5 Budget friendly Bluetooth earphones for Music lovers

Bluetooth technology was not originally developed for music. But it has been repurposed and given a better use in the music industry. The market is now flooded with so many choices for Bluetooth earphones. I have been looking out for a good pair of Bluetooth earphones and my quest had given me some good result. So let me share you my thoughts on 5 Bluetooth earphones, that are affordable and priced under Rs 3000 or $ 50.

I have personally used all of these earphones and I will rate these earphones on their design, ruggedness, fit, sound quality and battery performance. The list below is not in any specific order. Each earphone has its own pros and cons, so you can use based on your needs.

AMX X1 – Hybrid Bluetooth Earphones

AMX X1 is one of the most beautifully designed earphones I have ever seen. It is a dual driver earphone with the ability to be connected with Bluetooth or wires and hence hybrid. It is made of very good quality plastic and the transparent material gives it a stylish look. The box contains about 7 pairs of ear tips covering all sizes of ear canals. The styrofoam earth is the best of the lot and it gives the earphone a snug fit.

It’s Water resistant, it can endure minor water splashes or sweat, but it’s not waterproof. The dual dynamic driver gives out good quality audio, but the bass is not deep and the frequency is not perfectly balanced. High and mids are distinctly pronounced, but the lows are a bit flat. It supports APTx codec. It has a mic and the call quality is pretty good. It gives about 7 to 8 hours of battery life on continues usage. It is priced at Rs 2499 and available at Amazon India.

AMX X1 Dual Driver Hybrid Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones with Mic – https://amzn.to/2HwH1fc

Leaf Ear

Leaf is an Indian brand and they have been introducing a lineup of audio products that are very competitive in price and features. Leaf Ear is an in-ear Bluetooth earphone from Leaf with promised deep bass and a very rugged design. It is very lightweight due to the plastic material used. But the quality of material used is very good. It comes with a few ear tips and a hard case. It has very good fit in the ear owing to the ear hooks. It is also water resistant to minor splashes and sweat.

Though it is specifically designed for sports and fitness, the earphone can also be used for casual music. It supports aptX codec and the device indeed has deep bass as promised. But the thin plastic material used does not contain and channel the sound effects. The mids and highs are prominent and distinct. Call quality over mic is also good. It gives about 7 to 8 hours of battery life and it is available on Leaf Studios website for Rs 2499. You can use “GIRIROCKS” coupon code for a 20% discount.

Buy Leaf Ear Bluetooth Earphones with Mic with 20% discount – https://www.leafstudios.in/ Discount code – GIRIROCKS

Buy in Amazon – http://amzn.to/2j93tNa (No Discount)

Tagg Inferno

Tagg Inferno is a popular choice in Amazon India. It is loved by the consumers for its superior bass effects. It has a hook design for the fail-proof fit, but I found the plastic used to be of low quality. It is IPX4 rated water resistant. Though it promises noise cancellation, it is actually passive and not active. I would call is as noise blocking, rather than noise cancellation. In its quest to deliver good bass, the earphones have let down the high and mid frequency. The voice and treble are a bit overlapping. It supports aptX codec and the overall sound quality is good, if not great. It gives you about 6-7 hours of battery life.

It would be a popular recommendation when looking for a Bluetooth earphone, but I would not recommend it due to its bulky design and audio quality. It is priced at Rs 2499 and on deal days, you can even buy it for Rs 1999, like I did.

Buy in Amazon – https://amzn.to/2lsk0N3

Blitzwolf BTS1 (Editor’s Choice for Sports)

Blitzwolf products are not officially available in India, but they can be easily purchased from any Chinese commerce portals. Blitzwolf BTS1 is my current daily driver for sports and fitness activity. The earphones are solidly built. It has a metal body and feels very premium. When not in use, the earphones are magnetically attached to each other. It comes with ear-tips and ear hooks of 3 sizes and it is important to choose the right fit. As the earphones are made of metal, they tend to fall off easily, if the right size of ear-tips and ear hooks are not chosen. It is IPX4 waterproof.

It delivers good and deep bass, thanks to the metal container. But I still feel there is a bit of sound dispersion and loss as the channeling is not perfect. Mids and Highs are distinct but the highs are not pitched perfectly. It supports APT-X codec. Overall, the sound quality is a bit flat with some stress to the lows. It is available for around Rs 1350 or $19.99 from Bangood.com. Battery life on this earphone is very impressive and I will continue to use it as my daily driver due to its rugged design, affordable pricing, and decent audio quality.

Bw-BTS1 earphone: https://goo.gl/2AEMtP (20% off – Use code – bw20)

Bludio T Energy with Active Noise Cancellation (Editor’s choice for Travel)

Bludio T Energy Bluetooth earphones have Active Noise cancellation which many in this price segment don’t have. The design of the earphone looks very fragile as the choice of material is poor. The neckband design looks a lot like a tongue cleaner and the earphones themselves are made of poor quality plastic. It is water resistant and has an open USB-C port for charging. The noise cancellation mic is also in the neckband control center with a huge exposed hole. Though the earphone is water resistant, these holes can get dust deposits over the time.

But this headset is a complete package when it comes to audio quality. It has good quality deep bass. The mids and highs are distinct. The noise cancellation is 70-80% effective in reducing the low-frequency background noise. Though the device has good battery life, if the noise cancellation button is not turned off, the battery would drain. There must have been an intelligent sleep for the ANC circuit to save the battery. But if you are not using the ANC, you would get over 15 hours of battery life.

As this device has the best battery life, audio quality, and ANC, I use it while traveling. It is just $22 or around Rs 1500 and for this price, it delivers a good value for money, if you are willing to overlook the cheap build quality.

Bludio T Energy Bluetooth Earphone – https://goo.gl/o1d2SM