S2DUDZ-072 In-Ear Headphones
Skull candy is a well Known American company for its quality and performance of audio equipment.
This Skullcandy S2DUDZ-072 In-Ear Headphones is super stylish and well designed. But let me tell you the build quality is the mediocre one.
The Skullcandy S2DUDZ-072 features 10mm speaker drivers which deliver a balanced sound with light bass.
In this headset, the 1.3m flat cable used and the cable quality is just above the average. It easily damaged during rough use.
It offers 03 different size silicon gels (Earbuds) with earphone which help in passive noise isolation so you can Choose your ear bud according to your ear canal size and enjoy the real music.
For connectivity, Skullcandy S2DUDZ-072 offers a 3.5mm audio jack.
Specifications:
Brand: Skullcandy
Model: S2DUDZ-072
Type: IEMs
Driver Size: 10mm
Cord Length: 1.3m
Impedance: 16 Ohms
Sensitivity: NA
Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz
Wired/ Wireless: Wired
Mic: Without Mic
Connector: 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 24 month
What I Like:
- Crystal clear vocals.
- Trust of Skullcandy
- Stylish Look
- Long Cable
- 03 different size Ear Buds
- 02 Years Skullcandy warranty
What I Don’t Like:
- Light Bass quality
- No In-line Mic and Remote control
Portronics Conch 204 In-Ear Headphone with Mic
The Portronics is the Indian Brand established in 2008. It is developing very fast because of its affordability.
The Portronics Conch 204 is a super stylish well build In-Ear Headphone.
The 10mm speaker drivers of Portronics Conch 204 performs loud and clear. Its bass quality an average.
Its 1.2m flat tangle-free cable prevents the tangle of cords and protects from normal wear and tears.
This headset is complete package below 500 Rupees.
This Conch 204 features an In-Built microphone and Remote control. You can increase or decrease the volume and also pick up and drop the call by using remote control.
By using this earphone hand free calling is possible.
The silicon ear tips create a perfect seal between the ear canal and environment and provide excellent sound isolation.
For connectivity, you will find here standard 3.5 mm jack which supports all devices features 3.5mm Auxiliary port.
Specifications:
Brand: Portronics
Model: Conch 204
Type: In-ear (IEMs)
Driver Size: 10mm
Cord Length: 1.2m
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Sensitivity: 98 dB
Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz
Wired/ Wireless: Wired
Mic: With Mic
Connector: 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 06 month
What I Like:
- Loud & Clear sound quality.
- In-Built microphone.
- Inbuilt Volume control
- Call mange Button
- Comfortable in ear
- Tangle-free cables.
What I Don’t Like:
- Low Bass quality
Sennheiser MX 170 In-Ear Headphone without Mic
This is for those people who are looking for high impedance earphone at the affordable cost which is supported by the smartphones and laptops.
Our regular devices can support up to 32 ohms impedance and this Sennheiser Mx 170 works on same Impedance.
The build quality of Sennheiser has never been compromised here you will get a decent build quality with a 2-year limited warranty.
The sound production of Mx 170 is crystal clear and loud but if you are the extra bass lover than bass may disappoint you.
Over All, it delivers Balanced sound.
It has 1.2m cord cable, and the quality is pretty good. At the end of the cable there is a 3.5m jack for connectivity.
On this earphone, the tip is covered with the detachable soft cushion to make it more comfortable.
Specifications:
Brand: Sennheiser
Model: MX 170
Type: IEMs
Driver Size: NA
Cord Length: 1.2m
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Sensitivity: 109 dB
Frequency range: 22Hz-20kHz
Wired/ Wireless: Wired
Mic: Without Mic
Connector: 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 24 month
What I Like:
- Loud & Clear Audio
- Light in weight
- Sennheiser Brand
What I Don’t Like:
- Low Bass quality
- Not for long time use
- No internal Mic and remote
Sony MDR-EX15LP In-Ear Headphones
The Sony performs very nicely as compared to other standard earphones brand.
The Sony MDR-EX15LP is the In-Ear type of headphone its build quality is quite impressive. Inside this earphone, you will get 9mm neodymium powerful drivers which produce balanced sound with decent bass. The bass is not extremely heavy but good enough to enjoy the music.
It comes with 1.2m tangle-free cable and the build quality of cord is good. It is good enough to handle any normal wear and tear.
You will only miss here In-Built microphone overall it is best-branded earphone at the affordable price.
With Sony MDR-EX15LP you will get 2 extra different size silicon earbud so you can choose according to your ear canal size for perfect grip.
The perfect grip of Earbud improve the noise isolation and give overall better music listening experience.
In the Sony MDR-EX15LP for connectivity, you get gold-plated L-shaped 3.5 mm jack.
Specifications:
Brand: Sony
Model: MDR-EX15LP
Type: IEMs
Driver Size: 9mm
Cord Length: 1.2m
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Sensitivity: 100 dB
Frequency range: 08Hz-22kHz
Wired/ Wireless: Wired
Mic: Without Mic
Connector: 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 12 month
What I Like:
- Better built quality
- Loud and clear sound quality
- Light in weight
- 3 set of silicon earbuds
- Trust of Sony
What I Don’t Like:
- No In-Built Mic and Remote control
Motorola Metal Earphones with Mic
Motorola Metal is the In-Ear type of headphone it was launched at Rs. 1499 and on Amazon is was selling around Rs 800 but now the price has been drop you can get it below 500.
