The 6 Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Under $100 – Fall 2019
Reviews

The best Bluetooth earbuds under $100 that we’ve tested so far are the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air. These truly wireless in-ear headphones have a low-profile design that resembles the Apple AirPods but with a glossier finish. Their build quality is decent, and they’re rated IPX5 for sweat and water resistance, but their glossy finish tends to attract fingerprints. They’re decently comfortable and come with 4 silicone tip sizes to help you get a nice, stable fit.

These are the best-sounding wireless earbuds under $100 we’ve tried so far. They have excellent audio reproduction and a balanced sound that is well-suited for a wide variety of music genres, from EDM, to jazz, to even classical. They isolate quite a bit of noise passively and hardly leak any sound at all, which is good for office use.

Unfortunately, they don’t have a companion app to let you customize your listening experience. They also only provide about 4 hours of continuous playback on a charge, but this is about average for truly wireless headphones. Since their charging case provides a few extra charges, they should stay charged for most of the day if you keep them in their case when not in use. Overall, the Anker SoundCore Liberty Air are the best true wireless earbuds under $100; they offer pretty good value for their price and are easy to recommend.

For sports, the best wireless earphones under $100 that we’ve tested so far are the Jaybird Tarah. They’re well-designed with an earbud-like fit that makes them a bit more comfortable than many in-ears we’ve tested. They’re rated IPX7 for waterproofing and feel like solid headphones, so you shouldn’t have to worry too much about them when powering through a challenging workout.

They sound decent out-of-the-box, but really shine when paired with the Jaybird MySound app, which provides access to lots of customizable features. You can manage the auto-off timer, assign specific playlists to the multi-purpose button, and customize the sound of the headphones using a great parametric EQ. You can even share your favorite playlists, EQ settings with the public, and browse other community presets and playlists.

On the downside, their battery performance isn’t as good as that of other sports-oriented wireless earbuds we’ve tested. They provide 6 hours of continuous playback, which isn’t bad but is only half that of the much cheaper Anker SoundCore Spirit X Wireless. That said, these headphones have an auto-off timer to help save power, so they’ll last you a bit longer if you’re not using them for hours on end.

The best wireless earbuds for iPhone under $100 that we've tested so far are the Beats Powerbeats 3 Wireless. Not all colors are available for less than $100, so you might have to do some digging, but it’s possible to find them for a good price. Thanks to Apple's W1 chip, they offer seamless pairing with any Apple devices connected to your iCloud account and feature a stable ear-hook design that helps secure the earbuds in place without putting too much pressure on your ears. They’re very portable, lightweight, and come with a rubberized carrying pouch.

They have deep, powerful bass that brings out the thump and rumble of bass-heavy music like hip-hop and EDM without drowning out the vocals and lead instruments over other genres. They have a pretty good battery for wireless in-ears too, lasting nearly 12 hours of continuous playback with a full charge only taking just over an hour.

Unfortunately, they may not be the best for commuting, since they don’t isolate very much noise. That said, this means they might be suitable for outdoor runners who need to be able to remain aware of their surroundings. Overall, they’re well-designed, comfortable in-ear headphones that will work for many.