If you're like me, you may have poked around Amazon looking for cheaper alternatives to Apple's AirPods, which start at $159 and hit $199 if you want wireless charging. There are plenty of bargain models out there with high user ratings, including the TaoTronics TWS TT-BH053 ($45). But are they really any good?
While their sound quality isn't without issues, the TaoTronics TWS TT-BH053 are among the better sub-$50 true wireless earphones.
The TaoTronics TWS TT-BH053 earbuds cost less than $50 and sound better than you'd expect for a true wireless model at this price; They offer solid wireless performance and 5 hours of battery life, and come with a compact charging case that delivers an extra five charges.
Charging case uses standard Micro-USB, not USB-C; if you don't get a tight seal, sound quality isn't as good; sounds a little bright (some presence boost).