The major attraction of earphone is metallic design and IPX4 certification which make it water and sweat resistant.
It also has 10mm drivers but still, its sound and bass quality is very basic only build quality of Motorola Metal is good.
Here you get an inbuilt microphone to make calling easy. If you want earphone for the rainy session and major priority is calling then you can buy it and for music lover friends my opinion is that don’t buy this.
Noise isolation is good via Silicon earbuds. You get total three pair silicon earbuds here.
For connectivity in this earphone, you get 3.5 mm audio jack which support approx all 3.5mm Auxiliary port devices.
Specifications:
Brand: Motorola
Model: Metal
Type: In-ear (IEMs)
Driver Size: 10mm
Cord Length: 1.2m
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Sensitivity: NA
Frequency range: NA
Wired/ Wireless: Wired
Mic: With Mic
Connector: 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 12 month
What I Like:
- Water and Sweat resistant with IPX4 certified
- Premium metallic design
- Light in weight
- In-line Mic
What I Don’t Like:
- Low Sound and Bass quality
- No remote control
Audio-Technica ATH-CLR100 In-Ear Headphones
Audio-Technica is the well-known brand for its products quality. If you want bigger brand earphones than this earphone can be better choice But remember the ATH-CLR100 is the stylish basic headset.
As compared to the prize the Audio-Technica ATH-CLR100 good but if you will be compared to other Audio-Technica headsets the built quality is low.
It is made up of plastic and rounded cable which is not even tangle-free cable. The cord gets tangled quite easily.
Inside this earphone 8.5mm dynamic driver is used which give clear vocals but the bass quality is low.
The ATH-CLR100 has 1.2m long Rounded cable which gets tangle quite easily.
With this earphone, you get total 03 pairs of earbuds which are different in size, to give the user more comfort according to their ear canal size.
Audio-Technica ATH-CLR100 has L-shaped gold plated 3.5 mm jack for connectivity.
It supports Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop, Desktop, etc.
Specifications:
Brand: Audio-Technica
Model: ATH-CLR100
Type: In-ear(IEMs)
Driver Size: 8.5mm
Cord Length: 1.2m
Impedance: NA
Sensitivity: NA
Frequency range: 20Hz-25kHz
Wired/ Wireless: Wired
Mic: Without Mic
Connector: Gold Plated 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 06 month
What I Like:
- Crystal clear vocals.
- Stylish Look
- Trust of Audio-Technica
- 03 size extra Silicone tips
What I Don’t Like:
- Cord quality is poor
- Poor bass quality
- No In-line Mic and Remote control
Samsung EHS64 Stereo Headset with Mic
Most of the Samsung earphones available in the market are fake and they don’t provide any warranty so be aware before purchasing any Samsung earphones.
But these are basic earphones and also provide six months Samsung India warranty that why we can trust this headset could be the official headset.
Here you get 13mm drivers but still sound and bass quality is usual which clear vocals.
It has a 1.2m long cord which got tangle very easily. In this headset, you get an In-line microphone with volume control and call managing button which will make you more convenient.
At the end of the cable, you will see 3.5mm audio jack is given for connectivity.
Specifications:
Brand: Samsung
Model: EHS64
Type: In-ear (IEMs)
Driver Size: 13mm
Cord Length: 1.2m
Impedance: 32 Ohm
Sensitivity: 116 dB
Frequency range: 18Hz-20kHz
Wired/ Wireless: Wired
Mic: With Mic
Connector: 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 06 month
What I Like:
- Good built quality
- Hand free Calling
What I Don’t Like:
- Sound and bass quality low
- Buttons don’t work in all device.
Philips SHE1360/97 Earphone
If you need most basic and affordable earphone of the standard brand, then you can buy Philips SHE1360/97 Earphone.
The Philips SHE1360/97 built quality is cheap but overall under two hundred rupees what we can expect.
This earphone features 15mm drivers which give louder audio quality with clear vocals but the bass quality is low.
The SHE1360/97 offers 1m long cord here you will not get Inbuilt Microphone and remote control.
For connectivity, You get 3.5mm Jack at end of the cord.
Specifications:
Brand: Philips
Model: SHE1360/97
Type: In-ear (IEMs)
Driver Size: 15mm
Cord Length: 1m
Impedance: 16 Ohm
Sensitivity: 100 dB
Frequency range: 16Hz-20kHz
Wired/ Wireless: Wired
Mic: Without Mic
Connector: 3.5 mm jack
Warranty Period: 06 month
What I Like:
- 15mm Speaker driver
- Loud and clear Audio quality
- Most Affordable
What I Don’t Like:
- Low Bass quality
- Not comfortable for long time use
- No internal Mic and remote
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Conclusion:
- By observing all Features and performance, we had chosen BoAt BassHeads 225 as the best earphone under 500.
- If you are looking for Best Bluetooth Earphone under 500 INR, then the Jogger QY7 Bluetooth Headset is a better option.
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