On top of that, some of the best budget earbuds today feature a visually pleasing and ergonomic design and sit comfortably in your ears so you get a hassle-free listening experience. Manufacturers like boAt, Noise, and pTron have several offerings of high-quality earbuds available at a budget price.
In this post, we have compiled a list of some of the
How we do our research
Our ranking criteria
While creating the guide, we consider the features and specifications of earbuds. We look for earbuds that are easy to use and can sit comfortably on the ears. We consider the playback time, charging type, control type, connectivity and sound quality. Also, we consider the user reviews and ratings.
Things to look for while buying
When buying earbuds, one must look for ones that offer long playback time and good sound quality. Look for earbuds that are easy to use, have touch controls and are easy to pair. Also, one should look for the design to ensure comfortable usage and carrying.
Boult Audio Airbass Q10
These are one of Boult’s most popular budget earbuds. With a compact design and an in-ear form factor, these earbuds have become a favourite among the masses. The multifunction button on these earbuds allows users to play/pause music, choose the next track, and also accept/end calls after being fully charged, they offer a playback time of up to 6 hours. Boult Audio Airbass Q10 earbuds are IPX5 water resistant and also include a Monopod feature that allows separate usage after successful painting. These earbuds might not stand out feature-wise, but they definitely make necks turn with their compact design.Boult Audio Airbass Q10 earbuds are available in White and Black colours.
Noise buds VS104
The Noise buds VS104 delivers up to 30 hours of playtime and through its 13mm speaker drivers, users get an immaculate listening experience. With the Instacharge feature, users can simply connect their type-C chargers with these earbuds and get 150 minutes of playtime in just 10 minutes of charging. Bluetooth v5.2 and hyper sync technology allow seamless, lag-free, and faster connection with the smartphone, and with full touch control, users can easily navigate through playlists, answer calls, and more.Noise buds VS104 are available in 4 different colours- Charcoal Black, Midnight Blue, Mint Green and Snow White.
boAt Airdopes 441
boAt’s more compact offering, the Airdopes 441 with 30 hours of playback time (5 hours in earbuds and 25 hours in the case) is not only stylish but also has everything you’re looking for in an earbud. With 6mm speaker drivers and IWP (Insta Wake N’ Pair) Technology, users can enjoy music effortlessly. For ease of navigation, answering calls, and changing music tracks, these earbuds have been equipped with voice assistance and touch controls. Additionally, these earbuds are IPX7 rated for water resistance making them an ideal choice for workouts. boAt also offers Airdopes 441 Pro with 150 hours of total playback time but they are for those willing to spend a few more bucks.The 30-hour variant of Airdopes 441 is available in 4 different colours- Active Black, Raging Red, Sporting Blue and Spirit Lime.
pTron Bassbuds
Donning an eccentric design and superb sound quality, the pTron Bassbuds truly add value to their price range. These earbuds feature active noise-cancellation and come with two modes- the music mode, which will be on by default, and the game mode which can be activated by touching the touch sensor of the right earbud for 3 seconds. With its ultra-low latency of 50ms and hi-fidelity stereo sound quality, users get an immersive and authentic gameplay experience and after fully charging the battery, users can enjoy up to 40 hours of non-stop gaming and music.pTron Bassbuds are available in 2 colours- Active Black and Black and Green.
truke Buds S1
Manufactured with an ergonomic design and equipped with 10mm dynamic drivers to deliver optimum sound quality, the truke Buds S1 truly wireless earbuds feature Environmental Noise Cancellation (ENC) technology and dual mics in each earbud. The charging case has a sliding design, something that’s not found in other earbuds on this list, and is unique to truke Buds S1, houses a 500mAh battery that allows a total playback time of 72 hours and 10 hours on a single charge. The truke Buds S1 are IPX4 rated making them fairly resistant to sweat and splash.These earbuds are available in 2 colour variants- Black and Blue.
Mivi DuoPods A550
You might not have heard of these earbuds but let us tell you why they deserve to be on the list. In addition to being budget-friendly and donning a stylish metallic design, the Mivi DuoPods A550 features a custom-tuned equalizer, and its 13mm electro-dynamic bass drivers deliver crisp, authentic sound. They also make for a great gaming earbuds choice as they bring low latency and seamless syncing with the game for an enhanced playing experience. Mivi DuoPods A550 house a powerful 500mAh rechargeable battery (type-C charging cable) that when fully charged, gives over 50 hours of playtime. With two powerful MEMS mics in each earbud, users can deliver loud and crystal messages.The Mivi DuoPods A550 is available in 4 different colour variants- Blue, Black, White, and Mint Green.
boAt Airdopes 190
boAt’s newly launched Airdrops 190 come with Bluetooth v5.3 wireless technology and is packed with features that will appeal to casual users as well as mobile gaming enthusiasts. This in-ear, truly wireless earbuds feature 10mm audio drivers and offer a total playtime of up to 40 hours. The Airdopes 190 come with boAt’s signature quality to give users crystal clear listening, be it music or voice calls. Moreover, ENx tech-enabled quad mics cancel out unwanted noise for better communication. This comes in handy especially when you’re immersed in a fast-paced mobile game and need to be in constant communication with your friends. The ASAP Charge feature enables 180 minutes of playtime in just 10 minutes of charging.These earbuds are available in two colour variants- White Sabre and Black Sabre.
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