{"id":457653,"date":"2022-06-04T16:00:58","date_gmt":"2022-06-04T13:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/are-under-20-earbuds-worth-it-review-geek\/"},"modified":"2022-06-04T16:00:58","modified_gmt":"2022-06-04T13:00:58","slug":"are-under-20-earbuds-worth-it-review-geek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-under-20-earbuds-worth-it-review-geek\/","title":{"rendered":"#Are Under-$20 Earbuds Worth It? \u2013 Review Geek"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dfb34de29c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3dfb34de29c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-under-20-earbuds-worth-it-review-geek\/#%E2%80%9CAre_Under-20_Earbuds_Worth_It_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Are Under-$20 Earbuds Worth It? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-under-20-earbuds-worth-it-review-geek\/#Why_Should_I_Care_About_Cheap_Buds\" >Why Should I Care About Cheap Buds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-under-20-earbuds-worth-it-review-geek\/#Case_Earbud_Design\" >Case &amp; Earbud Design<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-under-20-earbuds-worth-it-review-geek\/#Fit_Comfort\" >Fit &amp; Comfort<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-under-20-earbuds-worth-it-review-geek\/#Extra_Features\" >Extra Features<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-under-20-earbuds-worth-it-review-geek\/#Sound_Quality\" >Sound Quality<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-under-20-earbuds-worth-it-review-geek\/#Should_You_Buy_Cheap_Earbuds\" >Should You Buy Cheap Earbuds?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/are-under-20-earbuds-worth-it-review-geek\/#JLAB_Go_Air_Pop\" >JLAB Go Air Pop<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CAre_Under-20_Earbuds_Worth_It_%E2%80%93_Review_Geek%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Are Under-$20 Earbuds Worth It? \u2013 Review Geek&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-content-area\">\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage wp-image-119434 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/d8d33e27.png?width=400 400w, https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/d8d33e27.png?width=1200 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/05\/d8d33e27.png?width=1200\" alt=\"Three earbuds at three different price points: the Sony WF-1000XM4s, the JLAB GOAIRPOPs, and the Jabra Elite 3s\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Good earbuds are one of life\u2019s little pleasures, allowing you to enjoy the sounds of your favorite bands (and podcasts and <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">movies<\/a>) wherever you go. But if quality audio and features like active noise cancellation\u00a0(ANC)\u00a0are often only found in pricey buds, what does $20 get you?<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Should_I_Care_About_Cheap_Buds\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Why Should I Care About Cheap Buds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Growing up, I always had a pair of ultra-cheap headphones. You know, the ones that came with the cheapest portable CD players, that were super ugly and uncomfortable? And even though those often struggled to sound good (or, heck, even decent), I kinda grew attached to them. Those flimsy plastic headphones grew incrementally better year by year, and I always looked forward to getting my next pair for Christmas to see what they had to offer.<\/p>\n<p>Now, after spending years professionally testing a variety of earbuds and headphones (cheap and pro-level alike), I\u2019ve seen precisely what kind of features and audio quality you can get at all price points. For the most part, you get what you pay for with earbuds. Mid-range and higher price points (starting around $150) net you things like higher-quality hardware components, robust customization for EQ and other settings, and fantastic active noise cancellation.<\/p>\n<p>I spend a lot of my time with great earbuds in my ears, shouting from the rooftops about how great they are, and it got me wondering, what do today\u2019s cheap earbuds have to offer? We\u2019re talking earbuds you can grab at the checkout line at Best Buy or 7-11 as an impulse-buy cheap. Do they sound good? Are they comfortable enough to wear all day? How\u2019s their battery life? Do they have a companion mobile app that\u2019ll let me customize stuff?