The 8 Best Cheap Wireless Earbuds - Fall 2019
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If you’re looking for wireless earbuds that cost even less, consider the Skullcandy Jib. They feel more cheaply made than the Anker SoundBuds Curve Wireless and they’re a bit less comfortable, but they’re generally available at a lower price. Like many Skullcandy products, their price varies on the color you choose, but there are a few options available under $20. They have powerful, punchy bass that fans of EDM and hip-hop music are sure to love, but they can also sound boomy and muddy. The Sony WI-C200 Wireless have a more balanced sound and better battery life, but tend to run a couple of bucks more.

Get the Anker if you don’t mind going slightly over $25 for better overall performance; however, if you’re looking to spend as little as possible and still want something, then the Skullcandy are a solid choice.

If you're looking for a cheap pair of wireless earbuds but want the ultra-portability of truly wireless headphones, go with the SoundPeats TrueFree. They're a few bucks more than the Anker SoundBuds Curve Wireless, but provide a great price to performance ratio and are the cheapest pair of truly wireless earbuds that we've tested to date. They block out a good amount of background noise, which makes them a decent option for commuting or using at the office. They sound adequate, though they're better-suited for bass-heavy genres like EDM or hip-hop. Unfortunately, their battery isn't great at just over 3 hours, but their case will provide an additional 4-5 charges, meaning they should last a full day providing you don't use them for extended listening sessions.

Get the Anker if you want better performance, but if you want a decent pair of very-well priced truly wireless headphones, go with the SoundPeats.

If you use a Samsung device and are looking for customizable in-ears under $50, then go for the Samsung U Flex. They may not sound as good as the JBL Endurance Sprint Wireless right out-of-the-box, but they’re compatible with the Level app on Samsung devices which provides access to a graphic EQ with presets, room effects, volume monitors, and more. Unfortunately, these customization features are only available on Samsung devices, so if you have iPhone or an Android device you won’t be able to experience these earbuds to their fullest potential. The Jaybird Freedom F5 Wireless 2016 can be customized on any Android device or iOS; however, their 4-hour battery life pales in comparison to the 11.5 hours that the U Flex provide.

If you’re looking for earbuds that reproduce audio accurately and have a balanced sound without the need for any additional tweaking, get the Endurance Sprint. However, if you have a Samsung phone and like spending time personalizing your listening experience, you’ll want to go for the U Flex.

If you like being able to customize the sound of your headphones, then get the Jaybird Tarah. They’re less compact than the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air Truly Wireless and use a proprietary charger which some may find a bit restrictive, but they’re compatible with the Jaybird MySound app, which has a great parametric EQ for you to fine-tune their sound however you want. You can even have different sound profiles with saved EQ presets that you can share with your friends, which is neat. Unfortunately, their 6-hour battery life isn’t very long, especially compared to the similarly priced yet non-customizable JBL Reflect Mini Wireless. Thankfully, they have an auto-off timer to help save power.

If you don’t need the customization and prefer a more compact form factor, you’ll want to go for the Liberty Air, but if you’re all about getting your headphones to sound just the way you like, then get the Tarah.

If you're an Apple user and want a pair of headphones that will easily pair to all of your Apple devices, go with the Beats BeatsX Wireless. Unlike the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air Wireless, they have a wire connecting your left and right earbuds, but they offer Apple's W1 chip which makes pairing them to your Apple devices seamless. Their sound is well-balanced and should be suitable for most genres of music. Many people prefer their physical buttons to the touch-sensitive ones found on the Liberty Air. It's worth noting that while they're regularly available under $100, some colors seem to be more expensive.

Get the Liberty Air if you want the ultra-compact portability of truly wireless headphones, but if you're an Apple user and want a seamless experience, go with the BeatsX.