ZIUTY Wireless

The ZIUTY Wireless packs a clever touchscreen case and seriously good ANC into a $22 package that owners can't stop praising. Battery life is excellent and sound is decent, though the tap controls are a bit of a mess. If you're shopping under $30, these are a fantastic buy.

ZIUTY crammed a full-on touch screen into the charging case and somehow kept the price around $22. It's a gimmick that actually works, letting you skip tracks, check battery, and even find a lost earbud without pulling out your phone. The hybrid ANC also overdelivers for this price, blocking an impressive amount of background noise. Sound from the big 14.2mm drivers is clear and bassy enough for most people, and call quality is solid thanks to the dual-ENC mics.

But not everything is premium. The plastic build feels a little cheap, and the tap controls are a genuine headache until you memorize them. Still, with IPX7 water resistance, Bluetooth 5.3, and 40-hour total battery life, these earbuds are punching well above their price tag.

The ANC lands in the top tier of our database, canceling noise almost as well as earbuds costing triple. Battery life is a standout too, with 8 hours in the buds and an extra 32 in the case, and a 10-minute quick charge nets you 2 hours of playback. Mic quality is above average for calls, and Bluetooth 5.3 keeps connections stable with low latency for gaming. The 14.2mm dynamic driver pushes decent sound, but it's not an audiophile experience, it's about average for clarity and soundstage. The real weak spot is build quality, which sits near the bottom third of our rankings. It's not fragile, but it definitely feels budget.

For roughly $22, these earbuds are an absolute steal. You're getting effective ANC, a genuinely useful touchscreen case, and battery life that rivals options at twice the price. The sound and build are where corners got cut, but owners don't seem to mind, they love the value. If you're on a tight budget and want ANC without compromise, this is the easiest recommendation we can make.

Next to the EarFun Air Pro 4+ or Soundcore P31i, the ZIUTY holds its own on ANC and battery, even beating some of them, but the Soundcore has a noticeably more refined sound signature and a better app. The JBL Endurance Race 2 feels tougher and is a better pure fitness bud, though its ANC isn't as strong. The TOZO Crystal Pods and JLab GO POP ANC are closer in price, but neither has a touchscreen case or the same level of noise canceling. For the feature set, ZIUTY undercuts them all, but you trade off a bit of audio polish and build confidence.

Audiophiles looking for rich, detailed sound should pass, the drivers are capable but not exceptional. Also, if you need earbuds for intense workouts, the fit might not be as secure as dedicated sports buds, and the mediocre build might not take hard falls. And if you hate memorizing complex tap sequences, the controls will drive you nuts.

Grab these if you want a fun, feature-packed budget earbud that actually delivers on ANC and battery. The touchscreen case is more than a gimmick, and the price makes it a no-brainer for anyone who wants solid daily drivers without spending much.