TOP 10 Earbuds Under $100 (With CUSTOM RANKING)

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▶️ CMF Buds Pro geni.us/pryEK (Amazon)
▶️ Earfun Free Pro 3 geni.us/nQxd5SQ (Amazon)
▶️ Edifier TWS1 Pro 2 geni.us/8El2thx (Amazon)
▶️ Samsung Galaxy Buds FE geni.us/GBIVAc (Amazon)
▶️ OnePlus Buds 3 geni.us/TJAOO2u (Amazon)
▶️ Redmi Buds 5 Pro geni.us/i2kH7gc (Amazon)
▶️ Sony WF-C700N geni.us/zsuURlZ (Amazon)
▶️ Soundcore Liberty 4NC geni.us/eBDGMde (Amazon)
▶️ SoundPEATS Air4 Pro geni.us/c0HaY9 (Amazon)
▶️ Tozo NC7 geni.us/kJpz (Amazon)
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▶️ Edifier TWS1 Pro 2 • New $100 ANC KING 🔥 Ed...
▶️ OnePlus Buds 3 • BEST under $100 🔥 OneP...
▶️ Soundcore Liberty 4NC • $99 BUD OF THE YEAR 🔥 ...
▶️ SoundPEATS Air4 Pro • Back on Top! Almost......
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0:00 Intro
0:23 Comfort
1:26 Security
2:33 IP Rating
3:00 Case & Battery
4:26 Controls
7:14 Connectivity
9:14 Call Quality
11:52 App/Extras
14:37 Noise Cancelling
16:34 Transparency
17:25 Volume
18:08 Sound Quality
23:35 Custom Scoring/Final Ranking
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[@pickyaudio]

UPDATES! The CMF Buds pro don't have multipoint connection and the Soundcore 4NC do not work in mono mode. There is so much text in this video I was bound to make some errors so let me know if you find any 🥲

[@hermawan8130]

Still a great comparison anyway,i just ordered oneplus buds 3 because of your review.

[@jess1610]

Nooo... why soundcore 4nc, i am a fan of mono mode and i plan to buy soundcore 4nc. Since it doesn't support mono mode i guess 4nc is really not for me🥲

[@mrarm5779]

hi . help me out. which one is the best for bass and music and good volume : 1 sony link buds s . 2 jbl live pro 2 . oneplus buds pro 2 / or new buds 3 . beats fit pro . 4 . Samsung fe . 5 sennheiser cx plus . note that my ear are just little bet small and I have sony wf-1000xm4 but that not loud enough and buds 2 and 2 pro not so comfortable and anker liberty 4 and air 2 pro not have much bass i wanted . now I'm looking for new buds and I'm stuck with these cose I like sony and jbl and I heard the oneplus one is better but I don't trust them.

[@saadabdullah4245]

Is the spatial audio of 1more aeros on par with the oneplus buds 3? Or like how much worse is it?

[@YaKuZaYa]

@@jess1610hello! Buy HUAWEI Freebuds (Pro) 3. It’s very rich earphones! 🤘😎

[@Multimanplayer]

Man seriously, this vid is just INSANE, i saw one of your vids to buy my first buds like 2yrs ago (soundpeats H1) and im looking for an upgrade now, this definitely needs more views, it just has everything you need, new sub here

[@daejuanobrien1399]

buds 3

[@pickyaudio]

H1 is a classic! Thanks for the support

[@Rockjay288]

Thanks for including the case thinness! That's one of the most important things to me and no one seems to mention or compare it.

[@davidmmuench]

Even though I'm not looking for any buds at the moment, I really appreciate you showing the decibels of each set! Awesome video!

[@pickyaudio]

No problem! I got the idea from El Jefe 😊

[@soman5754]

I always wait for your verdict on these types of comparisons. It's a great and detailed comparison. By the way there's a new buds relased by CMF just a day or two earlier. I would love to hear your take on it. Great video keep it up!😁

[@pickyaudio]

Cheers! Glad you like it. I saw that I think it’s the non ‘pro’ version.

[@abhinavpatil2416]

Great comparison, I was looking for cmf and was confused with its contenders. You did a great job in testing the buds with different aspects.

[@abrahammaleko6600]

Gosh man i haven't finished the video but i admire the effort put into this video, also didn't realises i haven't subscribed yet , just did it kudos mate ✋🏼

[@Jawu523]

that's so good review especially on the call quality part , you're amazing , it really help me decides which one I like

[@TheMak1985]

Really good review across the board, thank you for taking time to do this!

