The Best Wireless Earbuds Between $25 To $50

In case you somehow didn't get the memo almost 10 years ago, wired earphones are out, wireless earbuds are in. You bought a $1,200 smartphone, so it is understandable if you don't want to burn a hole in your wallet by buying $200 earbuds to go with that.

Earbuds don't need to be expensive to sound good or to come with the features that you need. In fact, there are so many amazing options you can choose from without spending more than $50. Wipe that look of shock off your face, because I'm about to prove it to you.

Best Overall

EarFun Air 2

$49.99

The EarFun Air 2 wireless earbuds are my pick for the very best you can get under $50. Each bud has a 10mm driver capable of reproducing Hi-Res Audio. You get Bluetooth 5.3, four microphones for clear call quality, IPX7 water resistance, and a whopping 40 hours of playback time.

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Best Premium

Skullcandy Rail ANC

$49.88

The Skullcandy Rail earbuds look different and in a good way. They've got a high-quality, almost alien build. You get amazing active noise cancelation, IP55 weather resistance, up to 38 hours of battery life (with ANC off), and Tile integration to find them when lost. Plus, a wireless charging case doesn't hurt.

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Best Budget

Motorola Moto Buds 105

$29.99

If you want good earbuds but you really really don't want to spend a lot, and you still want a reputable brand, the Moto Buds 105 can fill the hole in your heart. 21 hours of battery life isn't great, but this is budget after all. You get Fast Pair functionality, IPX5 water resistance, and touch controls.

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OnePlus Buds Z2

$49.96

OnePlus makes great phones and it also makes great earbuds. The Buds Z2 has a sleek stemmed design, which I know some folks prefer. You also get active noise cancelation, 38 hours of battery life with fast charging (10 minutes for 5 hours!), Dolby Atmos support and IP55 weather resistance.

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Earfun Free 2S

$39.99

If you don't like the stemmed design of the earlier EarFun buds, the EarFun Free 2S might tickle your fancy better. You still get IPX7 water resistance, aptX codec support, and 30 hours of battery life. There are also four microphones for crispy call quality, but you don't get ANC with these, so keep that in mind.

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Soundcore Life A1

$49.99

Soundcore is Anker's audio brand, and they typically hit a perfect balance between price and performance. Exhibit A: The Life A1 earbuds. These barely scrape onto the list in terms of price but you get 40 hours of battery life, USB-C fast charging and wireless charging, IPX7 water resistance, and multiple ear tips and wings for the perfect fit.

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CMF Buds

$35.00

You want your earbuds to sound good, but do you also want them to look good? The CMF Buds are for you. The design is like something from Teenage Engineering and one colorway is a very distinct orange color. You get Bluetooth 5.3, IP54 certification, and about 36 hours of playback.

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Soundcore P30i

$39.99

Stemmed earbuds with a low-profile? The Soundcore P30i is here to save the day. 45 hours of battery life is impressive, period. Then, you get Bluetooth 5.4, IP54 certification, and active noise cancelation. Plus, the charging case is advertised to double as a phone stand; that's a first.

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Amazing Sound Doesn't (Always) Come At A Steep Price

I get it. You want to enjoy your music and have it sound amazing without needing to fork over the price of a midrange smartphone. The good thing is you don't have to. Less than $50 will get you amazing earbuds with weather resistance and long battery life.

Case in point? The EarFun Air 2, which is my overall pick here because they have almost everything you need with an amazing design, but don't sleep on the Soundcore P40i earbuds either, because those boast surprising value for the price.