LIFESTYLE – Earbuds for any budget

Posted by Editor on September 2, 2023 in Lifestyle | Leave a comment

JLAB GOAIRPOP True Wireless Earbuds

We love the JLAB GOAIRPOP True Wireless Earbuds not only are they amazing value for money at only £24.99 and they are available in a lovely range of colours including pink! These pretty ear buds are easy to charge overnight and have a whopping playing time of 32 hours! All you do it pop them back in the case to charge and charge the case with the integrated USB cable. The sound is crystal clear, and the case is smaller than usual so it’s easy to carry around and with just a few taps you can choose the sound, JLab Signature, Balanced, and Bass Boost modes all without an app. These dynamite earbuds are available in pink, white, grey, green and black. What is not to love!

Available from JLAB for £24.99

Poly Voyager Free 60 Earbuds – with touchscreen case

These quality earbuds are great work or the gym, they are perfect for listening to your favourite songs, as they have crisp audio delivering the best sound quality, meaning no one else in the house needs to hear your music choices, whilst fully immersing yourself in the sounds! We have tried and tested this; you really don’t hear anything making these good for public transport too as you don’t have to annoy any other passengers. They are so easy to configure and control using the touchscreen charge case and he bright OLED touchscreen allows users to access various controls and settings without reaching for a phone. Poly has set its sights on building the perfect true wireless earbuds for flitting between the home office, workplace and beyond.

On each bud, three microphones work with Poly’s WindSmart technology to help reduce wind noise for voice calls and audio, and the adaptive noise cancelling system features a transparency mode with options for “Speech” or “Environment”. For just two hours of charging, you get 8 hours of use! The BT700 USB Bluetooth adapter included in the case also offers an extremely simple method of connecting to laptop or desktop computers. Insert the USB adapter into a laptop, and the earbuds connect automatically – there’s no faff with pairing or selecting an audio device in the OS.

These wonderful earbuds are well worth the price tag, especially if you use them for work and play!

Available from HP.com for £328.96

Oppo Enco Free2 – True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds

You get a lot of bang for your buck with these stylish earbuds which offer personalised noise cancelling by measuring the shape of your ear canal for clearer sound and the personalised sound boost enhances sound based on your hearing ability. The Enco Free2 are very affordable at £40 and feature active noise cancellation, which isn’t a feature seen too often at this price. The Free2 prove lightweight to wear, with the slightly loose fit aiding comfort. In the box you’ll find small and large ear-tips alongside the default medium to adapt the fit. 

The controls share a combination of slides (volume), presses (playback) and holds (noise-cancelling modes), all become intuitive after a while, with customisation possible in the HeyMelody app. The charging case is another Babybell-shaped effort that slots perfectly into pockets. It features a tiny LED indicator on its front, a button for Bluetooth pairing on its side, and a USB-C connection on its bottom.  For the low asking price, the Oppo Enco Free2 offers a lot of value.

Available from Oppo or Amazon for £40.00

Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds True Wireless Earbuds

The Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds are very affordable at only £29.99 and they boast an eight-hour battery life per charge, with a total of 20 hours when you include their charging case! These buds pack a serious punch with a full range of sound you’d expect from higher-priced earbud, they support USB-C rapid charge and are part of the company’s new environmentally-conscious initiatives, using 50% certified recycled plastics, a consolidated part count and mindful battery capacity, minimizing the stress on the environment. By zeroing in on technology and features to support a decent audio experience – including expertly tuned drivers and EQ modes – these Bluetooth 5.2 earbuds are incredibly cheap but still manage to deliver clear, full range sound backed by impressive bass depth.

The buds feature up to 20 hours of battery – 8 hours in the buds and an additional 12 hours in the case. With smaller, more efficient batteries, Skullcandy can dramatically reduce the carbon footprint of products, while still ensuring customers get everything they need out of the earbuds.

The Smokin’ Buds are IPX4 sweat and water resistant, have a comfortable and ergonomic design aimed at guaranteeing a good fit, appearance, and (passive) noise isolation, with a compact charging case that fits in the pockets.

Available from Skullcandy for £29.99

Cat, Heart London Magazine