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1 | Below is a list of previously-tested sleep headphones that are still available. To read more about our current picks, check out the guide: Under $50 Earbuds | |
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4 | Bonamour Sleep System: | We had planned to test this system, but after reading lukewarm reviews by people who purchased it, as well as accusations of paid positive reviews on TrustPilot, we decided to pass. Not only do there appear to be notable durability and battery-life issues, but customer-service concerns, as well. We have reached out to Bonamour to investigate further, but for now we don’t recommend purchasing this pair. |
5 | Manta Sleep Mask Sound | This eye mask/headphone combo is based on a design we discuss in our guide to sleep masks. In that guide, we describe Manta’s mask as good “[if] you know you want to wear a sleep mask only when you’re sitting up, and if you have trouble getting traditional sleep masks to fit.” If you’re looking for comfort when lying down, this model isn’t for you. Additionally, if you plan to sleep on a plane, we recommend headphones that have active noise cancellation so that you don’t need to listen at unsafe levels to drown out engine noise. |
6 | SnoozeBand Pro | Although we appreciate the eye cups on this pair, the thick memory foam isn’t as comfortable for side and belly sleeping—since side pressure puckers the eye cover up and off the eyes. The Pro also suffered the same unequal pillow-side volume issues and abysmal call quality of the Deluxe. We found this pair to be tougher to clean than the SleepPhones, too. The eye pillow requires hand washing, and the external controls are challenging to line up when putting the electronics back in. |
7 | EverPlus Sleep Headphones | This budget pair had a small headband that we thought might squeeze larger heads. The speakers were foam-covered pucks that were too hard and uncomfortable to lie on all night, and a bright light blinked annoyingly. The headphones lacked bass notes, too. Worth considering: No brand name appeared on the packaging, and the name “Enjoying” was embroidered on the label, so we aren’t sure that there is any customer service to contact should you have issues. |
8 | JLab Go Air | These are especially inexpensive for true wireless earbuds. For our testers, the earbuds stayed in place reasonably securely, but we probably wouldn’t use them for high-impact workouts. If you listen only to podcasts, you might love these earbuds. For music, however, our listeners found that all three EQ presets were less than stellar, basically adjusting the blurry bass volume from too loud to nonexistent. |
9 | JLab Go Air Pop | If you need the absolute cheapest true wireless earbuds that function, the Pop meets that standard. We love that this pair has a charging cable embedded in the case, a small earbud size, an IPX4 water-resistance rating, fun color options, and a two-year warranty. The downsides? This is a $20 pair of true wireless earbuds, and it kinda sounds like it. The bass is blurry and smeared, no matter which EQ setting you choose. The microphone picks up your voice well enough to be understandable, but you’ll get better clarity from our picks. For $20 you could do a lot worse, but for a little more money our picks will get you a lot better performance. |
10 | JLab JBuds Pro Wireless | This neckband-style pair is fine but lacks any kind of wow factor. The sound is somewhat coarse, with emphasized, blurry bass notes. It’s not overtly objectionable, but there’s nothing to gush over. What’s really the dealbreaker for us is the large remote that dangles annoyingly from the cable that connects the two earbuds. Even though you can tether the cable to reduce the pendulum-like movement when you’re walking, there are so many other options, it’s hard to justify earbuds that tug. |
11 | Soundcore Life P2 Mini | If you just want an affordable pair of true wireless earbuds that can take phone calls, the microphone on the P2 Mini performs well. Unfortunately, the sound quality features shushing highs (“s” sounds take on a “sh” quality) and bloated bass, and the controls lack volume adjustment. |
12 | Tribit FlyBuds 3 | These true wireless earbuds are inexpensive, but the sound quality in our tests was pretty poor, with coarse highs and a dull “puh puh” aspect to bass notes. The microphone quality wasn’t the best, either, with our callers saying that our words often sounded clipped. The charge case is rather large, and the touch controls are easy to trigger accidentally. Overall, the best part of these earbuds was the little winglet/fin that held them in place comfortably. |
13 | Urbanista Lisbon | If this pair were more resistant to water and sweat, we’d recommend it as an affordable pair for runners or people who need to stay aware of their surroundings. Unfortunately, these can handle only the lightest mist of water and not much more. As with all unsealed earbuds, the Lisbon loses a lot of bass response and hasn’t been tuned to compensate, so don’t expect to hear deep bass notes evenly supporting your tunes. But if you prefer an AirPods-like fit without the stem and listen only to podcasts, the Lisbon offers nine hours of battery life per charge and full controls for an inexpensive price. |
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