It would not be wrong to say that the competition between brands like boAt, JBL, Xiaomi and realme has enabled us with a wide range of Best Earphones Under 500 with mic in India.
Despite the affordable pricing, these earphones are made with decent quality of plastic, silicone, and metal materials.
Secondly, the thing I liked most about these gaming earphones under 500 rupees is that the brands have maintained the sound quality and bass in a pretty balanced manner.
So, here is the List of the Best Gaming Earphones/Headphones under 500rs for Gaming.
- realme Buds 2
- Boult Audio BassBuds Loop
- realme Buds Classic
- Redmi Earphones
- boAt Bassheads 242
- JBL Infinity Zip 100
- boAt Bassheads 152
All the earphones which are listed are also good for gaming. We have also posted an article on Best Earphones under 1000 Rs in India so make sure to check it out.
1. realme Buds 2
- realme buds 2 are the successor of realme buds with an improved 11.2mm bass boost driver which gives a balanced output.
- It comes with a plastic body but that looks premium. It has great wire quality which is obviously braided with a nice texture on it.
- The Comfort quality is also increased from the previous version. The size of the earbuds is also increased for better gripping.
- Bass is thumping and punchy, mids and highs feel less and vocals because of heavy bass feel muffled.
Advantages
- Magnetic Earbuds.
- Free Cable Organizer.
- Some Competitors also do not provide volume up/down keys in the in-line controller but they are available in these earphones.
Pros
- 11.2mm Bass Boost driver.
- Premium Matte Design.
- Comfortable.
- In-Line Microphone.
- Volume controller.
- Magnetic earbuds.
- Free Cable Strap.
- Tangle Free Design.
- Light Weight(13.6g).
- Available in Yellow/Green/Orange.
Cons
- No Angled jack.
- 6 Months Warranty Only.
NOTE
It is regularly priced at 599rs but in deals and offers you would easily get them under 500rs. But if you buy them at 599rs then also you will not regret.
2. Boult Audio Bassbuds Loop
- Boult Audio Bassbuds Loop is one of the most appealing-looking earphones under 500 with mic available in India.
- It has the best design under the price bracket of 500. The Earbuds are made up of aluminium
- The Earbuds are made up of aluminium and these are the only branded earphones under 500 with the aluminium build quality.
- It comes with an adjustable ear loop using which it gets fits comfortably in every ear size.
- Bass is Heavy and boomy, vocals are crystal clear and instrument separation is also good.
Advantages
- Appealing Design.
- IPX5 Water Resistance.
- Adjustable Ear-loop for a comfortable fit.
- The colour combinations used are very different and amazing.
Pros
- 12mm Driver.
- Aluminium Body.
- IPX5 Water Resistant.
- Adjustable Ear Loop.
- In-Line Controller.
- Gold Plated Angled Connector.
- Angled 3.5mm Audio Jack.
- Passive Noise Cancellation.
- Google Assistant / Siri Support.
- Built-In Microwoofers.
- Tangle Free Design.
- Available in Black/Blue/Grey/Red.
Cons
- No In-Line Volume Controller.
You will easily find them on Amazon for under 400rs which is a great thing for the features these earphones are offering.
3. realme Buds Classic
- realme buds classic are one of the cheapest earphones on our list but still it comes with a whopping 14.2mm driver which makes them perfect for one who listens to high bass audios.
- They are the only half in-ear earphones under 500 on our list. They fit comfortably in ears but many people might not like the design so, I would recommend the Boult Audio Bassbuds loop as an alternative.
- realme has tuned these earphones very differently, the bass is soft not that much, the vocals are high, background music and details are very clear.
- I think realme should have marketed them as the best gaming earphones under 500 because they perform better in gaming as compared to its music performance.
Advantages
- 14.2mm big driver.
- Very Affordable.
- Best For Gaming.
People also read Wired Gaming Earphones Under 1000rs
Pros
- 14.2mm Driver.
- Half in-Ear Design.
- Thumping Bass.
- Light Weight(14g).
- In-Line HD Microphone.
- Tangle Free Design.
- Free Cable Organizer.
- Very Affordable.
- Available in Black/White.
Cons
- No L-shape Connector.
- Not Braided.
- No Volume Controller.
4. Redmi Earphones
- Redmi Earphones are one of the balanced earphones below 500 in terms of sound and features.
- It comes with premium aluminium build earbuds. They are very lightweight (13g) with a 1.25m cable Length.
- It comes 10mm, dynamic Driver, for balanced output. bass is deep, treble and mids are also clear and loud, vocals are also clear but at 70-80% volume after that means at 80-100 % distortion can be experienced depending on the type of music.
- The Eartips are also not angled so you might not be able to wear them comfortably for long hours.
Advantages
- L-shape and Gold Plated Connector.
- Aluminium Earbuds.
- Lightweight(13g).
- Affordability.
Pros
- 10mm Dynamic Driver.
