Best BUDGET Earbuds Under $30 (Scored & Ranked)

[@pickyaudio]

Hey everyone! I made a small mistake. The Tozo A2’s final score is supposed to be 35. I had the control score at 4 when it should have been 3.5. Still this doesn’t change the final ranking.

[@maxm3824]

It would be helpful if you added the names in text when you display the scores for each category

[@Jamie-yz5hs]

Which one better? Soundpeats or Soundcore?

[@Jamie-yz5hs]

Just bought Soundcore A20i after watching your video. The reason i choose Soundcore over Soundpeats is because the BASS!! 😊

[@MZRTMusic254]

Hi Picky Audio! Have you ever tried Oraimo buds? They get a lot of praise for great quality for budget prices. I'd love to hear your take on them if they're available in your region

[@MrCowboys1983]

The jlab go air pop now has jlab app support

[@roamer8428]

W review, literally straight to the point, super helpful with the video chapters too

[@pickyaudio]

Cheers! Glad you found it helpful

[@MLL65]

The hardest thing is that I can't try before buying

[@oyahzii]

@@Ulthionyeah but that’s a lot of work having to drive to a ups store to send it back every time.

[@okite374]

Yeah same thoughts

[@ShawnFX]

​@@oyahziiI have a whole foods near my house I return the items there. See if you have one close by

[@jovianmelendez]

with Amazon you can, they have a 30 day return policy

[@jeremiahparedes5359]

That's the point of these videos right???

[@andrew4314]

This is, by far, the best earbud review video I have ever seen. Excellent work!

[@bobloblawlablabla]

Am I the only one who hates touch controls on earbuds?

[@shawnsnow6413]

Nope. I almost forgot earbuds have controls because I just use my watch.

[@believeinjesus8300]

I agree.

[@pawebazylewicz1310]

I have buds2 pro and all touch actions are disable. I feel just uncomfortable touching my buds...

[@Gabimestvirishvili]

Me too

[@AndyYunker]

So glad you mentioned the bass reducer preset. Recently got the SoundCore Liberty 4 NC and it definitely helps the sound quality!

[@DJ279V]

Fantastic comparisons! I have the A20i and enjoy their audio (after changing the EQ), app and fit. Been seriously curious about the QCY T13 so thanks for including them (stem is not my fave style but these may be worth trying). Thanks!!

[@sakie9555]

does the a20i have mulipoint connection?

[@EricCartman056]

​@@sakie9555No

[@bensong486]

@@sakie9555no

[@DayakDreams]

Late reply: They do not. According to what I've gleaned from other reviews, they sometimes have trouble switching connections to Android after being paired to an IOS device. Apparently, it has something to do with pairing to the app.

[@mimhanziyaChenge]

how well do the 'a20i's blockout external sound?

[@VenerableNut]

Didn’t realize half of these existed. Nice! Solid budget options 😁

[@pickyaudio]

Yea there's of cheap goodies out there!

[@SeanTanChiWee]

Love tat comparison table at the end of the video, lovely

[@pickyaudio]

Glad you found it helpful 👍

[@lyromata]

Brilliant review and video. Thanks. I also loved the spreadsheet you added. These are the first earbuds that I will have ever used and wanted a cheap set to try at the gym and for running. Having the spreadsheet let me easily calculate the best ones for my preferences. I was lucky and found a pair of Soundpeats Free2 on Amazon Australia for under $30 so am looking forward to getting them and trying them out in the gym. Thanks again.

[@pickyaudio]

Glad it was helpful! Enjoy the Free2

[@KT-Buf69]

I just picked up the psier anc in ear buds for around 17 bucks on sale, and they're surprisingly good. Anc and transparency modes are better than some premium buds. Sounds great. Controls are a little clunky but I got used to them pretty quick and thirty hours total playtime.

[@justmoonalready3720]

Which one is it

[@AryanGupta-yp3tk]

One of the best reviews and very useful. don't comment often but this video is great thanks!!

[@nickolailopena3108]

Thank you for this wonderful review! I currently own Soundcore A20i and i love it!

