Our Favorite Budget Earbuds Are Literally $19
Do you need a pair of cheap earbuds? These JLabs are the ones.
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Breaking it down: Do you need a pair of cheap earbuds?
Brad Bourque Gear Mar 23, 2026 1:49 PM Our Favorite Budget Earbuds Are Literally $19 Do you need a pair of cheap earbuds? Courtesy of JLab Audio Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Comment Loader Save Story Save this story Looking for an inexpensive pair of earbuds to toss in your gym bag? (plot twist fr)
You can snag our favorite budget wireless earbuds , the JLab Go Pop ANC, for a shockingly low $19 on Amazon , an $11 markdown from their usual price.
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Dont let the cost fool you, these earbuds have surprised multiple WIRED writers with their clear sound, water resistance, and ANC performance. Photograph: Ryan Waniata Photograph: Ryan Waniata Chevron Chevron Save to wishlist Save to wishlist JLab Audio Go Pop ANC $30 $19 (37% off) Amazon $30 JLab Audio These earbuds have all the features youd expect from a pair five times the price.
They sport IP55 water and dust resistance, immaculate for a sweaty trip to the gym or a long run on the beach, and multipoint pairing in case you want to use them for a quick call on your laptop. The included app has an adjustable equalizer, something not even all expensive earbuds can claim, plus programmable controls in case you dont like the default button layout.
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Battery life is even pretty decent for the category, with eight hours of juice in the buds, and up to 32 hours total with the included charging case. When youve got the tunes going, the JLab Gos active noise-canceling is surprisingly effective, easily tuning out the hum of an HVAC system and other annoyances. Like other ANC-capable earbuds, they also come equipped with a transparency mode for letting in important sounds, and it also works surprisingly well given how little these earbuds cost.
Tech companies have been making moves like this as competition heats up.
The Bottom Line
Like other ANC-capable earbuds, they also come equipped with a transparency mode for letting in important sounds, and it also works surprisingly well given how little these earbuds cost. You might want to consider something more serious for your next long-haul flight, but these work in a pinch for some yard work or a quick workout.
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