Wireless TWS earphones are getting feature-rich day by day and it has almost reached a stage where these earphones now almost match the sound quality from their wired counterparts.

Customers these days tend to prefer wireless earbuds primarily because of their no-frills design and impressive battery life.

Premium TWS earphones pack cutting edge features such as Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and OTA updates to improve the performance and overall functionality.

This article lists the eight best TWS earbuds available in India priced under Rs.10,000 which offers you the best bang for buck deal for your hard-earned money. 

Without wasting any more time, let’s get straight into the article!

1. Sony WF-1000MX3

Overall Best Pick

• Mesmerising sound output quality
• Active Noise Cancellation
• Intuitive touch controls

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Sony is a well known, multi-faceted Japanese conglomerate that doesn’t need any introduction among consumer electronics enthusiasts all around the world. 

The WF-1000MX3 from Sony is one of their flagship premium TWS earbuds that retails for a budget under Rs.10,000 in the Indian market. 

Design and Build Quality 

The Sony WF-1000MX3, as expected, has a premium minimal design with an excellent fit and finish. 

The dual-coloured high-quality charging case and the ergonomically designed earbuds justify the premium price. 

The charging case is magnetic and comes with a USB Type-C charging port with support for fast charging. There is a small LED strip upfront which glows in different colours according to the battery charge status. 

The TWS earbuds themselves look a bit bulky but fits comfortably inside the ears without falling off easily. Sony has included three pairs of memory foam and three pairs of silicone eartips inside the box so that you can choose from the ones that fit you the best. 

One major letdown of these otherwise top of the line TWS earbuds is the lack of IP rating. Sony has not mentioned whether these earbuds are water-resistant, so we advise you to be cautious enough while using them outdoors. 

Speakers and Sound Quality 

The Sony WF-1000MX3 earbuds feature 6mm neodymium speaker drivers that sound the best in its segment, even better than the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ or the Apple Airpod Pro. 

The bass notes sound very natural, without overpowering the vocals or the treble notes a bit. 

The overall sound quality is very beautiful and if you’re a true audiophile, this is the best TWS earbuds you can currently purchase in the market. 

Sony has incorporated the DSEE HX technology in these earbuds which will automatically upscale the low-quality soundtracks to have a better bass response and vocal clarity. 

Yes, these TWS earbuds from Sony come with ANC(Active Noise Cancellation) technology. You can turn it on or off accordingly. There is also an option to turn on the ambient sound reception where you can hear the sounds happening around you without having to remove the earbuds from the ears. 

Speaking of the vocal quality in hands-free voice calls, they sound very clean without a bit of distortion on either side. 

Miscellaneous 

The Sony WF-1000MX3 supports the audio companion app which helps you customize almost everything on this earbud. 

Right from programming the tap gestures to adjusting the equalizer presets, this companion app makes everything so easy. 

And of course, this TWS earbud supports wearing detection. Once you take out either one of the earbuds from the ear, the music pauses and automatically resumes once you wear it back. 

The Sony WF-1000MX3 supports NFC pairing. You can pair any NFC capable device with this earbud with just a light tap. 

Battery Life 

Sony claims that these earbuds can last for up to six hours of continuous music playback with the ANC turned on. Without the ANC, you can expect it to last anywhere from 7-8 hours on a single charge. 

With the included charging case, you will be able to juice up the earbuds three times over completely. It takes around 1.5 hours to charge the charging case from zero to full.

Thanks to the fast charging support, with just 10 minutes of charge, you can continue to use these earbuds for up to 90 minutes. 

Verdict 

If sound quality is your primary concern and not budget, there is currently no other TWS earbuds available in the market that matches the WF-1000MX3 from Sony.

2. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro

Runner-up Pick

• Long-lasting battery life
• Good stereo stage separation
• Intuitive playback controls

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Samsung is one of the primary competitors of Apple in the consumer electronics market. But then, the company didn’t have an answer to the massively popular Apple airpods until now.

