True wireless earbuds are perfect for anyone who is tired of dealing with wires. Can you get a decent-sounding set without skipping your rent? Absolutely.
We know that, for many people, Apple’s iconic white AirPods are the first thing they picture when you mention “true wireless earbuds,” and there’s no doubt that those wireless earbuds almost single-handedly defined the category. But there’s no need to drop $159 (or $199 for the wireless charging model) to get a decent set of true wireless earbuds that will meet your music and voice needs. The Earfun Air are the best cheap true wireless earbuds, in our opinion. They have all-day battery life and sound great for well under $100. But they’re obviously not the only budget earbuds on the market. Check out other selections of cheap true wireless earbuds. Looking for more features? Check out our more comprehensive list of the best true wireless earbuds. Why you should buy them: They pack a ton of premium features and very good sound quality into an affordably priced set of wireless earbuds. Who they’re for: Those who want a highly versatile earbud that comes in well under $100. Why we picked the Earfun Air: What do you really want from a set of true wireless earbuds? Our guess is that it’s the same things we look for: Good sound, strong Bluetooth, comfortable fit, all-day battery life, and the ability to act as workout headphones. The Earfun Air easily meet these criteria, but what we love about them is that they offer so much more, too. These true wireless earbuds come in black and white, and they bear a strong resemblance to a certain fruit-branded company’s product. But thanks to their in-ear design and four different sizes of silicone ear-tips, they offer way better sound quality than you’ll get from a set of AirPods. Just like the AirPods, they have wear sensors that let them pause your tunes automatically when you remove them from your ears. Their seven-hour battery life between charges isn’t enormous, but it beats out many of the more expensive options, including those made by Apple. The wireless charging case (which also takes USB-C) gives you an additional 28 hours, for 35 hours of total play time before you need to look for an outlet or Qi charger. An IPX7 rating means these earbuds are almost completely waterproof, making them good sport earbuds. Sweat in them, shower in them, heck, even submerge them in the sink to get them clean — none of those things will harm the Earfun Air. The touch-sensitive controls are accurate (though not as good as physical buttons), and we found that even voice calls on these earbuds were handled with clarity. The ability to use either earbud on its own is super handy. Their sound quality is impressive, with plenty of bass, and surprisingly good definition for midranges and high frequencies. They do an excellent job with virtually all music genres. We have only three small critiques: An app would be nice because there’s no way to adjust the EQ on these earbuds. Getting them out of their wireless charging case can be a bit tricky — you need to grasp them just right to pull them free of their sockets. And, there’s no hear-through mode to be able to listen to ambient sounds. Otherwise, the Earfun Air are a helluva good deal when it comes to a set of true wireless earbuds. Why you should buy them: They’re one of the most affordable ways to get a premium feature: active noise cancellation. And they sound great too. Who they’re for: Those who want active noise cancellation (ANC) without paying three-figure prices. Why we picked the Earfun Air Pro: Yes, it’s another set of Earfun true wireless earbuds. The brand, which was basically nonexistent a few years ago has grown to become one of the best for folks who are looking to spend as little as possible on Bluetooth earbuds without sacrificing quality. The Earfun Air Pro share the same design and features as the more expensive Edifier TWS NB2, and yet somehow, they’re $20 less. The unusual wedge-shaped stems are distinctive and frankly a breath of fresh air in a world where every Bluetooth headphone looks like AirPods or round black buttons. More importantly, the rounded, ergonomic shape of the housing that sits in your ear is very comfortable. We found we could wear them for many hours at a time without fatigue or soreness. Sound quality is excellent — deep bass is accompanied by clear mids and highs — and while we still wish there was a way to tweak the EQ via an app, we can’t really complain as the out-of-box sound signature is so satisfying. Like the Earfun Air, you can use the earbuds independently, but the Pros address our biggest critique by adding an ambient mode so you can hear background noise.