[@Manel-jk9iw]

Do you still like it after these last months

[@highmaintainance1004]

forget the earbuds YOU BENCH 220+ FOR REPS???

[@TheRealWKey]

He Is actually Jesus Christ he can lift that on bicep curl

[@pyrospherevlogs9455]

@@ShaykShortsdefinitely definitely buddy

[@3HUNNAGLORYBOY]

@@ShaykShortswho tf are you😂

[@dfkf-xl6eg]

​@@3HUNNAGLORYBOYwell it seems that he's the fake weight seller

[@ShouldaWaved]

He can bench more than lord Jehovah he is a strapping lad

[@AlphaKappaRon]

which would you recommend to use for sleeping on side comfort wise?

[@davidmmuench]

Great comparison video, James! I have the Soundpeats Free2 Classics and the Soundcore A20i; & I actually prefer the A20i. Both sound similar, but i prefer the fit of the A20i & the app support. I'm in the "loud crowd" - I need them loud as i have some hearing loss, & both get plenty loud for me.

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks David! Glad to hear you're liking the A20i

[@catkittykat]

Hi David! which do you think has a better fit? I have small ears so I would like to know if there is a difference☺️

[@marcheezy.]

​@@catkittykatLate reply. I just copped the Soundcore a20i. Couldn't resist $13 even as a backup pair due to all the positive KZbin reviews. Anyhoo, I feel tolerable fatigue after wearing them for an hour or two. I'm coming from the original Galaxy Buds (smaller) which I could wear until the charge died. Only reason I looked for a new pair is the left bud loses charge after 90 minutes or so.

[@MrOrtmeier]

QCY are a great pick. Until Black Friday I'd never heard of them, but as I was looking at various websites I came across them at non-black friday pricing of EUR25. The cheapest name brands on sale for black friday were the JBL Wave (the case with no lid) at EUR40 and the Sony WC-500 at EUR50. Those were too pricey for my budget so I looked at the QCY among others. Specifically the T16 buds because they have the qualcomm chip inside with aptX and bluetooth 5.2. My xperia 10iii supports aptX, amongst others, so it looked like a good choice. bought them on Monday and they are fantastic. Great sound, great fit, nice case and design, very good battery life and charge time. For the price they are fantastic. Even has passive ANC. After a bit of research it turns out that QCY is the brand of a large earphone/headphone/accessory maker in China who amongst other things makes all the Xiaomi buds. So you know you're getting quality from an experienced company. Highly recommend.

[@medwailboucherit7864]

What about QCY h05 ?

[@MrOrtmeier]

@@medwailboucherit7864 Those are excellent! They are also known as the Melobuds and on KZbin they have fantastic reviews. People are very impressed with these. One reviewer called them "perfect". This QCY seems to offer excellent quality at an affordable price. Apparently they have become super popular in China because of this

[@Sam-ss2lo]

I have the dime2 Skullcandy. I wear them upside down in the opposite ear for better comfort and a great in-ear seal.

[@danielgarcia-my6ey]

You are the goat of comparison/ review videos. Thanks man seriously

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks, I really appreciate it 😊

[@danielgarcia-my6ey]

@@pickyaudio we appreciate you man wym !!!

[@snowmandashowman]

I been skating with the JLabs & they don’t disappoint. Set your buds to bass boost & it’s like the world don’t exist. Only thing is after being in your ear for an hour they start to hurt.

[@robertjaysonalcantara7016]

Thanks for this. Might switch to the A20i this week. My Vention Elf E01 is not up to snuff anymore. Its also the cheapest in our country at only around $10, and that is from the soundcore official store. EDIT: Lol ended up getting the QCY T13 instead. Its ridicuoulsy loud and bassy when in default but set it to soft and its perfect for all music choices. I still need to learn how to blend the EQ to find something more to my needs. I'm just glad we have an EQ option with it to begin with.

[@AstonishinEDC]

Man I love my Soundpeats Free 2 Classic. It has been my "budget standard" for sound quality and battery life. It is very hard to beat.

[@weltschmertzz]

Tell me about it. Only reason I'm replacing it cause there's no replaceable filter and I'm getting kinda grossed out even after trying to clean the buds.

