Best Earbuds Under $100 | Earfun, Jabra, Sony, Soundcore & Soundpeats

Big features and great overall performance for a small(ish) amount of money. This is what the best under hundred dollar earbuds have to offer!
Watch the video to find out more!
0:00 Intro
0:56 Earfun Free Pro 3
1:32 Jabra Elite 4
2:09 Sony WF-C700N
2:45 Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
3:19 Soundpeats Opera05
3:47 Design, Build Quality & Fit
6:32 Battery Life & Charging
8:31 Connectivity
10:33 Mic Samples
12:56 Controls
14:37 Smartphone Apps
18:27 Active Noise Cancelling
21:52 Sound Quality
26:51 Conclusion
Disclosure: I got free samples from Earfun, Soundcore and Soundpeats but I will not receive any payment or monetary compensation whatsoever for doing this comparison. No one got preview privileges and no one had any influence on the outcome either. What I say in the video is my own opinion and I only share my personal experience with you guys. I also bought the Sony and the Jabra buds with my own money.
But these following links are affiliate links which means that I will earn a small commission if you click through and make a purchase at no additional cost to you. Thank you for supporting the channel.
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[@shabanafzal9440]

Extremely useful review, very good selection of earbuds reviewed. Now I know which ones to get, soundpeats, soundcore and earfun 👍

[@AndysTechTone]

All three? That's the spirit 😎

[@desmondmitchell5602]

Which ones are your favorite of the three... thank you

[@Waseek69Ahmad]

Man! this is by far the best 100 bucks earbuds comparison and the quality of video is amazing too!

[@jasonandreasen9306]

Amazing review of all the earbuds. Love the great review of all the different features and even the apps as well.

[@QBGalvez]

Excellent comparison! You provided detailed, well-organized, and useful information. Thanks a lot!

[@AndysTechTone]

Glad you found it useful, thanks for watching 😊

[@uguroglu]

Thank you for the very good quality comparison and your fair options and comments 🙏

[@AndysTechTone]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@CheckitOutYaw]

Great review bro, by far the best on the budget listings. Thank you

[@sicebim1]

Andy, your videos are always on point. 👌🏽

[@AndysTechTone]

Glad you think so, thanks for watching 😊

[@aimankhairulikhwansulaiman1857]

The best review ever for earbuds lover>.

[@CainYou]

I've been waiting for this that's a very detailed comparison it just helped me to choose which buds i will get this holiday season so for that matter i will go with the soundpeats opera 05 'coz my 1st priority is sound quality thus all of them have anc and transparency and good battery life etc..

[@AndysTechTone]

In that case the Opera05 makes sense 😊

[@MrOrat69]

The mic sound on the opera is very good. Much better than any other soundpeat.

[@balintblack99]

Jól osszefoglalt, informatív videó 🙂

[@AndysTechTone]

Glad you found it useful, köszi 😎

[@hardsss4]

This is an amazing comparison you did not leave anything, I salute you for this outstanding effort, you owned my subscription.

[@AndysTechTone]

Thanks for your support, much appreciated 😊

[@lukabosnjak3829]

Did you even try Oluv's eq for the Free Pro 3? That's the main selling point of those earbuds and they're definitely the most natural sounding out the bunch with that eq (ie by far the best)

[@jeffward24]

Great video, thank you. I kept laughing when my brain heard the "Oprah 05", lol. A lot of folks I've listened to stated that the Free Pro 3 was known for serious Clarity, Wide Sound Stage, great Midrange and Crisp Highs. But to each their own. Have a nice day.

[@AndysTechTone]

The Free Pro 3 sound is very bass-dominant which impacts the clarity through the mids in my opinion. Playing with the EQ a little can fix it though. As for the wide sound stage, I've heard earbuds in this price bracket with a much more extended soundstage and the FP3 feels a bit compressed to me.

[@jeffward24]

​@@AndysTechToneThank you very much for the great feedback! What do you like best under $150? Have a nice day.​

[@8354graham1]

Great video I just purchased the soundcore and love them though because I use LDAC and ANC i dont get anywhere near the claimed battery life

[@jasonrichard6286]

Just bought the earfun free pros for $60 on Amazon. I’m looking forward to checking them out.

[@rasheedbedri]

Picked up the soundcore p40i and I get the soundcore liberty 4 nc tomorrow from Amazon UK.

