Cheap AirPod Alternatives: The Best True Wireless Earbuds Under $100
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Tim Gideon
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Tim Gideon
Contributing Editor, Audio
My Experience
I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, and audio gear reviews are still my primary focus. Prior to my career in reviewing tech, I worked as an audio engineer—my love of recording audio eventually led me to writing about audio gear.
Updated
June 12, 2024
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Sony WF-C500
The no-frills Sony WF-C500 true wireless earbuds deliver excellent audio you can tune to your liking for a relatively low price.
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Pros
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Affordable
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Excellent audio with rich bass and crisp highs
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In-app EQ can deliver dramatic results, including seriously boosted bass
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Water-resistant design
Cons
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Weak battery life (for the charging case)
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On-ear controls can be difficult to operate
Pros & Cons
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The Best Earbud Deals This Week*
- Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds (Black) — $249.99 (List Price $299.99)
- Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case — $189.99 (List Price $249)
- Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds — $159.95 (List Price $249.95)
- Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds II — $189.42 (List Price $279)
- Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Wireless Earbuds (Graphite) — $79.99 (List Price $99.99)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
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Our Picks
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Sony WF-C500
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Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
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Tribit FlyBuds 3
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JBL Tune Buds
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Amazon Echo Buds (2023 Release)
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Google Pixel Buds A-Series
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Anker Soundcore Sport X10
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JLab JBuds Mini
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Connection Type
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
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Active Noise Cancellation
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