<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119738 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/91688bfd.png\" alt=\"The JLAB Go Air Pro earbuds laying on a wooden floor next to their case, showing the attached USB-A charging cable\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I was immensely curious to learn how sub-$20 earbuds stood up against those from other price points, so I went to my local Best Buy and picked up a pair of inexpensive true wireless buds\u2014<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JLab-Wireless-Bluetooth-Resistance-Connection\/dp\/B09HN4DHFL?tag=reviewgeek-20\">JLAB\u2019s Go Air Pops<\/a>\u2014for about $18. I also took an in-depth look at dozens of other earbuds around that same price. Here\u2019s how they stack up:<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Case_Earbud_Design\"><\/span>Case &amp; Earbud Design<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When comparing the design of cheap versus expensive earbuds, what are the real differences? Let\u2019s start with the charging case. Cases for budget buds are almost always made from lightweight mid-grade plastic that won\u2019t feel as durable as their pricier counterparts. These cases will have more give when you squeeze them and will likely have much lower <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/62529\/ip-ratings-explained-what-does-the-code-mean-for-your-devices\/\">IP ratings, meaning they may not hold up as well over time when you put them in your pocket or gym bag, or get sweat or rain on them.<\/p>\n<p>The most common difference, however, is probably with the charging port. Pretty much all premium buds use USB-C, a newer standard that can charge faster and at a higher wattage. That\u2019s the same type of connector you\u2019re likely to find on your smartphones, tablets, and even laptops, meaning you\u2019ll only need to tote one charging cable around. Most even support Qi wireless charging and have a quick charge feature, too!<\/p>\n<p>Many inexpensive buds opt for older standards there, like USB-A or even micro-USB (oof); some brands even create cases with the charging cable built in, like the JLAB\u2019s I picked up for this article. While those are far cheaper for manufacturers to implement, they aren\u2019t as efficient. This shouldn\u2019t be a dealbreaker, but you should note that it\u2019ll take much longer for your earbuds to finish charging and that you\u2019ll need to add yet another cable to your tech setup to charge it. Do be aware, though, that if a case has an attached cable and it breaks, you\u2019re out of luck.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119855 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/3a8b9bf7.png\" alt=\"Pair of white wireless earbuds for smartphone.\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/pair-white-wireless-earbuds-smartphone-relaxation-1757974433\" data-credittext=\"Nor Gal\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/pair-white-wireless-earbuds-smartphone-relaxation-1757974433\">Nor Gal\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As for the design of budget earbuds, they, too, are made of lower-quality components; think lower-grade plastic housing, smaller drivers, lower-quality microphones, and less-responsive button controls. On the plus side, lower-cost earbuds are usually smaller since they have less to pack in. This can mean a lighter and less bulky feel\/look if that\u2019s what you\u2019re into. And personally, I find that cheaper buds consistently have a less attractive design; they just look, well, cheap.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fit_Comfort\"><\/span>Fit &amp; Comfort<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your earbuds aren\u2019t comfortable, don\u2019t fit securely, offer poor isolation, and don\u2019t create a good seal, they aren\u2019t worth buying no matter <i>what<\/i> they cost. That said, I have found those issues to be far more prevalent in low-cost earbuds. And while it is totally possible to find <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/117001\/ugreen-hitune-t3-earbuds-review-super-comfy-and-bassy\/\">affordable buds that are comfy and fit well, it\u2019s not common.<\/p>\n<p>Many folks buy true wireless earbuds to use while working out, so a secure fit is an important metric to consider. You don\u2019t want your earbuds to fall out while stretching, running, or riding your bike, so finding a pair that fits is valuable. I\u2019ve owned and tested buds across various price points and would say that, as a general rule, pricier options almost always tend to fit better and feel comfortable (although there will always be exceptions to rules).<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, part of ensuring a good fit and listening experience comes down to which type of ear tips are used: silicon or foam. Silicon tips are flexible, durable, more sanitary, and easier to clean. However, they don\u2019t usually offer excellent isolation, and they often cause that clogged ear feeling and become uncomfortable after long periods. And because of their inability to create an optimal seal, silicon tips aren\u2019t often associated with great sound quality.<\/p>\n<p>Foam ear tips are widely regarded as more comfortable (even when you wear them all day). They also do a better job of expanding to fit your unique ear shape for optimal isolation and creating a tight seal. Plus, they can help ensure better active noise cancellation on buds that offer that feature. Due to foam\u2019s ability to mold to your ear\u2019s shape, it can funnel sound directly into your ear canal more easily.