The 5 Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds Under $50 - Summer 2021 Reviews

The Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 Truly Wireless are the best wireless earbuds under $50 that we've tested. These headphones have an outstandingly long total battery life of over 98 hours, thanks to the 12.5 additional charges in their carrying case. A single charge gives you roughly 7.3 hours of continuous playback time, which should last through long commutes without an issue. 

These well-built headphones are rated IPX5 for water resistance, although we don't currently test for it. They have a stable fit and are fairly comfortable too, so they're a suitable choice if you're looking for headphones to use at the gym. Their slightly bass-heavy sound profile delivers a touch of extra thump, rumble, and boom, which can help keep you pumped up during your runs. They're also able to passively isolate you from a good amount of ambient noise such as office chatter. 

On the downside, their integrated mic struggles to separate your voice from ambient noise. They also lack sound customization features such as an EQ so you won't be able to adjust their sound to your liking. That said, these in-ears offer a long total battery life and well-built design that's sure to please most users.

The TOZO NC9 Truly Wireless are the best wireless noise cancelling earbuds under $50 that we've tested. Although their price tends to fluctuate just above the $50 mark, these in-ears are equipped with an active noise cancelling (ANC) system that's well worth the price. As a result, they're able to block out a great amount of background noise like the rumble of bus and plane engines as well as office chatter. 

Out of the box, these headphones have an excited sound profile that's well-suited for genres like pop and rock. They pack extra boom, thump, and rumble while vocals and lead instruments are bright and sparkly. They also have a stable in-ear fit, good build quality, and are rated IPX6 for water resistance, although we don't currently test for it. They're fairly comfortable, and thanks to their design, don't trap in heat. 

On the downside, their continuous battery life of just over four hours may not be enough to get you through long days at the office without pausing to recharge them. Your voice can also be easily drowned out by background noise if you're taking a call from a loud environment like a busy street. That said, if you really value high noise isolation, these buds can help block out ambient sound so that you can focus on your audio. 

The best wireless earbuds under $50 for neutral sound we've tested are the JBL Endurance Sprint. These wireless in-ears deliver a hint of extra bass that emphasizes the thump and rumble in your favorite EDM and hip hop tracks, but without adding any boominess or muddying vocals or lead instruments. In other words, they're a good match for a wide mix of musical genres and audio content.

Thanks to their stable ear-hook design and decently sturdy construction, they're well-suited for taking out to the gym. Despite their somewhat bulky earbuds, it's still quite easy to store them in a bag or your pants pocket. While their nine-hour battery life is only fair, it should still be more than enough to last you throughout a day at work. They leak very little audio and do a great job of filtering out background noise, so you can stay focused on what you're listening to.

Unfortunately, their unusual twist-to-lock wear procedure can take some time to get used to and may not be comfortable for all listeners. Also, their touch-sensitive control scheme can be frustratingly inconsistent when it comes to registering commands. Still, due to their well-balanced, versatile sound profile, these earbuds are among the best-sounding wireless earbuds we've tested.