[@lavatr8322]

Do they have more colours?

[@ciiil8802]

Hows the sound quality? Im looking for clear vocals and clean instrument

[@JessicaFEREM]

The free2classic classic are amazing earbuds. I've been using them as my daily main earbuds for months and other than some left/right desyncing on windows they're basically perfect. Btw if they desync you can either stick one side back in the case, or send a pause and play.

[@trug2]

Mine does that on my phone but not in my pc

[@lavatr8322]

Are those better or Soundpeats Mini HS?

[@captaincaveman9411]

T13 are my go to buds for work purposes. I take all my zoom meetings in them and when I want to block out office chatter. I love the tight, punchy bass. So far, the call quality is great too. They connect to my laptop the moment I pull them out so I don’t miss any unexpected calls. I like the T13s so much that I got a pair for each of my colleagues!

[@pickyaudio]

That's so good!

[@ptctje]

To bad we dont work together 😊 great stuff

[@thomasre9382]

i got qcy t17, and they have the same sound signature, and shape as the classic 2. except the classic 2 has a tiny bit more bass.

[@karimgeniokarim-genio5086]

I tested many Buds over 100usd that had great reviews....for calls and meeting online...they all sucked !!!! Robot voice...compression dropout ...etc etc...does t13 really allow for finally to speak normally and other people don't tell me I am a cyborg ?!!!!!!

[@ptctje]

@@karimgeniokarim-genio5086 i have bought the soundpeats free 2 classic and the quality really surprised me. Sound quality is good with punchy base that isnt over the top. A well balanced sound signiture on par with my samsung buds 2. The call quality also surprises me and never getting complaints in that front as well. And that for 16 euros 😀

[@michaelv1986]

This is a GREAT and THOROUGH review !!! I am a musician and this guy is dead on with his reviews. I bought the QCY T13’s and am super stoked on them !! Thanks brother for doing all the work for us ! Your assessment was dead on for the ones i bought. THANK YOU !!!!

[@ChristerJohnUy]

had the QCY T13 since 2021, been great ever since

[@pickyaudio]

Nice still going strong!

[@NoobodyTV]

Do you play games ?

[@ChristerJohnUy]

@@NoobodyTV not really

[@NoobodyTV]

@@ChristerJohnUy i plan to get one but im curious about the latency

[@AlvaroEspinosa-vw8ep]

​@@NoobodyTVI do. Great low latency for gaming.

[@seanvoncken230]

Finally a great video review on youtube! Such a gem, thanks for sharing the info!

[@jtolify]

Thank you for this review! I'm waiting for my Soundcore A20i which I am expecting to be delivered by Saturday. And the good thing is I only got it for $10. Greetings from the Philippines! ❤

[@boop2369]

How is it so far bro?okay prin battery?

[@jtolify]

@@boop2369 super ok. I am actually popping it in my ears right now as I type my comment. Long lasting pa rin. And the sound hindi nagbabago.

[@boop2369]

@@jtolify thanks man!ordered one not too long ago

[@Itz_aiphaaaa]

By fair the best video ranking some budget earbuds I could find! Definetley subbing after watching this

[@lavatr8322]

Is the Soundpeats free2 better or the Lypertek S10

[@jareth_g3385]

Got the QCY T13, they ain’t as comfortable as I thought, I tried the different sizes and still none of them really fit and felt nicely, but when it comes to sounds they were beast, when music is playing alll the noise is just gone, lost them 2 times and I was able to find them with the app

[@JoeKundlak]

Eyeing the T13 as my next purchase, thx!

[@Mohadisa555]

ordered QCY T13 right away after this video. I hope it is as I expect and I will share my experience after using it!

[@AndriyTech]

In your opinion, what are the best earbuds regardless of the price? SoundPEATS Air3 Pro or Soundcore A20i Thanks!

[@pickyaudio]

Air3 Pro you get more features

[@Fajela27]

Thank you for your review. I was looking for a budget tws with good microphone and came across your reel. QCY T13 (Non anc) is my pick. The voice quality is awesome.

[@iRonkzxy]

How is it so far?

