Amazon and Flipkart are running their Diwali sale offers. Before you buy, here are the earbuds and headphones that in-depth reviews rated best at each budget, with our score and the Indian launch price, so you can see how big a sale discount really is. We don’t list sale prices: they change by the hour and bank-card offers differ from buyer to buyer, so use the links to check today’s price yourself.
Updated 23 October 2026 · Budgets are by launch price; on sale, a pick from the next budget up may fit yours
₹10,000 to ₹20,000
Apple AirPods 5 · 8.3/10 from 10 in-depth reviews · Launch price ₹14,990
Best for: Anyone who wants lightweight, tipless AirPods with noise cancelling included and doesn't need Pro-level isolation.
Skip it if: You want strong noise isolation, 6+ hours per charge, or you've found AirPods 4 uncomfortable.
Check today’s price: Amazon · Flipkart
Sony LinkBuds Clip · 7.0/10 from 12 in-depth reviews · Launch price ₹18,990
Best for: Someone who wants light, open-ear earbuds for staying aware of their surroundings during work, walks and calls, and who values clear vocals over bass.
Skip it if: You want strong bass, noise cancelling or isolation in loud places, or the lowest price among open-ear and clip-on earbuds.
Check today’s price: Amazon · Flipkart
Over ₹20,000
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless · 8.8/10 from 16 in-depth reviews · Launch price ₹39,990
Best for: Listeners who put sound quality, all-day comfort and battery life ahead of having the very strongest noise cancelling.
Skip it if: You want the best noise cancelling available, or you have small ears or wear glasses for long stretches.
Check today’s price: Amazon · Flipkart
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 5 · 8.3/10 from 1 in-depth review · Launch price ₹29,990
Best for: Buyers who put sound quality and noise cancelling first and are happy to decide on one positive early review.
Skip it if: You want LDAC support, or you need verified findings on battery life, call quality and value, which the review we read did not cover.
Check today’s price: Amazon · Flipkart
Beats 360 · 8.2/10 from 13 in-depth reviews · Launch price ₹42,900
Best for: Anyone who wants light, sweat-resistant noise-cancelling headphones with long battery life, on either iPhone or Android.
Skip it if: You want the best sound for the money, wired or lossless listening, or automatic pause when you take them off.
Check today’s price: Amazon · Flipkart
Before you buy in a sale
- Compare the sale price with the launch price above: a cut of a few hundred rupees off a price that has already fallen is not a real deal.
- Check the exact model and memory variant: sale listings often lead with the cheapest one.
- Bank and exchange offers apply only to some cards and phones; work out what you would pay.
- Buy from the brand’s own store or a listing sold by the brand or the platform where you can.
Every pick comes from our review roundups, which combine what in-depth reviews found. Full lists: Best earbuds and headphones by budget. The store links are plain searches; we earn nothing from them. How we score.