Best budget bluetooth earbuds: JLab Audio JBuds Air Truly Wireless Review

JLab Go Air Pop review: ridiculously good wireless earbuds for under $20/£20

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Talented earbuds that belie their lowly price

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TechRadar Verdict

Before we get carried away, the JLab Go Air Pop are not the last word in sonic brilliance. But if this is where your budget maxes out, you’ll get reliable Bluetooth connectivity, killer battery life, comfortable and light earpieces and solid music on the go. It would be churlish to expect more.

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    Light design with small, comfortable earpieces

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    Reliable on-ear controls

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    Sounds better than anything else at this price

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JLab Go Air Pop: one-minute review

Let’s cut to the chase of what’s thrilling about the JLab Go Air Pop: since February of this year it has been possible to buy a pair of known-brand true wireless earbuds for $20 / $20, a fee that even three years ago was unimaginable. And, they’re not from someone down a dark back alley, and they’re not knock-off AirPods.

The known brand is JLab, and its raison d’etre is providing durable listening gear at rock-bottom prices; staples on our list of the best budget wireless earbuds guide, with the outgoing JLab Go Air as a prime example. They’re also our top budget pick in our best wireless earbuds guide.

Regular readers will know that TechRadar penned initial thoughts about the remarkably affordable new JLab Go Air Pop soon after their release, but – even though this is a very wallet-friendly product – we want you to know about them in a fully-fledged review. Isn’t your curiosity piqued? Can earbuds this budget-conscious actually do a job?

We’ve all been burned by buying cheap – buy cheap, buy twice, right? Not here. If you’re thinking that one bud would cease to pair after a week, or the case lid would snap off within a day, or a glancing blow from a wet jacket sleeve would kill them, or a speck of dust would put paid to the case registering anything inside it worth charging… well, you’re wrong. 

What you need to know is that JLab Go Air Pop (try to see past the name, in the same way we’re able to see past Sony’s collection of capital letters, dashes and numbers to find a class-leading product) are actually pretty good generally – and emphatically unbeatable for this money, although it’s important to note that there’s little out there to challenge them at the level. If this is where your budget maxes out for non-essentials such as true wireless earbuds, you will find a reliable product here.

These earbuds belie their lowly price-point. They are not junk. They sound far better than is reasonable. And wouldn’t life be better if more of us could afford portable wireless music, rather than no music at all? 

JLab’s earbuds and charging case will absolutely survive your commute unscathed. (Image credit: TechRadar)

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JLab Go Air Pop: price and release date

  • $20 / £20 / AU$49.95
  • Released: February 2022

At $20, £20 or five cents under $50 in Australia, saying JLab’s latest true wireless earbuds are aggressively priced is quite the understatement. Remember, JLab is a known audio brand, founded in 2005 and respected among the audio press. 

Competition and profit margins at JLab’s ultra-affordable end of the market are brutal. The race to shrink reliable connectivity, decent stamina and on-device controls into ever-more amenable price-points, while still somehow turning a profit, never ends. 

The truth is that JLab has fashioned a unique pair of new earbuds that do this for $20 (£20) and I’m still not sure how. Did someone on JLab’s payroll sell their soul to the devil in a Faustian, Robert Johnson-style pact? Hope not. But one can’t be sure…

Go Air Pop’s charging cable actually snaps into the underside of the box (Image credit: TechRadar)

JLab Go Air Pop: features

  • Bluetooth 5.1 and wearer-detection
  • Three effective EQ profiles
  • On-ear volume control 

First off, these Bluetooth 5.1 earbuds connected to my phone at the first time of asking, and as basic a statement as it may seem, the fact that a product powers up simply, shows up in the Bluetooth menu of my phone and pairs – without the 15 minutes of head scratching, a third read of the Quick Start Guide and a full factory reset – already puts them streets ahead of certain buds we’ve tested at up to 10 times the price.

The earbuds are also sweat-resistant but even more importantly, you’re getting eight hours from the earbuds and a whopping 32 hours from the entire proposition when you include the case – and having spent a week with them, I can confirm that the claim is genuine.

Upon placing the buds back into your ears following charging, they pair instantly to their last-known device too, calmly announcing “Bluetooth connected, battery full”. These are small and incremental checks in favor of the JLabs, but they do add up. Functioning without issue might seem the bare minimum, but JLab is beating competition much higher up the food chain just by passing these rudimentary tests. 

Oh, and on-device volume control? Big check. I have knocked several premium pairs of earbuds for not offering what is such a natural thing to want from your headphones (AirPods Pro, I’m looking at you), but here, a simple tap of either earpiece sends the volume up (right) or down (left) a notch. It’s almost too easy. Double tap the left one for Siri or Google, double tap the right to play or pause your music. Hold your finger on either earpiece for over a second and it’ll skip forward or back a track. Cake.

There’s a mic in each earbud for call-handling, and don’t for a second think that no app means no EQ profiles – triple tap either earpiece and you’ll hear the soothing voice say “balanced’, “bass boost” or “JLab signature”. Across the course of my time with these little units, they never misunderstand my index finger’s morse code once, either.

  • Features score: 5/5

The JLab Go Air Pop’s charging cable is slightly strange. But since it’s attached, you’ll never forget it!  (Image credit: TechRadar)

JLab Go Air Pop review: sound quality

  • Good bass weight and textured vocals
  • Treble crackles at higher volumes

These earbuds are very capable of playing music and really, it is churlish to expect too much more. If you were hoping JLab just nailed sonic brilliance for the princely sum of $20, you will have to think again – you’re getting SBC vanilla Bluetooth delivered at rock-bottom prices, not aptX HD, LDAC or hifalutin higher-res codecs. 

The name hardly screams audio excellence anyway – ‘air’ and ‘pop’ are not words we’d recommend using in the same sentence as 6mm drivers and Bluetooth connectivity – but remember, Sony once released a limited-edition ‘silent white’ colourway for the WH-1000XM4 and silence doesn’t suggest great-sounding cans either. Which firm had the bigger budget to perhaps run that name by a focus group? Correct. 

Any meaningful sound comparison between these $20 in-ears and class-leading products from the likes of Sony, Apple or Sennheiser is more than a little unfair – and there are no current class-leaders at $20 because there simply isn’t much serious competition at that price. 

What you should know is that JLab’s solution beats anything in its price range for sound, hands down. It can even stand toe to toe with the more expensive Sony WF-C500 – which it actually beats for battery life and design, if not audio quality. 

Okay, the treble needs refinement and dynamically they’re a little flat (stream Tinie Tempah’s Frisky and the foreboding intro is ever-present, rather than building and brooding), but I maintain that JLab’s Go Air Pop are a pleasant listen overall, especially for this money. Vocals are relatively well handled through the mids, and the bass weight is sensibly handled, although I admit that the timing here lacks a modicum of cohesion.  

