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Best wireless earbuds under $100?

3 models · updated 2026-07-07

The verdict

Nothing Ear (a) leads — 0 of 3 models rank Nothing Ear (a) the top pick.

Not unanimous: ChatGPT picks EarFun Air Pro 4+; Claude picks Sony WF-C710N; Gemini picks EarFun Air Pro 4.

Combined ranking

  1. 1
    GPT #2Claude #2Gemini

    Most polished daily-use pick with excellent sound tuning, good ANC, great controls, strong app support, LDAC, multipoint, and standout design

    To stay #1 Add wireless charging

  2. 2
    GPT Claude #4Gemini #1

    Unmatched feature set for the price including exceptional adaptive ANC, LDAC and aptX Lossless codec support, and reliable multi-device connectivity.

    To rank higher Upgrade the cheap-feeling plastic build and materials to feel more premium.

  3. 3
    GPT #3Claude Gemini #2

    Class-leading active noise cancellation that effectively isolates low-frequency rumble, long battery life, and wireless charging.

    To rank higher Tune the out-of-the-box sound signature to be more balanced and less aggressively bass-heavy.

  4. 4
    OnePlus Buds 335 pts
    GPT #4Claude Gemini #3

    Dual-driver acoustic architecture delivering detailed high-res audio, convenient slide-to-adjust volume controls on the stems, and highly effective fast charging.

    To rank higher Tame the boomy default low-end to prevent it from bleeding into and muddling the mid-range.

  5. 5
    GPT #1Claude Gemini

    Best all-around under-$100 package: strong ANC, refined dual-driver sound, LDAC/aptX support, long battery life, wireless charging, multipoint, and a deep app

    To rank higher Improve fit stability for smaller ears

  6. 6
    Sony WF-C710N45 pts
    GPT Claude #1Gemini

    Class-leading ANC for the price, Sony's DSEE upscaling, app EQ, ~8.5h battery, comfortable lightweight fit, and Bluetooth multipoint — the most complete sub-$100 package in 2026.

    To rank higher Add wireless charging and a more premium IPX rating to close the gap with mid-tier models.

  7. 7
    GPT Claude #3Gemini

    Reliable ANC, secure wingtip fit for workouts, clean integration and seamless switching in the Samsung/Android ecosystem, and frequent sale pricing well under $100.

    To rank higher Adopt a higher-bitrate codec (LDAC/aptX) — SBC/AAC-only caps audio quality versus rivals.

  8. 8
    GPT Claude #5Gemini #5

    Strong ANC, big bass, long battery life, and a fun rotating-dial case control at a rock-bottom price — exceptional value for budget buyers.

    To rank higher Tighten the bass-heavy default tuning and upgrade mic quality to compete higher.

  9. 9
    Sony WF-C510new2 pts
    GPT Claude Gemini #4

    Remarkably compact and lightweight design offering a fun, energetic sound profile with a stellar 11-hour battery life.

    To rank higher Add active noise cancellation to help block ambient environment noise.

  10. 10
    CMF Buds 2 Plus11 pts
    GPT #5Claude Gemini

    Exceptional value with LDAC, very long battery life, useful ANC, IP55 protection, multipoint, and better specs than most earbuds at its price

    To rank higher Refine ANC and sound consistency to match the top tier

Rank history

1234567806-3007-07Nothing Ear (a)EarFun Air Pro 4Soundcore Liberty 4 NCOnePlus Buds 3EarFun Air Pro 4+Sony WF-C710NSamsung Galaxy Buds FECMF Buds Pro 2
Nothing Ear (a)#1EarFun Air Pro 4#1Soundcore Liberty 4 NC#2OnePlus Buds 3#3EarFun Air Pro 4+#3Sony WF-C710N#2Samsung Galaxy Buds FE#4CMF Buds Pro 2#5

By model

ChatGPT

  1. 1.EarFun Air Pro 4+
  2. 2.Nothing Ear (a)
  3. 3.Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
  4. 4.OnePlus Buds 3
  5. 5.CMF Buds 2 Plus

Claude

  1. 1.Sony WF-C710N
  2. 2.Nothing Ear (a)
  3. 3.Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
  4. 4.EarFun Air Pro 4
  5. 5.CMF Buds Pro 2

Gemini

  1. 1.EarFun Air Pro 4
  2. 2.Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
  3. 3.OnePlus Buds 3
  4. 4.Sony WF-C510
  5. 5.CMF Buds Pro 2

Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously