Few pairs of budget earbuds deliver like Nothing’s Ear (a), which are down to $59

Nothing’s inexpensive wireless earbuds are among the more eye-catching you can buy, thanks to a bright yellow option and a super small, translucent charging case (they also come in black and white). That said, their appeal goes beyond looks, with a feature set that impressed us enough to make them our go-to pick for shoppers on a tight budget. They nail the basics, and their sound quality exceeds expectations for the price, delivering expressive, enjoyable audio that’s adjustable via Nothing’s companion app. You also get active noise cancellation to cut down on unwanted distractions, along with three sizes of silicone ear tips for a more comfortable, secure fit.

Battery life is good for the price, too, allowing you to eke out over eight hours of continuous playback on a single charge with ANC turned off (or 5.5 hours with it enabled), while an IP54 dust and water resistance rating means they can handle sweat and light rain. You also get support for multipoint Bluetooth pairing, allowing you to stay connected to two devices at once, and a low-latency gaming mode, which is unusual for a pair of earbuds under $100, let alone under $60. They even offer ChatGPT integration for Nothing phone owners thanks to a post-launch update, letting you query the LLM with a quick pinch.