Stream Hootie & the Blowfish’s Let Her Cry and the different guitars present themselves to each ear in a relatively expansive, open soundstage too. Listen to Prince’s Kiss and while you’ll get all of the bass funk in the intro, the artist’s inimitable vocal comes off a little harsh. Sonically, it is difficult to rave about the sound quality, chiefly because of this treble, which does distort even in relatively easy passages, but that’s not really the point here. 

The point is budget-conscious, solid sound. And you get that here – for up to 32 hours. 

  • Sound quality score: 3.5/5

It’s hard to believe the earbuds, case, charger, extra eartips and quick-start guide are all in here. But they are you know… (Image credit: TechRadar)

  • Available in five glorious colorways
  • Just 3.7g per earbud 
  • Odd tadpole-like charging cable

Refreshingly, JLab Go Air Pop arrive in a plastic-free, 100% recycled paper box roughly the size of a deck of cards. It’s hard to imagine a set of headphones, their charging case, a quick-start guide and extra gel cushion tips can actually fit inside it, honestly, but they’re certainly there – and they’re worth shouting about. 

Let’s start with the teardrop-shaped ergonomic earbuds. The marketing spiel is that they’re 15 per cent smaller than JLabs’ previous offerings. The point is, they weigh just 3.7g per earpiece (which is over a gram lighter than the bijou Sony LinkBuds S, which come in at 4.8g per bud) and will suit practically all human ears. When it comes to true wireless earbuds, small is beautiful and JLab’s Go Air Pop truly are beautifully small. 

You get three sets of eartips in the same color as everything else for a sleek aesthetic (our sample is turquoise) and the case is easily as small and light as a box of dental floss, despite the fact that its USB charging plug and short cable snaps out from a recess in the base. 

This diddy case is able to stand on its base (why can’t more brands do this?) so that you can flip open the magnetised lid with one hand to access the headphones. I spent a week slinging this case into my bag, near my keys. There are no metallic embellishments to be scratched off on the design and no discernible weak points in the hinge. This thing wants to survive a commute unscathed. 

Okay, the strange little charging cable is physically attached to the JLab Go Air Pop’s case (can it still be called a wireless charger if there’s always a wire?) and when charging it does look embryonic or juvenile compared to more premium cases, as tadpole is to fully-grown frog perhaps. That said, it does charge the earbuds and means you’ll never have to search in the semi-darkness for your USB-C charger – or get caught short because you forgot to pack one. 

  • Design score: 4.5/5

JLab Go Air Pop’s case really is as light as a box of dental floss – so much so, we often had to check our pocket to make sure it was still there. (Image credit: TechRadar)

JLab Go Air Pop review: value

  • Reliable battery, connectivity and supreme comfort for $20
  • Easily betters anything else at this price for sound and features
  • No app

Did we mention that these earbuds are just $20? All things considered, the JLab Go Air Pop represent exceptionally good value, and, despite the lack of a companion app, you get an impressive set of features all handled by the reliable on-ear controls.  

In terms of build, battery life and feature set, JLab is irrefutably top of the class for value – but remember, it is a very small class. 

These earbuds are not the flaky-breaky kit one might expect for $20, and if it’s a question of no music on the commute or JLab’s Go Air Pop earbuds, I’ll bite your hand off for these every day of the week. 

  • Value score: 5/5

JLab Go Air Pop review: should I buy it?

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JLab Go Air Pop
Attributes Notes Rating
Features No product with as robust a battery life and feature set exists at this level. 5/5
Sound quality Although it surpasses anything at the price, there are issues with the treble. 3.5/5
Design Excellent, incredibly light earbuds, just overlook the tadpole-tail charger. 4.5/5
Value An excellent buy for the money, as long as the lack of app support isn’t a deal-breaker. 5/5

Buy it if…

Your budget maxes out at $20 / £20 / AU$50 and you want true wireless
The JLab Go Air Pop is an incredibly affordable proposition and boasts a spec sheet no other solution to date has managed at this level. If this is you, that should be enough. 

You have smaller ears
At 3.7g per bud, the JLab Go Air Pop’s earbuds are incredibly small and likeable. In fact, the whole thing feels so light in our pocket, we often have to check it’s still there…

You prioritize a long battery life
32 hours of playtime, for $20. Let that sink in, while remembering that AirPods Pro will only give you a maximum of 24 hours of listening time

Don’t buy it if…

You really want app support
Although Go Air Pop do amazing things without a companion app (on-ear volume control, EQ profiles, access to voice assistants – it’s all here) if you want a visual cue of their battery life on your device, no dice.  

You want top quality sound and have a stretchier budget
If sound quality is top of your list and you can spend a little more, do that. This is not an audiophile-grade product, although in many ways it’s still a fun listen. 

Also consider…

Think the Go Air Pop might not be the true wireless earbuds for you? That’s cool, here are three alternatives that could offer just the design, feature-set and sound quality you’re looking for. 

Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0
Lypertek continues to punch above its weight and outside of its pricing bracket with the PurePlay Z3 2.0 true wireless earbuds, a stellar-sounding package with top-notch battery life. 

Sony WF-C500
They’re more than double the price of the JLabs, but Sony’s WF-C500 are still super affordable. As you might expect from a heavy-hitter such as Sony, this has led to certain compromises – but the company has kept them to a minimum, and delivered a very perky sound from very comfortable earbuds.  

Earfun Air Pro
Need a noise-cancelling option? EarFun Air Pro true wireless earbuds look good, sound great, and offer a generally strong performance at an attractive price. They fall down when it comes to comfort and general bulk and the touch controls are overly complex, but they’re still an accomplished effort overall.

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Becky is a senior staff writer at TechRadar (which she has been assured refers to expertise rather than age) focusing on all things audio. Before joining the team, she spent three years at What Hi-Fi? testing and reviewing everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge high-end sound systems. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, Becky freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 22-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance starts with a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo and The Stage. When not writing, she can still be found throwing shapes in a dance studio, these days with varying degrees of success.  

Sony WF-C700N review: the best cheaper noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy

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TechRadar Verdict

Sony has taken everything I loved about its more expensive earbuds and squirrelled it into smaller earbuds, at a lower price. You don’t get lossless LDAC or the firm’s top-tier DSEE upscaler, but for this money, the audio quality cannot currently be beaten.

