2022 saw several high-quality truly wireless earbuds from well-known brands like Samsung, Apple, Sony, and others. The TWS earphone market has expanded quickly and tremendously in India and it is currently oversaturated with options at different price points. It can be difficult to decide which earbuds will suit you best when there are so many options available. We have compiled a list of the top truly wireless earbuds in a variety of pricing ranges to aid in your purchasing decision.
There are a few things you should be aware of before we start the list. To begin with, earbuds today come in a variety of designs and sizes. Remember that everyone has unique ears, so whether or not a pair of earbuds are comfortable usually depends on personal preference. Some wireless earbuds have ear tips included, while others have an open design without eartips (generally the ones with the silicon eartips are the most comfortable).
Other considerations, including sound quality, battery life, noise cancellation, touch controls, charging case size, and more, should come after comfort. The top truly wireless earbuds we’ve chosen for you here feature great sound and long battery life. Earbuds with silicone or foam ear tips enable active noise cancellation, while others only provide passive isolation. Active noise cancellation (ANC) might increase battery depletion but they offer a more immersive and distraction-free listening experience. These are the essential qualities you should look for in a pair of tws buds, and as you move up the price scale, the feature list expands. So let’s get started.
Best TWS earbuds under Rs 5,000
OnePlus Buds Z2
The OnePlus Buds Z2 are an enhanced version of the popular Buds Z, which helped OnePlus succeed in the market for affordable TWS buds (review). These fit well, sound good, and have long battery lives without being pricey. These offer features like bass boost, dynamic stereo, Dolby Atmos, panoramic sound, and more to enhance the listening experience while packing quite large 11mm dynamic drivers. Despite offering 4 hours of playing, the OnePlus Buds Z2 offer enough battery life for two complete charges when used with the case. They also have an IP55 rating and support OnePlus’ fast-charging technology.
Pros
- Excellent fit
- IP55 rating
- Premium design and build
Cons
- Limited touch controls
Best TWS earbuds under Rs 10,000
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Easily the best truly wireless earbuds under Rs 10,000 right now are the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro (review). These are equipped with dual 6.5mm drivers, one on each side, along with an 11mm woofer unit. The Buds Pro’s drivers receive the AKG tuning treatment for clear and precise sounds because Samsung owns the Harman corporation. The Galaxy Buds Pro come with a large list of features, including 360-degree audio theatre-style multichannel sound, Dolby Head Tracking support, the Auto Switch feature to quickly switch between Galaxy devices, Active Noise Cancellation, the Voice Detect option, Wireless Charging IPX7 rating, more.
Pros
- Well balanced sound
- Strong ANC
- Feature packed
Cons
- Bulky for some users
OnePlus Buds Pro
The most expensive TWS earbuds from OnePlus are the OnePlus Buds Pro (review). Due to the 11mm dynamic drivers, these sound fantastic and are a perfect alternative for anyone who enjoys thumping, booming bass for the price of Rs 9,990. These are one of the strongest ANC earbuds in the market under Rs 10,000, with background subtraction that can reach 45 dB and with three distinct ANC settings: noise cancellation, maximum ANC, and smart. With the charging case and ANC enabled, the OnePlus Buds Pro can last up to 20 hours. There is support for Qi wireless charging and fast charging which the company claims to offer 10 hours of playback in 10 minutes of charging.
Pros
- Fantastic audio output
- Great ANC performance
- Comfortable
- Solid battery life
Cons
- Features limited to OnePlus devices
- No Google Fast Pair support
Best TWS earbuds under Rs 20,000
OPPO Enco X2
The OPPO Enco product range offers excellent audio quality for the money. The OPPO Enco X2 (review) is a follow-up to the OPPO Enco X, and it enhances ANC and audio quality. They have one of the greatest Active Noise Cancellation systems in the market, with noise reduction of up to 45 dB. The earbuds offer different noise-cancelling settings and a transparency mode. They come with IP54 rating for dust and water resistance. The earphones offer a total battery life of up to 40 hours with ANC enabled. And it also comes with support for wireless charging.
Pros
- Impeccable audio output
- Great ANC performance
- Comfortable
- IP54 rating
Cons
- No Google Fast Pair support
- Extra sensitive touch controls
Sony WF-1000XM4
The most recent truly wireless earbuds from Sony are the WF-1000XM4 (review). These are comfier and have a more compact design than the XM3s, the previous model that helped the company get a foothold in the market for high-end truly wireless earbuds. The Sony WF-1000XM4 boast a wealth of capabilities, like cutting-edge adaptive ANC, DSEE Extreme upscaling, Quick Attention, EQ adjustments for a customised sound, and much more, at the hefty price tag of Rs 18,990. With ANC on, the earbuds often last 7 hours on a single charge, and the case adds two to three additional charges.
Pros
- Comfortable, all-day wear design
- Class-leading ANC
- Good battery life
- Fantastic sound signature
Cons
- Cannot pair with two devices simultaneously
- Treble output is not the best
Best TWS earbuds under Rs 30,000
Apple AirPods Pro 2
In some ways, Apple still has the lead in the market for truly wireless earbuds. The greatest top-of-the-line option for iPhone users is without a doubt Apple’s AirPods Pro. The AirPods Pro 2nd generation, a long-awaited improvement to the original AirPods Pro from 2019, were released earlier this year. These incorporate a new low-distortion driver with the new H2 chip. The results support Apple’s assertion that the 2022 Pro’s ANC (Active Noise cancelling) is twice as effective. Among other useful features, the ingenious new “Adaptive Transparency” feature enables you to tune into your surroundings more effectively. The highlight of these new AirPods Pro 2 has to be the 30-hour battery life.
Pros
- Superior sound
- Excellent Active Noise Cancelation
- Spatial audio support
- Great battery backup
Cons
- On the pricier spectrum
- Some features tied to iPhones