The all-new Galaxy Buds Pro is about to change that. Priced under Rs.10,000, this is one of the best truly wireless earbuds for Android available in the Indian market right now.

Design and Build Quality

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro  earbuds come in an elongated egg-shaped hard plastic case with a polished glossy finish. 

There are indicator LEDs both inside the case to let you know the status of the battery or charging.

The earbuds are very small and have a glossy finish which looks very attractive.

There are additional silicon tips in the box  to further enhance wearing comfort, depending on the size of your ears.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The Galaxy Buds Pro features a small tweeter and a woofer inside each earbud. This ensures the bass notes don’t get mixed up with the vocals and treble.

The stage separation is excellent and the overall sound is very good. 

Tuned by AKG, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is one of the best sounding earbuds in the market priced under Rs.10,000.

Talking about the voice call quality, the microphones pick up voice and relays quite efficiently.

Miscellaneous

The Samsung Galaxy Buds app is very comprehensive and features many options to minutely tune the Buds Pro earbuds the way you like them to.

Samsung has also added an ambient mode that will amplify the background sounds to listen to the surroundings better along with active noise cancellation.

Battery Life

Battery Life is one of the major strongholds of the Galaxy Buds Pro earbuds. It can last up to 8 hours on a single charge and the charging case doubles the total up to 18 hours.

With ANC turned on, expect the battery life to come down to 5 hours. This premium TWS earbud from Samsung supports fast charging and with just 10 minutes of charging, you can extend the playback time by one hour.

Verdict

If you own an Android phone and are looking forward to an Apple airpod replacement, the Galaxy Buds Pro is one of the robust choices in the market at present for a budget under Rs.10,000.

3. OnePlus Buds Pro

Best Build Quality

• Bass-heavy sound output
• Active Noise Cancellation
• Wireless charging

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OnePlus Buds Pro is a premium TWS earbud offering from OnePlus competing with the likes of Oppo Enco X and the Nothing Ear 1.

The Buds Pro TWS earbud comes packed to the brim with features and it seems like the company has left no stones unturned for achieving the same. 

Design and Build Quality 

The OnePlus Buds Pro has an interesting dual-tone glossy-matte finish for its earbuds which makes it stand out from the rest of its competitors.

The rounded square-shaped charging case has a matte finish and comes with a single LED status indicator in the front. 

These earbuds themselves are IP55 dust and water-resistant whereas the charging case has IPX4 water resistance.  

With regards to the fit and finish, the OnePlus Buds Pro is hands down one of the best in its segment. 

The angled earpiece stem with silicon tips fits comfortably inside the ear canal and offers a pleasant user experience. 

Speaker and Sound Quality

The OnePlus Buds Pro features 11mm dynamic drivers tuned to emphasise on bass notes, for which the majority of the Indian consumers are attracted. 

The vocals and the treble notes are clean and have good stage separation. However, at maximum volume levels, you might notice some distortions. 

Speaking of voice call clarity, OnePlus has included a dedicated wind noise reduction microphone on this earbud. But despite this, the audio call quality remains just average. 

Miscellaneous 

The OnePlus Buds Pro features ANC with three distinct modes which you can cycle through. The company claims that it can suppress noise levels from 25dB up to 40dB.

There is even an option for smart ANC where the earbuds themselves will switch on and switch off the noise cancellation according to the ambient noise. 

The pressure-sensitive stems are by which you will control the functions of these TWS earbuds. With the help of the HeyMelody app, you can manually remap these functions.

Certain features such as ultra-low latency gaming mode and Dolby support are limited to OnePlus devices. 

Battery Life 

The OnePlus Buds Pro promises battery life of up to seven hours with ANC turned off, on a single full charge. 

With the charging case included the total battery life mark crosses 35 hours comfortably. This TWS earbud comes with OnePlus’s signature Warp Charge fast charging. 

The earbuds along with the charging case charges completely within 40 minutes. In addition to that the charging case also supports wireless charging. 

