The 5 Best Cheap Wireless Earbuds - Winter 2023 Reviews

The best budget wireless earbuds at a cheap price that we've tested are the JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless. At this price point, you may expect that you need to make sacrifices when it comes to build quality or performance to find something more wallet-friendly. However, these colorful buds are well-built and even have three EQ presets to help you adjust their sound to your liking. While they don't have ANC and won't effectively block out bus and plane engine noise, they're a solid choice for office use since they passively reduce ambient chatter well. Their continuous battery life of roughly nine hours will easily get you through your day, and their carrying case supplies an extra three charges.

Using their most neutral EQ preset, these comfortable buds have a bass-rich sound. They've got a touch of extra thump, punch, and warmth that's sure to please fans of EDM and hip-hop. If you're looking for a more flat and accurate sound, you'll want to check out the Skullcandy Dime 2 True Wireless instead. These cheap buds have a less punchy and boomy bass, but their continuous battery life of fewer than four hours is pretty short.

If you're shopping under the $50 mark, then the Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 Truly Wireless are worth considering. These earbuds come with a case that holds more than 12 extra charges, so they have a total battery life of nearly 100 hours, much longer than most earbuds we've tested. They last about seven hours of continuous use off of a single charge. Additionally, they offer a decently comfortable fit and good stability for workouts.

Their bass-rich sound profile is well-suited for genres like EDM and hip-hop, and it delivers some extra rumble, punch, and boom to your audio. Unlike the JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless, they don't offer sound customization features. They also lack ANC and don't isolate you from bass-rage noise like a rumbling engine, although they block out a little more mid-range noise like ambient chatter.

If you're looking for budget-friendly, truly wireless earbuds with active noise cancelling, the TOZO NC7 Truly Wireless are the best we've tested. They have an ANC feature that does an impressive job blocking out ambient sound, including rumbling engines during your commute and background chatter at work. While you can't switch it off completely, you can use the 'Transparency' Mode to hear what's happening around you without taking out the earbuds.

They're well-built and last about eight hours off a single charge, meaning they can last through a long flight or 9-5 workday. Their slightly v-shaped sound profile adds extra rumble and punch in the bass range without overwhelming instruments and lead vocals, making them suitable for genres like EDM as well as pop and rock. Sibilants like cymbals may sound harsh, and the headphones don't have a companion app or any sound customization features.

If you have more money to spend, you'll want to check out the Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless. These buds are full of features compared to products you find at lower price points, like the Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 Truly Wireless. They have a powerful adaptive ANC system that helps block out an outstanding amount of ambient noise, like the low rumble of bus engines and office chatter. With their ANC on, they have over eight hours of continuous playback time, and their carrying case supplies an additional four charges, which is handy in a pinch.

Out of the box, they have a warm sound profile that delivers a touch of extra boom to mixes. If you prefer a different sound, their companion app has a graphic EQ and presets, which allow you to adjust the buds to your liking. The buds are well-built, comfortable, and certified IPX4 for resistance against water splashes, making them a solid choice to take with you to the gym. That said, the mic struggles to capture your voice clearly, and so your voice sounds far away and sibilant.

The Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless are the best budget Bluetooth earbuds for sports under $100 we've tested. These earbuds are well-built and rated IP55 for dust and water resistance, meaning they can handle the occasional drop or light rain during an outdoor run. They're comfortable and stable enough to stay in place during most workouts. They also have good controls that you can use to change the track or turn up the volume when you're running.

Unlike the Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless, they don't have an ANC feature, so they aren't a great option if you want to block out distractions at a loud gym. They passively block out a good amount of mid-range noise like ambient chatter, and you can also use 'Ηear Through' mode when you want to stay aware of your surroundings. The battery lasts about seven hours of continuous use, which is nice for long runs, and they come with a case that holds around three extra charges.