The 7 Best Cheap Wireless Earbuds - Spring 2020
Reviews

The best cheap wireless earbuds that we've tested so far are the Skullcandy Jib. With their impressive price-to-performance ratio, they're fairly well-rounded for their low price point, making them a great choice for those wallet-conscious.

These earbuds are fairly comfortable and shouldn't put too much pressure on your ear, making them a good choice for working out. Fans of EDM will also like the extra bass in their sound profile. In terms of noise isolation, these earbuds can reduce chatter. They also don’t leak a lot of audio, so you should be able to turn your music up without your coworkers hearing it.These earbuds also come in a variety of colors, making it easy to style with your aesthetic. Although each color varies in price, the black variant tends to be one of the cheaper options.

On the downside, their battery lasts just under six hours and they can take over two hours to charge. This might not be enough to get you through your work day, but for their low price point these earbuds still perform fairly well, making them a good choice for those looking to save a few bucks.

The Anker SoundBuds Curve Upgraded 2019 are the best wireless earbuds under $50 that we've tested so far. They're a great choice if you're closely watching your wallet but can't sacrifice the comfort and portability of wireless Bluetooth earbuds.

Although they're slightly more expensive than the Skullcandy Jib Wireless, they offer better performance. Their comfortable, stable ear-hook design makes them great for physical activity. Their IPX7 rating for water resistance is also great, too, although this isn't something we test for. For their price, the 18.5-hour battery life is outstanding: you'll be able to listen to your audio for an entire long-haul flight with no problems. They also fully charge in just over an hour, making them a portable pair of headphones when you're on the go. They've also got a fairly excited sound profile: their bumped up bass makes them suited for a variety of content, from EDM to rock.

On the downside, the cable connecting the left and right earbuds is thin and could be prone to breakage. They also don't come with a companion app to customize their default sound profile. However, for their price point, these earbuds provide good bang for your buck and are among the best wireless headphones that we've tested so far.

The Anker SoundCore Liberty Air 2 are the best budget wireless earbuds under $100 that we've tested so far. A slightly more expensive update of the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air Truly Wireless, they have a better build. Their continuous playtime has also increased to 6.4 hours and the charging case now offers five charges, making these earbuds an improved choice for those shopping within this price range.

Their sound is fairly well-balanced with an emphasis on bass. If you don't like this sound profile, however, the mobile companion app offers several presets that can make finding your right sound easier. This app also allows you to remap some of the touch controls on the earbuds. Although these earbuds don't have noise cancelling, they do a good job of noise isolating, particularly in the voice range. If you work in an office setting, these earbuds will be able to cut out some ambient chatter.

On the downside, the microphone struggles to separate speech from background noise in busy environments and voices tend to sound muffled. Their controls also lack feedback, except for the audio cues triggered when the earbuds are turned on and off. Still, these are a fairly affordable pair of earbuds and are the best budget wireless earbuds under $100 that we’ve tested so far.