The best true wireless earbuds in India

True wireless earbuds have stormed the market at every price point in India. Moreover, the entry of Chinese smartphone brands and their focus on ecosystem expansion has democratized premium features, adding plenty of value for customers. However, not all earphones are built the same, and picking out a pair that offers the perfect fit for your use case can be daunting. We’ve compiled a list of the best true wireless earbuds available in India across various price points and feature sets.

See also: What are the best wireless buds you can get?

Buying the right true wireless earbuds for your needs

True wireless earbuds come in many flavors. Some focus on value, while others prioritize battery life or ecosystem integration. Regardless of the feature set, decent audio quality is table stakes. However, a good approach while researching a fresh pair of true wireless earphones is to identify use cases like workouts or perhaps active noise cancellation (ANC) and pick out the best fit.

The best true wireless earbuds in India

• Redmi Buds S: These value-focused true wireless earbuds deliver on the basics without breaking the bank, making them perfect for someone who wants their first pair of true wireless earphones.
• Realme Buds Q2: Realme makes active noise cancellation affordable with these earbuds that combine a consumer-friendly sound with above-average battery life.
• Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus: The king of longevity, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are the ones to go for if long-lasting battery life is what you need.
• Oppo Enco X: The Oppo Enco X offer one of the best deals in the true wireless earbud space with their combination of stellar sound quality and effective noise cancellation.
• Jabra 85t Elite: If you juggle a pair of smartphones and want a no-nonsense pair of true wireless earphones to use with both, the Jabra 85t should be at the top of your list.
• Apple AirPods Pro: The best option for Apple users, the AirPods Pro bring innovative features like spatial audio, deep integration with the Apple ecosystem, and essentials like active noise cancellation.

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Redmi Buds S: The best cheap true wireless earbuds

The Redmi Buds S are hands down the best option for anyone exploring the world of true wireless earphones or looking for an extra pair to toss in a bag. The fit and finish belay the price point, while sound quality is adequate.

The Redmi Buds S is a classic example of Xiaomi’s prowess in delivering bang for your buck.

The earphones have a prominent bump in bass, but the audio quality more than suffices for the low price point. The earphones even manage four hours of battery life, which is plenty good for the category.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Redmi Earbuds S.

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Realme Buds Q2: Affordable active noise cancellation

Xiaomi and Realme’s constant skirmishes are excellent news for buyers. After all, who doesn’t like feature-packed, affordable hardware? The Realme Buds Q2 are one such example of a well-priced pair of true wireless earphones that adds premium features like active noise cancellation.

The Realme Buds Q2 bring effective active noise cancellation to a whole new price point.

These true wireless earphones include USB-C charging, five hours of real-world battery life, and above-average sound quality. Unfortunately, build quality takes a back seat to hit the low price point.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Realme Buds Q2.

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus: The best earbuds for battery life

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus are some of Samsung’s best true wireless earbuds and an easy choice for anyone using a Samsung phone. These true wireless earbuds nail essentials like exemplary 11-hour battery life, as well as quick charging and even wireless charging. They also round off the package with top-tier sound quality with a slight bass emphasis.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus reign supreme with 11 hours of battery life.

For users of Samsung phones, there are cool additions like the Samsung Scalable Codec that can dynamically adjust the connection for strength or audio quality. Despite launching at a fairly steep price point, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus can often be had for a deep discount making them a great deal.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus.

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Oppo Enco X: Great sound quality on the cheap

The Oppo Enco X stand out for their exemplary sound quality and additions like active noise cancellation at a price point markedly below the competition. With the right tips and the noise cancellation set to high, it is possible to dramatically cut out ambient noise.

The Oppo Enco X punches above its weight with stand out audio quality.

The earbuds use a dual driver design combining an 11mm driver with a secondary, 6mm balanced armature driver to deliver sound quality. All this can be had for an affordable price point. The Enco X are also one of the few true wireless earbuds at this price point to offer LHDC and Bluetooth 5.2 support, which ensures solid connectivity.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Oppo Enco X.

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Jabra Elite 85t: The best earbuds for multiple devices

Jabra’s premium true wireless earphones offer all the essentials, and then some. Sure, they have good sound quality, wireless charging, and even active noise cancellation, but there’s one feature that sets this pair apart — multipoint connectivity.

Bluetooth multipoint support makes the Jabra Elite 85t a winner for anyone juggling multiple devices.

The Jabra Elite 85t can be paired up with two different devices simultaneously and can switch between the sources without bothering with Bluetooth toggles. In our Jabra Elite 85t review, we noticed some inconsistencies with connectivity, but these were easily resolved when used with a single device.

Check out our full review to learn more about the Jabra 85T Elite.

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Apple AirPods Pro: The best earbuds for Apple users

If you’re an Apple user, the AirPods Pro are probably your first choice when looking to buy a pair of true wireless earphones. The high-end earbuds combine good enough audio quality with active noise cancellation. More importantly, they support excellent integration with Apple’s portfolio of devices, allowing them to seamlessly switch between iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

The Apple AirPods Pro are the obvious choice if you are entrenched in the Apple ecosystem.

In our testing, the AirPods Pro delivered more than the promised battery life. Innovative features like Spatial Audio make them a joy to use with the upgraded Apple Music service. The AirPods Pro are your best option if you own an iPhone.

Check out our full review to learn more about the AirPods Pro.

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Honorable mentions

That’s it for our list of the best true wireless earbuds you can buy in India, but it’s only a fraction of what’s out there. We also want to give an honorable mention to the following products:

• Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen): These earbuds bring excellent ANC at a reasonable price. You also get advanced software features like an ear tip fit test if you download the Alexa app.
• Sony WF-1000XM3: Despite the complicated name, Sony’s first pair of active noise cancellation enabled earphones are a solid bet with great audio quality to match. With the recently announced WF-1000XM4 hitting the shelves, Sony’s previous-gen model can be had for a steal.
• Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless: Like the Sony earbuds, the successor to the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless is already out, and that means you can get a great deal for these excellent sounding true wireless earphones.
• Apple AirPods: If you want a more affordable option in Apple’s accessory ecosystem, the AirPods are your only bet. You will still be paying a premium, though.