JOYWISE Wireless Headphones Earhooks Running

The battery life on these is one of the worst we've ever seen, ranking in the bottom 9%. The mic is a bright spot, performing well above average, and Bluetooth 5.3 keeps the connection stable. But with an overall score of just 28.2 out of 100, you can do a lot better for the money.

Let's talk about what these do well. The 13mm dynamic drivers deliver sound that's right around average, sitting in the 63rd percentile. You're not getting audiophile-grade detail, but for a podcast or a workout playlist, it's totally serviceable. The built-in mic with noise cancellation is the real standout here, performing well above average and making you sound clear on calls, which isn't always a given at this end of the market. Connectivity is also a strong point, with Bluetooth 5.3 keeping things stable and pairing quickly. But the battery life is a real letdown, one of the worst we've seen. You'll be reaching for the charging case way more often than you'd like, which is a major buzzkill for something marketed as a running companion.

Stacked against the competition, the JOYWISE buds struggle to keep up. The Soundcore P31i and EarFun Air Pro will both give you significantly better battery life and build quality for a similar price. The JLab Jbuds Pods ANC and TOZO Crystal Pods also offer more well-rounded performance, especially if you care about active noise cancellation, where the JOYWISE falls flat. Even the JBL Live Free 2, while pricier, shows what a good all-around score looks like. The only area where the JOYWISE holds its own is mic quality, but for most people, that's not enough to overlook the battery life that's dead last among its peers.

Pricing on these is all over the map, with a spread from $20 to a frankly absurd $6,882 across different vendors. At the low end, you're getting what you pay for, a functional pair of workout buds with a great mic and terrible battery life. But anything above that entry-level price is a hard pass. There's no world where these justify a premium, especially when you look at the build quality and battery scores. If you can snag them for around $20, they're a disposable gym accessory. Pay a cent more and you're getting fleeced.

The JOYWISE Wireless Headphones are a budget-friendly pair of ear-hook earbuds that get the basics right but stumble where it counts. With a 4.1-star rating from 145 reviews, they're clearly making some people happy, but our database tells a more complicated story. The mic quality is a pleasant surprise, landing in the 72nd percentile, and Bluetooth 5.3 keeps the connection solid. But the overall score of 28.2 out of 100 is dragged down by some serious weak spots, most notably a battery that ranks in the bottom 9% of all earbuds we've tested. If you need something that'll last through a marathon, keep scrolling.

Anyone who values battery life should run far away from these. With a score in the bottom 9%, these are a non-starter for commuters, travelers, or anyone who doesn't want to be chained to a charger. The below-average comfort and cheap build quality also make them a bad fit for all-day use. If you're looking for a primary pair of earbuds, look at the Soundcore P31i or EarFun Air Pro instead, you'll get a much more balanced experience without the constant low-battery dread.

These are a one-trick pony. The mic quality is genuinely good for calls, and the ear-hooks keep them in place, but the battery life is a dealbreaker for almost any use case. With an overall score of 28.2, they're hard to recommend when there are so many better options at the same price. If you only take short runs and never forget to charge your gear, they might work. For everyone else, the battery anxiety isn't worth it.