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    The most detailed, immersive audio at the level

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    Incredibly comfortable and secure

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    Great app and 360 Reality Audio support

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Sony WF-C700N: Two-minute review

Sony’s WF-C700N earbuds are a joy to wear. But how often have you loved the design and fit of a set of earbuds only to be let down when you actually get them doing their job – ie. playing your music? 

That won’t happen here. In fact, with the WF-C700N, Sony just ripped my notions on what is achievable at this level to smithereens. Some of the best noise-cancelling earbuds of the year, then? Indeed. Can they be bettered by rivals? Yes, but not for this money. You’ll have to set your sights much farther up the food chain if you want to beat this suite of features and sound quality. 

Honestly, I cannot believe Sony has priced them so low. Suffice to say, I like them a lot. You do need to look past Sony’s odd naming game (the N addition to the moniker does indeed stand for Noise cancellation; these ‘buds mark Sony’s new entry level for ANC earbuds) but once that’s done you’ll find a truly likeable, solid set of earbuds that are nothing short of fantastic for the money.  

Add to this the fact that their talents go above and beyond their Adaptive ANC and into Sony’s 360 Reality Audio, guided by the excellent Sony Headphones Connect app, and you get an inkling of what I’m about to go to great lengths to celebrate. 

Multi-point connectivity and adaptive sound control are here (you can select ‘Walking’, ‘Waiting’, ‘Travelling’ or ‘Registered places’ in the app, which is frankly incredible at this level) and you get Sony’s standard DSEE audio ‘upscaling’ engine, so Spotify tracks are going to sound a lot better. Look, it’s the kind of tech people like me are more au fait with when it comes to the excellent – but quite a bit more expensive – Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds and Sony WH-1000XM5 over-ears. And those are some of the best wireless headphones on the planet right now… whereas the WF-C700N are in what I like to call the budget-to-mid sector. 

Did I mention that the build quality and battery life are bang-on too? There’s less protrusion than with Sony’s more affordable buds (Sony WF-C500, all eyes on you), because they’re 37% lighter and 38% smaller than the top-tier WF-1000XM4.  

The long and short of it is this: the eagerly-awaited Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds had better be good when they land in my lap (even if they are rumored to be a lot smaller), because as far as I’m concerned, the WF-C700N is where the smart money goes… 

Sony is showing exceptional talent in distilling its audio know-how down into ever diminutive earpieces.  (Image credit: Future)

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Sony WF-C700N review: Price & release date

  • Released on April 1, 2023
  • Priced $119 / £99 / AU$199 

If the prices above made you double-take, well done you. Yes, Sony has challenged in this territory before, (see the sporty IP55-rated Sony WF-SP800N which feature a degree of noise-cancellation, or the budget friendly Sony WF-C500, if you can live without ANC) but never with quite this level of skill and accomplishment.

As with other options in Sony’s more affordable oeuvre, these cheaper earbuds come in a few whimsical colorways: lavender and sage green (which is more like pistachio ice cream) as well as the more traditional black or white finishes.  

At this level, the closest competition is likely the Panasonic RZ-S500W earbuds, or even the cheaper (but devoid of ANC or immersive audio) Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Plus, but both options involve compromises, including a bulkier size and slightly bassier presentation in the Panasonic product (although perhaps you love that), and a more basic app in the Cambridge Audio option in addition to lacking noise cancellation. 

Yes, the box is plasticky. But it’s oh-so pocketable…  (Image credit: Future)

Sony WF-C700N review: Specs

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Drivers 5mm
Active noise cancellation Yes
Battery life 7.5 hours (buds) 15 hours total (with case) with ANC on
Weight 4.6g per earbud
Connectivity Bluetooth 5. 2, USB-C, Sony 360 Reality Audio, AAC
Frequency range 20Hz – 20kHz
Waterproofing IPX4
Other features Sony Headphones Connect companion app, ambient sound, wind-reduction mics

The earbuds feature little magnets to find each other and ‘hug’, if you place them down (Image credit: Future)

Sony WF-C700N review: Features

  • Excellent immersive 360 Reality Audio
  • ANC profiles and optimization add value
  • No auto-off feature 

For this level, I think it would be churlish to ask any more from your earbuds. Call-handling? A breeze – but not literally; Sony has worked hard on neutralizing wind-interference (there’s a new mesh structure surrounding the microphone) and the fact that the units are much more flush with your ear does promote clearer calls.  

But where these ‘buds come alive for me, is when I get to playing Tidal tracks, because this opens the door to Sony 360 Reality Audio – aka 24 object-based channels arranged in a 360-degree soundstage, which Sony launched back in 2019. You’ll have to take photos of your ear, which is a little tricky at first, then link your Tidal account. But it is emphatically worth it. I’ll wax lyrical on the sound quality later, but as features at this level go, you’re looking at game-changing immersive sound for this money.

As noted, Sony’s excellent Headphones Connect app takes the wheel here. It’s very good. Why? Adaptive Sound Control, optimized according to what you’re doing, that’s why – yes, these headphones learn how you use them and try to help. Don’t like that it deploys ANC when it knows you’re ‘Staying’? That’s fine, tap the cog in the app’s Headphone Settings and you can deploy Ambient sound or turn all noise profiles off – and until you change it, that’ll happen whenever you’re sitting at your desk.  

When Ambient is deployed, you can select from 1-20 on a slider (I keep mine at around 12 when ‘Walking’ to my train and 20 when ‘Running’) and these work very well indeed. When ANC is on, at my desk, all but the loudest noises are softened, leaving me immersed in my playlists. It’s a feat and no mistake. 

Perks abound. You can even deploy safe listening levels or collect badges pertaining to how often you’ve listened, and in which scenarios!

Any omissions worth mentioning? No auto-off when you remove them, but at this price, I’m prepared to follow Elsa’s advice in Frozen and let it go.

  • Features score: 4.5/5

Aw, aren’t they just lovely?  (Image credit: Future)

Sony WF-C700N review: Sound quality

  • Tidal tracks come alive with surround-sound and verve
  • Even Spotify tracks are levelled up 
  • A truly exuberant, agile and fun listen

Those who have read the entirety of this review won’t be shocked to learn that this particular section, like those before it, is extremely positive. But if you’ve skipped straight to here (naughty!), well, it’s good news. 

Those with a Tidal account are in for a real treat, but even when I stream lossy Spotify tracks or much better Apple Music streams, the WF-C700N put on a resoundingly agile, meaty, enthusiastic performance. 

When streaming The Bangles’ Eternal Flame, backing vocals arrive in each ear but never to the detriment of Susanna Hoffs’ occasionally pensive, understated vocal. I feel like we get an extra ounce of detail and texture through her high belt, too, compared to the competition. Stream XTC’s Making Plans for Nigel on Tidal and guitar riffs and whooping vocals attack each ear in one of the most expansive, three-dimensional and fun soundstages I’ve heard from a set of earbuds – and that’s not a statement I make lightly. 