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119857 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/1ba4febc.png\" alt=\"Fitness Person Listening Music in Wireless Headphones, Doing Workout Exercises On Street\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/fitness-woman-listening-music-wireless-headphones-1131800450\" data-credittext=\"photoDiod\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/fitness-woman-listening-music-wireless-headphones-1131800450\">photoDiod\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Silicon tips are pretty much always used on lower-cost earbuds; likewise, it\u2019s far more common to see foam ear tips on higher-end buds. It\u2019s worth noting that earbuds almost always come with a few different ear tip sizes in the box, giving you a little more control over finding a more optimized fit. However, with very few exceptions, you can usually buy replacement tips of either variety and swap those out on your earbuds.<\/p>\n<p>Admittedly, finding the perfect fit when it comes to earbuds requires some effort, luck, and money on your end (I know, that\u2019s not fair). You may have to try a few different earbud brands at different price points, as well as different ear tip types and sizes, to find what works best for you, but it\u2019s absolutely worth the effort if you have some extra cash and are gung-ho about finding the perfect pair. And if you aren\u2019t sure about any of this, a $20-ish pair (like the JLAB\u2019s I bought) is a great place to start. For many folks, inexpensive buds with silicon tips are all they want or need.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Extra_Features\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">Extra Features<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Earbud features are one of the categories manufacturers use to help make their products stand out at any price point. In my experience, I\u2019ve found that the more money you spend, the more features you get. Still, some try to sell their budget buds by advertising things like ANC or crazy battery life, even though the buds don\u2019t sound good or feel comfortable. It\u2019s a balancing act.<\/p>\n<p>Case in point: these JLAB earbuds I purchased. Feature-wise, for under $20, these buds offer: 32 hours of battery (between the buds and their charging case), a small budget-conscious design, 6mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.1 support, silicon ear tips, limited on-device EQ settings, basic touch controls, a fun color, and charging via USB-A only.<\/p>\n<p>They do not have ANC (or, likewise, any ambient\/hear-through technology), USB-C or wireless charging, fast charging, Bluetooth multipoint, a companion mobile app that gives you deep control over EQ and other settings, a premium feel and design, or any of the other stellar features you\u2019d commonly find on mid-range and higher-end earbuds. And we haven\u2019t even <i>touched<\/i> on sound quality yet (we will, below, and rest assured there\u2019s a lot to talk about there).<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119859 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/eaf757be.png\" alt=\"Brunette business person with small wireless black headphones in ears looks at the phone with a smile, reading messages. Person is relaxing in a cafe on the terrace enjoying music\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/brunette-caucasian-business-lady-small-wireless-2111342795\" data-credittext=\"Maryna_Auramchuk\/Shutterstock.com\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/brunette-caucasian-business-lady-small-wireless-2111342795\">Maryna_Auramchuk\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>It\u2019s $20 we\u2019re talking about, though, so there have to be compromises somewhere, and this is where budget buds usually take the biggest hit (well, aside from sound quality). Manufacturers save a ton of money\u2014and help you save, too\u2014by cutting out premium features and focusing on the basics.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t consider yourself an audiophile and are simply looking for a frill-free pair of buds that make it easy to listen to your favorite playlists and podcasts, you\u2019ll be happy with $20 buds. If you care about audio quality (and in most cases, you should), I absolutely think it\u2019s worth upping your budget to ensure you get higher-quality sound.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sound_Quality\"><\/span>Sound Quality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Now to the fun part! Yes, the design, fit, and features are cool and all, but how good do cheap earbuds sound? Before we dive in, it\u2019s worth noting that budget-friendly buds are usually designed to appeal to a wide audience rather than one niche group (cough, audiophiles, cough) and tend to emphasize the bass range rather than the entire soundstage.