The wireless earbuds market is huge and there are plenty of options that won’t put you out of too much cash yet still deliver that cordless life with touch controls and great audio. So Becca Farsace got her hands on seven pairs of wireless earbuds from JLab, Skullcandy, 1More, OnePlus, and JBL to see which is the best option under $100.
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Skullcandy Sesh Evo (Amazon) - amzn.to/39G8KXG
Skullcandy Indy Evo (Amazon) - amzn.to/3onbNb8
OnePlus Buds (Amazon) - amzn.to/36DNtvD
OnePlus Buds Z (OnePlus) - bit.ly/2JLy4QS
1MORE Piston Buds (1MORE) - bit.ly/2Jp3oW7
JBL Tune 215TWS (JBL) - bit.ly/2Jp3oW7
JLab Epic Air ANC (JLab) - bit.ly/3mEqk1R
How Becca tests and reviews wireless earbuds: www.theverge.com/e/21914077
Becca’s Spotify playlist - spoti.fi/2VConHc
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:45 Dope beats
0:52 What makes a good wireless earbud?
1:40 Mic Test / Earbud lineup
2:20 How Becca tests earbuds
2:45 OnePlus Buds Z
4:42 Skullcandy Indy Evo
7:01 JLab Epic Air ANC
9:15 The best wireless buds under $100
9:40 Conclusion
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would love to see some no silicon/ foam recommendations. unfortunately while my left ear is "normal" my right ear cant keep any silicon/foam tips in without fatigue
I just bought the indie evos and I gotta say I'm not impressed. The overall quality was disappointing
Becca rocks.... Awesome 👍
I bought a pair of Soundcore liberty air 2 earbuds about 6 months ago, and the battery degradation is crippling (from 6 hours to under 3). I am going to stay away from wireless earbuds and go back to wired.
The Skull candy indy evo’s are on sale on amazon for $54!
Much appreciated for the 'great review' on earbuds.
Androgynous child like person reviewing earbuds? How can we take her seriously? 🤯
No Truengine SE 3 ???
I love her!
Me waiting for JBL review
Such a good review and seems like a very nice person as well. Love da vid
Thinking a about the jlabs. I don't like the airpod wannabe look of the OnePlus. I also kinda like the leather case a bit
You’re cool. You should do more reviews. Also, great smile 😊
and the JBL????
Nah mate. Try the Tozo nc9
For me wireless earbuds are awesome. I love them so much. I got my at iplaypods,co and they are awesome. Great quality and price. Noise cancellation is great, mic is fluid, design is same as apple. 10/10 from me.
For myself, I would have to say that the JLab earbuds would be more convenient for someone who travels simply because the charging cable is built into the case so one wouldn't have to remember to bring the charging cable when traveling.
Just bought Skullcandy indy ANC for $85.99 today at best buy watching this video made me laugh so hard when she said she wish she had wireless charging and AN C is rare under $100 which is true these headphones also have the Tile app so if you do misplace them you have GPS location as well as they will chime when you get close enough. I would also like to add if you buy the Skullcandy Indy ANC from the Skullcandy website while you are there they will give you a 25% off product code making those headphones under $100 automatically
Very very good review. Thumbs up.
Soundpeats has very solid options for less than $50
I got my pods at iplaypods,co and they are INSANE. I love them so much because of their quality. Sound and mic are awesome. My recommendation.
Awesome wireless earbuds. I love them so much.
Hey, I have been using buds z from OnePlus, they are awesome!
@Sri Tej Koduru yup, thought of waiting until May, maybe with 9 series they might get some additional to buds too! Well hopefully lol.
@Aaron Lobo even I was talking about OnePlus type-c bullets! wait for some time man! you already own good one! buds z are good for mobility!
@Sri Tej Koduru Hey btw, I'm referring to the type C bullets, the wired earphones from One Plus. Compared to that is the buds z worth an upgrade? Call and music quality wise?
@Aaron Lobo I was one of the first to get budsZ delivered in India!
Thanks* haha
What do you feel about Edifier x3?
someone: its wirelesss me: there not wireless inside wires they are in the buds
Pay a bit more and get the samsung live. They are simply better.
I love how fantastic the theme of this video is, not everyone can spend over £100 on headphones. Great to see this content and who doesn't love a Becca Verge vid ☺️
How beautiful can person be.. Becca undoubtedly is ❤️
should i buy the skullcansy indy anc or the galaxy buds live?
Thank you for this review Becca! Skull candies for the win 🙌🏾
SoundPeats H1 and Sonic need to be added
Thankyou for this video
Downvoted for virtue signaling with a mask OUTSIDE for a video. Lame.
The skullcandy buds are 50dollars now
Hi Love From India, I have bought OP Buds Z but I'm facing low volume issue any solution please ? Thanks for the review after all
This is what we actually needed ❤️
Hey Becca , can you guys do a review on best smart watches also?, This one was great!!
Listening on Oneplus Buds Z
@Aaron Lobo yes. I have used both. Call quality is average. I also have a Oppo Enco W31 and OnePlus Bullets Wireless Z. They both sound significantly better than OnePlus Buds Z in phone calls.
@Debopriyo Basu thanks. Have you used both? Also hows the call quality?
@Aaron Lobo Buds Z is much better sounding than Bullets Type C.
Have you used one Plus type c bullet earphones? Is buds z worth upgrading?
Love it
If you see heyday wireless earbuds, dont buy them. The bass is horrible and they feel very cheap.
