Best Bluetooth Earbuds Under $50

Bluetooth earbuds use a battery for power. While this allows for wireless freedom, you are restricted by the amount of battery life that is available. Battery technology is improving on a yearly basis and therefore you can expect decent battery life – even for the budget category of under $50.

Keep in mind that over time the maximum battery life of a product will deteriorate. For example, when you buy the earbuds the maximum battery life might be 8 hours, but in a few years that could decrease to 7 hours. Individuals that like to travel will benefit from a lengthy battery time because you’ll be able to listen to your headphones for longer before they run out of power.

One of the key differences between budget earbuds now and 10 years ago is that the comfort level has improved dramatically. You should expect an ergonomic design that is actually comfortable to wear. Sports enthusiasts will enjoy a comfortable fit that’s also secure with earbuds will not come loose easily.

A choice of eartip sizes contributes to the comfortable fit because the right one can make the earbud fit like a glove. Also, it helps if different eartip material types are provided as you’ll be able to choose one that matches your preferences.

Buying from the under $50 category does somewhat limit the audio quality you can expect, however you can still get a lot of bang for your buck. Here are some of the top things to consider when it comes to audio in earbuds:

• Bass: The execution of the bass must be considered for more impactful audio. The lower frequencies have to be implemented very well by the manufacturer for the bass to be excellent.
• Frequency range: Ideally the frequency range of the earbuds will be 20 Hz to 20K Hz as that is the range of frequency the human ear can hear. Anything outside of this range cannot be heard so you typically will not see values higher or lower than the range above.
• Noise isolation: Ambient noise can sometimes reduce the clarity of your audio and cause you to lose a sense of immersion. To combat this noise isolation is desirable as it blocks out the audio of the surrounding environment. It also reduces the amount of audio that will escape into the surrounding environment.

Do you go to the gym regularly and need a pair of workout earbuds? Then you’ll need to keep an eye out for the sweatproof feature as it allows you to sweat without damaging the earbuds. Furthermore, you can use the earbuds to go jogging in light rain when the sweatproof feature is present. Just don’t use the earbuds underwater as that will damage them. There is a special class of earbuds that allows them to be submerged, but none of these are presented on this list.

Typically a waterproof rating is given to earbuds that indicates the level of moisture they can handle before damage takes place. Pay attention this to in the product description to get a sense of how much moisture exposure you can get away with.

Earbuds can come with a number of handy accessories that adds more value to the purchase. One of these includes the soft storage pouch that can be used to store the earbuds while not in use. This is handy if you want to travel and have a place where your earbuds can be safe. Storing them in a backpack might seem like a safe location, but in reality, they can get crushed by other items in the bag and that will drastically reduce their lifetime. Even durable earbuds need protection from the elements.

A wide selection of eartips is another great accessory to have as it helps you get the fit right. Furthermore, when the fit is perfect it improves the level of noise isolation and the quality of the secure fit.

One of the problems with buying from the budget category is that the earbuds aren’t made from premium materials, which means the durability can be questionable. However, we have taken care to select products that are acceptably durable. Take the length of the warranty into consideration when determining the durability. A manufacturer that has confidence in their product will provide a longer warranty.

It’s handy to have a solid microphone in the earbuds so that you can make calls or chat with other players during a gaming session. Nowadays an increasing number of budget earbuds come with a microphone. They are serviceable, but the quality is average for the most part. In situations where you need a hands-free way to make a call the microphone on the earbuds can come in real handy.