Best genuine wireless earbuds for less than $200

You can get everything in less than $200, but which one is best for you?

Best genuine wireless earbuds for less than $200.
Best genuine wireless earbuds for less than $200.

Real wireless airbeds look like the future. In fact, they look like the future with jet packs and hover boards that really work, and now that real wireless technology has matured, you can snatch a pair of buds in any budget. With Bluetooth stability and improved ergonomics, it's no surprise that people are shedding cables before digging the wheels. These are the best real wireless earbuds for less than $ 200 that can bring you today's future.

For the best wireless earbuds under $200, get the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro.

If you have an Android phone, there is a good chance that it is a Samsung phone. Just as iPhone users default to the Air Pods Pro (more on that below), so should Samsung users get the Galaxy Buds Pro. For one, you take advantage of the Samsung Scal able Codec, which is constantly adjusted for quality and stability. All other users get the AAC or SBC of their choice.

Buds Pro Samsung Galaxy


A 4 hour and 48 minute battery with Active Noise Deletion (ANC) means the Galaxy Buds Pro is perfect for travel. With the case, you get an extra 13 hours of life. It emphasizes proper bass eating and high frequency, which makes it user friendly. The app also includes EQ presets, so you can find one to suit your tastes.

With great microphones and IPX7 ratings, you can do a lot and go anywhere with bids. From professional zoom calls to jogging in the rain, Samsung has figured it out. Samsung's buddies also have touch controls, although they are more sensitive to our liking.

What you need to know about less than $200 real wireless earbuds.

How long do real wireless airbeds last?

Best genuine wireless earbuds for less than $200.
Best genuine wireless earbuds for less than $200.

Here are some answers to this seemingly simple question. On average, most real wireless airbeds have a battery life of between four and six hours, with the charging case providing an additional two or three charge cycles. In other words, you can get a 12 to 24 hour battery from your original wireless earbuds before recharging it.

While battery life is still the heel of any wireless product, some manufacturers have rolled up their sleeves. Many cases can quickly charge your air buds. You will usually see glasses that charge for 10 minutes and listen for 60 minutes. Some manufacturers, such as One Plus, go up and down with their fast charging, but most stick to the "10 minute one hour output" standard.

What does IPX4 mean? What is IP rating?

Best genuine wireless earbuds for less than $200.
Best genuine wireless earbuds for less than $200.


"IP" in the IP rating means internal protection, basically how safe a device is from dust and water damage. The more followers an IP rating has, the more durable your product will be. Most of the time, you'll see air buds with an IPX4 rating, "X" being a placeholder with a dust-free rating, and "4" equal to the water resistance level.

You can read our in-depth breakdown of IP ratings, but if you don't have time, IPX2 is perfect for lightweight everyday use. If you're going to exercise in your air buds, we recommend something with a minimum IPX4 rating. Check you.

What is Bluetooth Codex?

Bluetooth codecs help differentiate between great sound and great sound, and here's your friendly reminder that the headphone jack is still the queen of quality. Codex allows your smartphone or laptop to communicate with your headset. Every Bluetooth audio device supports SBC by default, so at least your Air buds can run on it. If you are immersed in Apple's ecosystem, all you need to know is that AAC is the codec of your choice.
For Android users, the situation seems more confusing and dependent on both your device and your usage. If the airbeds in question have only AAC and SBC, then sometimes you get better quality results with SBC. Otherwise, look for higher resolution options such as aptX, or aptX-LL (to reduce delays) Samsung products.

What is frequency response?

If you've been around our site a lot, you've probably seen the frequency response charts. Basically, we measure how closely an audio product reproduces sound compared to our home curves (user or studio). In our updated Frequency Response Charts, the mark represents the product in question and the pink line represents the Sound Guys curve. While many people prefer a studio or "flat" reaction, most of us on average listeners prefer a bit more bass and annoyance in their melodies. You can read more about Sound Guys home curves, but most importantly, it works better for most people.
A good frequency response is one that does not unnecessarily confuse other frequencies. In other words, if the bass sounds are too loud, you probably can't hear the silent sounds of other frequencies. This is how the human brain works. We deal not only with silent voices but also with loud voices. As a result, most people increase the volume, and you want to maintain your hearing, right?

An important factor in finding the perfect real wireless airbeds is fit. Fitness is important because we can post about all kinds of great features, but it doesn't matter if the buds fall out of your ears. Often the subject of fit means something more subtle. Do buds close your ears properly? A faulty fit actually changes the way you think about frequency response. Fortunately, most earphones come with a selection of ear tips of different sizes, and when in doubt try the third party option.

Should You EQ Your Air buds?

Any product with an equalizer (EQ) is worth its weight in gold (which can't be too much, provided the wireless airbeds are really light enough). You can save the default frequency response you don't like by using EQ to fix it - some products even have a mobile app that has an EQ. If you hear too much bass, drop the EQ slider to the bass frequency to offset it.

What is Isolation / Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)?

Remember how appropriate it is to listen to things correctly? It is also important for loneliness. Isolation works like an air plug: creating a physical barrier between your ears and the world of noise. Naturally, some designs are better isolated than others. Sometimes you can hear your surroundings out of safety. Loneliness usually works best for loud, accidental sounds, such as ringing in a cafe.

Active noise cancellation uses a microphone that detects your surroundings and uses primarily anti-noise waves to eliminate noise. There is often a slight delay in detecting environmental noise. Because of this, ANC fighter drones look great, as they are somewhat predictable in nature. A sharp, short burst of sound is usually too fast for ANC to dramatically mute, so why isolation is the best way to sound. ANC is your friend for airplanes, as it usually works on repeating low frequency sounds.

IP hone owners, just go with the Apple Air Pods Pro.

Apple popularized the real wireless air bud revolution with (not surprisingly) Air Pods (second generation) and (third generation), but confused them with Air Pods Pro, which comes with ANC and Silicon Air Tips. If you have an iPhone, the performance of the H1 chip with fast pairing and easy device switching makes Air Pods Pro a good choice. I Phone owners also benefit from battery optimization, local audio and head tracking, hands-free access, and more.

Apple Air Pods Pro


Best genuine wireless earbuds for less than $200.
Best genuine wireless earbuds for less than $200.


Apple has cleverly rated Air Pods Pro IPX4, so you can go to the gym wirelessly. The frequency response sounds quite decent with a pleasant amount of bass and audible mids. The microphone is quite good and the steamed design helps.

If you want something that just works, try Air Pods Pro. If you don't mind Apple's taxes, then at least you know that what you get is not gambling.