Everyone wants a good wireless earbud, but most options are expensive, so in this article, we will look at the best affordable wireless earbuds of 2022. The options on our list all fall within the $100 price point and come with features that are available on more expensive wireless earbuds. This list contains options with great audio quality, good battery life, top-notch connectivity features, and sleek designs.
Sony WF-C500
This wireless earbud from Sony comes with the weirdest name on our list, and it has a pocket-size design, just like the other options we have. For its battery life, this earbud will last 10 hours on a single charge and 20 hours with the charging case. Each earbud in this pair is small, meaning that it will fit into the ear nicely and will be comfortable to wear.
Additionally, the Sony WF-C500 comes with an IPX4 rating making it splash-proof, so sweat or raindrops won’t damage the earbuds. This earbud comes with Bluetooth 5.0 which offers a connection range of 10m and what Sony calls “360 reality audio” for an immersive experience. The pricing of this earbud is $58, and it can be bought from the company’s official online stores.
Realme Buds Q2s
This pair of wireless earbuds from Realme became official a few months ago as an upgrade to the Realme Bud Q2. The battery life on this product clocks 30 hours with the charging case on a single charge. Just like the Sony WF-C500, the individual pairs of this earbud are small, hence improving comfort while in use.
Buyers of this wireless earbud will also get an IPX4 rating, making it water-resistant to a certain extent. The Realme Bud Q2s offers support for Bluetooth 5.2 with a wireless connection range of 10m as well as an immersive audio experience. As for its pricing, this wireless earbud starts at $24 and can be got from the company’s official online and physical stores.
OnePlus Nord Buds
As we already know, Nord is the more affordable option when shopping for a OnePlus device. So, the OnePlus Nord Buds are the company’s affordable wireless earbud option, one reason it is among our best affordable wireless earbuds of 2022 list. It comes with a total battery capacity of up to 30 hours with the charging case on a single charge.
Unlike the other two in-ear options above, the OnePlus Nord Buds come with a different design and a stem that sits outside the ear. It is also water-resistant, but it comes with an IP55 rating, which stands out from the options above. For its Bluetooth specifications, the OnePlus Nord Bud comes with support for version 5.2 bringing a 10m wireless connection range. The retail price of this wireless earbud from OnePlus is $39, and it is available for purchase on the company’s official website.
OPPO Enco Air 2
The OPPO Enco Air 2 is the Chinese smartphone maker’s affordable wireless earbud option for the global market. It offers up to 24 hours of listening time on a single charge with its charging case putting it under the OnePlus Nord Bud and Realme Buds Q2s. In terms of its design, it comes with a stem that sits outside the ear, with the audio drivers sitting inside the ear for a more comfortable experience.
This earbud is also water-resistant as it comes with an IPX4 rating, so there is no fear when using it out in the rain. For connectivity, the OPPO Enco Air 2 brings support for Bluetooth 5.2 which offers a wireless connection range of over 10m away from the connected device. The Enco Air 2 kicks off at a retail price of $30, and it is available for purchase in OPPO’s online retail stores.
These are the best affordable wireless earbuds of 2022, and they are all available for purchase in most regions globally. All options on this list come with active noise cancellation as well as their control applications for mobile devices. For just under $100 these are the best options for buyers looking out to get a new and affordable wireless earbud.