[@ahmadahmad-bw6vg]

thank you for your answers please tell what about neckbands? can it compete with earbuds ? will sennheiser do neckband models ? what about beats will they do new models? why there are a lot of videos and reviews neackbands?

[@rolins3279]

As always, a great comparison 👍🏽 I actually think that the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC are the revelation of the year, for earbuds sold at €50-€60 currently, they have really, really nothing to envy to many other earbuds sold for €200

[@AndysTechTone]

Some of these buds really push the boundaries of their respective price range and I love it 😊

[@rolins3279]

@@naamamaria4188 It's all a matter of personal preference. I prefer the 4 NCs to the 4, for a reason that many don't mention, they are almost the only Soundcore that doesn't have sibilance problem. I also prefer the 10h/50h battery 🔋 life, the better ANC, the quality of the mics in phone calls in noisy environments, and also the fact that the 4 NCs have the Google Fast-pair and could potentially have the LC3.

[@jeffward24]

Agreed...but I would also toss in the Free Pro 3 into that argument...They're bringing a Ton!!

[@Python_Blox]

Hello, I was thinking of buying the Soundpeats Engine 4 but im worried it wont work with Xiaomi Redmi Phones/Redmi pad. Would it still work or should i look for a APTX Supported earbud? Thanks.

[@Jennifer-wr9si]

Great video. I was sold on the Earfuns until you mentioned sound quality. Now I'm stumped again! Are these all truly wireless (i.e. each earbud runs independently rather than being driven by one side)?

[@AndysTechTone]

Each and every one of these buds connect to the source independently from the other side

[@theobserver1320]

I recently bought the EarFun Pro after a long time of considering it. I am really happy with this choice. The sound is crisp, they are very compact (I fell asleep and didn't notice that I had them in my ears). The ANC could be a bit better. But a top product for the money. You have a great channel. 👍🏻

[@AndysTechTone]

Glad you like both the review and the earbuds 😉 Enjoy your tunes!

[@STR82DVD]

I've been waiting for this one lad! Brilliant and my Thursday just got a hell of a lot better. Thanks man.

[@AndysTechTone]

Not that you need more buds. Or do you? 😊

[@STR82DVD]

@@AndysTechTone I'm weak Andy, very weak. 😉👍

[@_-Z-]

Thank you for another great one, Andy! 👍

[@AndysTechTone]

Like clockwork, thanks man 😊

[@Binod_Kumar2]

nice comparison, if you don't mind I want to give you a suggestion, that you can go easy on head movement, when you talking in front of camera and reading.

[@AndysTechTone]

Noted, thanks

[@makes101sense]

Got the sonys, i dont care about the anc but the sonys are the lightest, most comfortable and lastly the ambient mode. Is the best, on par on its big brother linkbuds s. The sound can be balanced through the eq in the app and it can be one of the most complete sounds ive heard on a 100 dollar earbuds. Thank you!

[@AndysTechTone]

The Sonys are great indeed

[@luongphan383]

got soundpeat air 4 pro for 40$ on shopee, good deal ?

[@outermarker5801]

Great stuff as always Andy. I just completed downloading the latest Earfun App update. It includes fw 0.2.3 for the buds as well as enhanced ANC and transparency controls. These things are _seriously_ good and Earfun just keeps upping the ante👍

[@AndysTechTone]

The firmware update really made a difference didn't it?

[@outermarker5801]

@@AndysTechTone ANC definitely improved. 'Fully transparent' Ambient mode is also quite impressive imo

[@jasonMB999]

thank you so much this video was extrenely helpful, I was wanting to buy the edifier w240 but now im thinlkig about the earfun, but i have question, which one sound etter in general betweeen the free pro 3 and the w240tn?

[@AndysTechTone]

If you like a bass heavy, dark sound get the FP3, if you want a bit more airy sound with better extension up top, get the W240TN

[@jasonMB999]

@@AndysTechTone ok , is it have more bass even more than soundcore liberty 3 pro?

[@MuhammadFarrukh-yr7uk]

Good comparison if possible then i would like to know xm5, sch mom, bose qc,jabra tour, soundcore 4

[@AndysTechTone]

Thanks but I don't see that happening, sorry...

