The Anker Soundcore Sport X10 ($79.99) join the company’s lineup of budget-friendly true wireless earphones with effective active noise cancellation (ANC). These earbuds feature a waterproof, exercise-ready design, plus pair with a useful app that offers an adjustable EQ. We also like their powerful (and admittedly bass-heavy) sound signature. But if you are on a tight budget or are not a fan of the ear-hook design, the Editors’ Choice-winning Tribit FlyBuds 3 ($39.99) may be worth a look even though they don't offer ANC or an in-app EQ.Swiveling Ear Hooks, Confusing Controls Available in red, black, or off-white, the Soundcore Sport X10 earpieces rely on hooks that latch over the top of your ears for an extra-secure fit. These ear hooks are unusual—instead of using a moldable material, they swivel at their base and have a snap-back-into-place tension that naturally latches over and onto the top part of the ear. They exert gentle pressure to maintain a secure fit. If you wear glas...
The budget-friendly Anker Soundcore Sport X10 earbuds deliver a bass-forward sound signature in an exercise-focused design, plus offer solid noise cancellation.
Powerful, sculpted, and bass-forward audio; Impressive ANC for the price; App features adjustable EQ and customizable controls; Waterproof build
Ear hook design makes docking process annoying; On-ear control array could be more intuitive