[@lillysart24]

You're the most helpful channel here when it comes to earbuds, headsets etc. I've been watching your videos more then once the past weeks, in my search for the right earbuds. Now I'm a bit sad this adventure has come to an end. But I'll definitely stick around. Your dedication to this channel is amazing!!

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks so much! 😊

[@fredypadilu]

I was surprised with the results but even more with all the work and time that you must have put in this video!!! Great work man!

[@JoseAugustoDeLimaPereira]

This is the most complete test I have seen and you did a great job!!! I was searching for a video that compare the Redmi 5 Pro with others top rank earphones and your video was the best! THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!

[@sukinelson2153]

Wow! Amazing detail in this video! Thanks so much for your thoroughness with this video! Great work as always

[@pickyaudio]

Cheers!

[@mikeevans7381]

I use a One+ phone so I'm very happy with these results. Congrats on 50K sub's I'm so glad you decided to stick with this. You've really got a good thing going here much appreciated. 💯❤️🇺🇸

[@pickyaudio]

Awesome! I’m considering getting one as well. Thanks for the support Mike 😊

[@amaanshahhh]

Crazy how much effort you have put into this video. You earned a subscriber man. Respect 👍🏻

[@321seb]

this is so detailed and helpful. thank you so much!

[@pickyaudio]

Glad it was helpful!

[@srikarkandikonda605]

I can't imagine how much effort went into this. I just bought myself the OnePlus Buds 3 and I'm really excited to try them out! Thanks for helping me and so many others out! And giving us the spreadsheet to play around with is the cherry on top! Cheers mate!

[@currentlyhalfdead4987]

What's your opinion on them? Are they good?

[@hazemhemied3293]

That's amazing in depth review and comparison. Thanks for sharing.

[@AustralianChristianFascists]

I've got the liberty 4 NC, and love them, just come comments to consider: - case - I think they went with a larger case for ergonomics so it rests comfortably in a hand, without needing a harder squeeze to hold a smaller case. - spacial audio - it sounds weird for stuff like listening to a video like this with dialogue, but I think it shines if you want to listen to music more like you're in a night club with the DJ music all around the dance floor. Listening to 8D audio songs is an amazingly immersive experience.

[@AustralianChristianFascists]

It's great to know a person can get an enjoyable set of wireless earbuds without shelling out $400.

[@pickyaudio]

Nice to know! Yea it really is great.@@AustralianChristianFascists

[@petert.w.reynolds692]

@@AustralianChristianFascists wait, there's spatial audio feature in 4NC? like the head tracking one or just a virtual surround? They're both different btw, Ive seen the tests and specs on rthings website and I dont seem to find a head tracking feature for that lol Edit: Rechecked the vid, its just 3d surround lol

[@user-qn1zj5bs5p]

ear fatigue and sold it away , aerofit pro is the best

[@driver8sk]

Thank you for the great video. Personally, multipoint and a low-latency mode have become an absolute requirement. I have the Earfun's and Soundpeats and am happy with both. I also have big ears and have never had a more secure earbud than the Earfun's. The Sounpeats are super-comfortable and great for music.

[@_-Z-]

Thank you for another outstanding comparison, Picky! 👍

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks again!

[@devondevon9264]

Finally there is a video of redmi buds 5 pro comparison, thanks!

[@techzy2.015]

Thanks for the awesome advice, would like to know what would you guys recommend between the soundcore libert 4 nc and the jbl tune flex ?

[@LorielII]

High quality content with real test. Love your video !!!!

[@paolopop_]

Amazing content. very informative, just what I need. 😀

[@JohanIsraelsson]

Fantastic video. Thank you! I lost my Technics AZ-80 and am looking for a something cheaper, so this truly helps a lot. I ordered the Redmi buds before seeing this and am now considering the Galaxy FE buds instead.

[@jandyarcilla6628]

Congrats for the 15k you're one of the reason why i buy OnePlus plus buds 3 but i already have beats studio buds plus and nothing ear 2 which u think is better on 3

[@deinski11]

Love your reviews! Just a little confused since you mentioned in another video that the OP Buds3 do not have Mono mode, but in this video you show that they do (in the list). Which one's correct?

