10 Best Wireless Earbuds under $100 in 2023

We tested 192 headphones. Here are the best wireless earbuds under $100 that:

• Sound better than more expensive models
• Stay in ears comfortably
• Have a long battery life
• Have top-notch features

All wireless earbuds on our list are evaluated based on 9 key factors (Sonic9Score). We included all factors as criteria to pick the top models. See all 9 factors and explore our testing and ranking methodology.

Wireless Bluetooth earbuds under $100 offer some of the best value for money of any category. At this price, budget brands truly shine, but we also found some from bigger brands.

Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds under $100

1. EarFun Free Pro 3

EarFun Free Pro 3 are the best-sounding wireless earbuds under $100 we’ve tested. This makes them the #1 recommendation – EarFun Free Pro 3 review.

You need some EQ tweaks to get their sound just right. But after doing so, you’re met with vivacious and dynamic sound for under $100. Midrange sounds the most natural, with good detail and shimmer in the treble region.

Hear the EarFun Free Pro 3 A/B Sound Test:

With only 4.5 grams per earbud, you can barely feel them in your ears, ensuring long and comfortable listening sessions. Sadly, despite having ear fins, they don’t have the most stable fit.

The next best thing after the sound is their ambient sound mode, which sounds very natural. Active noise cancellation is good, too, but it doesn’t reach the same performance as the EarFun Air Pro 3.

Find more details in our review.

For the best-sounding Bluetooth earbuds under $100, get the EarFun Free Pro 3.

Best Wireless Stem Earbuds under $100

2. EarFun Air Pro 3

EarFun Air Pro 3 are the best stem wireless earbuds under $100 we’ve tested. With great sound and effective active noise cancellation – EarFun Air Pro 3 review.

If you’re looking for Bluetooth earbuds with a stem, look no further. Because the EarFun Air Pro 3 have amazing sound. To get the maximum out of it, you should tweak it with EQ (custom EQ in the full review). After that, you’re greeted with the best audio quality under $100.

Hear the EarFun Air Pro 3 A/B sound test:

Furthermore, the earbuds have outstanding active noise cancellation (for the price), almost matching the best ANC earbuds. The ambient sound mode works great, too.

EarFun Audio app lets you customize controls, enable Game Mode for the perfect mobile gaming experience, and update the firmware.

On top of that, you get Bluetooth 5.3, the new LC3 Bluetooth codec, more than 8 hours of battery per charge, and multipoint support. There’s a lot to like about the Air Pro 3.

Best Bluetooth Earbuds under $100 for Noise Canceling

3. Edifier W240TN

If you’re looking for wireless earbuds under $100 for noise cancellation, Edifier W240TN are the best we’ve tested. And they excel in almost every category – Edifier W240TN review.

With the help of 2 dynamic drivers in each earbud, you can expect a pretty good technical performance. While the W240TN aren’t on the same level as premium models, they get pretty close.

Especially when you tweak their sound using customizable EQ inside the Edifier app. The latter lets you customize controls and play with ANC and ambient sound mode.

Hear the Edifier W240TN A/B sound test:

Speaking of active noise cancellation, it’s almost as good as some of the premium true wireless earbuds out there. Transparency mode is equally impressive. You can check the ANC tests and charts in our full review.

The battery lasts for around 6.5 hours per charge (with ANC), with the case supporting fast charging but no Qi wireless charging.

For 100 bucks, you won’t find better Bluetooth earbuds for noise reduction.

Best Non-In-Ear Wireless Earbuds under $100

4. SoundPEATS Air3 Deluxe HS

SoundPEATS Air3 Deluxe HS are the best wireless earbuds under $100 that don’t go in the ear that we’ve tested. These are excellent earphones for an airy, detailed listening experience – SoundPEATS Air3 Deluxe HS review.

Despite rocking an open-air design, these earphones have a full sound reproduction with a pleasant midrange and airy treble. Of course, the sub-bass lacks extension.

Air3 Deluxe HS have an identical design to Air3 Deluxe but with an LDAC support. The charging case also has a matte finish compared to glossy on regular Air3s.

Earphones come with a SoundPEATS app providing a decent level of customization. The crucial feature is custom EQ, which helps to lift their sound to the next level (see our EQ settings in the full review).

Despite rocking an LDAC codec (which sends more data over Bluetooth and potentially uses more energy), earbuds last more than 6 hours on a single charge, which is an excellent result for a classic earphone.

SoundPEATS Air3 Deluxe HS are a fantastic pick for a budget audiophile thanks to their sound quality. Yes, they lack ear tips and isolation, but you should definitely give them a try.

Top 4 not what you’re looking for? See these:

• Best earbuds under $100
• Top true wireless earbuds under $50

Best Wireless Ear-Hook Earbuds under $100

5. Treblab X3 Pro

Treblab X3 Pro are the best ear hook Bluetooth earbuds under $100 that we tested. Perfect if you’re struggling with keeping the earbuds in your ears – Treblab X3 Pro review.

If you get the perfect fit, the sound is warm and punchy, with good control in the low-end. The mids and high frequencies are slightly pushed behind but still clean and reasonably natural.

