1★ Editor’s Choice
Apple
Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Open-fit ANCH2 chipIP54 buds & caseUSB-C wireless case
₹16,999₹17,900Save 5%
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Best earbuds for student
The best earbuds for student use in India, led by the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (₹16,999) — chosen for the specs that matter to student buyers, then ranked by value.
How we picked
We compared these earbuds on verified specs, current price and buyer ratings, then ranked them by value. No paid placements — ever. See our full methodology → · Read the full buying guide →
Top 3 at a glance
| Model | Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation Apple | Sony WF-C510 Sony | Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Soundcore |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹16,999 | ₹3,499 | ₹5,299 |
| Rating | 4.5 ★ | 4.3 ★ | 4.3 ★ |
| Category | Earbuds | Earbuds | Earbuds |
| Anc | ANC, Adaptive Audio, Transparency (H2) | No (Ambient Sound Mode) | Adaptive ANC 2.0 (up to 98.5%) |
| Mic | Dual beamforming mics | Built-in mic, multipoint | 6 mics |
| Codec | AAC | SBC, AAC | LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Battery | 4h ANC on, 20h with case | Up to 22 hrs (11+11) | 10h buds, 50h with case (ANC off) |
| Drivers | Apple custom (open-fit) | 6mm dynamic | 11mm dynamic |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3, multipoint |
| Ip Rating | IP54 (buds & case) | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Buy | Flipkart › | Amazon › | Amazon › |
Ranked by value
2
Sony
Sony WF-C510
22 hrs total batteryBluetooth 5.3 multipointIPX4 ratedSony app EQ
₹3,499₹4,990Save 30%
3
Soundcore
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
Adaptive ANC 2.0LDAC Hi-Res50h total batteryIPX4 water resistant
₹5,299₹9,999Save 47%
4
Sony
Sony WH-CH720N
35h ANC batteryOnly 192gMultipoint pairingQuick charge 3min = 1h
₹6,999₹14,990Save 53%
5Best Value
OnePlus
OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z2
30 hrs battery10 min = 20 hrs fast chargeIP55 rated12.4mm driver
₹1,699₹2,299Save 26%
6
Redmi
Redmi Buds 5
46dB hybrid ANC12.4mm titanium driver40 hrs total batteryIP54 rated
₹2,199₹2,999Save 27%
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Boult
Boult Audio Z40
60 hrs total battery10mm BoomX drivers45ms gaming modeIPX5 rated
₹899₹3,999Save 78%
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Skullcandy
Skullcandy Dime 3
Ultra-compact designTile finder built-inMultipoint pairingIPX4 rated
₹2,199₹2,999Save 27%
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truke
truke BTG Ultra
40ms gaming latency13mm graphene driver60 hrs battery360 Spatial audio
₹799₹3,999Save 80%
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15
boAt
boAt Airdopes 141
42H total batteryBEAST low-latency modeENx quad-mic callsIPX4 sweatproof
₹1,299₹4,490Save 71%
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OnePlus
OnePlus Nord Buds 3 Pro
49dB hybrid ANC12.4mm driversLHDC 5.010min = 11hr fast charge
₹2,899₹3,499Save 17%
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CMF by Nothing
CMF Buds Pro 2
50dB hybrid ANCLDAC Hi-ResDual driver + planar tweeterSmart Dial control
₹4,299
21
realme
Realme Buds Air 6 Pro
50dB ANC11mm + 6mm dual driverLDAC Hi-Res55ms low latency
₹4,999₹5,999Save 17%
22
Samsung
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
ANC12mm driver3 mics per budGalaxy ecosystem features
₹4,999₹9,999Save 50%
23
Apple
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) with MagSafe Case (USB-C)
H2 chip ANCAdaptive AudioPersonalized Spatial AudioUSB-C MagSafe case
₹22,900₹24,900Save 8%
Buyer FAQ
Which is the best earbuds for student right now?
Our current top pick is the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation (₹16,999). We rank on a transparent value score built from researched specs and current price — never on payment. See our methodology for the full breakdown.
What's the cheapest earbuds for student?
The most affordable pick in this guide is the pTron Bassbuds Spark at ₹599. We only include products we'd genuinely recommend, so even the budget options are worth a look.
Are these prices up to date?
Prices are researched from public sources, refreshed regularly and shown with a "price as of" date. They change constantly, so always confirm the live price on the retailer's page before buying.