The 6 Best Cheap Wireless Earbuds - Fall 2021 Reviews

The JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless are the best cheap Bluetooth earbuds that we've tested. These well-built, truly wireless in-ears come with three different EQ presets built-in, so you can easily customize their sound to suit your tastes. They also have a small and lightweight design, which makes it easy to take them with you when you go.

When using their flattest EQ preset, they have a bass-heavy sound profile that delivers extra body and boom to your mixes. Vocals and lead instruments should still sound clear and accurate, although they're nudged to the back of your mixes. They also have over nine hours of continuous playback time, and their carrying case holds an additional three charges if you need it.

Unfortunately, they lack more robust sound customization features like a graphic EQ to fine-tune their sound. They also struggle to block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines. They do a much better job of cutting down noise like ambient chatter, which can be helpful if you work in a noisy office.

The Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 Truly Wireless are the best wireless earbuds under $50 that we've tested. These well-built earbuds come with a variety of stability fins and ear tips so that you can find the most comfortable fit for you. They're also stable and have an IPX5 rating for water resistance, making them a solid choice for workouts.

Their sound profile is fairly neutral, with an overemphasized bass response that adds thump, punch, and boom to mixes. Despite not having ANC, they isolate you from a good amount of mid-range noise like ambient conversation and even cut down a bit on the low rumble of bus and plane engines. They last for just over seven hours of continuous playback, and their case holds about 12.5 additional charges, so their total battery life is extremely long.

However, their onboard control scheme is tricky to use and lacks a volume function. Also, while they're decently comfortable, using their touch-sensitive surfaces can push the earbuds deeper into your ears. They also lack sound customization features, although their sound profile should be suitable for a variety of genres and content. Overall, they're a versatile choice if you're looking for cheap earbuds.

The best budget Bluetooth earbuds under $100 that we've tested are the Anker SoundCore Life P3 Truly Wireless. They have an ANC system that offers an excellent noise isolation performance. Using the 'Transport Mode' setting, their ANC can cut down the low rumbles of bus and plane engines as well as office chatter.

Their bass-heavy sound profile is well-suited for genres like EDM and hip-hop as it delivers extra thump, rumble, and body to your mixes. However, if you prefer a different sound, their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets so that you can customize their sound to suit your tastes. These in-ears have a comfortable and stable fit, and their well-built design is rated IPX5 for water resistance.

Unfortunately, some users may find their under six hours of continuous battery life a bit short for long days at the office. They also have high latency on PCs as well as Android and iOS devices, which is a bit disappointing if you like to stream video. However, these headphones offer a versatile performance that should please most users.