[@xXadambXx]

Amazing work ! Thank you !❤

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you 🙏

[@andreab5185]

Awesome work! You have a new follower. 👏🏼

[@bjperryjr4664]

Another great Picky review. Thanks for sharing 💯💪

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks for watching BJ!

[@johnalfredgare1723]

Thanks for this. Very helpful!

[@tobringstarthongni2651]

wow love your review although i saw the low latency game mode feature so i would love it if you can also also test them out too please since there are no videos about them that i know of on youtube ❤️

[@freelancer1499]

Great roundup. Cheers!

[@DannyboyBarber]

Amazing video mate. I am currently debating whether to get OnePlus Buds 3 or Nothing Ear (2024). Mic quality for phone calls is important to me, so that was a very helpful inclusion in this video. I hope you get all the exposure you deserve, top class.

[@Donjuanthesecond]

Going a bit nuts trying to figure out which budget buds to buy. In your opinion what would you choose for best sound quality and NC between CMF Buds pro, CMF Buds, 1More Piston buds Q30 or Earfun Air Pro. Any advice appreciated.

[@944devster]

I love my liberty 4 NCs. The impressive noise cancelling was my main priority, but I've been pleased with sound quality as well with some minor tweaking to the sound profile.

[@pickyaudio]

Nice! Some minor tweaking and they sound great 👍

[@944devster]

@@cyrondacosta3269 one works, but it still has stereo sound so you may not get the full audio experience with one bud in.

[@maximilian4984]

Liberty 4 nc or samsung buds fe?? For the same price

[@944devster]

@@maximilian4984 Liberty 4 nc.

[@tharinduweerasinghe3058]

Between soundpeats engine 4 and air 4 pro, which is the best sounding.? Great video BTW

[@omidbakhshipour6490]

Your reviews are out of this world! Thank you❤ My phone is sumsung galaxy A55 that supports LDAC, would you recommend liberty 4nc or oneplus buds 3 for better sound quality? Cause oneplus only supports LHDC

[@darealquest]

Have you tried the soundcore p40i? How would you say they compare to earbuds listed if you have?

[@snblue]

I've been looking for my perfect pair of budget buds and this video was so helpful! I didn't realize how much I wanted a wide range of control options until you showed what the OnePlus 3s can do. My order is in 🙏

[@pickyaudio]

Glad I could help!

[@FOXDADDYSUPREME1]

Thanks again for the great summary. My only recommendation to make these comparisons even better would be a summary at the end for each one. Maybe 2 things good and bad each, so maybe 4th place doesn’t have the best ANC or call quality, but topped the pack in battery life and controls customization or something. I know your spreadhseet allows this type of comparison, but this could help some people. Just an idea. Great work

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you! I appreciate the recommendation 👍

[@INSOMNIAX31]

thanks man, after watching this I can make my choice. and I chose Soundcore L 4 NC

[@Rascreia]

hey picky, great video as usual! been with u since your review for soundpeats true air 2 for years ago and been using til now. but seems i'm gonna need the transparency mode. i'm interested in air 4 pro or liberty 4 nc but not really like eartips. could you recommend me an earbud with shape like soundpeats air 4 pro or soundcore liberty 4nc but without the eartips and has the best transparency mode? been looking for this. or maybe any recommendation from you would be a great help. thanks!

[@KobiLDN]

call quality test is great ! everyone needs to do this

[@doniherald7745]

Liberty 4 nc almost tick every boxes, on sale for $50 right now and imma get it, thanks for the review

[@harshvara208]

thanks man amazing review

[@tgoff1312]

Great video. You are the best guy on KZbin for audio reviews. Anytime I go to buy new earbuds or headphones I always check out what you have to say first.

[@pickyaudio]

I really appreciate that!

[@doomeR_007]

Should i get the Oneplus buds 3 or the anker sound core liberty 4?

[@Th3BKM.]

You are so underappreciated. Thanks for the detailed review

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you 🙏

[@elitemartial1652]

Phenomenal video, really is making me consider spending a bit higher to get the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC instead of a local company of my country's earbuds which are for 1/3rd the price

[@SepsysOG]

great efforts man, keep it up !!

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks, will do!

