The 6 Best Cheap Wireless Earbuds - Black Friday 2020 Reviews

The Sony WI-C310 Wireless are the best cheap wireless earbuds that we've tested. These wireless in-ears have a portable, flexible design, and they should be stable enough in your ear to wear while on a run. Thanks to their 17-hour battery life, they can last through your workday without a recharge, which is nice.

Overall, they have a neutral, balanced sound profile that's suitable for listening to lots of different audio content, and the little extra boom in the bass range can help you stay motivated during tough workouts. They don't leak a lot of noise, either, so you can crank up the volume on your favorite tunes without annoying anyone around you. They can also passively isolate against higher-frequency sounds like voices or the hum of a nearby AC unit, helping you focus on your music while working in a noisy office.

Unfortunately, like many options in this price range, these in-ears don't have the best build quality, and they don't seem very durable. Also, they struggle to isolate against bass-heavy noises like bus and plane engines, so they may not be suitable for your commute. However, if you want to stay aware of your surroundings while running outdoors, you may actually prefer this design feature.

The best budget wireless earbuds that we've tested are the Anker SoundBuds Curve Upgraded 2019. They offer over 18 hours of continuous battery life, which is great if you're working a long shift or if you have a multi-hour commute. You can also take them to the gym as they have a stable, ear-hook fit as well as an IPX7 rating for water resistance, although we don't currently test for this.

They have a thumpy, boomy sound that should please fans of hip-hop and EDM. That said, they still have a well-balanced mid and treble range, which makes them suitable for a variety of audio genres. Thanks to their in-ear fit, they don't leak a lot of noise, so you can listen to your music at a high volume without disturbing the people around you. They also come with a hard case to help protect your headphones when you're on-the-go.

Unfortunately, the cable that connects both buds feels a bit thin and could be prone to breaking. They also don't have any customization features, which can be a little disappointing if you want to easily tweak their sound profile. Still, they offer a versatile and overall decent price-to-performance ratio, even ranking among the best headphones we've tested.

If you don't mind spending a bit more, the best budget Bluetooth earbuds under $100 that we've tested are the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2. These true wireless in-ears offer a great price-to-performance ratio and look and feel as durable and premium as much more expensive options from the competition. They come with five sizes of tips to help you find a decently comfortable fit, and their charging case supports Qi-wireless charging, which is a nice addition at this price point.

They have an excited sound profile that's well-suited to most popular genres, and their companion app offers a graphic EQ and 20 EQ presets, making it easy to match their sound to your personal taste. They passively block out a good amount of background noise, making them a good choice for your daily commute as well as using in the office. You can even take them with you on your morning jog as they feel quite stable and are rated IPX5 for water and sweat resistance, though this isn't something we test.

Unfortunately, their touch-sensitive controls may not be for everyone, especially if you live in colder climates and often wear gloves or winter caps. Their 6.4-hour battery life also isn't quite as long as some more expensive options like the Samsung Galaxy Buds+ Truly Wireless but is still quite good for a pair of truly wireless headphones. Overall, the Anker look and feel much higher-end than their price tag would suggest and are among the best wireless earbuds we've tested.