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

The FIIL T1X are the best wireless earbuds under $50 that we've tested. These sleek truly wireless in-ears have a lightweight, comfortable, and stable design. Although we don't currently test for it, they're also rated IP65 for dust and water resistance, which makes them a great choice to take with you to the gym or on a run.

They have a slightly bass-heavy sound profile that fans of EDM and hip-hop can enjoy. If you prefer a different sound, their companion app offers 15 EQ presets, so you can find one that better suits your needs. Even though they lack an ANC, they can block out a decent amount of noise like ambient chatter around you. They also don't leak a lot of audio, so you can listen to your music at high volumes without disturbing those around you. They have under seven hours of continuous playback time, and their carrying case offers three additional charges.

Unfortunately, its integrated mic has a disappointing recording quality, so your voice sounds distorted and unnatural. The mic can also struggle to separate your voice from ambient noise around you, so you may want to take calls in more quiet spaces to be heard more clearly. That said, these wallet-friendly headphones have a highly portable design with a customizable sound profile and decent battery performance. They're even among the best cheap wireless earbuds we've tested.

The best noise cancelling wireless earbuds under $50 that we've tested are the TaoTronics SoundLiberty 94. These well-built headphones can regularly be found around the $50 mark and have an excellent noise isolation performance that's suitable for commutes or office use. The ANC can block out the rumble of bus and plane engines as well as office chatter and high-pitched noise like the hum of an AC unit.

They're rated IPX5 for water resistance, although we don't currently test for this, and they have a stable fit so they shouldn't fall out if you're wearing them during moderate physical activity. They have a bass-heavy sound profile that delivers extra boom, which can benefit genres like EDM and hip-hop. While their treble is a bit dark, their mid-range is neutral enough to keep vocals and lead instruments present and detailed in your mixes. They also have low latency on iOS and Android devices, which is nice if you like to stream videos from your phone.

Unfortunately, they lack any sound customization features to help tweak their sound to your liking. Their continuous battery life also falls short of four hours, so you may need to recharge them throughout your day if you want to use them during your shift. Luckily, their carrying case holds three additional charges, and they have an auto-off timer to help conserve battery life when you're not using them.

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 on a run or 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.