X3 Pro mimic a design from Beats PowerBeats Pro, with big, protruding housing and ear hooks that grab around your ears. The latter ensures stability as nothing else can.

Original silicone tips sit quite flush and don’t go too deep. Choosing third-party ones will help you achieve better results. You get much better background noise isolation without any sound leakage.

Cheap earbuds are fully waterproof (IPX7), support mono mode on each bud, have both AAC and aptX for Android phones, and have 2 physical buttons on each side.

More water-resistant options: Top waterproof Bluetooth headphones

Most Comfortable Wireless Earbuds under $100 for Sports

6. 1MORE ComfoBuds Mini

If you want comfortable and stable earbuds for sports, 1MORE ComfoBuds Mini are the best we’ve tested. These tiny earphones fit even the smallest ears and stay put during movement – 1MORE ComfoBuds Mini review.

1MORE ComfoBuds Mini offer smooth yet clear sound quality with a reasonably balanced sound signature. While you can personalize it with the SoundID feature, it doesn’t work that well.

Hear the 1MORE ComfoBuds Mini A/B sound test:

Anyone looking for comfortable earbuds will be pleased to find that these are super comfy and stable. You can easily use them for running and working out.

Furthermore, they have an IPX5 rating, which ensures they can survive heavy sweating and splashes of water.

The battery life of 5 hours and 20 minutes with ANC is on par with the competition, and you can extend it by turning noise cancellation off. Other than noise cancelling, earbuds also support excellent ambiet sound mode.

We go into more detail in our review.

For comfortable sports earbuds on a budget, get the 1MORE ComfoBuds Mini.

Runner-Ups: Models Worth Considering

7. SoundPEATS Air4 Pro

8. JBL Live 300TWS

9. SoundPEATS Capsule3 Pro

10. Beats Flex Wireless

Don’t overcomplicate it. There are no perfect earbuds. Every pair comes with some shortcomings. Pick what fits your needs the most.

How We Tested?

Each pair of earbuds in our list is objectively tested. For example, by measuring frequency response (see charts in reviews and how we test).

Then, we listen to them personally for hands-on experience. Altogether, we test them on 9 key points: Sound quality, ANC, battery life, comfort, features, etc. See our scoring methodology. This helps us compare and pick the best-performing earbuds that we can confidently recommend.

How did we pick the models?

We primarily focused on the overall performance across the board with an emphasis on sound quality.

No earbuds are perfect, but they are the top dogs in their category. So, all models we recommend perform well for daily listening with enjoyable audio.

We choose from the earbuds we’ve tested out of 192 headphones altogether. Then, we ranked them for different user needs and types.

Earbuds We Considered that Didn’t Make the List:

• Aukey EP-N7: Solid Bluetooth earbuds for the price, but hard to get today.
• SoundPEATS H1: Long battery life, stable fit, bassy sound, and superb performance for the price. But hard to get.
• Cambridge Audio Melomania 1 Plus: These sound pretty good but have unstable fit and connection issues.
• Sennheiser CX 400BT: These great-sounding earphones are sometimes discounted but generally cost around $150.

What to Expect From Bluetooth Earbuds under $100?

You can expect all-around compelling options at this price range.

Decent battery life. For truly wireless earbuds, anything from 5 hours up to over 10 hours of battery life per charge is decent. Many support fast charging, which gives 1 hour of music for a 15-minute charge, for example.

Reliable Bluetooth connection. It’s essential for a good user experience. Signal cutouts are annoying. You should look for a minimum of Bluetooth 5.0+, preferably newer, for the best connection strength. Both earbuds and a source device need to support the Bluetooth version.

Good to great audio quality. You can get great-sounding earphones for less than $100. Many come with support for premium Bluetooth codecs (like aptX and AAC). However, it has a negligible effect on perceived sound quality. You can check if you can spot the difference here.

High-end durability. In-ears at this price point often use high-quality materials, although the build quality still isn’t on par with expensive earbuds. You can expect your new wireless headphones to last at least a couple of years. For water protection, look for IPX (or IP) certification.

Reasonable comfort. These aren’t custom-molded in-ear monitors, so the comfort largely depends on the ear tips and design. We recommend memory foam eartips to get the best comfort and best fit (and background noise isolation) from any Bluetooth in-ear headphones.

In-line microphone. A microphone for making phone calls is standard. It’s not for professional use but for hands-free talking with friends.

Good value for money. In the end, around $100 is right in the middle between low-end, cheap earbuds and high-end flagship models that can go up hundreds of dollars. It’s a great middle point where you can expect most of the latest technology and extra features with high-quality sound without paying a premium.

Average performing features. Many wireless earbuds don’t come with EQ options or active noise reduction. Fortunately, things are changing, and we see more and more affordable earbuds getting app support and other user-friendly features.

You can read on the pros & cons of headphones under $100 here.

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Conclusion

After testing the majority of models in the category, we can confidently say the EarFun Free Pro 3 to be the best for most people. And we’d love to know if you’ve tried any earbuds from the list. So, leave us a comment.