Verdict

If you are looking for a bass heavy TWS earbud with ANC and decent battery life, the OnePlus Buds Pro is a great choice for a budget under Rs,10,000.

4. Oppo Enco X

Comfort-fit Earbuds

• Wider soundstage
• Excellent sound output
• Decent ANC

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The Enco X series from Oppo is one of the most popular audio product lineups in India that includes wireless earphones and TWS earbuds. 

The Enco X is the latest flagship TWS earbud offering from Oppo retailing for just Rs.9,999 in the Indian market. 

Design and Build Quality 

The Enco X TWS earbuds come inside a rounded pebble shaped charging case. The rounded shape makes it easy to slide away from the hand. 

The USB type C charging port is situated at the bottom section and there is a single LED status indicator at the front. 

This TWS earbud comes with IP54 dust and water resistance, which is ideal for use in tropical conditions like that in India.

The peculiar design of the earbuds with comfortable silicone tips at the end makes it comfortable to be worn for longer durations without any ear fatigue. 

Speakers and Sound Quality 

Oppo has partnered with the revered Danish audio equipment manufacturer for tuning the sound stage in the Oppo Enco X earbud. 

The Oppo Enco X features a primary 11mm dynamic driver along with a secondary 6mm balanced driver that delivers excellent clarity sound output. 

The soundstage is wide with decent separation. The bass notes sound deep and natural while the vocals and treble notes sound clean.

The voice call clarity is decent and much better than the OnePlus Buds Pro. 

Miscellaneous 

The Oppo Enco X comes with all the standard bells and whistles such as ANC and transparency mode. 

With the Hey Melody app, you will receive firmware updates and the visual battery status on your smartphone. 

Battery Life

With ANC turned off, the Enco X will last you for 5 hours on a single full charge. With the case included you will get a total 25 hours of battery life. 

The charging case supports wireless charging as well. 

Verdict

The Oppo Enco X is one of the most comfortable in-ear TWS earbuds available in the Indian market for a budget under Rs.10,000.

5. Nothing Ear 1

Value for Money TWS Earbuds

• Well balanced sound output
• Good stage separation 
• Active noise cancellation

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Nothing is an audio accessory startup founded by OnePlus co-founder Pete Lau. The first product to hit the market from Nothing is the much-hyped Nothing Ear 1 TWS earbuds. 

This product is about to launch in India, retailing exclusively via Flipkart for a budget of just under Rs.5,999.

Nothing Ear 1 was rumoured to be launched by July 27,2021 but the official launch has then been postponed to August 27,2021 exclusively on Flipkart in India. 

Design and Build Quality

The Nothing Ear 1 is nothing like any other TWS earbuds you’ve seen till now. The transparent rectangular stem which displays the circuitry inside is one of a kind in the industry right now. 

The rest of the earpiece looks almost similar to that of the Apple Airpod Pro. The fit and finish is excellent and this TWS earbud is very lightweight. 

Weighing just under 4.7g in each ear, wearing it for long periods is not a problem. 

Not only is the rectangular stem transparent, but also the charging case is transparent. Not only is this a novel design idea but it also serves a purpose. You can see if both the earbuds are inside without actually opening the case. 

This charging case has the support for wireless charging. Made from plastic, it is easy to get scratches on in this case. It feels a bit hefty when compared to the charging cases of similarly priced TWS earbuds in the market.

Nothing claims that this TWS earbud is IPX4 splash and sweat-resistant, which means you can use it outdoors without any fear of getting damaged. 

Speakers and Sound Quality 

The Nothing Ear 1 sounds great for its price. The bass is deep and clean, the vocals sound clean and the stage separation is on point. 

At higher volume levels, the treble notes sound a bit tinny but not as much as that of a deal-breaker. 

The loudness is adequate and there are no noticeable distortions even at higher volume levels. 

The Nothing 1 TWS earbuds have an ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) feature that digitally suppresses the ambient noises to deliver a calm, serene music listening experience. 

