The best earbuds under $50
The best cheap earbuds are the RHA MA390.
Cheap earbuds litter city streets and occupy gas station walls, making them more ubiquitous than AirPods. Although we’re riding out a wave of wireless and true wireless earbuds, wired alternatives still have their place in our ears and in our bags. The problem with having so many options is that there is a lot of junk out there, making it a bit harder to find the gems. That’s why we’ve curated a list of the best of what’s around as you gear up for some last-minute holiday shopping.
If you have a moment, we implore you to read the in-depth list at SoundGuys, which provides greater insight to those interested.
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Best all-around: RHA MA390
The in-line microphone isn’t the best quality, but it works.
Reasons to consider the RHA MA390:
- Despite the ~$30 price, the RHA MA390 sports aluminum housings, emulating a premium feel.
- You’re allowed virtual assistant access via the integrated one-button microphone and remote.
- The low-end frequencies are emphasized and reinforced by the solid seal created by dual-density silicone ear tips.
- Listeners are afforded a three-year warranty.
Best workout: Creative Outlier One
Athletes who want to save some money on a good set of wireless earbuds will like the Outlier One.
Reasons to consider the Creative Outlier One:
- The Outlier One is IPX4-certified, denoting sweat-resistance for athletes.
- SoundGuys‘ objective testing yielded 9.4 hours of constant playback, which nearly matches Creative’s posited 9.5 hours of standalone battery life.
- Creative’s proprietary wing tips keep the fit secure for workouts of all kinds.
Best wireless: SoundPeats Engine
The SoundPeats Engine Wireless earbuds support aptX and aptX LL, and the magnetic housings are useful when not listening to the buds.
Reasons to consider the SoundPeats Engine:
- These wireless earbuds support Quaclomm’s aptX and aptX LL high-quality Bluetooth codecs.
- Although neckband earbuds are a mixed bag when it comes to working out, these are IPX6 rated and can withstand anything but a dunk in the pool.
- Bluetooth 5.0 and multipoint connectivity make using the SoundPeats Engine a seamless wireless experience.
Best durability: Shure SE112-GR
These earbuds feature a boosted low-end.
Reasons to consider the Shure SE112-GR:
- Shure, a legacy audio company, has been around for decades, and its SE112 earbuds feature the company’s bass-heavy house sound.
- Stress relievers at the Y-splitter and descending from the earbuds are well-reinforced.
- Despite the lack of a stiff ear hook component, these earbuds are meant to be worn around the ear. This mitigates microphonics, the phenomenon of cable vibrations traveling up to the earbuds.
Best bang for your buck: Panasonic Ergo Fit
These are great for listeners who just want cheap earbuds that work.
Reasons to consider the Panasonic Ergo Fit:
- These earbuds usually retail for less than $10 and are available in 15 colorways.
- The angled nozzles promote a more comfortable fit.
- Sound quality for the price is surprisingly good.
What you should consider before buying cheap earbuds
The Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3100 retails for $149.99 and includes more features than the products listed.
- A cogent seal is an easy way to improve sound quality. If you can’t get a good seal from the included earbuds, investing in third-party ear tips is an easy, long-term solution.
- Premium materials are usually the first to go. That said, the Outlier One still includes IPX4 water-resistance for running and exercising.
- A bass-heavy frequency response is common, and often preferred, when it comes to cheap earbuds. If you’d like to EQ the sound, most phones allow users to do so.
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