Best gaming earphones in India (Wired/Wireless) – October 2023

The first earphone on our list is HyperX Cloud Earbuds. HyperX is one of the prominent and reliable names in the gaming market that is most famous for its affordable lineup of gaming accessories.

The HyperX Cloud Earbuds are an allrounder in the sound category. The earphones produce detailed sounds with sharp mids and balanced highs. As for the bass, it is pretty decent. However, it’s alright since the lack of bass helps make certain sounds, like explosions, more realistic in games. You can clearly hear your teammate’s voice and detect enemies’ footsteps through these earphones.

The earphone Comes inside a pouch that has a matte rubber texture. In hand, the pouch feels premium and durable. As for the build, the cable is made from plastic with HyperX’s signature red and black accents. The earphone features an in-ear design, and the silicon tip provides a comfortable fit.

The cloud earphone manages to muffle the environmental noise pretty well but doesn’t completely cancel out the noise. In terms of quality, the microphone is fine, but it is too sensitive since it picks up the background noise. There are button controls on the cable that are only meant for receiving calls and playing and pausing music.

The Asus Cetra II Core is a pair of IEMs or in-ear monitors, which are a new model to its predecessor Cetra Core.

Speaking about sound, ASUS features essence drivers on the ROG Cetra II Core. These drivers have world-class LSR material for improved speaker performance and higher bass levels. As said, the bass is excellent, which makes the games more exciting. You can customize the audio profile with the equalizer to adapt the sound according to your game. The gaming-optimized audio results in detailed sounds, providing you with an immersive gaming experience.

The microphone in this earphone is in-lined and outputs clear audio. With noise suppression technology in this mic, you can be heard clearly in voice calls and game chats. Noise isolation is excellent, and noise leakage is non-existent in these earphones.

ROG Cetra Core II also features user-friendly in-line controls. You can easily play/pause your music and adjust volume levels.

The Certa II features a Sleek design with a black and red color scheme. The body of the earphone is crafted with lightweight aluminum, providing an elegant look and durability. With a light body, silicon tips, and ear fins, this earphone feels comfortable to wear even during long gaming sessions. The earphone is shipped with a hardshell travel case, silicon & foam tips, and a dual 3.5mm splitter cable.

Moving on to our list, the Logitech G333 is our next choice on the list of best gaming earphones in India. The sound is the most impressive thing in the Logitech G333. The detailed sound of these earphones outputs music, sound effects, and voicework in the game that always felt balanced. The earphone packs a surprising amount of bass for the size of the earphone. The bass may feel overpowering in some games and balanced in other ones. Along with gaming, this earphone also sounds great across different media like music, movies, audiobooks, etc.

The inlined microphone of this earphone is surprisingly good with its clear and detailed audio. But the mic doesn’t completely isolate the surrounding sound and picks up the heavy background noise. Asus has provided a set of controls in the right earbud that provides easy access to volume and playback controls.

Speaking about the design, the Logitech G333 earphone features an aluminum body in a capsule shape. The earphone looks like a normal one and has no gamer aesthetics. The earbuds come in three colors: purple with yellow ear tips, white with lavender ear tips, and black with blue ear tips. The earphone is shipped with a 3.5mm-to-USB-C adapter, a small zip-up pouch, and silicon tips, which provide a comfortable fit.

Razer is famous for its premium gaming accessories. With the Razer Hammerhead Duo, the company has tried to appeal to normal people and gamers. 

Speaking about the design, the Hammerhead Duo earpiece is housed in an aluminum casing, which makes it lightweight and durable at the same time. The braided cable of this earphone prevents tangling and provides a premium feel. Wearing the earphones for extended periods of time is comfortable because of the angled tips and soft silicone sleeves.

As for the sound, most of the time, it is quite pleasant, with a balanced sound throughout the frequency spectrum. The audio doesn’t get distorted when the volume is too high or muddy when the volume is too low. You can clearly hear sound elements like explosions, footsteps, etc., in the game since the sound stage is also good. But If you’re looking for bass, you should choose a different earphone on this list. 

The microphone on this one catches audio nicely, but the mic is placed further down the odd cable. The earphone features a control button that can skip tracks, adjust volume, take calls, and access a virtual assistant. The noise cancellation is decent since the ambient noise can penetrate the earphones.