For dynamic build, the WF-C700N also shine, with Fontaines D.C.’s I Don’t Belong starting out brooding and just slightly further away than the band seems as the track builds to its conclusion.

Want a test of what the Sony WF-C700N can really do for immersive detail? Stream the first 30 seconds Prince’s When Doves Cry on Tidal. Listen to how those “yeah”s skulk over from your left ear, around the back of your head and finish in your right. It doesn’t feel gimmicky (the funk-heavy bass and guitar licks are masterfully held in check in what is an admirably cohesive mix), but there’s so much space for that vocal to shine… 

  • Sound quality score: 5/5

The multi-function button on the WF-C700N beats any capacitive touch option I’ve tried. (Image credit: Future)

Sony WF-C700N review: Design

  • Beautifully compact, ergonomic earpieces
  • Push-button works very well
  • No on-ear volume control 

These are some of the most easy to wear, comfortable earbuds I’ve ever had the pleasure of wearing, a fact which shouldn’t be a huge surprise given the Sony LinkBuds S are another firm favorite for my smaller ears. While a little fuller over the body, they fit without having to stretch my ear or screw them in, in any way. And thanks to the new material (which Sony says “holds on to the inner cup of your ear”) they stay put for hours on end. 

Yes, the case is plastic and feels a shade off high-end, but it’s pocketable, functional and shuts with a reassuring snap. The mesh over the mic on each earbud is a stroke of genius because as well as enhancing call-quality and ANC, it’s tactile, thus helping my finger navigate to the little raised lip of the multi-function button with ease. 

Said button is a great solution. Depress it, and you know you’ve done something (unlike so many touch-based solutions) and I find myself neglecting my phone to answer calls, scroll through ANC profiles (on the left earbuds) and pause my music (on the right, but this can be customized in the app). 

My only gripe here is the lack of on-ear volume control, although Sony says that following a firmware update, it will be possible, with a four-time press “or more” of either earbud. On public transport, it would be lovely not to have to dig my (relatively expensive) source device out from its special safe place in my bag, is all I’m saying.

  • Design score: 4/5

Sony WF-C700N review: Value

  • As feature-packed as any earbuds has any business being for the money
  • A no-brainer for Tidal members
  • Unbeatable for comfort and sound-quality at the level

I’ll speak plain: for features, design and most-importantly sound quality, these cannot be bettered for the money. In fact, you’d have to double your outlay to do so.

Okay, if you’re prepared to spend over three times the money, there’s more detail and sonic insight (through the higher frequencies) to be gleaned from the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2, but those earbuds don’t have the battery life or ANC talent of these inexpensive Sony earbuds.

Prior to now, my shout for this money would be the Panasonic RZ-S500W, but in my humble opinion, the Sony WF-C700N now edge those for sound. It’s a close-run race, but the bass feels just that bit tighter, snappier and less prone to overstatement in the Sony product.

  • Value score: 5/5

Should I buy the Sony WF-C700N?

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Section Notes Score
Features No auto-off is the only minor omission in a superb skillset 4.5/5
Sound quality As agile, energetic and immersive as this money can buy 5/5
Design Comfortable, compact, supremely functional 4/5
Value This is where the smart money goes 5/5

Buy them if…

You have smaller ears
These earbuds are some of the most secure and comfortable I’ve worn – think Sony LinkBuds S, but that little bit more secure .

You have a Tidal Account
Link the streaming service in the Sony Headphones Connect app (after taking photos of your ears, all guided by the app) and you unlock Sony’s proprietary 360 Reality Audio. And that, friend, is a very good thing… 

You want the best sound-per-pound value on the market
There it is: you get effective ANC alongside the most exciting and fun audio at this level.

Don’t buy them if…

You prioritize on-ear volume control
No dice here, sadly – although Sony says that following a firmware update, it will be possible, by pressing either earbuds four times or more.

Your ears are on the large side
There’s every chance these lovely little units might even be too small for you… 

You want the track to turn off when you remove them
This isn’t a feature of the WF-C700N. Small gripe for some, potential game-changer for others.  

Sony WF-C700N review: Also consider

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Sony WF-C700N Panasonic RZ-S500W Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Plus
Price $119 / £99 / AU$199 $119 / £99 / AU$199 $50 / £50 / AU$90
Drivers 5mm dynamic 8mm neodynium dynamic 5.8mm graphene dynamic
Active noise cancellation Yes Yes No
Quoted battery life 7.5hrs (ANC on) 10hrs (ANC off) plus one full charge in case 6.5hrs (ANC on), 20hrs including case 9hrs, up to 45hrs with case
Weight 4. 2g per earpiece 7g per earpiece 4.6g per earpiece
Connectivity Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C (SBC, AAC) Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C (SBC, AAC) Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C (aptX, SBC, AAC)
Frequency range 20Hz – 20kHz 20Hz – 20kHz 20Hz – 20kHz
Waterproofing Yes, IPX4 Yes, IPX4 Yes, IPX5 (earbuds only)
Other features Sony 360 Reality Audio N/A High performance audio mode

Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Plus
If you can find a pair, these trounce the battery life of both of the models above and also support the superior aptX audio-coding algorithm (aka better quality streams). For sound, they’re on a par with the Sony WF-C700N – but there’s no active noise cancellation. Read our full Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Plus review.

Panasonic RZ-S500W
A similar proposition and arguably a better one if you celebrate a bass-hungry listen. But the fit isn’t as secure as the Sony WF-C700N and if it’s immersive, 360 Reality Audio you crave, you won’t find it here. Here’s our in-depth Panasonic RZ-S500W review.

How I tested the Sony WF-C700N

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  • Tested for two weeks, listened against the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Plus, Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 and even the Audeze Euclid
  • Used at work (in the office; walking through London; on a train) and at home
  • Listened to Tidal Masters, Apple Music Lossless tracks and Spotify on an iPhone XR, a Samsung Galaxy S22 and a MacBook Pro

As always when testing earbuds or headphones, the Sony WF-C700N became my musical companions for two weeks – after a thorough 48-hour run-in period.  

They accompanied me to work on weekdays (walking brusquely to the station; boarding a train and the London Underground; at the office) and throughout a long weekend on the UK coastline – a great way to test any wind-interference from mics during calls.

To better test the comfort levels (and battery life claims) of the Sony WF-C700N, I wore them throughout the working day too – and they certainly did not disappoint. 

To check the audio quality across the frequencies, I listened to various playlists (spanning everything from acid jazz to thrash metal) on Apple Music and Tidal, but also to podcasts and albums on Spotify – and YouTube tutorials (mostly about crochet stitches, since you ask) from my MacBook Pro. 

