Best Wireless Earphones Under Rs.3,000 (December 2019)

Wired earphones might not be everyone’s cup of tea. If you are very much into the active lifestyle that includes a lot of travel and activities, wireless earphones are the right choice for you to listen to music and attend calls.

After doing some research we found that the sweet spot of Bluetooth earphones for a budget conscious consumer is Rs.3,000.

Hence in this article, we are recommending to you the best wireless earphones under Rs.3,000 in the Indian market that might just be the perfect match for your needs.

The Sony WI-C300 is a premium budget in-ear style wireless earphone which offers hassle-free music listening for an extended period, thanks to the long-lasting battery inside.

Worn around the neck, this earphone is available in a variety of colours, making it one of the most aesthetically pleasing fashionable earphones under Rs.3,000.

Design and Build Quality

The WI-C300 from Sony has a thoughtfully engineered design that ensures maximum wearing comfort to the user while not compromising on its primary duty of providing excellent music output.

The textured rubber coated ABS plastic chassis is very flexible and causes no rashes or any other allergic reactions to the skin. The cables that pop out of the chassis has been reinforced at joints for added structural strength.

The cable management is done in such a manner that the wires won’t intertwine no matter how stiff you pack this earphone inside your bag or pocket.

The neckband offers excellent support to keep the earpiece in place even while you’re in constant motion.

Overall, the build quality of the Sony WI-C300 is excellent for its price and the device feels robust for everyday use for years to come without any damage.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The Sony WI-C300 packs in a 9mm neodymium speaker driver which delivers bass-rich sound output with crisp and clean vocals as well as highs.

The distribution of bass, treble and the vocals are perfect in the sound output, resulting in a more pleasant music listening experience.

This product will also satisfy those bass fanatics, who’d love to have the extra oomph in their music. The bass is so subtle that it doesn’t overshadow the other tones in the music.

In-line Remote and Voice Quality

The Sony WI-C300 has a full-fledged in-line remote that consists of three buttons for controlling the functions. These buttons are the power key, volume/track control and call accept/reject keys respectively. The keys are clicky, responsive and offer excellent tactile feedback when pressed.

Miscellaneous

Speaking of connectivity, the Sony WI-C300 features both Bluetooth and NFC compatibility.

The Bluetooth v4.2 is very energy efficient in terms of wireless communication and will save a lot of battery compared to the older protocols. NFC will allow you for one-tap pairing with compatible smartphones.

One of the main USP of this wireless earphone is vibration notifications. If a message or a call arrives on your phone, the neckband will vibrate accordingly.

Battery Life

The Sony WI-C300 offers almost double the battery life when compared to its competitors. This device is rated to last for up to 8 hours of continuous music listening on a moderate volume level.

Skullcandy Ink’d series has been a popular choice for many when it comes to budget earphones in the Indian market.

Capitalizing on this success, the company has now launched the wireless version of the same earphone with improved features priced under Rs.3,000.

Design and build quality

The Skullcandy Ink’d come with an interesting and unique looking design that looks premium and aesthetically pleasing to the eyes.

This wireless Bluetooth earphone weighs only 24 grams and it almost stays around the neck all day long without even you noticing it.

The flexible neckband can be easily packed into bags with minimal space by folding it without breaking.

The rubber neckband is very comfortable and sweat resistant so that the colours won’t fade away with usage.

The inline remote and mic is of good quality and performs well when it comes to voice calls.

Speakers and sound quality

The sound quality from the 10 mm neodymium drivers is excellent. The punchy bass line will satisfy most of the EDM lovers out there.

The mids and highs are very detailed and missing the notes with this wireless Bluetooth earphone is not an issue.

With the earbuds fitting perfectly inside the ear canal, the passive noise cancellation effect works well to cut off the outside distractions offering you a pleasant music listening experience.

The built-in mic picks up voices pretty well and the voice calls made through the mic is clean and without any voice drops.

Miscellaneous

The control buttons are placed on the neckband itself and not on the cord.

This makes the weight distribution between the earpieces equal and increases overall wearing comfort.