The Razer Hammerhead is the best wireless gaming earbuds in the Indian market. Razer Hammerhead comes in Razer’s signature black and green color scheme. The buds are designed in a stem shape and feature an RGB Razer logo, which looks elegant in the dark. The earpiece contains thin silicon ear tips that prevent the buds from falling off your ear. It has a pill-shaped charging case made from plastic that can easily catch smudges and scuffs. 

The vocals in Hammerhead come through nicely, and the sound range feels well-balanced. Don’t expect explosive bass and really sharp audio, but most gamers will be happy with the sound profile since they are not audiophiles. There are equalizer controls in the Razer Audio app, which lets you choose from presets like increased bass or voice. You also have full control over the EQ range if you like to tweak each slider to your preferences.

Razer claims by turning on the gaming mode, the device will have a 60ms latency. The latency is not noticeable in most used cases, and hardcore gamers will also need help finding the lag. The touch playback controls work fine, and the BlueTooth 5.0 provides a solid connection. The microphone is decent on this one, and the ANC average is nothing special.

As for the Battery life, the buds can last up to 4.5 hours ( with ANC and RGB logo turned on), and the case adds an additional 12 hours of battery life.

The next gaming earphone on the list is Eksa Gt1 Cobra. You might have never heard of this brand, but now you do. This is the second wireless earphone on the list.

In terms of design, the Gt1 Cobra may be the most unique one. The earbuds are made with a glossy and matte finish and are very lightweight. The company has included blue LED as eyes and a long earbud stem as the body to mimic a cobra hence the name. The same goes for the charging case. It is triangular and features a LED battery indicator and a USB-C charging port, which is a plus.

One of the selling points of Gt Cobra 1 is the gaming mode. Turning it on reduces the audio latency to 38ms so gamers will love this earphone. The mic produces a voice clear enough that other parties won’t complain. As for noise isolation, it does a decent job of canceling environmental noises.

As for the Battery life, the buds can last up to 6 hours, and the case adds an extra 30hrs of battery life. This is exceptionally good compared to the Razer Hammerhead.

Speaking about the Sound, the overall sound is fine on this one. The highs are very tinny, and the bass could be more present. Compared to them, the mids are impressive. You can also notice distortion when the volume is kept up. For a gamer, it may be fine with its gaming feature, but if you’re considering using it outside gaming, this one is not recommended.

Cosmic Byte may be an unknown brand for many people, so we are here to introduce you to the Cosmic Byte CB-EP-03.

The Cosmic Byte CB-EP-03 gaming earphones are suitable for use in games and provide clear sound quality for in-game audio, such as gunshots, reloading sounds, and footsteps. The earphones have strong bass and loudness, but the sound quality may be better for music lovers who prefer crisp sound.  Overall, the sound quality of the earphones is suitable for gaming and is enjoyable for bass lovers.

Unlike other earphones on the list, this one features a dual microphone design, with one microphone in the in-line controller and the other as a detachable mic. However, both microphones cannot be used simultaneously. The in-line microphone does not have good sound quality, but the detachable mic has a clear sound quality for communicating with teammates. The earphones also have some noise cancellation, which is not very effective but still adds value to the product.

The Cosmic Byte CB-EP-03 gaming earphones have a black and red design, glossy finish, and good build quality. They also come with earlocks. The wire and jack of this gaming earphone are made of high-quality materials and have a good design. The rubberized wire gives the feel of a braided wire, and the jack is slightly L-shaped. Overall, these features are impressive for the price of the earphones.

The Wings Phantom 800 is the best Gaming TWS Earbuds under 1000 Rs. It has a 10mm driver and offers decent sound quality for its price. The bass may be average, but the instrument separation is good. The earbuds are suitable for vocal and treble music, and their sound quality is good for the price range. It is good for gaming, and you can hear music and theme song in the game well. It also picks up small sound details in the game well.

The main selling point of this device is the ultra-low latency of 60 ms, which is fine since the list contains earbuds that provide lower audio latency than this one. The mic quality of the Phantom 800 earbuds could be better, especially in noisy environments. But if you’re using it for gaming it performs better in indoor environments with less background noise.

The earbuds provide 8 hours of playtime on a single charge and a total playtime of more than 48 Hours, Including the charging case. A Type-C port is available for charging the case, which is surprising in this price range.

The Phantom 800 earbuds are made of plastic but have a premium look and feel. They are also well-designed to fit comfortably in the ears, and their light weight makes them suitable for extended use. As for the charging case, it is shaped with a gamer look and includes green LED indicators. Overall, the earbuds offer good value for their price and can be worn for long periods without causing discomfort.