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For a long time, finding a pair of comfortable, true wireless earbuds was an epic pain. Yet, over the past few years, a handful of excellent options have become available in this fast-growing market, a perfect fit for anyone looking for ergonomic design which will stay in place while you walk, run, bike and generally live life.
Yes, Apple is still the most popular choice with its AirPods (on sale for $119) and Airpods Pro (on sale for $190), but we believe there are a host of other brands and products you should consider—especially if you want to save some cash.
With features like a tight seal to provide optimal noise-canceling and sound quality to a cacophony of touch controls which let you control volume, make and take phone calls and control your music and podcasts, here are the best true wireless earbuds you can buy right now for under $100.
Amazon Echo Buds, $90 (save $30)
Amazon jumped into the wireless earbud space earlier this year with its Echo Buds, and they are on sale now in time for your summer fun. They come with a choice of different size ear tips and removable wings to help you get the perfect fit—while the Alexa app will walk you through creating that helpful seal. And, of course, you can speak freely to Alexa while wearing them, while also being provided an extra layer of privacy controls.
TCL MoveAudio S600, $99.99
Though you may know TCL more for its quality, low-cost smart TVs rather than accessories, the company’s entrance into true wireless headphones is quite a splashy one. Aesthetically pleasing, these earbuds come in a sleek, rounded case and you can choose them in black, grey and white. They can be charged with or without wires and offer up to eight hours on a single charge. Hybrid ANC will actively cancel noise and the bass and balance is excellent for listening to tunes, podcasts or audio for movies and TV
EarFun Air Pro, $80 (save $20)
This mid-range option for true wireless earbuds is designed to mimic the Apple AirPods design, with a small tail which hangs down below your ear—though it plays a tad more industrial. In addition to noise canceling, they also come with infra-red detectors which will pause your audio when you take them out of your ears, and we were impressed with the hard-charging bass. The one thing we miss is the wireless charging but for many folks, that shouldn’t be a problem.
JVC HA-A11T Marshmallow, $50
You cannot beat the $50 price tag for these budget true wireless headphones from JVC. We like the independent pairing of earbuds to let you use just one if you’re feeling it, as well as the 28-hour battery life on just one charge. An IPX5 rating make them waterproof enough to wear in inclement weather and at the beach or poolside.