I’ve been testing audio products for five years now. As a dancer, aerialist and musical theater performer in another life, sound quality, fit and the user experience have always taken priority for me personally – but having heard how wonderful ANC can be when done well, I know what to look for.  

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TOP-15 Best Inexpensive Wireless Headphones (under $100)

The TOP of the best inexpensive wireless headphones under $100 includes the best bluetooth models in terms of price and quality. The average price segment in wireless headphones is $100-250. This rating of budget wireless headphones includes models with a sufficient margin of sound quality for listening to music at home and on the street. No additional, often unnecessary, features.

Good inexpensive wireless headphones, these are models in which 80% of the efforts in production were aimed at sound quality. And the remaining 20% ​​is convenience, control, autonomy and other important parameters that I have discussed below. In this TOP of the best budget wireless headphones, these are the headsets. There are frankly cheap wireless headphones up to $50, which give a light to models for $90-95.

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⚖️ What are the best budget wireless headphones to choose:

  1. Overall sound quality is 80% important . Many inexpensive wireless headphones have an overabundance of bass and a lack of treble. Below in the TOP, this is indicated. And pay attention to the frequency response graphs.
  2. Codecs . Not all budget wireless headphones under $100 support the aptX or LDAC line of codecs, but AAC is common. The difference between the codecs is audible, although not always. Learn more about all current codecs.
  3. Control . Someone is more comfortable touch, someone – push-button. In modern models, a good implementation of touch control is increasingly common: fewer false positives and cunning gestures. But someone is closer to good inexpensive wireless headphones with buttons.
  4. Autonomy . In 2023, 20 hours+ on a single charge is the minimum for full-size models. Plugs have not yet reached such heights due to the compact design. Bluetooth in-ear and vacuum headphones (with a wire between the cases) work on average for about 10 hours, which is a comfortable indicator. Bluetooth headphones TWS – 5h+ and 20+ from the case.
  5. Comfort . 2 hours without discomfort is the minimum for full-size models. The best inexpensive wireless earbuds and earbuds should adhere to the same standards. Overhead bluetooth headphones in any case put pressure on the ears, if you can spend more than an hour in them without discomfort – this is already a comfortable model.
  6. Pay attention to budget wireless headphones from famous brands . In the sub-$100 segment, there are many potentially interesting options from unknown Chinese manufacturers. There is a good chance that by buying such cheap wireless headphones for your phone, you go through a couple of months with them, after which they stop working. It is better to overpay a little, but buy a reliable model. Or at least guaranteed. Which undergo normal testing before leaving “in circulation”. In this rating, only proven budget models, after 10 days testing + review .
  7. Connector . Micro USB is a thing of the past. The future with Type C has already arrived 6 years ago. This is a universal connector, with which faster charging is possible and data transfer throughput is many times greater. But, on the other hand, it is impossible to determine which wireless headphones are better only by the connector. It happens that excellent models still slip in 2023, then with Micro USB.
  8. Durability . For budget wireless headphones, materials are especially important. Often such models are made of fragile plastic, but such options were not included in our top wireless headphones. 😉 Do not focus on metal elements. Sometimes strong plastic lasts 10 years, and headphones with metal body elements break in the second year.
  9. Price . Under $100 there are interesting and cheap wireless headphones. It is believed that budget wireless headphones are rubbish in any case, they sound bad, flimsy and do not last long. In recent years, good bluetooth headphones have become cheaper and the range up to $ 100 already includes many good models, which are presented below.
  10. Reviews will help you choose good inexpensive wireless headphones. Given the low-cost segment under $100, reviews play a big role. You can find potential problems in them, which, theoretically, are more in budget wireless headphones than in expensive ones. In this rating, all the nuances from the reviews are taken into account, but the opinion is taken as the basis after a thorough 10-day testing of each model. For each model, you will find an overview.
  • If you are not sure whether to buy the selected model of headphones, ask about it in the comments .

TOP-15: Best cheap wireless headphones under $100 (2023):​

Model Description
1. Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT 100$ Best cheap wireless headphones in 2022 under $100;
2. Shanling MTW200 $100 Best cheap wireless headphones under $100 with bass sound;
3. Koss Porta Pro Wireless $70 Best quality wireless headphones under $70 overhead;
4. Huawei FreeBuds 5i $100 Budget wireless vacuum TWS headphones with LDAC;
5. 1More ComfoBuds Pro $100 Good cheap wireless earbuds;
6. JBL Live 660NC $100 Good budget Bluetooth headphones: full-size with autonomy up to 50 hours;
7. Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro $60 Best budget bluetooth headphones under $60 in 2022;
8. Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro $95 Budget wireless headphones with a good microphone;
9. Sony WF-C500 $70 Inexpensive bluetooth headphones for $70;
10. Urbanista London $100 Inexpensive wireless headphones with good sound;
11. JBL Tune 230NC $80 Good inexpensive wireless headphones from JBL;
12. Ugreen HiTune X5 $60 Best budget wireless headphones under $60;
13. Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 $50 Best Inexpensive Wireless Headphones Under $50;
14. Marshall Major III Bluetooth 100$ Good budget wireless on-ear headphones;
15. KZ SK10 70$ Best Budget Wireless Headphones Under $70

15 KZ SK10

Best budget wireless headphones under $70 – hybrid drivers and great sound

  • KZ The SK10 are the best budget wireless headphones under $70 for those who value sound quality. The presentation is balanced, but not smooth: bass and highs are accentuated. The sound is suitable for any music, especially for calm or medium-tempo.
  • These hybrid headphones sound like wired models for the money, meaning they sound better than most TWS counterparts. Autonomy is comfortable – up to 6.5 hours, touch control. The design is unusual: the cover of the case is transparent. These may not be the best budget wireless earbuds, but one of them for sure.
  • These headphones are for music. They do not have additional features, such as noise cancellation, smart pause, app support, wireless charging, and so on. There is not even aptX, although you expect it from headphones with an application for audiophilia. By the way, check out our big rating of headphones for music (not just audiophiles).
  • KZ SK10 – on Aliexpress

14 Marshall Major III Bluetooth

Good budget wireless on-ear headphones – BT + wire and 30 hours of charge

  • Marshall Major III Bluetooth are good budget wireless on-ear headphones for those who like the brand’s design and form factor. The sound is good for rock music, metal, electronics and popular music: energetic with an emphasis on low frequencies.
  • The highlight is the catchy retro design that doesn’t feel dated. Other pluses: 30 hours of autonomy, the ability to connect via cable to a source or to a second headphone. These are good budget wireless headphones and one of the most popular in their form factor. By the way, we have a rating of overhead models.
  • A newer generation of the Marshall Major IV is now available. These headphones cost more than $100, they have more autonomy (up to 80 hours), they have fast and wireless charging, and the design is a little less old-school. Given that the sound does not differ dramatically, the third generation is even more interesting in terms of price and quality.
  • Marshall Major III Bluetooth – on Aliexpress