[@uzefulvideos3440]

I recommend the CMF Buds (Pro), or OnePlus Buds 3

[@tjspanos4257]

I have bought over 30 Earbuds cuz of this Guy $$ ! Lol and however this is my Go To Channel when it comes to Audio!! -Andy is always spot on ! The best on You Tube !

[@AndysTechTone]

30 earbuds? And now you blame me, thanks 😂😂

[@vanzgovender]

I have the Soundcore A3i, which of these would you recommend as the best upgrade?

[@AndysTechTone]

If you are happy with Soundcore, you can stick with the brand

[@priatampan2515]

Soundpeats opera 5 with Anker Liberty 4 NC which win mister 🙏🏻

[@smaemurray]

Amazon currently selling Soundcore Liberty for around £50. Outstanding buds.

[@AndysTechTone]

Amazon is currently selling plenty good stuff for £50... 😊

[@Somali1971]

Andy is the tech reviewer par excellence, deserving millions of subscribers.

[@AndysTechTone]

Thanks, much appreciated 🙂‍↕️

[@mobbu6527]

Isnt may i know why earfun air pro 3 was not considered

[@desmondmitchell5602]

I love my earfun free pro 3.. they did well against the best out there... earfun will be a problem in the future if they keep this up... thanks Andy happy holidays!!!

[@AndysTechTone]

A problem for big name brands maybe, but not us, customers. Thanks for watching 😊

[@user-qn1zj5bs5p]

consumers always has the best benefits if they have more competitors out there

[@desmondmitchell5602]

​@@user-qn1zj5bs5pvery true!

[@AbanRoby]

My sister bought two Soundcore Liberty 4 NC for €55 from UK. One for me and one for her. I haven't got it onto my hand yet. My sister started using it. She says it's a good earbuds and for 55 pounds it was a steal. I have one question, how's the transparency mode after the update ? Some people say the transparency mode has improved after the update. Did you feel better after the update ? Thanks!

[@AndysTechTone]

Honestly, I cannot recall hearing much of a difference but others mentioned it too, so there must be something to it

[@la8920]

I got mine yesterday. Transparency mode has been great so far. Maybe it loses a bit of volume compared to real life, but it sounds very natural (except for my own voice, for some reason it sounds unnatural)

[@AbanRoby]

@@la8920 ohh ok. Happy to hear. I'm eagerly waiting to test mine!

[@TjLecaroz]

Thanks for the andy, this video helped me consider which earbuds i should buy along with it's advantages and disadvantages.

[@AndysTechTone]

And which one would that be if you don't mind me asking?

[@TjLecaroz]

​It would be between the soundcore liberty 4 nc, earfun free pro 3, and the jabra elite 4 if your'e wondering andy.

[@TjLecaroz]

Aslo andy i have a suggestion for your next earbuds review. Can you do a raycon fitness earbuds review because of it's amazing battery life that is very good.

[@AndysTechTone]

@@TjLecaroz I'm not sure I will but thanks for the suggestion nonetheless 👍

[@zivjaron]

Soundpeats vs OnePlus buds 3 vs Soundcore Liberty 4NC vs REALME budsair pro 5, which would you take?

[@natezrim450]

Opera 5 for soundq, realme good to, but ya realme in my opinion, for winning anc, games, soundq good but not good as opera,opera sound q is Amazing,a lot of people said it is so good, 4nc not for me

[@tubewatcher7719]

I found under $100 nothing beats Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0. Everything else is either meh or not good at all: pairing, controls, comfort, ANC, ... but the sound is so detailed!

[@AndysTechTone]

There are too many good options in this price range 😊

[@saadkhanofficial_sks]

I am confused 🤔 whether to choose liberty 4nc or earfun free pro 3 ! What's your opinion sir ?

[@AndysTechTone]

All the info is in the video. I cannot choose for you though...

[@raycigar6356]

Buy both, try them on for a day each. Choose the better and return the others, sounds easy to me to decide between only two options

[@saadkhanofficial_sks]

@@raycigar6356 haha well you played well huh 🤣

[@paulomercado603]

I do have soundcore liberty 4 nc and i notice that when im outside i do still hear some noise around me like sound of engine and mufflers while playing music is that normal or my liberty 4 nc has a problem with anc? I not if its normal..

[@AndysTechTone]

It could be a fit issue too

[@organicthebladerunner7382]

Would you include the 1more aero in this?