[@ezrapardede1921]

just adding consideration on what to look for on Noise cancelling department, is the cabin pressure, i don't have a problem with slight cabin pressure,but i notice a lot of ppl actually hate the cabin pressure feeling and goes as far as not wearing the earbuds if having too much cabin pressure

[@heubertkhanmichael5239]

I just bought a brand new soundcore Liberty 4 NC for only $53 shipped last week (during the 3.3 sale from soundcore's official store at an online shopping platform), this video made me even happier with the purchase. Great-sounding earbuds for the money, using it to alternate with my already aging yet still capable Soundpeats H1. Terrific app as well that's easy to use!

[@schonsospaet22]

I think they had the best phone call quality of all; in my country the price is 100 for them 😕

[@jodyg.950]

Bought them with the same price reduction, arriving tomorrow and really excited

[@grahcc]

im impressed by the quality of the review, this is what i need for everything I want to buy in my life

[@Ike32]

Under $100 is my fav category. Great vid

[@MRGARTITE]

what a hell of a good content...keep doing these videos +++

[@Matt-bp5vy]

Fantastic summary. Could you please consider doing JABRA 8 ACTIVE review? I work construction and almost all ANC buds have zero dust resistance. Im just returning my Galaxy Buds 2 Pro because dust got in microphone and destroyed ANC. I'm thinking about 8 active as they the only robust earbuds I've seen but I'm worried about downgrade in transparency mode. I have Space A40 and they have transparency but it's very bad.

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you! I have no plans but I don’t know many buds with a dust proof rating so they’re probably your only option. I quickly compared to transparency of the A40 and 8 active for you. The 8 active is slightly better than the A40 but the buds2 pro are better overall with less occlusion as well.

[@justkatyaaa]

Would you say that the bass of the Oneplus Buds 3 is noticeably better than Galaxy Buds FE?

[@mcscs1831]

Great video, thanks.

[@eladshechtman3089]

hi, I'm not sure which one of them to buy - oneplus buds 3 vs jbl free 2 , advice will help 🙂

[@sahanmadhawag]

Got my 4NC few days ago and love it ❤ What I notice is the transparency mode which isn't great. But considering the price it doesn't matter. All other feature is working pretty well.

[@JustA.Person]

Heyy, what's your experience a month later? Would you recommend them, are there some things you don't like about them? I can't choose between the 4NC and the OnePlus Buds 3

[@Lalinstories]

What a great review ❤

[@tristarsilver6052]

I read a lot of good reviews about Oneplus buds 3, but how do they play without the LHDC codec? I don’t have such a codec on my phone, is it worth buying them or is it better to buy Liberty 4NC? I listen mainly to instrumental music (rock, metal) and soundtracks. Sometimes electronics.

[@daddychilld2056]

I have the soundcare space a40 and im not quite happy with the anc and with the bass and sound overall, i had to do bass boost and the eq shift is really noticeable, so i wanted to try one of these. Ive had my eye on the redmi ones and would like to know what you think of those or if you would recommend me other ones. thank you in advance

[@desmondmitchell5602]

I am just impressed with the earfuns they did good against a tuff lineup

[@pickyaudio]

Yea they killed it!

[@stkyfngrszmooth]

It's good to see that Tozo is getting the recognition they deserve. I've had great luck with Tozo earbuds over the years, and the NC7 is no different. Excellent sound quality and solid ANC, along with a truly great app, make these an excellent option.

[@pickyaudio]

Yep solid buds and they’re the cheapest pair especially when on sale

[@UsamaKarim]

Atleast a thumbs up for all this hard work and especially noticeable while checking mic quality, Changing all these mic one by one is a headache.

[@francoisraulin9531]

Excellent vidéo thanks

[@1650million]

Extraordinarily impressed by your research, mate. A truly phenomenal video. I always sleep with my Bose QC 35 II (due to my extraordinarily noisy neighbors) and I wonder if you could suggest any of these earbuds to replace them, considering both the required comfort to sleep on the side, and no random settings activated by pressure, in contact with the pillow. I realize it´s probably a complicated question, but I would certainly appreciate if you gave me your educated opinion. :) Cheers!

[@bumblebee240.]

Change your neighborhood, not ur buds. sleeping with buds on can lead to infections

[@sciencebymhk5944]

brother which is better for ANC purpose,, Headphones (Soundpeat space) or Earbuds (Redmi 5 bud pro)

[@Oziverse1610]

Picked up the Redmi Buds 5 pro a week ago and I think I've made a good choice in my personal opinion and according to this video, they just have an amount of noise when in Noice cancelling/transparency mode

[@mysteriousblast2435]

Nothing Ear A, One Plus Buds 3, or Liberty 4NC in your opinion?

