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What cheapish ear buds?

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I bought a pair of Anker Soundcore Life earbuds just over a year ago.

I was quite happy with them, sound quality fine, used for podcasts 90% of the time.

One of them has died on me, shows as connected, allows me to pause but does not make a sound.

They are still under warranty and I am the process of getting a refund.

I am a little reluctant to buy again, as they have failed, I may of just been unlucky and up until yesterday, I was quite happy.

They are only £28 on amazon at the moment, so seem quite good value and have a 18 month warranty.

Any other suggestions for around £30 - £50?


 
Posted : 06/05/2023 1:13 pm
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Book marking as MrsRNP is after some cheap/decent earbuds


 
Posted : 06/05/2023 1:26 pm
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Depends what you define as cheap. I have some Denon ANC from Richer sounds.

They seem to do the job for me. Paid around £80.


 
Posted : 06/05/2023 1:45 pm
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Scan have the plantronics backbeat pro 5100 at a decent price.
Soundguys gave them a decent review.

Plantronics ear buds

Soundguys review


 
Posted : 06/05/2023 1:46 pm
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I got a pair of these, Earfun ones. They were the cheapest on a list of 10 best fom What HiFi. 30 quid. Sound OK to me and link quickly and reliably to my phone.


 
Posted : 06/05/2023 1:57 pm
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I’d just recommend avoiding skull candy which are often around that price. Some of the tinniest sounding headphones I’ve ever had. No bass whatsoever.

I did like the Mixx Audio ultra fit headphones I had for a long time. They aren’t true wireless though - they have a neck band that connects to each ear bud. Surprisingly bassy for a £20 set of headphones. Only stopped using them because I got some Anker Soundcore Liberty pro 2’s. They have been excellent so far after picking them up from a psa on here for half price (£50). Must have had them a few years so far.


 
Posted : 06/05/2023 2:23 pm
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I've been using a pair of Xiaomi redmi airdots for the last 2 years, as good as the day I bought them and used weekly, £20. Very impressed with the audio quality.


 
Posted : 06/05/2023 2:24 pm
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Sony WF-C500 are just a bit above that price, and I'm very happy with mine.


 
Posted : 06/05/2023 7:24 pm
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CeX are selling the Galaxy Buds+ for £50 with two year warranty. The sound is very good, decent battery life, fit me well, charger pod seems good...but personally I don't like the gestures. I think I should probably have spent extra and got the Google ones.


 
Posted : 06/05/2023 9:22 pm
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I have a pair of Adidas FWD-01which I think are great for the money (I paid £23). Comfortable and never fall out even on sweaty runs.


 
Posted : 06/05/2023 11:43 pm
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I have some mpow x3s which were very cheap from alliexpress and impressive sound

But the JBL ones I have are a bit better and longer battery life


 
Posted : 07/05/2023 12:49 am
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I like Xiaomi stuff, Redmi is their lower range:

https://www.mi.com/uk/product/redmi-buds-4/


 
Posted : 07/05/2023 6:31 am
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I have some ‎Btootos, ‎A90 pro which were under twenty quid from Amazon. I only got them as I wanted something easy to wear under a hat in winter so cheap wa good!

Used mainly for podcasts on the commute. They are great for this. Good battery life, good connectivity and a comfortable fit. Not as good as more expensive kit for music listening but perfectly acceptable for a commute.


 
Posted : 07/05/2023 7:05 am
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These creative ones look good value with the 25 off voucher on the Amazon listing

CREATIVE Outlier Pro True Wireless Headphone IPX5 Sweatproof In-ear earbuds, Hybrid ANC, Ambient Mode, Wireless Charging, Bluetooth 5.2, 60hr Battery https://amzn.eu/d/6Zh32Ft


 
Posted : 07/05/2023 7:46 am
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Thanks @cp

Went for those Creative Outlier Pro's. £43 with voucher.

Arrived today, they are very impressive, way better than the Anker's I sent back.


 
Posted : 23/05/2023 4:37 pm

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