13 Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2

Best Cheap Wireless Headphones Under $50 – Cheap Android Headset with BT 5. 0

  • Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 are the best cheap wireless headphones under $50 for those who just want TWS with good sound and no problems. The sound is bright, balanced and versatile, suitable for any modern music, best of all dynamic.
  • These are the best inexpensive wireless headphones in their price range, not only in terms of sound. Autonomy – up to 8 hours, the fit is comfortable and reliable, you can play sports. By the way, we have a separate rating of sports headphones.
  • It is a pity that there is no volume control and support for a proprietary application. Although such chips are usually found in more expensive models. 😉
  • Original Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 in DNS
  • Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 are the best budget True Wireless headphones on Aliexpress

12 Ugreen HiTune X5

Best Budget Wireless Headphones Under $60 – With Bluetooth 5. 2 and aptX

  • The Ugreen HiTune X5 are the best budget wireless headphones under $60 for those who don’t really like the “legged” format and who don’t need heavily accented bass. The sound is quite bright and rich, suitable for any music.
  • These budget wireless headphones boast aptX support, which is rare in this price range. Other pluses: modern version of Bluetooth 5.2, autonomy up to 7 hours, unusual interesting design.
  • Ugreen HiTune X5: Buy on Aliexpress at
  • Official Store

11 JBL Tune 230NC

Good Inexpensive Wireless Headphones – Noise Canceling

  • JBL Tune 230NC are good inexpensive active noise-canceling wireless headphones that are suitable for those who travel a lot in transport and listen to music in the background on the road and at work. A sound with an emphasis on low frequencies and not failed mids and highs is suitable for any modern popular music: from electronics to hip-hop.
  • These inexpensive wireless headphones are good value for money. Many will like the sound, the noise reduction is audible, although the quality lags behind the leaders, the autonomy is excellent – 8-10 hours, depending on whether noise reduction is turned on or not. This is a confident middling, which is worth paying attention to.
  • In the application, you can set the equalizer, connection priority (video or music), and more. Do not expect any unique features or a high level of sound from the model. These are headphones for every day – no more, but no less. JBL has many such models for every taste – we even have a separate rating.
  • JBL Tune 230NC – good inexpensive wireless headphones on Aliexpress

10 Urbanista London

Inexpensive wireless headphones with good sound – comfortable TWS for $100

  • Urbanista London are affordable, good-sounding wireless headphones that will please those who love high-quality bass and a “legged” format. A sound with an emphasis on low frequencies, but not overtly basshead, suitable for calm and powerful music.
  • Versatile yet stylish design. Landing is comfortable. It is convenient that the charge level of the case is monitored – by 4 indicators. There is noise reduction and even good. Inexpensive wireless headphones with good sound for every day.
  • But you can find fault. 😉 Management is defective, the case is easily soiled, there is no application support. Given the price, these are not critical disadvantages. By the way, we have a separate rating of TWS headphones under $100, where there are even more interesting budget models.
  • Urbanista London in Dr.Head, Pult.ru, ReStore stores

9 Sony WF-C500

Inexpensive bluetooth headphones for $70 – autonomy up to 10 hours and comfortable fit

  • The Sony WF-C500 are inexpensive $70 Bluetooth headphones for those who listen to music in the background every day on the road and at work, and who do not need additional features. The sound is not bad for the money: the bass is raised, the highs are not overwhelmed, suitable for any modern popular music.
  • The model pleases with autonomy up to 10 hours, functional button control and comfortable fit. The case is compact enough to carry in your pocket, the headphones will not fall out of your ears on the go or on a light jog. An additional plus is the support of a proprietary application that has interesting features.
  • The Sony WF-C500 are just about the best inexpensive Bluetooth headphones for every day. Listening in the background is great. Answering the phone is fine. Additional functions? There are no such. If you need noise cancellation, smart pause, and so on, look at the rating of more expensive models.

8 Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro

Budget wireless headphones with a good microphone – great sound and aptX

  • Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro are budget wireless headphones with a good microphone and excellent sound that will suit those who are looking for quality headphones for every day and prefer button control. The sound is good for any music – especially for modern styles.
  • The sound can be adjusted to your hearing in the app. There are also a few other useful features. Support for aptX is especially pleasing, as is reliable Bluetooth connectivity. The model stands out among many TWS with a good microphone. By the way, we have a rating of headphones for talking.
  • This is not the latest generation of Soundcore Liberty Pro, which puts the headphones in the sub-$100 category. At the same time, there are not so many differences from the newer model: there is LDAC support and noise reduction. And the second generation is purely about sound and comfort for every day.
  • Buy Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro at Doctorhead
  • Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro – on Aliexpress

7 Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro

Best Budget Bluetooth Headphones Under $60 in 2022 – Noise Canceling

  • Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro are the best budget bluetooth headphones under $60 in 2022 for those who are looking for everyday headphones and like to explore Chinese brands. The sound is universal for modern music: there is an emphasis on low frequencies, but the presentation is balanced.
  • Nothing extraordinary, but everything is fine – worthy budget bluetooth headphones. The design is interesting, the fit is comfortable, the sound is pleasant. And even noise reduction is quite working, which is especially nice in this price category. Many people love Xiaomi headphones and for good reason, we even have a separate rating of their models.
  • Chinese headphones are no longer a stigma. Many people prefer inexpensive models from China to branded ones. Of course, one should not expect any miracles from this model, but it fulfills its price by 100%.
  • Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 Pro – the best inexpensive wireless headphones in the official store on Aliexpress

6 JBL Live 660NC

Good budget Bluetooth headphones – good sound and 50 hours of autonomy

  • JBL Live 660NC are good budget Bluetooth headphones for fans of full-size models and the JBL brand. The sound is powerful, but balanced – suitable for any music, especially for modern genres. Possibly the best budget Bluetooth headphones for the money.
  • Autonomy up to 50 hours and working noise reduction. These are inexpensive wireless headphones for all occasions: you can fold and put in your bag, you can listen on the wire when the battery is dead. By the way, we have a rating of full-size headphones with wired and wireless models.
  • The latest generations of JBL headphones delight buyers with good quality, rich functionality, firm sound without distortion and a price lower than that of “expensive brands” such as Sony, Sennheiser. Folk headphones, and this model is no exception.
  • Inexpensive Bluetooth headphones JBL Live 660NC on the official website of
  • JBL Live 660NC – on Aliexpress

