5 best budget ANC earbuds

Earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation technology, or ANC earbuds, are increasingly becoming more accessible, allowing users to listen to music and block external noise without having to spend a fortune. While it was once a premium feature, it is now common in affordable earbuds that deliver impressive sound isolation and clarity.

There are quite a few options and many big names in the Indian market that can make choosing the right one confusing. This guide highlights five of the best budget ANC earbuds available in India.

The best budget ANC earbuds

1) OnePlus Buds 4 TWS Earbuds

Price: ₹5,999

The OnePlus Buds 4 bring a surprisingly premium audio package for the price, with a dual driver setup featuring an 11mm woofer and a 6mm tweeter. It comes with 55dB real-time ANC, which completely blocks outdoor noise according to reviews. Having dual DACs, it promises superb audio quality with refined lows and crisp high tones. The bass is said to be quite punchy and overall produces a well-rounded sound quality.

The buds offer over a day of battery life with the charging case, which is quite impressive. In terms of comfort, the Buds 4 are lightweight and ergonomic, making them great for long listening sessions.

2) CMF Buds Pro 2

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are another excellent budget ANC earbuds in the segment (Image via Nothing)

Price: ₹3,799

The CMF Buds Pro 2 are a significant upgrade over their predecessor, offering great ANC for the price point. They support up to 50db noise cancellation, which can filter out ambient noise, especially in office or casual environments. However, they might not be the most effective in busy, bustling areas. They feature great battery life, lasting upwards of 26 hours with ANC enabled.

The CMF Buds Pro 2 come with a dual driver setup, featuring an 11mm bass driver and a 6mm micro-planar tweeter. This helps produce a fuller sound with a deep bass. However, reviews suggest that the sound tuning tends to be bass-heavy; this can be tweaked with EQ settings. They're quite lightweight and come with multiple ear tip options for a snug fit, making them great ANC earbuds for the price.

3) Samsung Galaxy Buds Core

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core are an impressive pair of budget ANC earbuds you should check out (Image via Samsung)

Price: ₹3,999

The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core are comparatively premium ANC earbuds, offering a solid mix of features for the price. The 12mm dynamic driver produces a balanced sound with clear mids and decent bass punch, making them versatile for different music genres. While the exact decibel spec is not disclosed by Samsung, the Buds Core offer excellent ANC for outdoors.

The earbuds offer up to 20 hours of use with ANC, and have silicone tips and wingtips for a secure and comfortable fit. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Core offer great ecosystem integration with Samsung devices and come with a multitude of features, making them a great choice in this price range.

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4) Redmi Buds 6

The Redmi Buds 6 is a solid mid-range budget ANC earbud (Image via Redmi)

Price: ₹2,999

The Redmi Buds 6 are a highly competitive entry-level ANC earbud option. They feature a dual driver setup with a 12.4mm dynamic titanium and 5.5mm micro piezoelectric driver, which produces a warm and well-rounded sound according to reviews. The buds offers up to 49dB of hybrid ANC, which blocks ambient noise quite well.

The Redmi Buds 6 offer decent battery life and should last an entire day's use, even with ANC enabled. They feature an ergonomic design that offers a secure and fatigue-free fit, making them superb budget ANC earbuds for the price.

5) realme Buds T310

The realme Buds T310 is one of the more affordable budget ANC earbuds in the market (Image via realme)

Price: ₹2,129

Last on the list are the realme Buds T310, which are the most affordable option. They feature a 12.4mm dynamic bass driver that delivers a powerful sound with balanced highs and lows, with an emphasis on the bass quality. They serve to be good choices for casual listeners, but aren't recommended for enthusiasts. The 46dB hybrid ANC offers decent noise cancellation and blocks out ambient noise in everyday scenarios like public transport or busy offices.

The realme Buds T310 have a surprisingly long battery life, lasting upwards of 26 hours with ANC enabled. They feature a standard design that offers good comfort, and are great for long listening sessions. All in all, they are good options for the price, but cannot be compared to more expensive picks in terms of audio quality and ANC.

This concludes the list of the best budget ANC earbuds. We've included a varied range of options that suit different budget ranges, with each one offering a blend of performance, comfort, and value.

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Edited by Abu Amjad Khan