[@AndysTechTone]

I did not, did I?

[@organicthebladerunner7382]

@AndysTechTone just a question. Take care

[@oliviaaldysa3404]

SUPER HELPFUL! Thanks

[@AndysTechTone]

Glad you liked it, thanks for watching!

[@jeremymorrison3494]

Great Vid once again Andy. a bit off topic, i got the WF-1000XM5 buds, and wow, the sound and comfort is fantastic to say the least. they really improved the ear tips greatly, no fiddling to get the right seal like with the XM4's . And as a bonus i got them at 30% off!!

[@AndysTechTone]

The XM5s are a massive upgrade over the XM4s in most regards. Especially at a discounted price 😎

[@jeremymorrison3494]

@@AndysTechTone Hand over fist a great upgrade! the noise cancelling is really good. i believe Sony when they say they improved it by 25%. Hell, walking around , even driving around with them in (yes, i know that is not too safe, but i drive defence, not offence ) i feel it is almost adaptive noise cancelling in my humble opinion. i am really super happy with them, and my music is on next level. No tweeks needed, just flat EQ. anyhoo, i ramble on. Keep up the good work Andy.

[@AndysTechTone]

@@jeremymorrison3494 my favourite upgrade is the different sound signature which, as you said, requires no EQing. But pls stop driving with ANC turned on 😳

[@pepoeste4502]

This review would have been very useful yesterday before purchasing the jabra elite 4 active😅

[@AndysTechTone]

What's wrong with the E4A?

[@pepoeste4502]

@@AndysTechTone Nothing wrong according to your review but these are my first Jabra brand headphones and I wasn't sure if they were ideal for me, on the other hand i didn't know the earfun brand and I would have liked to know about them before buying the Jabra. Anyways love your reviews Andy!

[@pepoeste4502]

@@donniepoe9371 I am (still waiting for them to arrive) but i didn't know much about those Chinese brands 🥴

[@AndysTechTone]

@@pepoeste4502 you can buy Earfun buds next time around. Until then just enjoy the Jabras 😎

[@donodyn2715]

Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro is on Black Friday sale for $80. Maybe they also belong in this comparison.

[@AndysTechTone]

Many things are on a sale right now...

[@mr.maitham]

What you think about Samsung buds fe ?

[@AndysTechTone]

Haven't tested those buds unfortunately

[@ddavid8888888]

Considering I bought the liberty 4 nc at just 49$ I will say they by far the best value for money here

[@hermawan8130]

Soundcore liberty 4nc support single use but not mono mode,but i agree it's a king at sub $100,best purchase i made this month!

[@AndysTechTone]

It's really one of the best, thanks for watching

[@rajasimanta]

My basic need is a good fit earbuds with good ANC for my motorcycle rides. Should be wearable under helmet and should be able to reduce those high motorcycle noises. Already have airpods pro 2nd gen, but they fall off when i wear helmet due to the stem

[@AndysTechTone]

In your case the smaller the better I guess, Earfun maybe?

[@user-qn1zj5bs5p]

i owned the free pro 3 , l4nc and wf1000xm5 , the most disappointed for me is the l4nc since it has a lot of bugs and problem , always switch off the ANC and ambient mode by itself , also its multi connect sucks because it cannot switch to other device unless you pause the current video , the best value here must be the free pro 3 , sony doesn't feel much better than free pro 3 and it is overpriced

[@elwap0]

Aurvana Ace 2 are the best sounding ear buds untill other manufacturers use XMEMS driver's they won't be close...im suprised no one is talking about them...

[@AndysTechTone]

Those buds are definitely not under a hundred bucks...

[@elwap0]

@@AndysTechTone 150 $

[@studnts4elac]

Where is Jabra active 7? They are basically 100

[@AndysTechTone]

The official price is still €115 even after a huge price drop. The Elite 4 is a better fit for this comparison

[@priatampan2515]

Which win mister 🙏🏻 am from Indonesia 😊

[@alha5508]

Please 🙏 tell me in Hindi language coz I can't understand ur language

[@AndysTechTone]

Okay, give me some time to learn it though....

[@desmondmitchell5602]

​@@AndysTechTonelol

[@renzgeorge2032]

Omg his already talking in English 😅.. Btw nice review @AndysTechTone