5 1More ComfoBuds Pro

Good cheap wireless earbuds for iPhone and Android phones

  • 1More ComfoBuds Pro are good cheap wireless earbuds for iPhone and Android phones. The sound is balanced and clear enough – suitable not only for modern electronic and pop music, but also for more complex genres.
  • Secure and comfortable fit, pleasant autonomy and useful features (noise reduction, transparency mode). Not the cheapest wireless earphones, but they are definitely worth $100. By the way, this is far from the only Chinese model worthy of attention – we have a whole rating of headphones from Aliexpress.
  • But there are also features, at least in touch control. Although it is customizable, it will not be possible to achieve full functionality (volume, switching tracks, noise reduction).
  • 1More ComfoBuds Pro – on Aliexpress

4 Huawei FreeBuds 5i

Budget wireless TWS vacuum headphones – Bluetooth 5.2 and LDAC

  • Huawei FreeBuds 5i are budget wireless vacuum TWS headphones that are suitable for those who need a modern gadget for every day with wide functionality, but do not want to overpay for flagships. The sound is balanced and moderately even – suitable for any music, although the model is far from audiophile.
  • The main advantage is wide functionality and high quality at a relatively low price. Noise cancellation works, can compete with more expensive models. There is support for LDAC and Bluetooth 5.2. Autonomy is comfortable: 6-7.5 hours on a single charge, there is a smart pause, imperceptible delays when watching videos or playing games.
  • Compared to the previous generation of Huawei FreeBuds 4i, the design has changed a little: a blue color has been added, the “legs” have become shorter. Noise reduction has improved, LDAC support has been added and Hi-Res Audio certification has been added. And the pricing policy has been preserved. By the way, we have a rating of noteworthy TWS headphones under $100.
  • Huawei FreeBuds 5i – on Aliexpress

3 Koss Porta Pro Wireless 🥉

Best quality wireless headphones under $70 – on-ear with good sound + for sports

  • Koss Porta Pro Wireless are the best quality wireless headphones under $70 for over-ear headphones, for sports and for walking. The sound is quite detailed and natural, suitable for simple and more complex music – the presentation is universal.
  • Wireless version of the legendary model. And all its advantages are available here: extremely compact dimensions (you can even put it in your jacket pocket when folded), very light weight, comfortable fit and high-quality sound. By the way, we have collected noteworthy on-ear headphones in a separate rating.
  • The disadvantages of the wired model are also inherited by these inexpensive on-ear wireless headphones: an open design (a plus for some) and rapid wear of the foam elements. And the design… Someone really likes it, but for someone – the century before last. 😀
  • Koss Porta Pro Wireless – on Aliexpress

2 Shanling MTW200 🥈

Best cheap wireless headphones under $100 – with bass sound

  • Shanling MTW200 are the best cheap wireless headphones under $100 that will appeal to those who appreciate bass in sound. The sound is detailed yet powerful – best suited to any electronics and powerful metal.
  • At first glance, they attract with a metal case that looks like a lighter (in a silver version) and an interesting design of the headphones themselves. The case is compact and fits in any pocket. If slim sizes are a priority, we have a rating of small headphones.
  • No additional features – these are cheap wireless headphones for music. But everything works stably and looks interesting. 😎
  • Shanling MTW200 in
  • official store

  • Shanling MTW200 – cheap wireless headphones on Aliexpress

1 Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT 🏆

Best cheap wireless headphones in 2022 under $100

  • 9The 0062 Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT are the best low cost wireless headphones under $100 in 2022 for flatheads and those who work with audio. The headphones play well any music: the sound is balanced with a slight emphasis on bass.
  • Headphones work up to 60 hours on a single charge, and if this is not enough, you can always listen to them on the wire. There is even a low latency mode for games and movies. This is a wireless version of the Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT, a very good monitor headphone. By the way, we have a separate rating of studio models up to $100.
  • No additional functionality, these best budget wireless headphones of 2022 are the music model. But you can be sure what you pay for. There are no overpayments for noise reduction and other functions that are not needed by everyone and not always.
  • Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT – the best bluetooth headphones under $100 on Aliexpress

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Best wireless headphones 2023: TOP-11 rating

In one article, we have collected for you the best wireless headphones of 2023 for different budgets, so that you can quickly navigate the variety of models.

When choosing Bluetooth headphones, we recommend that you first of all proceed from the purpose of the purchase, taking into account your interests and preferences. If you play sports, it is better to take headphones with protection against moisture and sweat. If it is important to isolate external sounds as much as possible and focus on work tasks or music, be sure to take advanced headphones with active noise cancellation. And if you have a limited budget and you do not make excessive demands on sound quality, then it is better to choose inexpensive wireless headphones. In this article, we tell you which wireless headphones to buy in 2023 in different price categories.

The best budget bluetooth headphones under 1000 UAH

Xiaomi AirDots/Earbuds 2S Black

TOP wireless headphones in 2023 open Xiaomi AirDots/Earbuds 2S Black. Vacuum headphones of the Chinese brand delight with high-quality sound. The sound is reproduced in the range of 20–20000 Hz, and the headphones also have a sensitivity of 104 dB and an impedance of 32 ohms.

Xiaomi AirDots/Earbuds 2S Black are equipped with multi-functional buttons that make it easy to control the gadget. You can conveniently switch tracks, adjust the volume or activate the voice assistant. AirDots weigh only 4.1 grams and are small in size, so they are easy to carry even in a small pocket.

Xiaomi AirDots/Earbuds 2S Black

Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE White (TWSEJ04WM/TWSEJ08WM)

Headphones look a bit like an Apple headset. They are made of white plastic and come with a white case, like AirPods. But that’s where the similarities end.

Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE White supports Active Noise Cancellation, allowing the listener to focus on what is in their ears. The gadget is compact in size and light in weight, so it will be a great travel companion. Compact Mi Air SE 2 guarantee clear and surround sound in the range of 20-20000 Hz. The 14.2mm drivers with dynamic driver deliver soft mids, bright highs and rich bass.

Additional characteristics of Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE:
  • Up to 5 hours of battery life.
  • Supports AAC audio codec for detailed rich sound.
  • Dual noise canceling microphones allow you to answer calls.
  • Convenient touch control.

Xiaomi Mi Air 2 SE White (TWSEJ04WM/TWSEJ08WM)

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This model has rightfully entered the TOP of wireless headphones in 2023, because it implements intuitive control technology. When you take the headphones out of your ears, you automatically pause the music. Playback will resume when you put the headphones back on. To answer a call, just touch the earpiece and the sensor will instantly respond to your movement.

