We have a list of best cheap true wireless headphones. But what if you want to pay as little as possible? Let’s say less than $ 40 or even less? Yes, there are a growing number of really cheap true wireless headphones, but only a few that stand out for being superior and surprisingly decent for the price. As I like to say, you shouldn’t expect the world at this low price, but you can throw any of these wireless headphones in a gym bag (when gyms open again) and not feel heartbroken if you lose them.
Here are my current favorites, truly wireless, truly cheap, listed from lowest price to highest. I have tried them all.
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The Tranya Rimor started at $ 50 but has since dropped to $ 20 with an instant coupon of $ 10 off (Please note that the $ 10 off coupon only appears in Deep Bass color) They have decent sound, IPX water resistance rating, which means they are sweat resistant and can withstand a sustained stream of water, and their charging case is quite compact and charges via USB-C. At 5 hours, the battery life isn’t great, but the charging case gives you three additional charges.
At $ 20, they’re a bargain. For $ 10 more, you can get the Tranya T3, which looks similar (many of Tranya’s products look alike). I have not tried it but it has high ratings on Amazon. Tranya says these have 10mm drivers, while the T3 has 6mm drivers. The Rimor has more bass, but the T3 apparently has better battery life. A new T10 model is coming soon.
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While the Tribit Flybuds 3 doesn’t sound stellar (there’s a bit of treble, which is sometimes referred to as a boost), they sound decent and feature a lot of bass as long as you get a tight seal (I had no problem). They’re fairly unobtrusive, roughly the same size as Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Plus, and equipped with small wings similar to Buds Plus to help you get a secure fit.
They’re also waterproof (IPX7 rated) and offer 5 hours of battery life on a single charge, which isn’t great compared to some competing models. However, the case is equipped with a 2,600 mAh battery that can charge the buds 20 times, according to Tribit. In addition, the case can also charge your phone (it has a USB-C input to recharge and a USB-A output port to charge other devices). That bigger battery makes the case a little bulky and a little heavy, but the buds themselves are lightweight. They have touch controls and work reasonably well to make voice calls.
Note: Tribit is executing a deal on Amazon until July 15 that drops the price to $ 19.79 after it cuts the 20% coupon on the product page.
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The Enacfire E60 is a fairly straightforward matter from a design point of view and the Enacfire logo on the case is a bit jarring. But like Earfun Free, similar in design, it has USB-C and wireless charging and is fully waterproof (IPX8 certified, meaning it can be completely submerged in shallow water).
It offers good sound for its modest price, with strong bass and decent clarity. It even has aptX streaming for devices that support it, like Samsung Galaxy phones. Don’t expect incredible sound – it’s a bit uneven from track to track, sometimes it sounds great and other times less good, but then again, for the price it exceeded my expectations. I also thought it worked well as a headset for making calls. It offers good noise reduction, and callers said it sounded clear.
While it is priced at $ 50 on Amazon, there is currently a 30% instant savings coupon that brings the price down to $ 35. Important note: You need to make sure to trim the coupon before paying. If it doesn’t apply at checkout, go back to your cart and look for the “trim coupon” link to the right of the product.
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The most impressive thing about EarFun Free is its features: Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C and wireless charging, and it is completely waterproof (IPX7), according to the specifications. Is the audio flawless? No, but these Bluetooth headphones sound pretty good – it’s not just about noise coming out of the Bluetooth speaker. They don’t have the audio clarity of true high-end wireless headphones that cost $ 150 a pair or more, but they do have powerful bass and enough audio detail to make you think you got your money’s worth with the sound quality, and something plus . The headphones are also quite solid for making calls. The battery lasts six hours at moderate volume levels, and the case provides four charges on the go.
