Gen Z Is Switching Back To Wired Earphones: 5 Best Options Under Rs 5000

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Apple launched its first-ever AirPods in 2016, the tech industry witnessed a shift from wired earphones to wireless earbuds. The wireless audio products dominated the market because of their sleek design and undeniable convenience. In a surprising turn of events, Gen Z has managed to revive the love for the wired earphones, as the device does not have any battery charging features, and it is just simple to plug and use. Industry trends have highlighted that wired earphones still offer consistent performance and uncompressed audio. Here are five of the best wired earphones under Rs 5,000.

Apple EarPods

Apple offers two wired earpods in India. One of them comes with a USB-C type, and the other one connects with the Lightning connector. Both these earphones are priced at Rs 2,000. The USB-C type wired earpods are compatible with Mac models with USB-C running macOS Monterey 12.6 or later. Similarly, they can support iPad models with USB-C running iPadOS 16.4 or later, alongside iPhone models with USB-C running iOS 17 or later.While the Lightning connector earpods support all devices with iOS 10 or later, including iPod touch, iPad and iPhone.

Boat Bassheads 122

The Boat Bassheads 122 comes at a price of Rs 2,999. It features a 25 dB active noise cancellation and supports a Type-C jack. It is equipped with 13mm drivers for audio output. The product can support iOS, Windows and Android operating systems.

Samsung Type C Earphone (AKG)

It is currently selling in India at Rs 2,000. These earphones support the Samsung Galaxy Fold and other mobile devices which do not have a 3.5mm jack.

JBL Tune 310

This JBL product is currently selling in India at Rs 1,499 instead of its original price of Rs 1,999. It comes with a USB-C connection and is compatible with devices like PCs, smartphones and gaming systems. These earphones include a three-button inline controller music playback.

Sennheiser CX 80U

This product is currently selling in India at Rs 1,789 instead of its original launch price of Rs 3,990. It is compatible with tablets, laptops and smartphones, offering USB Type-C support.