Available in a variety of colours, this Bluetooth earphone is very fashionable and can be worn around with any type of dresses.

Battery life

The Skullcandy Ink’d have an 8 hours battery life on a single charge.

Even with listening to music at maximum volume levels, this wireless Bluetooth speaker will last for at least 6 hours.

It takes about 2 hours to completely charge the device from empty to full.

Verdict

Skullcandy Ink’d wireless earphone combines style and substance at an affordable price point.

This device will suit all kind of active lifestyles and can be a good companion in your long trips.

Samsung Level U is a behind the neck wireless earphone that is suited for voice calls as well as music listening on the go.

The build quality is top notch with the Level U as all the components used for the construction is of high quality.

Design and build quality

The neckband is very useful for those users who don’t like the wires dangling around their neck.

The design choice of having a neckband has other implications as well. All the controls and the battery is stored inside it – making the earpieces as light as they can be.

The earpieces of this Bluetooth earphone is ergonomically designed so that it tightly fits in the contours of the ear canal providing a passive noise cancellation mechanism.

Speakers and sound quality

Inside the earpiece is a 12 mm neodymium speaker driver that sounds excellent.

The bass is not artificially pronounced and matches well with the mids and highs. This gives it a much more natural feel to the music.

This wireless earphone comes with two separate mics for increasing the voice call clarity. One mic actively cancels background noise and the other picks up your voice.

Also, the neckband houses a much larger battery than the rest of the competitors on this list.

Miscellaneous

This wireless earphone provides a whopping 10-hour battery life on both voice calls as well as music playback.

This product works seamlessly with both Android as well as Apple products without any issues.

The Bluetooth connection is stable and the sound quality doesn’t suffer while moving away from the host up to 30 feet.

One of the distinct features of this wireless earphone is its integration with the Samsung apps. It can be used for TTS (Text To Speech) services via the Samsung Level application.

Battery life

This wireless earphone provides a whopping 10-hour battery life on both voice calls as well as music playback.

Verdict

The Samsung Level U is a perfect choice for you if you’re a person who does a lot of voice calls on the go.

The dual mics and the amazing battery life makes it one of the best in the business.

SoundMagic earphones have been a frequent appearance in our best buying lists owing to its affordable budget and excellent sound output.

The SoundMagic ES20BT is a budget wireless in-ear earphone that is designed for an active lifestyle and engineered to deliver the best audio experience.

Design and Build Quality

The SoundMagic ES20BT has a metallic finish earpiece with a durable plastic bonded casing which is lightweight yet strong and durable.

The slightly angled earpiece fits into the ear canal pretty well and offers a closed-back listening experience.

The specially designed eartips have grooves on them, which makes it feel comfortable while wearing for longer periods. The rounded cable has sufficient thickness and length as well.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The SoundMagic ES20BT packs in 9mm speaker drivers that deliver perfectly balanced sound output with adequate bass and treble.

The vocals are crisp and clean even at higher volume levels. If you are a bass head, the deep and unartificial lows will make you satisfied with this earphone.

The wider soundstage allows for multiple notes across the frequency spectrum to be audible while playing the music.

The clever design of the angled earpiece offers excellent noise isolation resulting in immersive music listening experience.

In-line Remote and Voice Quality

The SoundMagic ES20BT has one of the largest in-line remote we have seen in a wireless earphone.

This plasticky remote has three buttons, namely, a call accepts/reject button, and two volume control buttons.

The microphone in this earphone works decent enough for you to conduct effortless voice calls, even in the middle of a noisy crowd.

Battery Life

The battery on this wireless earphone is placed inside the in-line remote compartment and is capable of lasting for about six hours on a single charge.

It takes about an hour to completely charge this device from zero to hundred.

Verdict

The SoundMagic ES20BT is a capable wireless earphone suitable for listening to all genres of music in all its glory.

The comfortable silicone ear tip and lightweight design results in a comfortable wearing experience that won’t bother you in any way.

JBL audio products always have a loyal fan following in the markets around the world. Owing to their signature sound quality and affordable price tags, we have listed many of their products in our previous articles as well.

