I don’t anticipate budget earbuds to deliver the performance of $450 flagship headphones. As someone who evaluates various headphones and earbuds, I’m aware that more affordable options attempt to compete. While some shine in particular aspects, they often lag in others, presenting features like 20 equalizer settings that sound indistinguishable or overly responsive touch controls. When I noticed the Raycon Everyday Earbuds frequently featured in YouTube sponsorships, I presumed they were standard budget earbuds. I was wrong.
The Raycon Everyday Earbuds thrive by embracing their role as budget-friendly, dependable, and convenient earbuds. Retailing at $79.99 (or $63.99 on sale), I didn’t expect them to offer an extensive app experience or top-tier active noise cancellation. I was pleasantly surprised to discover they don’t even come with a companion app.
I think not every device requires a companion app. Part of the charm of wired headphones is their plug-and-play ease. The Raycon Everyday Earbuds provide a comparable experience: open the case, connect to your device, and start using them. Revolutionary!
Despite their straightforwardness, they are not short on features. They provide adequate ANC, preset equalizer settings, and voice assistant activation, all managed through tactile on-earbud controls. This is a wise decision for budget earbuds, as many models under $100 struggle with touch controls.
The battery life is noteworthy, lasting eight hours per charge (32 hours with the case). With an IPX4 rating and a lower price point, they are appropriate for work or workouts, and the five gel tips ensure a snug fit. The sound quality and ANC are reliably good. Their primary drawback is the absence of a Bluetooth button, necessitating manual unpairing to switch devices. However, they transition between two paired devices more effectively than headphones costing twice as much. Additionally, they’re compact enough to fit in almost any pocket.
With the Raycon Everyday Earbuds, you truly receive what you pay for — in the best possible way.