Best Budget Gaming Earphones (September 2023)

By Manish Rajesh | Updated on 08-May-2023

Audio is essential to any gaming experience. In single player games, audio can greatly help improve immersion. In competitive FPS games and Battle Royale games like PUBG, you need to be able to hear where gunshots and footsteps are coming from. You also need to be able to communicate with your teammates, meaning you need something that has a decent microphone as well. Even if you're on a budget, it would be wise to invest in a pair of gaming earphones to greatly improve your gaming experience. To that end, we've got a list of the best budget gaming earphones that you can get your hands on right now. The budget gaming earphone landscape can be hard to navigate with a plethora of options, which is why we've narrowed it down for you. We've got earphones ranging from the not-so-budget options like the SteelSeries Tusq, all the way to earphones around the Rs 1,000 mark, like the HP H150 wired in-ear gaming earphones, the Wings Phantom 860, and the TAGG ROgue 100Gt. We've also got a mix of wired and wireless options, like the HyperX Cloud wired earbuds or the Razer Hammerhead true wireless X earbuds. We're sure we have at least one pair of budget gaming earphones that will suit your needs.

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SteelSeries Tusq

NA
20Hz - 20kHz
NA
2.8 x 2 x 161.2

The SteelSeries TUSQ tops our list of the best budget gaming earphones, however, they're not exactly all that budget. That being said these are some of the best gaming earphones you can get your hands on. The SteelSeries TUSQ is a pair of wired gaming earphones with a 3.5mm jack, meaning it is compatible with just about every device that has a 3.5mm jack. However, keep in mind if you're using a PC or laptop that does not have a unijack, you will need an audio and mic splitter to use these earphones. The TUSQ comes with a detachable boom mic, which is something you usually only get with gaming headphones. The TUSQ's boom mic has been known to have great audio quality, meaning your teammates will be able to hear you clearly. The earphones also feature a fairly comfortable looking design, meaning it shouldn't tax your ears too much even after long gaming sessions. If you're looking a pair of wired gaming earphones with a great mic, then the SteelSeries TUSQ is your best bet.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range	:	20Hz - 20kHz
Dimensions	:	2.8 x 2 x 161.2
Price	:	₹ 2,999

HyperX Cloud Earbuds

NA
100Hz-6,300 Hz
NA
12.1 x 3.56 x 16.5

Coming in second place, we have an audio solution from HyperX, another prominent gaming brand. These are the HyperX Cloud wired gaming earbuds. Like the TUSQ, these earphones also feature a fairly comfortable looking design which shouldn't tax your ears even after long gaming sessions. The buds have an angled shape for a secure and comfortable fit. These earphones are also known to have a great microphone, which may not be as good as the detachable boom mic on the TUSQ, but you should still get decent voice quality out of these earphones. The earphones come with in-line controls but only for muting and unmuting, and also come with a 90 degree connector, which are preferred for smartphone gamers who don't like the jack getting in their way. Once again, the presence of a 3.5mm jack means these earphones will work with just about any device that has a 3.5mm port, including most mainstream consoles and smartphones.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range	:	100Hz-6,300 Hz
Dimensions	:	12.1 x 3.56 x 16.5
Price	:	₹ 4,400

Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X

NA
20Hz - 20kHz
NA
2.5 x 0.3 x 5.3

The first truly wireless earphones on our list and coming in at third place are the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X. The first thing you'll notice about these earphones is that they have no silicon buds, but instead feature a design like the AirPods where they just sit in your ears. This may or may not be a dealbreaker for many. That being said, Razer promises great audio quality with these earphones, in addition to great battery life as well with an advertised battery life of 24 hours, with 6 hours on the buds themselves and 18 hours in the case. While Bluetooth earphones are normally terrible for gaming, most wireless earphones, as you'll soon see in this list, come with a "gaming mode". Razer's Game Mode bumps the latency down to 60 ms which makes it actually usable for online gaming. As an added bonus for gamers, the Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X also comes with RGB.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range	:	20Hz - 20kHz
Dimensions	:	2.5 x 0.3 x 5.3
Price	:	₹ 14,825

HP H150 Wired in Ear Gaming Earphones

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20Hz - 20kHz
NA
18.1 x 11.1 x 5.4

If you're looking for a budget version of the SteelSeries TUSQ, i.e., a pair of gaming earphones with a detachable mic, then at just around the Rs 1000 mark we have the HP H150 wired gaming earphones. These earphones come with a unique triagular design, and the buds feature wings as well for a more secure fit while you're using these earphones. HP H150 features in-line controls for volume and calls, but no mic mute or unmute functionality, unfortunately. The 3.5mm connector on these earphones is also 90 degrees, which like we mentioned earlier is usually prefered by smartphone gamers. These earphones also come with a blue light when it use, which in combination with the shape of the earphones gives it a fairly gamer aesthetic.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Range	:	20Hz - 20kHz
Dimensions	:	18.1 x 11.1 x 5.4
Price	:	₹ 1,060