The JBL E25BT is a budget wireless earphone which offers a wider and more natural sound output that will please those who are more into vocals and light music.

Design and Build Quality

The JBL E25BT is entirely made of plastic, right from the earpiece casing to the in-line remote to the battery pack. The bright colours help in hiding the plasticky feel somewhat but evident when handling the earphone.

The use of plastic does have its upsides when it comes to the weight distribution of this wireless earphones. Weighing about 16g, this device rests almost unnoticeable around your neck.

Inside the box, the JBL E25BT comes with a shirt clip which wraps around the battery pack and helps keep the in-line remote in place by clipping it into your dress.

Speakers and Sound Quality

The JBL E25BT features the custom-designed 8mm dynamic drivers with signature JBL sound output. For those who would like to listen to light music, this earphone will be a treat for your ears.

The natural-sounding bass and accompanying mids and highs make the sound output more pleasing and enjoyable. Even with high volume levels, there are no sound distortions with the drivers inside.

These speakers cover the standard frequency response range of 20-20,000 Hz, delivering a wide range of music notes, making the sound output more enjoyable.

In-line Remote and Voice Quality

The JBL E25BT is equipped with a three-button universal remote which is compatible with almost all smartphones in the market.

The volume control buttons and the call accept/reject buttons are neatly laid out. Although these are made of plastics, buttons feel durable and very tactile.

The microphone is located on the bottom side of the remote and picks up voice very well.

Battery Life

The JBL E25BT has a separate battery pack placed alongside the in-line remote on the cable. This 130mAh Li-ion battery is rated to last for 8 hours on a single charge.

Verdict

If you love the brand JBL and has an inclination towards more natural-sounding earphones, the E25BT is one of the best choices around Rs.3000.

Jays is a subsidiary of renowned audio equipment manufacturers Northbaze, headquartered in Sweden.

Jays earphones and headphones are relatively new to the Indian market but have garnered popularity for premium quality sound output at affordable price segments.

The Jays T4 is a wireless earphone priced under Rs.3000, delivering an interesting blend of robust build quality and immersive audio listening experience.

Design and Build Quality

The Jays T4 wireless earphone features a very minimal industrial design which looks clean and aesthetically pleasing.

The construction is from high-quality plastic components which looks and feels extremely durable.

The flat style cable is coated with Kevlar material to impart strength and to withstand abuses without breaking down.

The clever design of the earpieces ensure a comfortable snug fit in your ears and doubles up as a way to attain passive noise cancellation.

Speaker and Sound Quality

These budget wireless earphones have a relatively big 10mm driver speakers which deliver bass-heavy sound output.

The vocals and high notes in the music are clear and crisp and the bass doesn’t feel artificial or tends to overpower the treble.

Overall, the Jays T4 offers excellent tonally balanced sound output that will suit bassheads as well as regular listeners with ease.

Miscellaneous

The Jays T4 wireless earphones offer one of the best stable wireless connections in its price segment.

The Bluetooth signal reception anywhere within 10m is rock steady and doesn’t stutter even once.

The three-button inline remote is easy to operate with clicky and responsive buttons. The microphone picks up the voice very well even when you are in a noisy environment.

Battery Life

The Jays T4 wireless earphone is rated to last up to 10 hours of music listening on a single charge.
It takes about 2 hours to charge the battery from zero to one hundred per cent.

Verdict

The Jays T4 is a premium wireless earphones with the solid build quality and excellent sound output suited for all genres of music.

If you’re an ultimate audiophile who is in search of lightweight yet powerful wireless earphones, the CrossBeats Pulse is the way to go.

Weighing only about 13g, this is one of the lightest Bluetooth earphones available in the market right now.

Design and Build Quality

The build quality of this wireless earbuds is spot on for the price it is on sale in the market. Adding to the endless list of features, this Bluetooth earphone is IPX5 certified, making it a perfect companion for all-weather use.

Since the design of the driver casing is in such a way that the drivers fit snug inside the ear canals, the noise cancellation will work surprisingly well.

Battery Life

Talking about the battery, this earphone is powered by a 74 mAh Li-ion battery that will last for about 8 hours at moderate volume levels.

