Best cheap true wireless earbuds under 50 euros
Budget wireless earbuds keep getting better. But which are the best budget Bluetooth earbuds under €50? Eardopes looked into it for you. In this article, you'll find the earbuds that came out on top in our reviews. And, more importantly, why. So you know exactly which affordable Bluetooth earbuds to buy.
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The best earbuds under €50 right now
We've tested more than 100 pairs of earbuds. See which earbuds costing €50 or less earned our highest ratings.
1. pocobob GO
- Price: ~€40
The pocobob GO wireless earbuds are semi-in-ear earbuds with Bluetooth 5.3, 13 mm speakers and beautiful sound. That's remarkable at this price.
They're semi-in-ear, so they don't have rubber ear tips that go into your ears. That means you can hear some surrounding sound, and they're easy to put in and take out. At this price, you also get a microphone with an ENC filter. A good choice for calls, then. You can also use one earbud and leave the other in the charging case. They connect to your iPhone or Android phone, and you can connect them to your tablet or laptop too.
The sound is beautiful. There's plenty of bass, especially for semi-in-ear earbuds, and the connection is very stable.
2. pocobob TO
- Price: 39
The pocobob TO are the best full in-ear earbuds under €50 on this list. Really, the order of numbers 1 and 2 is arbitrary. Choosing between semi-in-ear and full in-ear is entirely up to you.
They can feel a little large in your ears. So if you have small ears, you're better off with number 1 on this list. But for average-sized ears, these are very good earbuds for under €50. In fact, they're under €40.
3. pocobob Z
Best-looking design | best sound up to €50 | excellent value for money
- Price: 49
A beautiful design and a perfect fit: the pocobob Z are ideal for any time of day. The purple version looks as elegant as it sounds. Whether you're listening to music, taking calls or relaxing in sleep mode, the pocobob Z are your new best friend. Get them now at an unbeatable price.
4. SoundPEATS Trueshift 2
- Price: 45.95
Looking for elegant, ultra-small earbuds with big performance? The pocobob Z earbuds give you beautiful, full sound. With HQ ENC microphones, you can count on top-quality calls, even in noisy surroundings. And yes, they're just under €50.
5. SoundPEATS TrueFree 2
- Price: 49
The SoundPEATS TrueFree 2 are perfect if you want a little more quality than the cheapest earbuds on the market, such as those from QCY & Haylou. The sound is genuinely impressive for the price. The fit is good too, and particularly suited to workouts.
| Rating | |
| Sound | 8 |
| Microphone | 6 |
| Fit | 8 |
| Battery | 6 |
| Controls | 4 |
| Stability | 7 |
What if you spend €50 more on earbuds?
We think €50 earbuds should be simple and work well. No fuss. No frills. Just reliable earbuds that can take a knock and:
- Deliver good sound with good bass
- Have a decent microphone, preferably with an ENC filter
- Are well built
- Have a good connection
- Last a long time, which matters too
Those are the basics. And you'll notice: we deliberately haven't mentioned:
- ANC
- transparency mode
- in-ear sensors
The more features a pair of €50 earbuds has, the more corners the manufacturer has cut on those features. You can't offer the same quality for €50 as for €99. Earbuds costing €50 can be very good, but usually not when the manufacturer lists lots of fancy features on the box. Keep that in mind.
Spend €50 more on earbuds and you get an immediate step up in quality. The DunRock Bubble are one example. DunRock doesn't sell earbuds around €50, but it does sell them around €100. And the sound is noticeably better.
Or explore the in-depth review.How we test
We test every pair of earbuds on the following points:
- Sound quality
We test whether the earbuds sound good. The biggest problem with cheaper earbuds is weak bass and midrange. The speakers inside earbuds are one of their more expensive components. The cheaper that component, the more likely your earbuds are to lack full sound.
- Microphone
Nothing is more frustrating than earbuds with a poor microphone. The person on the other end of the call keeps struggling to hear you. You basically have to take your earbuds out every time you want to make a call. So earbuds with a poor microphone are a definite no for us. We set very high standards for the microphones in our earbuds. We test them in 2 ways. First, our editors make phone calls to each other. Second, we record voice notes so we can listen back and hear how the sound comes through. All the earbuds in this test have very good microphones. Around 70% of the earbuds we test don't make this list because their microphones aren't good enough.
- Fit
How do the earbuds feel in your ears? It's difficult for manufacturers to get good sound from small earbuds. That's why earbuds, especially cheaper ones, are often a little larger. But those tend to be less comfortable. Fortunately, more and more affordable earbuds offer both a comfortable fit and good sound.
- Battery
Battery life matters a lot with wireless earbuds too. For earbuds under €50, we require at least 4 hours of music listening. Some earbuds last twice that long, such as the DunRock Bubble, but those cost more than €50. Don't worry: this list of budget earbuds includes plenty of options with long battery life.
- Controls
You should be able to control your music and calls intuitively, without constantly reaching for your phone. Take adjusting your music volume. It's the most common action, and having to pull your phone out of your pocket every time would be inconvenient. There are 2 types of controls: touch controls and buttons. We don't prefer one over the other. Both can work well or poorly. A common complaint with touch controls is that the earbuds don't respond to a tap. With buttons, a common complaint is having to press so hard that you push the earbud into your ear canal. We see it as a big plus when you can choose what each button does. That's possible when earbuds have their own app.
- Stability
The final key point is stability. Some earbuds with a weaker chipset have a less stable connection. If you walk between buildings where there are lots of signals, your earbuds may start cutting out.
Others also viewed:
- These are the top 8 best wireless earbuds
- Explore all our wireless earbud articles
- Check out the article on AirPods alternatives
- Also check out the top 5 with ANC
- These are the best Bluetooth speakers
- Can you stretch a little beyond €50? Take a look at the DunRock Bubble.