- Aluminum Body.
- L-Shaped Connector.
- Gold plated Connector.
- Y-Shaped Cable.
- 1.25m Length.
- In-Line HD Microphone.
- Light Weight(13g).
- Affordable Price.
- Available in Black/Blue/Red.
Cons
- Not Braided.
- No Volume Controller.
5. boAt Bassheads 242
- The build quality is really amazing of these earphones. Earbuds are made up of plastic. It comes with a sporty look that looks premium and the design is really different from other boAt earphones and neckband.
- Earhooks also comes attached with the earbuds and can be detached. The ear hooks ensures a secure fit. These earphones have the best comfortable earbuds under 500 rs in India.
- The bass is thumping, punchy and deep, mids and treble are balanced and vocals are stable. These boat earphones under 500 can be used to play games like PUBG, BGMI and COD: Mobile.
- These earphones are meant for one who indulges in sports activity or who loves to listen high bass songs.
Advantages
- Premium Design.
- Secure Fit.
- IPX4 Rated.
Pros
- 10mm Driver.
- Transparent Braided Cable.
- In-Line Microphone.
- Comfortable Earphones.
- Tangle Free.
- IPX4 Water Resistant.
- Gold Plated Connector.
- 1 Year Warranty.
- Available in Black/Blue/Maroon Mirage/Red/Thunder Purple/White Pearl.
Cons
- No Angled Jack.
- No Magnetic Cables
6. Infinity (JBL) Zip 100
- JBL sub-brand has launched Infinity Zip 100 which comes with typical JBL sound Signature.
- The build quality is average as it is made up of cheap plastic also the wire is a flat type which doesn’t feel durable as it is very thin.
- But it comes with JBL Signature Sound which is the only selling factor of these earphones.
- The bass is punchy and the company has also emphasized on the mids and trebles, the low frequencies are also managed nicely these are the best-balanced earphones in my opinion.
Advantages
- JBL Sound Signature.
Pros
- 9mm Driver.
- In-Line Microphone.
- JBL Signature Sound
- Comfortable Earphones.
- Tangle Free Flat Cable.
- Gold Plated L-Shaped Connector.
- 1 Year Warranty.
- Available in Black/Blue/Red.
Cons
- No In-Line Volume Controller.
- Cheap Plastic Build Quality.
- No Magnetic Earbuds.
7. boAt Bassheads 152
- boAt BassHeads 152 are the best bass earphones under 500 with mic on our list. It comes with a 10mm driver and metal body. It has dual-colour metal earbuds and an in-Line Microphone.
- It also provides an angled jack and Gold-Plated connector which helps in good connectivity.
- They have a balanced output that is capable of casual music listening and for calling.
- These are the best-wired earphones with mic under 500 in India as the microphone quality is very clear and loud enough.
Advantages
- Metal Earbuds.
- Comfortable.
- Kevlar Cable.
- So Affordable.
- So many colour options.
Pros
- 10mm Driver.
- Metal Earbuds.
- Dual Tone Braided Kevlar Cable.
- In-Line Microphone.
- Comfortable Earphones.
- Tangle Free.
- Gold Plated L-Shaped Connector.
- 1 Year Warranty.
- Available in Black/Blue/Maroon Mirage/Red/Thunder Purple/White Pearl.
Cons
- No In-Line Volume Controller.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Which are the Best Wired Earphones under 500rs in August 2022?
Ans. If you are on a tight budget of 500rs then I recommend Redmi Earphones but if you can increase your budget by 100rs more then you should definitely consider realme buds 2 because it offers everything that buyers need in budget earphones, good sound output, durability and design.
Q2. Which is the Best Wired Gaming Earphones Under 500rs?
Ans. Well all the earphones in the list can be used to play games but I have selected some of the best-wired gaming earphones under 500 :
realme Buds 2
Boult Audio Bassbuds Loop
realme Buds classic (My favourite for gaming)
boAt Bassheads 242
Q3. Are these Earphones Compatible with my Phone or Laptop?
Ans. All the Earphones in the list are compatible with any Android, iOS, PC and Laptop but the device on which you want to use should have a 3.5mm Audio Port.
If you have iPhone or a Smartphone with no 3.5mm AudioPort or a PC then you have to use a connector or splitter cable.
Connector For iPhone and Android Smartphone
Splitter Cable for Pc and Laptop
Q4. Which brand is best for earphones?
Ans. boAt, Redmi and realme are the best brands which provide quality earphones under 500. These brands produce value for money products.
Conclusion
Lastly, I only want to tell you that these budget earphones under 500 are better than other earphones in the market as we have thoroughly compared over 10 earphones/headphones in this price range.
This article will be updated every month to make sure that our users end up taking the best earphones for their usage. If you buy any earphones listed you will not feel regret but make sure to buy according to the purpose.
is it a condenser mic?
No these are simple microphones but the microphones in these earphones are also good enough for calling and meetings.