Cosmic Byte CosmoBuds X200

10 Hours
20Hz - 20kHz
NA
NA

The second wireless earphones on our list are the Cosmic Byte CosmoBuds X200. Cosmic Byte is a well known brand when it comes to budget gaming peripherals. The Cosmic Byte CosmoBuds X200 is their budget wireless gaming earphone offering. These earphones come with a low latency mode that goes as low as 38 ms, which is even lower than what the Razer Hammerhead X offers. This is paired with an even higher advertised battery life of 40 hours, environmental noise cancellation and even an IPX5 water resistance rating. Considering the price, these earphones sure do have a lot of features on offer. It also comes with Bluetooth 5.3 support, which helps when it comes to battery life, especially when using low latency modes. Even the aesthetics of the earphones scream gamer. Certainly worth considering if you're looking for budget TWS gaming earphones.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Playback Time	:	10 Hours
Frequency Range	:	20Hz - 20kHz
Price	:	₹ 1,999

Wings Phantom 860

Wings is another brand that is well known for making budget gaming peripherals. The Wings Phatom 860 are their latest offering, which are a pair of TWS budget gaming earphones. One look at the Wings Phantom 860 and it screams gamer, much like the Cosmic Byte buds before this. Wings have gone all out with aesthetics on the Phantom 860, and you also have customisable lights patterns on the case and buds. It will definitely catch eyeballs, that's for sure. The earphones come with app support via the Wings Sync app where you adjust EQ, touch controls, the afformentioned light patterns and more. These TWS earphones also come with a low latency mode that goes down to 40 ms and Bluetooth 5.3 support. Anything below 60 ms is pretty good, of course, if you want 0 ms you will have to stick to wired options. You also get IPX5 water and sweat resistance which is nice. Wouldn't want your earphones getting damaged after sweaty gaming sessions, right?

TAGG Rogue 100Gt

20 hours
NA
NA
7 x 5.7 x 3

The last pair of budget gaming earphones on our list is the TAGG Rogue 100Gt. Once again, you have a pair of TWS earphones that screams gaming, these guys know who their target audience is. The TAGG Rogue 100Gt comes with a low latency mode that goes down 50 ms, which like we mentioned earlier is good. Unlike the previous two earphones, these earphones come with Bluetooth 5.0 support, and there's no IP rating at all. You could probably get around 3-4 hours on a single charge on these earphones with the case providing up to 18 hours of battery backup. They also have a lighting effect going on, which isn't as flashy as the Wings Phantom 860, but plays well with the overall aesthetic of the device.

MORE SPECIFICATIONS
Playback Time	:	20 hours
Dimensions	:	7 x 5.7 x 3
Price	:	₹ 1,299

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List Of Best Budget Gaming Earphones

Product Name	Seller	Price
SteelSeries Tusq	Amazon	₹ 2,999
HyperX Cloud Earbuds	Amazon	₹ 4,400
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless X	Amazon	₹ 14,825
HP H150 Wired in Ear Gaming Earphones	N/A	₹ 1,060
Cosmic Byte CosmoBuds X200	N/A	₹ 1,999
Wings Phantom 860	N/A	₹ 1,499
TAGG Rogue 100Gt	Amazon	₹ 1,299

Best Budget Gaming Earphones Faq's

Why gaming earphones over regular earphones?

Most gaming earphones come with features specifically designed for gamers. This usually includes things like a decent mic, and in the case of wireless earphones, a low latency mode, among other things. Higher-end gaming headphones can be just as good as premium headphones in terms of sound quality.

Is wired earphones better for gaming?

In general, competitive gamers prefer wired earphones over wireless earphones that connect over Bluetooth. This is primarily because wireless Bluetooth earphones tend to have a higher latency, meaning there will be a slight delay between the action and you hearing the audio. This delay is usually very miniscule, but can make a difference in fast-paced competitive games.

Are gaming earphones better or headphones?

Both have benefits. Gaming earphones take up a lot less space as compared to gaming headphones. They’re also much easier to carry around, and you’re not completely shut off from the outside world when you use gaming earphones. Gaming headphones on the other hand are much bulkier but they also tend to provide better audio quality. They also have better isolation, shutting off sounds from the outside, and also doing a better job of preventing your gaming sounds from bleeding out to the world.