The 6 Best Earbuds Under $50 of 2025

The best earbuds under $50 we've tested are the JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless. These budget-friendly earbuds offer solid performance with a balanced default sound profile, especially compared to competitors like the TOZO NC7 Truly Wireless. Their sound makes them a great pick if you listen to a wide variety of genres, with instruments and vocals rendered clear and detailed without ever being honky or boxy. You can also tweak their sound to your liking through the JBL headphones app, with both a graphic EQ and presets at your disposal. They're well-built, and their eight-hour battery life is enough to get you through long voyages without needing a top-up from their charging case.

They don't have active noise cancelling (ANC) but do a decent job passively isolating you from ambient sound like background chit-chat. Their IP54 rating for dust and water resistance also comes in handy if you get caught in the rain while jogging around the park. However, they aren't the most comfortable option for everyone, and taking them out from your ears can cause a plunger-like effect due to the suction created by their deep in-ear fit.

If you're looking for a cheaper option, check out the JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless, which are among the best cheap earbuds we've tested. They have a simpler design than the JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless, with no companion app or EQ for sound customization. However, they have a versatile sound profile, with clear and present instruments and vocals and some extra rumble and punch in the bass range. Fortunately, unlike most cheap earbuds, they have a few sound presets you can cycle through using the onboard controls.

The JLab have decent passive noise isolation performance, so they can help reduce noise from background conversations. They also offer a decently comfortable fit, a solid build, and a fairly long continuous battery life of roughly nine hours. Their case holds about three extra charges and has a built-in charging cable, which means you won't forget the cable at home, but you'll have to replace the earbuds if it breaks. For more control in sculpting the sound of your buds, check out the Anker Soundcore P25i for an app with EQ. However, the Anker don't block out noise as effectively as the JLab.

The best earbuds for workouts under $50 are the Beats Flex Wireless. These comfortable, well-built earbuds have a much more stable fit than our top pick and won't slip out of your ears during workouts. They're wireless but have a flexible cable connecting the buds, so you can wear them around your neck when you're not using them. Their bass-heavy sound profile delivers extra thump and rumble, which is great if you like to listen to genres like EDM and hip-hop to keep yourself pumped up. However, these straightforward buds don't offer sound customization features like an EQ, unlike the JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless.

They last for around 11 hours of continuous use, which can get you through a few long workouts before recharging. Their in-line controls allow you to intuitively change the track or turn up the volume mid-workout, and you can enable an auto-pause feature that stops your audio when you remove the earbuds. Additionally, their W1 chip makes pairing with iOS devices easier.

If you'd rather have true wireless earbuds for working out, the Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless regularly sell for less than $50. These stable-fitting buds are rated IP55 with a higher dust and water resistance than the Beats, though their continuous battery is a few hours shorter than the Beats. If your device is an Android, the Jabra support aptX codec for higher-quality audio, but if your phone runs on iOS, then you may prefer the AAC codec on the Beats.

The TOZO NC7 Truly Wireless are the best ANC earbuds under $50. There aren't many noise cancelling earbuds out there for less than $50, but don't let their price fool you: these offer impressive noise isolation. They do a great job blocking out everything from the rumble of plane engines to the hum of A/C units and office chatter. It's worth noting that you can't turn their ANC off completely: it must always be on or in ambient mode—avoid these if you're sensitive to the 'cabin pressure' feeling of ANC. They ship with six sets of ear tips to find your fit, which undoubtedly helps their noise cancelling efforts, but their silicone quality is a weak point.

While their noise isolation is undoubtedly better than the JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless, the TOZO lack an app with an EQ for fine-tuning your sound, and their case has one fewer charges compared to the JBL's three. If you're looking for ANC earbuds with a surprising gamut of premium features, consider the CMF Buds Pro 2. While they normally sit above $50, the CMF can dip below the threshold when on sale. If you manage to snag them at a discount, your vigilance will be rewarded with on-par noise isolation, an app that supports virtual surround and comes with a graphic EQ, and multi-point pairing with two devices. Even though their case comes with three extra charges, the CMF's continuous battery life is a bit anemic at 6.5 hours compared to the TOZO's 8.2 hours.

Many of the picks here have a bass-rich sound profile, but you might prefer a more balanced sound for vocal-centric content or if you listen to a wide variety of genres. The Skullcandy Dime 3 True Wireless are the best earbuds under $50 for a neutral sound that we've tested. Although the manufacturer has developed a reputation for releasing bass-centric earbuds, these buds have a more balanced sound profile than the JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless, and you might prefer them if you listen to podcasts or genres like classical. There are even built-in EQ presets to help you get the best out of your buds, including 'Podcast,' 'Music,' and 'Bass Boost,' the latter of which injects some serious thump and punch into your audio.

These earbuds even support Bluetooth multi-device pairing, a more premium feature that's nice to have in budget buds. This can be a blessing if you want to stay connected to both your phone and your computer while working at the office. Meanwhile, their eight-hour battery life can get you through a workday, though you might need to top them up in their case if you have a longer commute. Like most earbuds recommended here, they don't have an ANC system, and their ear tips don't do much to passively isolate you from ambient noise.

If you prefer a wired design, look at the KZ ZSN. Unlike other picks on this list, these buds are in-ear monitors (IEMs), so they have a simple design that prioritizes sound and lacks all other features. You can easily replace their sturdy braided audio cable if it gets damaged. The earbuds also have a metallic-finish backplate, making them feel durable and dense. Additionally, the KZ now have a readily available variant that swaps in an in-line mic cable.

Their warm sound profile delivers extra boom to mixes, which is good for genres like rock and jazz that can benefit from extra bass. However, they don't have an EQ or presets to adjust their sound. They don't have ANC, and they passively isolate you from even less noise than the JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless, so they may not be the best choice if you want to listen to audio in uncontrolled environments like on a bus. While they come with four different pairs of ear tips, the overall bud shape is a bit bulky and may not fit well if you have small ears.