The 6 Best Cheap Wireless Earbuds - Spring 2021 Reviews

The Sony WI-C310 are the best cheap wireless earbuds that we've tested. These lightweight wireless in-ears are very portable, and they're stable enough to wear during a light run or workout. Their amazing 17-hour continuous battery life should be more than enough to last you through long days on-the-go, too.

They have a fairly neutral sound profile that's suitable for lots of different types of audio content, and the extra emphasis in the bass range makes audio sound more full-bodied. They don't leak a lot of noise, and escaping audio is quiet and thin-sounding, so it shouldn't really bother anyone around you if you listen to your music at loud volumes.

Unfortunately, like many earbuds in this price range, they don't have the best build quality, and the cables feel very thin. Also, they don't have a noise isolation feature, so they can't really block out bass-heavy background noises like plane or bus engines. Fortunately, they can passively isolate against higher-frequency noises, like the sound of coworkers chatting nearby.

The FIIL T1X are the best budget wireless earbuds under $50 that we've tested. These truly wireless in-ears are well-built, comfortable, and have a stable fit, which is great if you want to use them while you're running or working out. They also have a decent battery performance that lasts almost seven hours on a single charge, and their carrying case holds an additional three charges.

They have a well-balanced although slightly bass-heavy default sound profile that delivers a bit of extra thump and boom. While fans of EDM and hip-hop may especially enjoy this sound, thanks to their companion app, there are 15 EQ presets for you to try out if you want a sound that better-suits your preferences. They have an IP65 rating for water resistance, although we don't currently test for this, and they can block out a decent amount of ambient noise passively.

Unfortunately, their integrated mic has a disappointing recording quality, so your voice sounds unnatural and distorted. They also have somewhat high audio latency on PC and Android, which can be bothersome if you like to stream video, although some apps compensate for latency differently. That said, if you're looking for wallet-friendly truly wireless headphones, they offer a customizable sound and a well-built design.

The best budget wireless earbuds under $100 that we've tested are the EarFun Air Pro. These noise cancelling compact truly wireless in-ears have a comfortable, stable fit and feel quite well-built, with a high-grade plastic construction that's rated IPX5 for water resistance, though we don't currently test for that. They supply over nine hours of runtime on a single charge and have a standby mode to help conserve power, so they shouldn't need frequent recharging, though battery consumption can vary with use.

These in-ears have a very well-balanced sound profile, though with just a bit of added bass, emphasizing the thump and punch of genres like EDM and hip-hop without overly muddying or cluttering more delicate vocals or lead instruments. Their ANC system helps them do a great job of blocking out ambient noise, ranging from the low rumble of bus and plane engines to the high-pitched hum of an AC unit, not to mention the chatter of nearby coworkers. They also have very low latency on mobile Android and iOS devices, which is good if you like to stream videos while wearing them, though apps and devices compensate to varying degrees for this, so your experience may vary.

However, their touch-sensitive control scheme can take a bit of time to get used to. They also lack any sort of sound customization features, like a companion app with an EQ or built-in EQ presets. Otherwise, their comfortable, sturdy design, long continuous battery life, and effective ANC system help make them some of the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds under $100 that we've tested.