Skullcandy really delivers when it comes to sound quality. Speaking personally skullcandy has never disappointed me. I recently bought Indy fuel and they’re awesome. Happy with my purchase!! Skullcandy rocks!!!!
And that's how you do a review and comparison... To the point and fun. ❤️
Becca honestly brightens my day.
Jbl Tws Tune 220 or one plus buds. Which one is better?
People be sleeping on anker soundcore
A few days ago, i bought the GPED wireless earbuds, it's too amazing! The sound is pretty and the price is so cheap! It has 50% coupons now, go !
First off, excellent review. I would have loved an opinion on Sony's WF-XB700 (Around $60 as of writing). They only have IPX4 compared to IPX55 for the OnePlus buds, but I wonder if the "extra bass" claimed by Sony holds up.
SkullCandy Indy Evo actually has a secure fit in my Initial use.
Get the tribit flybuds 3
I have subscribed, but I bought Racokky MA15 earbuds a few days ago, the price is only £25.99, they sound pretty good. Thanks
Anker?
Marry Me
Which one is good for long calls ?
Great review! Wish you can do a top wireless earbuds for 2020? Not just under a specific price
Lmao Small ear/tiny ear hole person here: I know it doesn't fall under 100$ but hear me out I honestly I can't stand ear buds with that weird rounded rubber thing. It causes that underwater feeling which I hate but also I have tiny ears and ear holes so its prone to push itself out of my ear and fall out and im constantly pushing it back in and adjusting. The galaxy buds live (aka the beans) are amazingly comfortable and secure and have impressive sound quality and oomph for what I expected. If wireless earbuds are a must have and you suffer like me, coughing up the extra dough for the beans is worth it. Especially on sale
Best wireless anti static wrist band
I love your hairstyle
Best buds reviewer on the planet!
It would be great if they tested ankers
I hope to see more reviews of budget products like various Wyze products (like the Wyze Band, Wyze Watch, Wyze Scale, Wyze Cam, et cetera), budget phones, budget tablets, budget computers, phone cases / holsters, budget smart watches / smart bands, budget graphics cards, budget dress shoes, budget phone headsets, budget clothing, budget eyeglasses, budget wallets, et cetera) by Becca Farsace because she did a great job with this video; keep up the good work.
I got the samsung galaxy buds plus for 99 pounds
That Mac Pro in the background when talking about low budget tech 😵
Her hairstyle👀😻
Galaxy Buds Plus are always on sale for $99 and are way better than any of these
Excellent video. It's great to see someone review things like this with a budget in mind. Too many reviewers seem to think most of their viewers are all independently wealthy and money is no object.
you missed moto charge buds which comes for free with box of moto g play $200 phone
Excellent review!
Am I the only one who’s getting troubles opening becca’s playlist
I have to say: I love Becca's videos. She's so sweet
Your video on the Pixel Buds convinced me to get them... but the left bud kept losing sync with my Pixel4a5g. So I returned them for the Samsung Galaxy Buds+. They're okay, I guess, and only $90 on a Black Friday sale.
Which phone is that?
Why is she so dry?
what would you suggest for me who can't get buds to fit since I have ear canals as small as most kids? Even with the smallest tips, they fall out.
You and dieter bohn are 2 of my favorite tech reviewers. Keep it up !
What abt the beats flex?
Damn this playlist is great!! Pumpin up the indie jams on the earbuds!! I like it
I got the Jabra elite 65ts for 30 dollars lol
Hi Becca, Love from India. Thank You For The Awesome Video.
Becca, you’re wonderful. 🙏
Skip all of these. For $20 you can get the RUMIXI Model H01. Does everything these do and more; the ear bud case acts as a charger for your buds and a 2000mAh powerbank for a quick charge for other devices. Look it up at Amazon. Wont be disappointed and good starter pair. These big tech channels are just paid ads for big companies, not for helping consumers.
Not to take anything from an excellent reviewer, but these things are vastly overrated. If they (Apple et al) hadn't killed the headphone jack to create this market space it would never have taken hold.
I use 5 dollar wired earphones. Work fine for me.
The link the the JBL earphone is broken
The spotify music link is not working somehow. I follow your playlists closely. 🙂 Please check
that red jacket is hot.
How do the Galaxy Buds Plus stack up against these?
Me here watching this video using One Plus Buds Z, makes this review even good.
Why do all of these have the same airpod copy design?
I just one ankler
How about xiaomi wireless earphone 2
my first earbuds was soundpeats truefree, really cheap but has a great soundquality but keep falling out my ears. Now i'm using buds live and it's goood, fit in my ears so well, can wear it for hours without get any pain, and the sound is great. so happy.
2 years life span... my wired headphones have lasted me 20 years lol..
Good Lord imagine watching all this
Lol @ anyone paying near $100.for tiny earphones. LOLOLOLOL
The answer should be OPPO W51. Try it
Damm those are some Lucky TWSs. ♥ I wish I was a TWS and get to wear by Becca. 😔
Becca subtly flexing with that Mac Pro in the background.
so she basically ignored all of the 5 star-rated buds that are sold through Amazon.
Becca, Your hairstyle is epic!
Crazy there were no Anker earbuds on this. But great job Becca! Love your reviews.
Love my Anker Liberty Airs, highly recommend adding to your list.
Yeah, this list is truly misrepresented without including Anker.
Anker Soundcore Life Dot 2 have been great. USB C charging, great sound, 10 charges, and tons of different ear tips and wings to swap around and find a perfect fit. They've become my favorite sound company lately.