Custom earbuds are one of the trickier corporate gifts to budget for — unit cost swings wildly between wired earphones at SGD $3 and ANC true-wireless at SGD $55. Decoration fees add another layer. And lead times shift with chipset availability and Chinese New Year. This guide lays out the real pricing bands, MOQs, and lead times for a Custom Earbud bulk order in Singapore, so your procurement team can model the campaign before you open supplier conversations.
What’s in this guide
- MOQ by earbud type (wired, neckband, TWS, ANC, headphone)
- Price bands at 300 / 500 / 1,000 / 2,000 pcs
- Decoration setup fees that actually bite
- Lead time by product family, including the Chinese New Year freeze
- Deposit terms, payment schedule, and freight options
- 10-line RFP template you can paste into an email
MOQ by Earbud Type
Minimum order quantity is driven by two things: how much tooling is custom to your job, and how much the factory line costs to set up. The more standardised the product, the lower the MOQ.
| Earbud type | Standard MOQ | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Wired 3.5mm earphones | 300 pcs | Standard components, fast setup |
| Neckband Bluetooth | 300 pcs | Stock chipset, print on flex band |
| Entry TWS earbuds | 300 pcs | Stock casing, stock chipset |
| Premium TWS / ANC | 500 pcs | Case tooling and ANC tuning |
| Over-ear / on-ear headphones | 300–500 pcs | Depends on casing tooling |
| Gaming headsets | 500 pcs | RGB and mic assembly adds cost |
| Custom-mould casing (branded shape) | 2,000 pcs | Tooling cost must amortise |
Aquaholic house default: MOQ is 300 pcs across most models. Lower runs are possible on select wired earphones but decoration setup fees make the per-unit cost less attractive below 300.
Price Bands by Product Family & Quantity
The table below shows indicative per-unit prices in SGD before decoration and packaging, based on current Q2 2026 supplier pricing. Final numbers depend on chipset availability, PVC vs PC casing, and shipping mode.
| Product | 300 pcs | 500 pcs | 1,000 pcs | 2,000 pcs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wired 3.5mm | $4.20 | $3.80 | $3.20 | $2.80 |
| Neckband BT | $12.50 | $11.00 | $9.80 | $8.60 |
| Entry TWS | $14.50 | $13.00 | $11.50 | $10.00 |
| Premium TWS (ANC) | $32.00 | $29.00 | $26.00 | $23.00 |
| Over-ear headphones | $28.00 | $25.00 | $22.50 | $20.00 |
| Gaming headset | $38.00 | $34.00 | $30.00 | $26.00 |
Figures are indicative and subject to written quotation. The biggest single driver of unit-price swing is chipset — a BK3266 vs a Realtek RTL8773 can shift TWS pricing by SGD $3 per unit.
Decoration & Setup Fees
Add the decoration cost on top of the base unit price:
Pad print (1 colour): SGD $0.20–0.40/pc + SGD $50–80 setup plate.
UV digital print (CMYK full colour): SGD $0.60–1.20/pc + SGD $30–50 file prep.
Laser engraving: SGD $0.40–0.80/pc + SGD $40–60 file prep.
Doming (epoxy resin): SGD $0.60–1.00/pc + SGD $80 setup.
Custom printed gift box: SGD $1.50–3.00/pc at 300 pcs, dropping to SGD $0.80–1.60/pc at 2,000.
For a deeper dive on which logo printing on Bluetooth earbuds method fits which surface, see our printing guide.
Lead Time by Product Family
| Product | Production | + Printing | + Shipping | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wired 3.5mm | 10–14 days | +5 days | +5–10 days | 3–4 weeks |
| Neckband BT | 14–18 days | +5 days | +5–10 days | 4–5 weeks |
| Entry TWS | 18–22 days | +5–7 days | +5–10 days | 4–6 weeks |
| Premium / ANC TWS | 25–30 days | +7 days | +5–10 days | 6–8 weeks |
| Over-ear headphones | 20–28 days | +5–7 days | +7–14 days | 5–7 weeks |
Chinese New Year freeze
Chinese factories wind down 10 days before CNY and take 2–3 weeks to fully restart. For any earbud delivery due in February–mid-March, confirm production is complete and shipped before CNY eve — or push the project into April.
Payment Terms & Freight
Payment: 50% deposit on signed artwork and PO, 50% balance before shipment. Enterprise clients with credit arrangements can negotiate Net 30 post-delivery.
Freight modes:
Sea freight: 10–14 days door-to-door, cheapest, best for 2,000+ pc orders where timing is loose.
Air freight: 3–5 days, standard for 300–1,000 pc runs. Adds SGD $0.40–0.90 per unit depending on weight.
Express courier (DHL/FedEx): 2–3 days, only for samples and rush under-100-pc top-ups.
10-Line RFP Template
Paste this into your supplier email — it gets you an accurate quote in the first reply instead of the fourth:
2. Quantity required
3. In-hand date
4. Delivery address (Singapore)
5. Decoration method on earbud / case
6. Print colours (1 / 2 / full CMYK)
7. Packaging (poly bag / blister / gift box / custom box)
8. Certifications required (IMDA / CE / FCC / RoHS)
9. Budget per unit SGD
10. Contact, company, billing entity
Match your product decision to audience using our customized earphone specs comparison, and see campaign examples in our corporate wellness earbud gifting guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the cheapest custom earbud available at 300 pcs MOQ?
Wired 3.5mm earphones start at roughly SGD $4.20 per unit before decoration at 300 pcs. Below that unit cost, quality typically drops below corporate-gifting acceptable levels.
How much deposit do I need to pay upfront?
Standard terms are 50% on signed PO and approved artwork, 50% before shipment. Credit terms may be available to enterprise clients after vendor onboarding.
Can you rush an earbud order inside 2 weeks?
Only if stock is available locally or in our warehouse. For factory-new production, 2 weeks is too tight even for wired earphones.
What happens if a TWS unit fails after delivery?
We carry a standard 12-month defect warranty across all branded TWS models. Defective units are replaced on a 1-for-1 basis against photo + serial number evidence.
Do earbuds ship individually boxed or in bulk?
Default is individual retail gift box per unit. Bulk poly-bag packing is available at a small discount for event giveaways where unboxing quality isn’t critical.
Get a quantity-accurate quote in one working day
Send us your target quantity, in-hand date, and rough budget. We’ll reply with 2–3 product options, full price breakdown, and a realistic lead-time commitment.
