TONEMAC M3

The TONEMAC M3 are budget true-wireless earbuds with surprisingly good ANC and call quality for $23. Comfort is excellent and the sound is decent, but battery life is below average and some owners report reliability issues. If you want cheap earbuds with real noise cancellation, these are worth a look, just don't expect premium build quality or customer support.

The TONEMAC M3 uses a 10mm PET + PU composite driver, which is a fancy way of saying it's tuned to push bass forward while keeping mids reasonably clear. Sound quality lands at the 76th percentile in our database, so it's well above average for budget earbuds but not going to challenge anything from Sony or Samsung. The SBC and AAC codec support means iPhone users get decent audio quality, though Android users are stuck with SBC unless their phone handles AAC well.

ANC performance is a standout here. The 35dB reduction claim puts it at the 90th percentile, and in practice it does a solid job knocking down low-frequency rumble like bus engines or office HVAC. It won't match the Nothing Buds 2 or Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro, but those cost three to five times more. The four-mic ENC setup for calls also scores well at the 92nd percentile, which is rare at this price. Call quality in noisy environments is better than you'd expect from $23 earbuds.

Battery life is the weak spot. The 7 hours per charge with ANC on and 30 hours total with the case puts these at the 19th percentile. That's below average even for budget buds. The 1.5 hour full charge time helps soften the blow, but you'll be reaching for the case more often than with competitors like the Soundcore P31i.

Against the Nothing Buds 2, the TONEMAC M3 actually holds its own on comfort and call quality, but loses badly on battery life and overall polish. The Nothing Buds 2 has better sound tuning and a more premium feel, but you're paying around $100 more. The Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro is in a completely different league for sound and ANC, but again, that's a $200+ product.

Closer to home, the Soundcore P31i is the more direct competitor. The P31i has better battery life and a more established brand behind it, but the M3's ANC is stronger and the fit is more comfortable for most ears. The JLab Jbuds Pods are cheaper but feel cheaper too, with weaker ANC and a bulkier case. If you want the best ANC under $30, the M3 is a strong contender. If you want reliability and battery life, the P31i is the safer bet.

At $23, the TONEMAC M3 is competing with the Soundcore P31i and JLab Jbuds Pods, both of which hover in a similar price range. The M3's ANC and call quality are better than most things at this price, and the comfort is genuinely top-tier. But the 3.7-star rating from just 20 reviews is a yellow flag. When you're this cheap, you're rolling the dice on quality control. If you get a good pair, it's a steal. If you get a bad pair, you might be fighting with customer service. The EarFun Air Pro 4 costs more but has a much stronger track record for reliability.

The TONEMAC M3 sits in that crowded budget true-wireless earbuds space where everyone promises ANC and deep bass for under $30. At $23 on Amazon, these are firmly in impulse-buy territory. They pack a 10mm dynamic driver, Bluetooth 5.3, active noise cancellation up to 35dB, and four mics for call noise reduction. On paper, that's a lot of spec for the money.

So is the TONEMAC M3 good for everyday listening? For the price, mostly yes. The sound profile leans warm with an emphasis on bass, and the ANC is genuinely impressive for this price bracket. But there are some reliability red flags in the reviews that you should know about before hitting buy.

Comfort is where these earbuds really shine. Our database puts them at the 95th percentile for comfort, which means they're among the best-fitting budget earbuds we've tracked. The lightweight 30g total weight and included L/M/S ear tips help a lot there.

Skip the TONEMAC M3 if you need earbuds that will survive daily use for a year or more without issues. The reliability complaints are real, and if one earbud dies, you're likely stuck. Also skip these if battery life is a priority, since 7 hours with ANC is below average. If you're a heavy traveler or someone who forgets to charge regularly, the Soundcore P31i or EarFun Air Pro 4 will serve you better. And if you're picky about sound quality, the bass-heavy tuning might feel muddy compared to pricier options like the Nothing Buds 2.

Should you buy the TONEMAC M3? If you want the best noise cancellation and call quality you can get for $23, and you're willing to accept some quality control risk, then yes. These are comfortable, they sound decent, and the ANC genuinely works. For commuting, office use, or video calls on a budget, they're a solid pick.

But if you need earbuds that will last a year or more without issues, or if battery life matters to you, look elsewhere. The 3.7-star rating and reports of one earbud dying are concerning. The user sentiment score sits at the 17th percentile, which means owners are less happy with these than with most earbuds we track. That's not a dealbreaker at this price, but it's not a ringing endorsement either.