Best Earbuds Under $100
All EarbudsHand-picked earbuds priced under $100, ranked by weighted Amazon ratings. 6 picks updated regularly.
The Soundcore P20i packs oversized 10mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.3, 22 EQ presets in the Soundcore app, and a lanyard-equipped case for about $20. Battery hits 10 hours per bud and 30 hours total, with a ...
Why we like it: Grab the P20i if you want surprisingly clean budget sound under $25 and can forgive flimsier build and no ANC.
Anker's Life A1 delivers a 40-hour total playtime, IPX7 waterproofing, USB-C plus Qi wireless charging, and triple-layer 8mm composite drivers tuned with 22 EQ presets. A 10-minute top-up gives 2 hour...
Why we like it: Recommended for gym-goers who want waterproof buds and marathon battery life on a tight budget, despite middling fit-tip durability.
The Soundcore P40i steps up to 11mm drivers with BassUp, adaptive ANC, 6 mics for AI calls, and a 2-in-1 charging case that doubles as a phone stand. Playtime stretches to 12 hours per bud and 60 hour...
Why we like it: A standout mid-budget pick if you want adaptive ANC, big bass, and a clever phone-stand case for under $50.
Beats Solo Buds use dual-layer axial-aligned drivers and laser-cut vents inside the smallest case Beats has ever made, with up to 18 hours from the buds alone and a 5-minute Fast Fuel charge for 1 mor...
Why we like it: Pick these if you want an ultraportable Beats experience under $70, but skip if you need active noise cancellation or in-case charging.
Beats Studio Buds feature a custom acoustic platform with toggleable ANC and Transparency, IPX4 sweat resistance, Class 1 Bluetooth, and up to 8 hours per bud plus 24 hours with the case. Reviewers hi...
Why we like it: A solid sub-$100 ANC bud for music lovers who prefer tactile controls, provided you do not abuse the case hinge.
Same dual-layer driver platform as the rest of the Solo Buds line, finished in stealth Matte Black with the tiniest Beats case to date, 18-hour battery life, Class 1 Bluetooth, and one-touch pairing w...
Why we like it: Choose the Matte Black Solo Buds for a low-key everyday carry with marathon battery life, just temper expectations on noise blocking.
Compare Features
|
Soundcore P20i True Wireless
|
Soundcore Life A1 40H Playtime
|
Soundcore P40i Adaptive ANC
|
Beats Solo Buds (Transparent Red)
|
Beats Studio Buds True Wireless ANC
|
Beats Solo Buds (Matte Black)
|
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancellation | No | No | Adaptive | No | Active + Transparency | No |
| Battery Life | 10h buds / 30h case | 10h buds / 40h case | 12h buds / 60h case | 18h buds (no case battery) | 8h buds / 36h case | 18h buds (no case battery) |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IPX7 | IPX5 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Wireless Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC | LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC |
| Driver Size | 10mm | 10mm | 11mm | Custom dual-layer | 8.2mm | Custom dual-layer |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Color | — | — | — | Transparent Red | — | Matte Black |
| Fast Charge | — | — | — | 5 min = 1 hour playback | — | 5 min = 1 hour playback |
| Rating | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Price | $19.99 | $39.99 | $47.99 | $69.95 | $99.95 | $62.19 |
| View on Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon | View on Amazon |