After analyzing all the budget earphones available in the market based on important factors like sound quality, comfort level, build quality, availability of microphone, etc., we have made a comprehensive list – Best Earphones Under Rs. 500
All the earphones on our list sound incredibly good for the price and most of them come with decent build quality as well.
Here are the best earphones under Rs.500 which are worth buying and offer the best audio experience.
JBL C50HI
It is the company’s latest budget-oriented in-ear style earphones released in the Indian market for a budget under Rs.500.
JBL promises the signature custom-tuned drivers will let you enjoy immersive music, no matter the genre you’re interested in.
Design and Build Quality
Speaking of the design, the JBL C50HI comes with the standard shape and size that all in-ear headphones in this price range come with.
The construction of the earpiece shell is made of plastic, which makes this earphone one of the lightest in its segment.
Unfortunately, the 1.2m cable is not tangle-free and feels fragile. In the end, there is an angled 3.5mm headphone jack, which again lacks gold coating for obvious pricing reasons.
Verdict
If you’re a fan of the JBL brand and is in need of a budget in-ear wired earphones, the JBL C50HI perfectly suits your need for just under Rs. 500.
Pros
• Lightweight
• Clean sound output
• Long cable
Cons
• No tangle-free wire
Price: 499/-
Infinity Zip 100
Infinity is a sub-brand of Harman, a popular American company that is famed for its audio and visual products.
The Infinity Zip 100 is a budget-oriented in-ear style earphone with an added emphasis on bass, priced under Rs. 500.
Design and Build Quality
First things first, the build quality of this in-ear style earphone isn’t impressive. The earpiece casing is made from plastic, which is lightweight but feels cheap inside the ears.
The 1.2m wire is flat and tangle-free but feels fragile. The silicone ear tips are comfortable and fit inside the ear canal perfectly.
Verdict
The Infinity Zip 100 is an affordable in-ear style earphone delivering bass-heavy sound output.
If you’re ok with the average build quality, this earphone won’t disappoint you in terms of its sound output.
Pros
• Comfort fit inside the ear
• One year warranty
• Voice assistant integration
Cons
• Average build quality
Price: 499/-
boAt BassHeads 152
the boAt is an Indian consumer electronics marketing company specialized in products such as earphones, headphones and Bluetooth speakers.
The boAt BassHeads 152 is one of the latest earphones in the company’s BassHeads series catering people looking for best sounding budget in-ear style earphones.
Design and Build Quality
The boAt BassHeads 225 has a unique design which makes it stand out from the rest of the competition.
The angled earpiece is made of metal and feels very durable and strong. It fits inside the ear canal comfortably without slipping off the ears.
Verdict
If you are on a shoestring budget and requires a wired earphone with rich bass sound output, the boAt BassHeads 152 is one of the best choices in the market.
Pros
• Robust construction
• Braided cable
• Comfort fit
Cons
• Minimal distortion at higher volumes
Perfect under 500