Despite their bargain price, the $24.99 Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds have decent audio quality, good battery life, and a mild level of water resistance. All those qualities make these true wireless earphones a compelling, ultra-affordable choice, so long as you don't mind missing out on a few features, such as a companion app or active noise cancellation (ANC). The $49.99 Phiaton BonoBuds Lite don't provide the latter either, but they do offer an in-app EQ, even better battery life, and a transparent listening mode, making them a more complete budget option.A Basic Design and Feature Set Available in Matcha (lime green) or True Black, the matte, stem-style Smokin’ Buds feature the Skullcandy skull logo on their outer panels. They ship with three pairs of silicone eartips, and I found the in-ear fit to be consistent, comfortable, and secure. Internally, 6mm dynamic drivers deliver a frequency range of 20Hz to 20kHz. As for connectivity, the earbuds are compatible with Bluetooth 5.2 and ...

The bare-bones Skullcandy Smokin’ Buds don't cost much, sound better than their price suggests, and offer enough battery life for most people.