<\/p>\n<p>Bass and volume are the most noticeable differentiators of sound, so it makes sense that some manufacturers focus on a limited part of the soundstage with budget buds. Boosting both of these will be immediately noticeable to the average earbud user and can give the impression that they are high-performing while still saving money on components. But really, a full soundstage is what truly matters, and any sound system worth a premium price will give you the ability to boost the bass to your liking, without sacrificing the rest of the audio. <i>That<\/i> is why premium earbuds, headphones, and speakers have their premium cost, and one of the many reasons they are worth every penny.<\/p>\n<p>So while you\u2019ve likely seen a lot of <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/75754\/skullcandy-dime-earbuds-review-worth-more-than-what-you-paid\/\">reviews of $20 earbuds that talk about how they have \u201cgreat audio quality,\u201d that\u2019s all relative to that price point. No one in their right mind would say these JLAB earbuds have \u201cgreat audio quality\u201d in the same way earbuds like Sony\u2019s WF-1000XM4s do\u2014that would be patently absurd.<\/p>\n<p>And accordingly, I\u2019d say the JLAB buds sound fine \u2026 for $20. The bass is present yet underwhelming unless you crank up the volume (something I\u2019m hesitant to do after spending two decades playing in bands\u2014I only have so much hearing left). Mids on the JLABs are hard to notice, vocals are muddy, audio sounds a bit compressed, and the soundstage is tiny.\u00a0Still, those earbuds are ideally suited for listening to pop music while exercising or your favorite movie or podcast while you commute to work.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-119864 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/p\/uploads\/2022\/06\/b07fc010.png\" alt=\"The JLAB Go Air Pop earbuds, the Jabra Elite 3 earbuds, and the Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds on a wooden surface\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" data-credittext=\"Kevin Bonnett\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Kevin Bonnett<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>However, you\u2019d never choose them if you wanted to listen to something that required a full soundstage or something that has a warm sound, like The Beatles or Neil Young. They won\u2019t allow you to hear parts of your favorite song you\u2019ve never noticed before, but they\u2019ll be perfectly fine for catching up on your latest podcast on a plane or at the gym.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_Cheap_Earbuds\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Should You Buy Cheap Earbuds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, after all that, are premium earbuds really worth all the hype (and the higher cost)? And is the basic functionality provided by $20-ish earbuds worth bothering with to begin with? While you definitely get what you pay for with earbuds, I can easily say yes to both questions, though for different reasons.<\/p>\n<p>If you have the extra cash in your budget, I absolutely (obviously) recommend splurging for a pair of premium buds. They will always sound better, regardless of what you choose to listen to, and will allow you to hear songs the way they were designed to sound. Plus, they\u2019re flush with features and convenient tools that will enhance your listening experience.<\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t have a massive budget for pricey earbuds (that\u2019s understandable) and are looking for something that\u2019ll simply let you listen to some music, cheap earbuds work in a pinch. They still offer fantastic battery life, simple touch commands, voice assistant capabilities, and a small and relatively stylish design. Ultimately, it comes down to your budget and how much you care about audio quality and having some extra features. At the very least, $20 buds are a great place to start in your own journey through the world of audio gadgets.<\/p>\n<p>Wanna check out the JLAB Go Air Pop earbuds I bought? They\u2019re solid overall, with decent sound quality (albeit lacking slightly with bass), offer stupendous battery life, come in a variety of colors, and have a USB-A charging cord built right into the case so you don\u2019t have to track down a cable every time you want to charge them.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\nBudget-Friendly Earbuds<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JLab-Wireless-Bluetooth-Resistance-Connection\/dp\/B09HN4DHFL?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31NAGOykXUL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for JLAB Go Air Pop\" aria-label=\"Shop for JLAB Go Air Pop\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JLab-Wireless-Bluetooth-Resistance-Connection\/dp\/B09HN4DHFL?tag=reviewgeek-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"JLAB_Go_Air_Pop\"><\/span>JLAB Go Air Pop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">Want to find the perfect true wireless earbuds? 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