There are two modes of ANC that you can switch depending on your preference. The noise cancellation works decent but don’t expect the level of noise suppression as that of the Apple Air pod. 

Miscellaneous 

You can control Nothing Ear 1 via the companion app. This app is still in its initial phase so we expect more and more features will be added in the upcoming versions. 

The media control on this TWS earbud is via touch gestures activated by finger gestures on the transparent stem.

Sliding the fingers over the stem lets you control and tapping multiple times initiates other actions which can be customized from the app. 

There is a find my earbud feature on the companion app that will make the earbud emit an audible pulsating sound for you to locate them. 

Battery Life

The Nothing Ear 1 will last for about four hours on a single full charge with the ANC turned on. With the ANC off, you can expect this TWS earbud to last anywhere from 5-6 hours.

With the charging case, you will be able to fully charge the TWS earbuds about 4 times over completely. 

Verdict

If you’re someone who likes novelty and likes to stand out from the crowd, the Nothing Ear 1 is an ideal choice. 

The transparent construction and decent sound quality is well worth the asking price of just Rs.5,999.

6. Sony WF-XB700

TWS Earbuds with Best bass

• Bass-heavy sound signature
• Up to 9 hours of battery life
• Good passive noise cancellation

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Sony is a Japanese consumer electronics conglomerate with a product footprint ranging from smart LED TVs to DSLR cameras.

The WF-XB700 from Sony is a budget TWS earbud from their XtraBass lineup priced currently around Rs.9,200 in the Indian market. 

Design and Build Quality

The Sony WF-XB700 TWS earbud and the included charging case is completely made from high-quality plastic materials. 

The fit and finish of these earbuds seem satisfactory for the asking price. The ergonomic design helps these TWS earbuds from Sony to stay locked inside the ear canal, delivering a very good passive noise cancellation effect. 

These earbuds might look heavy and bulky for those with smaller ears but are very much comfortable to wear. Even without any added support fins, these earbuds stay locked in place. 

Talking about the chase, it has a rounded rectangular shape with properly colour coded left and right earbud charging slots. 

These premium budget TWS earbuds come with IPX4 splash and sweat resistance which makes them suitable for gym and workout related activities. 

Speakers and Sound Quality

The Sony WF-XB700 features 12mm neodymium speaker drivers that as expected emphasizes bass notes. 

If you are a bass head who loves listening to EDMs, this TWS earbud will not leave you disappointed. 

Even though this is a bass-centric earbud, the vocals and treble notes remain perfectly audible. The stage separation is decent enough to deliver a pleasing sound output quality while listening to music genres other than EDMs and Rock.

As we discussed above, the snug fit inside the ear canal helps in an excellent noise cancellation effect which further enhances the experience. 

Miscellaneous 

This premium mid-range TWS earbud from Sony has physical control buttons instead of touch-sensitive controls. 

The good thing about this particular earbud is that it allows for volume control right from these buttons. 

You can double press the button on the right earbud to increase the volume and press and hold it down to decrease the volume. 

The inline microphone on this product delivers decent voice call quality indoors as well as outdoors. 

Battery Life

The Sony XB-WF700 lasts for about nine hours on a single charge. With the included battery in the charging case, you can completely charge the TWs earbud once more, taking the total battery life up to 18 hours. 

The charging case comes with a USB type C port and supports fast charging. With just 10 minutes of charging, you’ll be able to listen to music for up to 1 hour.

Verdict

The Sony XB-WF700 is a premium TWS earbud with a bass-heavy sound signature and impressive 9-hour battery life. 

If you are planning to get an earbud for use during your gym and outdoor exercise sessions, this might be the best bet in this price segment.

7. Sennheiser CX400BT

Budget All-rounder

• Well balanced sound signature
• AptX codec support
• Decent battery life

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Sennheiser is a German company with years of experience and expertise in high-fidelity audio products including headphones and earphones. 

The CX400BT is a mid-range TWS earbud priced under Rs.7,000 in the Indian market with a pleasing natural sound signature. 