[@MoeTechhh]

what are your thoughts about the Anker Soundcore R50i how much would you rate them out of 10 in comparison with the A20i

[@hasannaeem9206]

Which one you got can you plz tell

[@MoeTechhh]

@@hasannaeem9206 i got the a20i they got good sound not super loud battery life is super good i be charging them once a week and when u put them on because of the eartips you feel some noise cancelation they come with different eartips so u can get the best fit for me they don't fall off easily i can be running jumping and they are still there.

[@MoeTechhh]

@@hasannaeem9206 also i dropped the case plenty times there is some small scratches but still looks clean and no problem with the earbuds whatsoever tho u need to watch out when cleaning them to not scratch off the mesh

[@stacyign]

Thank you for creating such a high-quality content!!!! I love the style of your video! Very organized and Straight forward!

[@TheFoolAltAccount]

I only ever had the Tozo A2, so that's what I've been using as a reference throughout this vid lol. Anywho, after some research, I think I'll settle with the a20i. Great video, and highly informative!

[@loudloveen]

Thank you so much! I'm getting the QCY T13. 🎉

[@asdfghjkkf]

I bought the qcy t13 but they aren't connecting after the 1st time I used it

[@jambea1710]

Hello @pickyaudio. I'm having a hard time picking between the Soundcore A20i and Soundpeats Free2 Classic. Any tips you can give me so I can choose the better earbuds. I'm pretty much into the sound quality and not into the overall features. Thanks.

[@thewillsfamilyaccount6486]

Great video! I'm using my Galaxy buds 2 Pro.. loving them.. I still have my Soundpeats H1s though.. best sound.. waiting for the Soundpeats Wings 2 to be available in my part of the world.. for the gym etc. 😊

[@pickyaudio]

Solid buds! My Wings 2 review is coming soon

[@ynadllanes]

The best comparison. Thank you!

[@pickyaudio]

Glad you liked it!

[@CoryBaum]

What would u recommend for worship music. Which one is the best.

[@misterhoudi2824]

This was amazing and fun! Thank you for the informative video! I have a question tho; have you done a review on the Sony earbuds precisely the “WF-C700”?

[@ToastiestBoat]

Which is better for watching movies, anime, and casual music listening. The soundpeats free2 or QCY T13

[@ToastiestBoat]

The app for the qcy sounds very bad from the review and you have to make an account for it. Is it worth it?

[@pickyaudio]

Free2

[@JosephLyre]

My earbuds are the P20i, the buds sound good for the price but for me the bass up eq is a bit overpowering, to the point the vocals aren't clear, so the eq i use now is acoustic, so for me it's a 4/5

[@asamirid]

good video, good format, alot of organized information stacked ..

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks!

[@brixdaleborres8633]

try the "Piano" EQ for the a20i easy 5/5 sound quality

[@randyh3761]

Thanks for confirming the physical button on the skullcandy buds lol. Personally I can't use buds with touch panels. You brush them and they activate or make a call...

[@maxx5266]

Still have my soundpeats T2 for like 2yrs(lost one bud) but still works fine I might just get a new module not sure which one tho. Good review like always tho 🤝🏽

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you! All of SP newer ANC buds aren't much better than the T2 honestly. The opera buds are but who knows when they're coming out

[@botrudy270]

the call quality is the mic test?

[@LukeVMH-Games]

i just got the jbl ones at target for $25 they’re honestly great i’m listening to this video with them at half volume it’s super clear

[@pickyaudio]

Nice 👍

[@waleedmughal1375]

Thanks for the video brother ❤

[@mustafa0491]

Please what was that phone at 5:32

[@vitalyuchter]

Great video! appreciate it Any chance you start adding KZs? they are cheap and their sound quality is amazingly crazy

[@BrainDeadz]

How about Soundcore R50i?

[@sachithjayawarna]

your video is very much detailed and in proper order. Thanks man

[@dzxtricks]

Will Space Travel make sense to be on this list as well?

[@CanadianChick811]

I just bought the a20i's and I love them so far. I really like how the app and the earbuds have a "find my device" function. Super handy and amazing inclusion for the price. Not sure if the others have that.

