BERIBES WH202A

The BERIBES WH202A is a budget over-ear headphone that delivers 65 hours of battery life, excellent comfort, and surprisingly good sound for under USD 31. It's perfect for music and video, but the mic quality makes it a poor choice for calls. If you want a cheap, comfortable pair of wireless headphones that sound great, this is it.

Battery life is the headline number here. BERIBES claims 65 hours of playtime from the 500mAh battery, and our testing puts that in the 93rd percentile for over-ear headphones. That's roughly two and a half days of continuous playback, or a couple of weeks of normal use. Fast charging helps too, so even if you forget to plug them in overnight, a quick top-up gets you back to listening. And when the battery does die, the included 3.5mm cable lets you use them in wired mode.

Sound quality is the other big surprise. The 40mm dynamic drivers deliver a HiFi stereo profile that lands in the 96th percentile. The six EQ modes are genuinely useful, not just a gimmick. You can switch between balanced sound, extra powerful bass, and mid-treble enhancement depending on what you're listening to. Rock, jazz, R&B, classical, it all sounds better than you'd expect from a sub-USD 31 headphone. Bluetooth 6.0 keeps the connection stable up to 33 feet, and multipoint means you can stay paired to your phone and laptop at the same time.

Stacked against the JBL Tune 670NC, the BERIBES WH202A actually holds its own on battery life and comfort. The JBL has better noise cancellation and a more refined mic, but you're paying a premium for those features. The TOZO HT3 is another budget favorite, and it offers ANC at a similar price point, but its sound profile isn't as flexible as the WH202A's six EQ modes. The Sony WH-CH720N is the most polished of the bunch, with better call quality and more premium build materials, but it costs roughly three times as much.

The Bose Bass BH1 NC is interesting because it targets the same bass-heavy audience as the WH202A's extra bass EQ mode. But the Bose costs way more and doesn't offer the same battery endurance. The Truefree HF-10 is closer in price, but it's a different form factor and doesn't match the BERIBES on comfort. If you want the best overall package without spending much, the WH202A is hard to beat. If calls and ANC matter more than battery life and price, the Sony or JBL are better picks.

At USD 26 to USD 31, the BERIBES WH202A is one of the best budget headphone deals we've seen. The price varies by about USD 5 across vendors, so it's worth checking a few listings before you buy. Amazon currently has the most competitive pricing in the US. For comparison, the JBL Tune 670NC and Sony WH-CH720N both cost significantly more, and while they offer better ANC and call quality, they don't beat the WH202A on battery life or comfort. If you're shopping in Canada, expect to pay around CAD 38, and UK buyers will see GBP 44 to GBP 46. At any of those prices, this is a steal for what you get.

The BERIBES WH202A sits in that ultra-budget over-ear bracket where you'd normally expect to make a lot of compromises. At USD 26 to USD 31 depending on the seller, it's priced like an impulse buy, but the spec sheet reads like something twice the cost. You get Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint pairing, a claimed 65 hours of battery life, and a foldable design that weighs just 172 grams. That's a lot of checkboxes for the money.

So is the BERIBES WH202A good for everyday listening? For most people, yeah. Our database puts its sound quality in the 96th percentile for this category, which is wild for a headphone this cheap. The dual 40mm drivers and six EQ modes give you actual tuning flexibility, from extra bass to a more balanced profile. Comfort is even better, landing in the 98th percentile. The memory foam earcups and light frame make these easy to wear for hours.

But it's not all sunshine. The weakest area is calls, scoring just 43.5 out of 100. If you're planning to use these for work meetings or long phone conversations, the mic will let you down. For music and casual video watching, though, the WH202A punches way above its price.

Skip the BERIBES WH202A if you take a lot of phone calls or video meetings. The mic scores just 43.5 out of 100, which puts it well below average for this category. If call quality matters, the Sony WH-CH720N or JBL Tune 670NC are better choices, though they cost more. You should also look elsewhere if you need active noise cancellation for commuting or noisy offices. The WH202A has no real ANC, so it won't block out much background noise. And if you're rough on your gear, the build quality, while decent, isn't going to survive being tossed in a bag without a case every day.

Should you buy the BERIBES WH202A? If you want a comfortable, great-sounding pair of wireless over-ear headphones for under USD 31, absolutely. The battery life alone makes it worth the money, and the sound quality is genuinely impressive for the price. The six EQ modes give you real control over the tuning, and the lightweight design means you can wear them all day without fatigue.

But if you take a lot of phone calls or need active noise cancellation for commuting or office work, look elsewhere. The mic is the weak link here, and the ANC performance is nothing to write home about. For music, podcasts, and video at a desk or on the couch, though, the WH202A is one of the best budget options we've tested.