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We all have our music listening preferences whether it’s through over-ear headphones or Bluetooth earbuds. Regardless of the type of headphones, the device has become an essential tech accessory, allowing us to answer calls, listen to music and more, hands-free.
AirPods are perhaps the most-coveted wireless earbuds to own, but not all of us have more than $100 to shell out. Fortunately, there are various wireless earbuds under $50 on the market that perform just as well as luxury earbuds — but for a fraction of the price.
When choosing the best earbuds under $50, it’s important to take into account what you plan to use the tech for. From travel-friendly designs to buds for sweaty workouts, particular features like battery life and waterproofness will end up being must-have characteristics based on usage case.
What Are the Best Earbuds Under $50?
There might have been a time when you would’ve had to drop hundreds of dollars on a solid pair of wireless earbuds, but thankfully, there exists a wide range of earbuds under $50.
To help you determine the best pair for you and your lifestyle, Billboard Shopping did the research and dug through the reviews to roundup the most affordable and highly-rated earbuds under $50. Keep reading to shop our picks.
The JBL Vibe Wireless Earbuds have been labeled as an Amazon Choice for earbuds and in-ear headphones with more than 15,400 five-star shopper reviews, according to the retailer. Some of the key features include up to 32 hours of battery life, wire-free listening and hands-free calls — which is especially nice if you consider yourself a multitasker. Reviewers have noted that the “sound quality sounds just as good as Apple AirPods Pro” and praise the ability to “change the functions and what they control.”
We have tested the JBL Vibe Earbuds and we’re super impressed with how detailed and powerful the audio ones, especially for the price point.
XIXIGOU wasn’t messing around when it designed these wireless earbuds — and they’re currently 50% off with the on-page coupon, as of this writing. The sleek buds boast a 4.2-star rating and come with a high-tech charging case with a digital display that will tell you when both earbuds are fully charged. You’ll also be able to enjoy up to 10 hours of listening on a full charge and can translate up to 144 languages in real-time, including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, Russian, German, French, Spanish and more.
If you’re always listening to music, then you’ll want a pair of wireless earbuds with an open ear design for an organic tone and sound. MIGOUFIT’s earbuds are on sale for $44.99 (regularly $49.99) and feature open buds to help pick up more natural audio that you can hear every note with clarity.
Gyreuni’s wireless earbuds were built for immersion to help really get into your favorite music and podcasts. Even during your listen sessions, these earbuds aim to stay in your ears using a cushioned tip for added comfort and hold. These earbuds remain a go-to for consistent, wide-ranging sound.
EXZHIG’s wallet-friendly wireless earbuds boast up to 35 hours of continuous playback with the charging case, or up to six hours without the case. You can also choose from three modes, including noise cancelling, transparency or normal mode to customize your listening experience.
Soundcore’s wireless earbuds boast climate-pledge friendly materials that make them one of the most sustainable picks on the list. Reviewers have given the affordable earbuds a 4.4-star rating, praising aspects including its comfort, quality and controls. Included are three different-sized ear tips that you can customize to your liking (and fit) as well as up to 30 hours of battery life with the charging case.
What we especially like: A “Find My Earbuds” feature that emits noise to help you — yes — find your earbuds when you’re accidentally misplaced them.
With more than 40,200 five-star shopper reviews, the Kurdene Bluetooth Wireless Earubuds are an “Amazon’s Choice” item — and we can see why. The battery can last up to 38 hours with the charging case and you can enjoy buttonless touch for skipping, pausing and playing music. Shoppers describe the touch controls as “intuitive” and praise its ability to easily answer and end calls.
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