[@jaideepwadali]

calling on cmf buds pro is great,but now days i use oneplus buds the most,thanks for this review, best wishes from amritsar ,india

[@ut1004bp]

I noticed no JBL bud got on this test, they have quite a few below $100.. Is it not the case that you need oneplus device to use this number one earbud pick for less than $100? If so, it might be helpful to point it out during the award ceremony

[@rasheedbedri]

I love my soundcore p20i earbuds and I just ordered the p40i from Amazon and they are arriving soon

[@blacklistedXXX]

Thank you for this extremely detailed comparison video! 🎉 I'm gearing towards CMF Buds Pro but I already own Soundcore Livery Pro 4. Is it going to be a downgrade or similar experience? 😅

[@mspablomc]

Hola ,y en comparación con los buds pro 2 que tal es la diferencia

[@LinsKun]

Will you review the CMF not pro version ? It have also multilink for two devices

[@JokKesOnU]

Between The Soundcore Liberty 4 and 4NC, which one is better?

[@Zwartjesenior]

Thanks a lot, was looking for some cheaper earbuds since my sony XM4's broke (battery).

[@MikeJones-dh1jo]

How did u get 114db for the liberty 4nc and 122db for the buds fe? I have both and the 4nc is much louder at max volume. Prefer the buds fe sound with the deeper fuller subbass. Just wish they were about 1 or 2 notches louder.

[@linzmordaun6649]

Are Baseus Bowie any good ?

[@johndarieldicang6352]

Soundcore Liberty 4NC all the way! ❤️

[@baracudaBlava]

Should i rather go for the galaxy buds fe or nothing ear (2) ?

[@Nikita-gl9bj]

oneplus buds 3 or jbl live pro 2, please tell me which will be better

[@virdewindersingh13]

Keep it up. Best earbuds for Samsung?

[@vipnetworker]

Absolute BEST review channel on KZbin. I wish he rated cars, cities, restaurants, movies, and my dating options 😂

[@59Jithu]

Hi could you review Yamaha Audio products.. like TWS .. don't they make best sounding devices.

[@kyosukeshidou1370]

Say man , I have Liberty 3 Pro .. but I don't like the shape , I have my eye on the Oneplus Buds 3 but ..how's the sound compared between the two? which one sounds better? if the Liberty 3 Pro sounds better than Oneplus Buds 3 , im sticking with it for awhile

[@andreyalexandrov6]

I just recently bought a pair of the Libert 4 NC's and mine do not automatically go into mono mode when using one earbud. Are mine defected or do these not have that feature and the video has a mistake?

[@thingsabouttech]

Hi James, this week is Ashfaq from Pakistan, I am also reviewing the earbuds locally launched in my country, and I want to learn your testing criteria, so that I can guide my viewers accordingly.

[@talhakocyigit1825]

Hi, i generally use headphones 6-8 hours every day(listening music, vathing video). İ don't realy need mictophone. So i dont know which to choose liberty 4 nc or xiaomi redmi buds 5 pro. Or should i just buy another headphones? Can u help me plss?

[@06ek]

I am currently using the oneplus buds 3 and I have to say it over delivers by a huge margin. The sound is shockingly clearer than Airpods or other premium tws. It has all the required features, looks stylish and sounds amazing for the price. They are going to be hard to compete with this time

[@kindofanmol]

Oppo's EncoAir3Pro cost the same and have even better audio. Like, much better!

[@pickyaudio]

Awesome! I’m glad you’re liking them 👍

[@heubertkhanmichael5239]

​@@kindofanmoland whichever people choose between the Oppo and the OnePlus earbuds, the winner is their mother company for they're getting all the money 😅

[@laddaevolta]

Did you made a review on Sony WF-C500?

[@weswheel4834]

Nice video, thanks :)

[@whereweregoingwedontneedey4374]

Great video. Out of interest, What is meant by soundstage?

[@VishalRajput-sl6lr]

U can adjust equalizer in sound settings in galaxy buds fe (settings-sound & vabiration - sound quality and effects- equalizer)

[@Zero-gb7lr]

Congrats for the 50k

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you so much 😀

[@user-yk5tp1ll3e]

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