Behringer TRUE BUDS

The Behringer TRUE BUDS are budget true wireless earbuds with surprisingly good sound for the price, thanks to 6mm drivers and aptX/AAC support. Battery life is the big weakness at just 4 hours per charge, and the ANC is mediocre. They're worth buying if you find them cheap and care mostly about audio quality.

Sound is where the TRUE BUDS earn their keep. Our database puts them in the 88th percentile for audio quality, which for a sub-USD 60 pair of earbuds is genuinely impressive. The 6mm neodymium drivers deliver a lively, detailed sound that handles most genres well. The aptX codec support means Android users with compatible phones get better wireless audio quality than basic SBC, and AAC keeps iPhone users happy too. The sound isolation design also helps keep outside noise from bleeding into your music.

Connectivity is also a strength. Bluetooth 5.0 with a 33-foot wireless range puts them around the 80th percentile in our testing data. Pairing is quick, and the connection holds steady in normal use. The mic sits at the 82nd percentile, which makes these a decent option for phone calls. Background noise reduction on the dual-mic setup does a reasonable job in moderately noisy environments.

Now for the rough parts. The battery life sits at just the 11th percentile. You get about 4 hours from the earbuds and 16 hours total with the charging case. That's low by today's standards, where even many budget earbuds offer 6 to 8 hours per charge. If you're planning a long flight or a full workday without access to the case, these will die on you before lunch. The ANC is middle of the pack too, landing around the 74th percentile. It takes the edge off low hums but won't block out much of the world around you.

Against the Anker Space A40, the TRUE BUDS lose on battery and noise cancelling pretty clearly. The A40 is known for strong ANC and much longer playtime, though it typically costs more. The Soundcore P31i is another competitor that outperforms the TRUE BUDS on battery and overall polish. Where the Behringer holds its own is raw sound quality for the dollar, which is no small thing at this price.

The Baseus Bass BP1 Pro is a closer match in price and actually competes well on bass-heavy tuning, though the TRUE BUDS edge ahead on overall sound clarity in our testing. The TOZO Crystal Pods sit in a similar budget zone and offer better battery life, but don't match the TRUE BUDS on audio detail. The Sony WI-C100 is a neckband style rather than true wireless, but it's a known quantity with excellent sound and much better battery stamina. If you care more about battery and ANC than pure audio fidelity, the Sony or Anker options are probably the smarter buy.

At USD 15 to USD 53 depending on where you shop in the US, the TRUE BUDS are genuinely cheap. That price spread is notable though. You could pay nearly four times as much at one store as another for the exact same product. If you're in Europe, expect to pay between EUR 58 and EUR 72, with the best deals typically found at the lower end of that range. For the sound quality you're getting, even the higher end of those ranges isn't unreasonable. But the weak battery life and just okay ANC mean you're really paying for audio performance and not much else. Compared to something like the Anker Space A40 or the Soundcore P31i, which offer better battery life and more polished ANC, the TRUE BUDS are a tougher sell unless you find them at the bottom of that price spread.

The Behringer TRUE BUDS land in the true wireless earbuds category at a budget-friendly price point, typically floating between USD 15 and USD 53 across US listings and EUR 58 to EUR 72 in European stores. They're the kind of earbud you grab when you don't want to spend AirPods money but still expect decent sound, touch controls, and a splash of ANC to quiet the commute. Behringer, known more for audio gear aimed at musicians and studio folks, is taking a swing at the everyday wireless market here.

For the price, you get a 6mm dynamic driver setup with support for aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs, plus an IPX4 splash rating. That makes them a reasonable pick for gym sessions or sweaty walks. But the spec sheet tells a mixed story. The sound quality punches way above what the price suggests, while the battery life is a legitimate weak point. We'll get into that below.

So are the TRUE BUDS good for everyday use? Sort of. They're solid for music and calls in short bursts, but if you need all-day battery or top-tier noise cancelling, there are better options out there. Let's break it down.

Skip the Behringer TRUE BUDS if battery life or top-tier ANC is a priority. The 4-hour playtime is far below what most people expect from true wireless earbuds in 2025, and the noise cancelling is only average. Commuters and frequent flyers should look at the Anker Space A40 or Soundcore P31i instead. If you need earbuds for all-day wear at work, the comfort is also just okay, so long sessions might get uncomfortable. These are also not ideal for anyone who wants one pair of earbuds to do everything well. Audiophiles on a budget will be happy, but users wanting strong all-around performance should spend a bit more and get something with better battery and ANC.

The Behringer TRUE BUDS are a mixed bag. If you mainly care about music quality and you can find them near the USD 15 to USD 30 mark, they're an easy recommendation. You get genuinely good sound, decent connectivity, and a serviceable mic for calls. For light use like short commutes, gym sessions, or taking calls at your desk, they do the job.

But if battery life matters to you, look elsewhere. Four hours per charge is not competitive in 2025, and the charging case only extends that to 16 hours total. The ANC is also nothing special. This is a pair of earbuds for audio-first users who don't mind charging frequently and don't need to block out the world. Everyone else should probably spend a bit more on something with better balance across the board.