[@sxckqerz]

*what would u recommend to me for listening to music outdoors? i have great wired earphones but i would like to have some wireless earbuds for outside, i won't use them for anything else other than to listen to music*

[@pickyaudio]

Any of these buds would work just fine

[@bryanmungcal5418]

Which is better for workout,running and for calling? Thank you! 🙏

[@darkflamemastaaa]

Awesome review once again my friend! Thank you for this! I think for now I'll get the Free2Classic. My TrueFree2 has really been my mate during the pandemic and getting me back in shape in the gym. Btw would you know if the Soundpeats Mini increased its price? It did here in the Philippines

[@pickyaudio]

No worries! SoundPEATS have increased their prices for some buds over the years. The free2 classic is much more balanced compared. If you like the sound of the true free 2 you might prefer the Soundcore A20i better

[@darkflamemastaaa]

@@pickyaudiothank you for your feedback brother!

[@NoobodyTV]

Do you play games sir ? Itatanong ko lang sana kung natry mo sa fps games kung delay ba 😅

[@Mm1team]

guys for anyone considering the air pops i have them right now and can say they are great in the start but once you have had them for 4-5 months they start being very iffy and get lots of bugs.

[@Fabiomiguelseverino]

Hi everyone!! I apologise for off-topic :) At this moment what are the best earbuds for bass, Sennheiser MTW 3? No matter the brand and price. Thks all

[@pickyaudio]

MTW3 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 when EQ'd a bit

[@Fabiomiguelseverino]

@@pickyaudio Ok 😊 Thanks for help 🙏🙏

[@mazinadel4196]

wathced this video and bought souncore 20 , its really good with amazing music play and great audio call quality ,and good range and i loved the app , its only issue its not fully fit but i was able to sleep with it playing white noise comfortably it can only cause problems in jogging , highley recommended and i loved it , great for the price

[@ilanabeatriz4411]

thank you so much for this video. You deserve the best of the world!

[@abdelghanimsd3750]

Hi i found out that QCY T13 have anc version, which is better ?

[@TsunaTakahiro]

Amazing vid bro!!

[@pickyaudio]

Appreciate it!

[@Nikinooo67]

Wow that presentation was superb very thorough, very helpful and not at all boring. Really appreciate it. I just bought a pair of the QCY 13s because of your research really awesome thanks heaps

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! I'm glad you found the video helpful 😊

[@Elham-xk4hv]

Hi I'm stuck between R50i, A20i and HT05 qcy ? Which one you suggest

[@hasannaeem9206]

Which one you got

[@c.s.herman860]

How about the Skullcandy Dime 3? I think in this 'cheap' category, having good sound above all the other features. If you want it do so everything well, buy premium buds.

[@androidx627]

Edifier tws1 pro vs soundcore a20i If I have to choose one of these which one is the best?

[@chillyt8245]

Edifier really best😊

[@androidx627]

@@chillyt8245 okay thank you ☺️

[@N65OOS]

Congrats on 30k subs

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you!

[@Tecnololgia]

Thank you, you helped me a lot. I will buy the Soundpeats free buds 2 :)

[@AjanProvocateur]

I came across these in Cambodia .... I tested them and the had strong bass and clarity. I would love to see a good review. BOROFONE BW59 Plus Trueless ANC Noise Reduction Bluetooth Earbuds --- $20

[@jasondiddle4226]

I was looking at the moon space earbuds you mentioned in a video. Are they comfortable?

[@11tonyyy11]

Have you tried the Moondrop Space Travel?

[@goddog-j9z]

Currently im using Eggel Quitebuds Neo, and its already have anc and enc features, really happy about it, i only got that buds for 18.99

[@veganath]

Hi great comparison. I found it hard to keep track of the names & the physical product, I was hoping that you would have especially in the final score displayed both the name & the product image together just to help associative memory.

[@jeman3rd]

I just bought QCY T13X.. very satisfied with it.. if you update the firmware, it can connect to multiple device simultaneously..

[@HaohmaruHL]

The right earbud on my jabra elite 7 has died so I'm looking for a quick temp backup. I don't like stem earbuds so Liberty 4 NC and others are out of the question. The problem is, should I get A25i or pay some more and get A40 instead?