Design and Build Quality 

The CX400BT earbuds look slightly different from most other earbuds in the market. The rounded squarish charging case with matte finish adds grip to the hands and is easily pocketable as well. 

The fit and finish is as expected from a brand like Sennheiser and everything feels solid and durable. 

The in-ear buds continue the squarish design with a glossy touch-enabled pad and angled earpiece tip.

The ergonomic design of these earbuds helps in a good in-ear fit. Even though the earbuds protrude a bit from the ear, the overall wearing comfort is decent. However, those with smaller earlobes will find it a bit awkward. 

Sennheiser claims that these earbuds are certified IPX4 sweat and waterproof for outdoor use. 

Speakers and Sound Quality 

The Sennheiser CX400BT features 7mm dynamic drivers tuned in-house by Sennheiser to deliver a pleasing natural sound signature. 

The bass is minimal but not too low. The audible bass notes sound deep and natural without any artificial boosting. 

The vocals sound clean and crisp and can be termed as one of the best in its segment. The treble notes blend well with the vocals, providing a well-balanced sound output. 

When it comes to voice calls, the microphone picks up background noise quite a bit, but the voice is pretty loud and clear. 

This TWS earbud supports SBC, AAC and AptX codec. With compatible smartphones, AptX codec support delivers crystal clear audio output with almost zero latency. 

Miscellaneous  

The Sennheiser CX400BT does not come with fancy features such as ANC, which is quite commonly found on TWS earbuds even in the sub. Rs.3,000 price range. 

Thanks to the Sennheiser Smart app, you can reconfigure the touch controls, adjust the equalizer to tune the sound output and much more. 

Battery Life

With a single full charge, the CX400BT promises up to 6.5 hours of usage. 

You can charge the earbuds twice completely with the charging case, taking the battery life to 20 hours. 

Verdict

If you’re brand conscious and want a well built TWS earbud with balanced sound output, the Sennheiser CX400BT is a good choice to consider.

8. Creative Outlier Air v2

Honourable Mention

• AptX codec support
• Bass-heavy sound output
• Impressive battery life

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Creative is a Singapore based multinational company popular for its premium headphones and wireless speakers. 

The Outlier Air from Creative is a premium mid-range TWS earbud retailing in the Indian market for just Rs.6,499.

Design and Build Quality

The Creative Outlier Air TWS earbuds feature a stem-free design that is both compact and comfortable to wear.

These earbuds come inside a semi-cylindrical charging case with an aluminium metal covering. This charging case opens sideways with a push from the right.

There are four different LED status indicators on the left side of the case with the Type-C charging port just beneath.

These earbuds come with IPX5 certification so they would work just fine outdoors under drizzles.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The Creative Outlier Air delivers a bass-heavy sound output when compared with other TWS earbuds in its price segment. 

The bass notes sound rich and deep, ideal for listening to genres such as EDMs and pop music. 

The vocals are clean but get overpowered by the bass at times. The higher-end treble notes do sound sharp with a good amount of details. 

Miscellaneous 

The inbuilt microphone on this earbud sounds reasonably good with hands-free voice calls but while outdoors expect some distortions primarily due to the ambient noise suppression kicking in. 

The Outlier Air TWS earbud features physical buttons instead of touch-sensitive pads. You can press and hold these buttons either to increase or decrease the volume, which is a desirable feature for a TWS earbud to have. 

Battery Life

This TWS earbud from Creative has an impressive battery life of around 10 hours per charge. 

With 60-70% volume, expect this device to last you anywhere from 7-9 hours on average. 

The charging case in itself can juice up these earbuds two times overtaking the total battery life somewhere close to 30 hours. 

Verdict

The Creative Outlier Air is a well built TWS earbud with AptX codec support and bass-heavy sound output with impressive battery life for an affordable price.

This concludes our curated list for the eight best TWS earbuds priced under Rs.10,000 available for purchase in India. 

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