For the Xiaomi headset, developers have improved the shell software by optimizing the KHDC Bluetooth codec, and redesigned the hardware design to ensure accurate sound reproduction.

But the main feature of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 White (M2104E1/BHR5174GL) is the updated Qualcomm QCC3040 chip with AptX Adaptive support, which gives a completely new sound. The Bluetooth 5.2 standard used has increased the working radius of the device and the data transfer rate. The connection has become more stable, and autonomy has increased to 20 hours. With the fast charging function, the headphones can be charged in 10 minutes for 1.5 hours.

Additional characteristics of Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 White:

  • Dual microphones with Qualcomm cVc technology effectively reduce outside noise.
  • 12 mm driver for excellent bass reproduction.
  • Autonomy up to 20 hours.
  • Comfortable fit: the headphones do not pinch your ears and fit comfortably.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 3 White (M2104E1/BHR5174GL)

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Graphite (SM-R177NZKA)

The rating of wireless headphones 2023 continues the model from Samsung. Compact earbuds of 5 grams each will delight you with high-quality and detailed sound, active noise reduction and excellent autonomy. Samsung Galaxy Buds2 received three microphones and a built-in voice processing unit, which help make phone calls better. And thanks to the power of machine learning, unwanted sounds are filtered out, which allows you to communicate more comfortably. At the same time, the low protrusion design minimizes wind interference so that you can also communicate comfortably outdoors.

Galaxy Buds 2’s six different EQ settings let you find the sound you’re looking for. You will be able to immerse yourself in the atmosphere that your music creates.

With the balanced sound of the Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Graphite (SM-R177NZKA), you can enjoy deep bass and crisp highs. Favorite songs sound like you’re at a concert. With the second generation, background noise is reduced by up to 98% to fully immerse you in music, games, audiobooks and your favorite podcasts.

Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Graphite (SM-R177NZKA)

Apple AirPods (2019) with Charging Case (MV7N2)

Second generation AirPods are equipped with the H1 chip, which guarantees a stable connection and the best sound of your favorite tracks. The Apple Headset instantly switches between iPhone, iPad and other music sources, offers convenient touch controls and detailed sound.

Apple AirPods 2 2019 with Charging Case are made in a white plastic case, like the case they come with. The model works on the H1 chip, thanks to which the connection to the iPhone not only accelerated, but also became more stable. Like any Apple headset, AirPods 2 support the voice assistant Siri, to activate it, just say: “Hey Siri”. Also, the developers have installed additional sensors in Bluetooth headphones that help “understand” when the user is talking or listening to music and what settings to apply in a particular situation.

Apple AirPods (2019) with Charging Case (MV7N2)

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro Black

The compact vacuum earbuds made it to the top wireless earbuds of 2023 thanks to their impressive noise cancellation and great sound. Noise-canceling technology blocks out up to 99.3% of ambient noise and optimizes broadband noise handling, allowing you to enjoy your favorite tracks or audiobook. The noise reduction technology can be turned off by activating the transparency mode. Listen to music and don’t miss important events near you. This is especially true when you are waiting for a bus or are afraid to miss a stop.

Xiaomi Redmi Buds 4 Pro Black received a metal windproof mesh that effectively blocks wind noise. This option allows you to comfortably communicate in headset mode, ensuring that the interlocutor will hear you perfectly.

xiaomi redmi buds 4 pro black Major IV offers up to 80 hours of wireless audio, wireless charging support and a new ergonomic design. Tuned dynamic drivers guarantee better bass, smoother mids and crisper highs. You will really be pleasantly surprised by the sound of the Marshall Major IV Bluetooth Black.

Additional features of Marshall Major IV:
  • Major IV will delight you with soft ear cushions, they are pleasant to the touch and conform to the shape of your ear without creating discomfort.
  • The headphones feature a multi-directional control knob that allows you to quickly and easily pause playback, adjust volume, and more.
  • 3.5 mm jack allows you to share music in your ears with friends.

Marshall Major IV Bluetooth Black (1005773)

Sony WH-1000XM4 Black

Added a full-size wireless headset from Sony to the TOP of wireless headphones in 2023. The model has a closed acoustic design, a dynamic type of radiator and a convenient head mount. The Sony WH-1000XM4 Black are made of impact-resistant black plastic, and with convenient adjustment options, the headphones can be adjusted to the shape of your head.

The model reproduces sound in the frequency range of 20-40,000 Hz. The amplifier with an equalizer has a sensitivity of 105 dB. Sony WH 1000XM4 can be connected to a laptop, TV or smartphone via Bluetooth v5.0 (10 m), as well as using a cable with a mini-Jack port (3.5 mm) 1.2 m long.

Built-in microphones support noise cancellation and headset functions. The maximum autonomy of the headphones reaches 30 hours, and a 10-minute recharge allows you to extend the battery life up to 5 hours.

Additional Features Sony WH-1000XM4 Black:
  • Active Noise Cancellation ANC with Smart Listening;
  • support for AAC, LDAC codecs;
  • DSEE HX sound enhancement technology;
  • Talk through sound deadening option;
  • work with voice assistants Google Assistant and Alexa.

Sony WH-1000XM4 Black

Apple AirPods Pro2 with Magsafe White (MQD83)

AirPods Pro feature noise-canceling technology, which was first introduced in the first generation AirPods Pro. Thanks to it, you can not be distracted by the surrounding noise, conversations and sounds of public transport, but simply enjoy the music in your ears.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with Magsafe White (MQD83) also has a transparent mode that allows you to hear everything that happens around you. AirPods Pro will delight you with a stable connection with your iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch. Just take them out of the case and they are ready to go. There are three sizes of earbuds to choose from with a tapered flat design that allows you to securely fit AirPods Pro in your ears, guaranteeing excellent sound isolation.

Additional features Apple AirPods Pro 2 with Magsafe White:
  • New H2 chip and improved speakers.
  • Improved noise cancellation over first generation AirPods.
  • Autonomy up to six hours.
  • There is a swipe sensor that allows you to adjust the volume.
  • Adaptive transparency mode.

Due to the latest generation of software and hardware, even after several years of constant work with headphones, you can use them without discomfort, because new technologies do not lose relevance longer than outdated developments. 9Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Graphite (SM-R510NZAASEK) Audio , now the sound seems even more realistic.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Graphite (SM-R510NZAASEK) features Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) well-implemented, with three high signal-to-noise ratio microphones, the headphones pick up and cancel more external sounds, even quiet sounds like wind. Manufacturers have provided a convenient system for switching from listening to music to conversational mode – Voice Detect technology.