Budget Audio
Earbuds, headphones, and speakers that punch above their price.
EarFun Air Pro 3 Review: The Budget King That Almost Dethrones the Premiums
The EarFun Air Pro 3 deliver shockingly good ANC and balanced sound for under $80, but their finicky fit and average call quality keep them from being a universal recommendation. I
Anker Soundcore Life P3 Review: Budget ANC That Punches Above Its Weight
The Anker Soundcore Life P3 offers solid active noise cancellation and a fun, customizable sound for under $80. Battery life is strong, but the ANC isn't class-leading and the buil
Soundpeats H3 Wireless Earbuds Review
The Soundpeats H3 earbuds deliver genuinely effective active noise cancellation and solid sound quality for just $40, making them the best budget ANC option I'v
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Review
Solid noise-cancelling earbuds with great battery life and a strong app, but average sound quality and a plasticky build hold them back from top-tier.
Anker Soundcore Q20i Review: Strong ANC, Weak Tuning, Honest Caveats
After hands-on testing: the 60-hour battery is closer to 49, the ANC genuinely works, and the V-shaped tuning is the catch nobody mentions. Honest take on the budget ANC headphone everyone is buying.
Our ranked pick of the best budget audio