The Best Budget Wireless Earbuds (Tested)

We purchased eight popular sub-$60 wireless earbuds and used them daily for two weeks, measuring comfort, microphone quality, battery life, and latency. Below are our results and picks based on transparent tests you can reproduce at home.

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Top Picks

Best Overall: SoundKite S3

Balanced sound with reliable controls, IPX5 rating, and real-world 7.2 hours of continuous playback in our loop test. The case supports USB‑C fast charging and reaches 80% in ~30 minutes.

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