Our Favorite Budget Earbuds Are Literally $19

Looking for a a pair of cheap headphones to put in your gym bag? You can buy our favorite budget wireless earbuds, the JLab Go Pop ANC, for an incredibly low price of $19 at Amazon, which is $11 off their usual price. Don’t let the price fool you, these headphones surprised several WIRED writers with their clear sound, water resistance, and ANC performance.

These headphones have all the features you’d expect from a pair five times the price. They sport IP55 water and dust resistance, perfect 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 adjustable EQ, something not even all expensive headphones can claim, as well as programmable controls in case you don’t like the default button layout. 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 listening to music, the JLab Go’s active noise cancellation is surprisingly effective, easily eliminating the hum of an HVAC system and other annoyances. Like other ANC-enabled headphones, they also come with a transparency mode to let important sounds in, and it works surprisingly well considering the low cost of these headphones. You might want to consider something more serious for your next long-haul flight, but this works in a pinch for yard work or a quick workout.

If you’re sold on a pair of these super cheap headphones, you can head over to Amazon to pick up the JLab Go Pop ANC in Fuchsia for $19. While most of the other colors have been listed for their full price of $30, which is still a good deal by the way, you can also get the Transparent Neon Green or Transparent Teal for just $20, which may be worth the price depending on your aesthetic preferences. For more improved picks, check out our guide to the best wireless earbuds, with picks hand-tested by WIRED’s authors.