Best USB-C wired earphones for iPhone and Android users under Rs 2000

Wired earphones are trending again, and you may want them for style reasons and utility. After years of dominance by truly wireless earbuds, the simple act of plugging in earphones feels intentional, even expressive. Ever since modern phones dropped the headphone jack, wireless audio has become the default for iPhone and Android users. AirPods and other TWS options have refined over time, but some users may not want to charge their earphones frequently, and do not like the occasional connectivity issues. Latency is also a concern. While improved, it is not eliminated, and this matters for gaming, video editing, or even watching content closely synced to audio. Wired earphones don’t have these issues. They also offer better mic audio. And for Apple users, the iPhone 15 series and later have a USB-C port. So, they can simply plug in a wired earphone and get a consistent experience across calls, music and video. To top it off, it also matters that a pair of wired earphones generally costs a fraction of the wireless AirPods or any high-end TWS option. So, if you want a pair of fairly affordable wired earphones, here we have compiled a list of top USB-C wired earphones under Rs 2,000:

Apple EarPods (USB-C)

The Apple EarPods USB-C variant is the easiest recommendation. It is made by Apple and has a semi-open design, which means it will offer a non-isolating feel in the ear. Apple claims they are ‘engineered to maximise sound output.’ While the Earpods come with lightning and 3.5mm jack ends, pick the USB-C model only.

If you have a 3.5mm model, you can use an adapter from Apple. This is sold separately, though. Well, the same applies to the other 3.5mm wired earphones you may have.

Design-wise, the Earpods come in a white colour only. It is said to offer protection from sweat and water. The Earpods’ wire consists of an in-line mic and built-in remote that lets you control the volume and playback, and answer or end calls.

Price: Rs 2,000

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Sony IER-EX15C

Sony’s budget USB-C earphones come with a 5mm neodymium magnet driver. Its 1.2mm wired has a built-in remote that allows you to adjust volume, play/pause music, and answer calls. It also includes a dedicated mute function for the microphone.

It is available in white, black, blue and pink colours. These have in-ear silicone tip.

Price: Rs 1,590

JBL Tune 310C USB-C

The JBL Tune 310C has an in-ear design that offers more passive isolation. It packs a 9mm dynamic driver setup that is tuned for JBL Pure Bass sound. It is rated to support a broad frequency response of 20 Hz – 40 kHz. Unlike Apple, JBL offers four colour options, viz., white, black, red, and blue.

Its wire has an integrated microphone and a remote to control music playback, adjust volume, and manage phone calls on the go. There is no official IP rating for dust and water.

Price: Rs 1,299

Xiaomi Type-C Earphones

Xiaomi USB-C earphones are one of the most accessible options in this list. These have an in-ear silicone tip, a large 12.4mm dynamic drivers, and a 1.25mm long cable.

It comes in white and black colours. Xiaomi has equipped the earphones with IP54 dust and water resistance.

For calls, you get an HD microphone with digital noise cancellation. There is a three-button control setup offering a single press for play/pause, a double press for next track, and a triple press for previous track. You can also tap single time for answering or muting calls, long-pressing to reject/end calls, and there are dedicated buttons for volume adjustments.

Price: Rs 599

Under the sub-Rs 500 price, you can consider options like Philips TAE2146WT (Rs 349), Boat Bassheads 300C (Rs 499), and from brands like Ambrane, GoBoult, etc. You can also consider IEMs, which may come from lesser known brands.

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