Charging is fairly quick as well. You can fill up the juice on 80% in just 30 minutes. This is convenient for those careless jack’s who often forget to charge their devices beforehand.

Audio Performance

Inside the CrossBeats Pulse is a Qualcomm CSR8645 audio chip that does the audio processing so well to deliver crystal clear vocals with an overall balanced mids and highs.

This specific chip from Qualcomm is AptX certified and can wirelessly stream audio signals at a significantly higher bitrate. Forgive the confusion, it just means that the sound quality will be much better on these AptX certified wireless earphones.

Warranty

CrossBeats offers a 1-year replacement warranty with this product. But you’ve to register the product on the company website as soon as you purchase the product to avail this offer.

Verdict

In conclusion, If you want the best sounding wireless earphones priced reasonably, the Cross beats Pulse delivers the best experience in the Indian market as of now.

Mivi has been aggressively marketing their products in India by sponsoring YouTube celebrities for a while now.

As a result of that, Mivi Collar wireless has become one of the most popular wireless earphones in the country.

Design and Build Quality

The Mivi Collar wireless comes in a cool cassette shaped packaging that looks so nostalgic and old style.

Inside the packaging is a hard case that contains the actual product itself.

The hard case is useful if you’re to carry these earphones with you all the time.

It can be stored inside the case safely without damaging the components.

The build quality of Mivi Collar wireless Bluetooth earphones justifies its price.

The earphones feature a metal casing that looks and feel premium.

The outer casing is magnetic so that the two earpieces can be stuck to each other without tangling.

The angled design of the earpieces helps it to fit right into the ear canals and provides a comfortable listening experience.

Speakers and Sound Quality

If you’re a basshead, you’re going to love these wireless earphones.

The bass is extra heavy and will outright please the bass fanatics.

But if you’re planning to listen to vocals more, please do consider other models on our list.

Miscellaneous

This earphone has a Bluetooth range of up to 30 feet and the connection is pretty stable throughout.

There’s no signal drop with that radius.

The chipset inside allows this product to be paired with two devices at once which is very helpful for people who own more than one smartphone.

Battery Life

The battery life is impressive as well with up to 10 hours of music playback on a single charge.

Verdict

Overall, the Mivi Collar wireless is a wireless Bluetooth earphone that’s well built and delivers great audio with thumping bass.

Tagg has been active in the Indian market for a while with their Bluetooth speakers and wired headphones.

The Tagg Inferno is the company’s first wireless Bluetooth earphone to the masses.

Design and Build Quality

The design is the first thing that will strike you on this earphone.

The ergonomic design of the driver casing, as well as the supporting ear clips, keeps the earphones in place securely.

This Bluetooth earphone features the same audio chip from Qualcomm that has proven to be well worth the money.

The controls and the power buttons on this earphone are located on the right earpiece and they are easily accessible.

The buttons are tactile and feel sturdy. The clicks are easily felt and there’s no false feedback either.

Speaker and Sound Quality

The bass is not at all artificial and feels right on point for all the vocal lovers.

If you love to listen to such genre of music, you’ll be delighted to have this wireless Bluetooth earphone with you.

Miscellaneous

This earphone from Tagg is IPX4 certified.

The invisible nano-coating over the earpieces repel water and sweat easily.

As a result, this earphone can be used in the gym or while doing yoga sessions without any fear.

The ear clips will make sure that it won’t fall even when moving abruptly.

The battery on this product is a 100 mAh Li-ion cell that lasted up to 9 hours on our tests. Remember that varying volume levels will make a change in battery life.

Last but not least, the noise cancellation supported by Qualcomm’s CVC 6.0 technology works fine and reduces the outside noises, thereby providing you with a much cleaner audio listening experience.

Verdict

Summing up, Tagg Inferno is a solidly built wireless earphone that delivers great quality audio across the frequency spectrum be it bass or treble.

And that is the final entry in this list of budget wireless earphones under Rs.3,000!

We have included only the best products in this segment by specifically looking from a consumer viewpoint. We promise you that we haven’t included a single product just for the sake of making the list bigger.

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