The best cheap wireless earbuds to buy in 2020

Skullcandy’s Jib True prove it’s possible to make enjoyable true wireless earbuds for $30.Jokes about their troubles with customs aside, I wasn’t enthralled with the original OnePlus Buds. Despite their $49.99 price, the OnePlus Buds Z include convenience features like auto-pause when an earbud is removed, and they also support Android’s NFC-based Fast Pair for quick setup. And they’re rated a surprisingly durable IP55 for dust and water resistance, making them a good pick for workouts — as long as you’re okay with no ambient sound mode.Battery life is likely their biggest weakness. The 1More Colorbuds combine standout style with very good sound quality.Though they press right up against our $100 price ceiling, Anker’s Soundcore Liberty Air 2 remain one of the best pairs of “budget” true wireless earbuds on the market. (With the case, you get 28 hours of battery life in total.) Sound quality is enjoyable but falls short of what you’d get with the 1More buds — and Anker’s tap controls can prove a bit finicky at times. Anker’s Soundcore Liberty Air 2 earbuds do a lot right and have great mics for voice calls.Not everyone loves the concept of earbuds without a wire connecting them, and if that’s you, the recent Beats Flex are a great option — and that still applies for people with Android phones. The Beats Flex neckband wireless earbuds are a great choice regardless of what phone you use.I’m a big fan of Sony’s entry-level true wireless earbuds, the WF-XB700s. Sony’s WF-XB700 true wireless earbuds have a terrific, secure fit and offer lengthy battery life.Photography by Chris Welch / The Verge