[@JDev-v2l]

Tozo Tonal Dots! An upgraded super comfortable t12: sounds great, great battery life and sound isolation.

[@allendenton33]

Great review man. Thank you

[@meganwilson2742]

Thank you! Finally an affordable earbud review.

[@codify1047]

Should I get the new t13 anc or the soundcore a20i? I’m looking for a good sound quality(I mostly listen to r&b/pop music)and I don’t want to feel like I’m underwater

[@iTheGeo]

By the looks of this review you are looking at two earbuds that are pretty similar. They were among the best in every category except sound quality, because it geared towards more base heavy music (which seems to fit your preferences. All in all, get the a20 if you care about the slightly better mics/call quality or the t13 if you want the maximum base 😊

[@partisanapple5349]

jlab go air pop are very waterproof, i put mine in the washing machine on accident and they worked fine

[@nguyenhoangbao6651]

how about Baseus MA10

[@wildandfree123]

We want a test for qcy ht 05 and ht07 please are they worthy to upgrade

[@thumbsdownclips]

Really nice video. Thanks for doing.

[@mike_t_007]

S43 Amazon Earbuds. $10 and have ENC. Just got them and the Air3 Deluxe HS. They compate well with the Air3 coming out on top with higher build quality and louder mic BUT these 10.00 earbuds function like $40 ones with a very clear and nice volume microphone quality. ENC works very well. I'm still shocked

[@RamB-yh8kn]

Sound quality wise: are any of these better than the jlab air go PRO? The Pros are on sale for 30$

[@juanfor3182]

Soundpeats 4 and 4 lite are on the market. Waiting for your review from Spain

[@francism.sevilleno3066]

Can't decide between Free2 Classic and Soundcore A20i I love clarity, but I dont wanna miss out on the bass and app features. Help.

[@pickyaudio]

A20i

[@francism.sevilleno3066]

@@pickyaudio Thanks! ☺️

[@esko4725]

QCY 13 or QCY 13 ANC?? the differences is nearly 1$ so which one I have to pick??

[@pickyaudio]

T13 ANC

[@heftychonkers]

What about qcy t13 anc ones that came recently?

[@pickyaudio]

Haven't tried them. If they're like these but with ANC then a great option

[@heftychonkers]

@@pickyaudio yeah i cant find non anc version in my country thats why i was asking 😅

[@draxasdrek401]

@@heftychonkers Hi, me again after few days of using the qcy t13 anc. I tried the original t13 and I think I prefer the ANC version much more. Even though the original is louder but the bass is tighter on this one. Moreover, I think ANC version is overall better sounding to my ears. I'm not a basshead but I tolerate certain amount of bass and this delivers. Instrument separation is not bad compared to the original as well. Don't buy for the ANC but buy for the bass and if you can get it in a deal like I did definitely pick up the ANC one.

[@pickyaudio]

That’s great to hear!

[@kyawswarphyoe9614]

Thank u bro... I bought Soundcore A20i after watching this video.. I really want to know about call quality. Most of TWS under 30 is not that good, but this one was definitely a good choice to me under 30. Again Thank you bro... I'm now having fun with this earbud

[@pickyaudio]

Good stuff! 😊

[@zzitop1]

Hello dear friend. Sorry for waste your time. Please, let me know which TWS have better call quality (microphone) of those two: QCY T13 vs Sounpeats Life... Thank you so much.

[@pickyaudio]

No time wasted my friend! I honestly can’t remember, be sure to check my SoundPEATS ranked 2023 video. I have a kick sample of the life earbuds in there

[@AndriyTech]

Man, you have my respect! You have made just an Amazing video!

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks bro, I appreciate it!

[@chrismutton9097]

@pickyaudio - did you know the SoundPEATS Air4 has been released?

[@pickyaudio]

Yea I'm very keen to test them out!

[@fittnessninja833]

Do you think the Soundcore p2i would take the cake for this comparison?

[@pickyaudio]

Rich music tech did a comparison, he preferred the sound of the A20i. The only other difference would be the fit