Best Budget Friendly Earbuds For Students in Nigeria.

 

What's the best thing to own as a music loving student? I think a storage space filled with lots of cool music, the type that gets you dancing and/or v before you know it. The next best thing is a true wireless earbud with excellent and quality sound rendation to make the music time really cool and enjoyable.

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Music is meant to be enjoyed by everyone and anyone. From the office worker, the artisan to the student there is no segregation when it comes to music listening rights. Of course you know that music is one of the few good things in this world that bring people together.

Aside from listening to music; short videos, radio and gaming are some of the things students enjoy, making tws earbuds very important for college students. Other uses spreads across fitness, online classes, calls and communication etc. 

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So in this article I will be addressing TWS or true wireless in-ear earbuds most especially for students (anyone is welcome to see the list). Why they need it, when they can use it, how to maintain it and things they should look out for when they plan to buy a true wireless earbud.

But before we move on, I want to state that any tws/true wireless earbuds needs a device that has the Bluetooth functionality for it to be useful. Aside from that there is pretty much nothing you can do with it.

However, if you need something that you can use both with or without audio cables and with or without wireless or Bluetooth connectivity, I suggest you read - The best wireless headphones with cable connectivity.

Table Of Contents.

1. Why students need True Wireless Earbuds.
2. 12 Best In-ear Wireless Earbuds for Students.
3. How to Maintain a TWS Earbuds.
4. Buying Guide for TWS Earbuds.
5. FAQ's

Why Students need True Wireless Earbuds And How They can use it.

As a student myself, I know those times when I just want to complete some task but my mind is completely disorganized and not composed. Do you know what I do? Put on the music or short video for some minutes and then I can concentrate because I have entered the right state of mind.

I am sure am not the only one who go through times like these. Even for paper and physical work, I  have found that when the music we love in on, we tend to do things with else and a kind of joy that influences us so we won't even feel the stress associated with that activity.

Here are some of the uses and purpose of true wireless in-ear earbuds for students.

• True wireless earbuds are lightweight and small in size making them eazy to take along with you. There is no cable or bulk that can contend for space in your bag.
• Since they are easy to carry with you, you get to enjoy your music anytime of the day. If you feel bored or you want to listen to any music, audio books, radio or video, all you need to do is connect and play. No noise to interfere with it.
• They serve as important assets for online classes. Earbuds have inbuilt mics and sound systems that make it easy for you to communicate and get the best during your online classes.
• For the fitness loving student, tws earbuds are a very portable fitness accessory to own. They have good battery life, hold more firmly in your ears and don't easily fall off no matter the movement. 
• Some of them do have waterproof and sweatproof features which make them far more better than other fitness headphones.
• Very easy for answering calls, when you don't want to disturb your lecturer and your colleagues with the ring of your phone during lecture time. The earbud is fixed in your ears so you can take and receive calls without any  personknowing.
• I love games. Especially online games and action games. And for game loving students nothing more enjoyable than immersing themselves into the world of their favorite games. And what better channel is there than a clear and realistic sounding earbuds, please tell me.

Note: Please make sure to thoroughly check the description page of each product before you click 'add to cart'.

Best 14 True Wireless Earbuds for Students.

1. Jbl MG-S22 Wireless Bluetooth Earbud

Features:

• Buds’ customizable fit tunes out unwanted noises, while Ambient Aware¹ lets you filter-in important sounds from the outside world, like flight announcements, oncoming traffic or your order number.
• Be heard clearly with dedicated microphones that pick up your voice and isolate it from distracting outside noises.
• Perfect for phone calls in noisy places. Get long hours of non-stop music on a single charge.
• Then pop your MG S22 Buds in the wireless case and get nearly 11 more.
• Or share your phone’s battery by placing your buds on the back of your Galaxy for a wireless, on-the-go charge.
• Three adjustable ear and wingtip sizes come in the box to ensure a comfortable fit. Mix and match to find the perfect fit for any ear shape or size.

2. Lenovo lp-40 Earbuds

Features:

• Upgraded V5.1 Bluetooth connectivity for smooth and comprehensive audio experience and performance
• Larger battery capacity for longer listening sessions.
• BT 5.1 technology provides high-speed data transfer rate, stable performance and low power consumption. 
• With T W S technology, you can use headphones individually or in pairs. 
• Equipped with a 350mAh charging box, which can store and charge the headset when needed.
• The built-in microphone provides clearer and more realistic sound. It will bring you a perfect user experience.
• Transmission range: up to 10m (without obstacles)

3. Haylou GT1 Pro Wireless Earphone

Features:

• Bluetooth 5.0 wireless earphones will give you stable transmission, fast speed transmitting, and low power consumption.
• It deliver 25 hours of battery life with charging dock to secure music with you. And 800mAh large battery capacity built-in the charging dock, providing you enough battery when you go out for a long journey.
• The charging case has a built-in battery display function. The case will display the real battery capacity of the through the indicator light.
• The dynamic driver is only 7.2mm. With AAC and high-polymer resin diaphragm, the built-in driver offers punchy bass, soft but clear mids and highs.
• Thanks to Hifi stereo, your calling would be like a face-to-face talk.
• Double touch either to wake up the voice assistant. Support XiaoAi from Xiaomi, Siri and Google Assistant.
• Embedded Bluetooth chipset supports the DSP module to offset parts of noise. With the built-in NC system, GT1 Pro offers clear-talking while improving sound quality.

4. New Age Bolt Wireless Earbud

Features:

• Active Noise Cancellation: Beat King Earbuds are in-ear headphones with Active Noise Cancellation that continuously adapts to the geometry of your ear and the fit of the ear tips — blocking out the world so you can focus on what you’re listening to.
• Superior Sound Quality: Enjoy superior sound quality with Adaptive graphene driver technology, which automatically tunes music to the true beat for a rich, consistent listening experience just like a studio sound.
• Performance & Design: Designed to keep up with you, Beat King Earbuds are sweat and water resistant, and they feature an expanded mesh microphone port that improves call clarity in windy situations.
• Live & Deep Sound: Enjoy superior sound quality with Adaptive graphene driver technology, which automatically tunes music to the true beat for a rich, consistent listening experience just like a studio sound.
• Great Call Quality: With three built-in mics and a Voice Pickup Unit, you get the best call quality from true wireless earbuds. 

5. Lenovo XT62 Earbuds

Features:

• The latest BT 5.3 technology enables stable connection, transmission speed and low power consumption.
• Auto on and pairing between left and right Headphone once taking out of the case, quick to pair with BT-enabled audio devices.
• True wireless stereo dual-ear design, left and right earphone channels are separated. It can be used solely or in pairs.
• Long touch the right Headphone for 2s to switch between game mode and music mode. Low latency delay, play games freely.
• Ergonomic and 3.5g lightweight design ensures wearing comfort and stability, suitable for hiking, running, cycling, climbing, driving, etc.
• Touch control design, no more pressure on your ears. Easy to control music and calls, and activate voice assistant (only for iOS).
• A 300mAh case can charge and store the Headphone. 40mAh battery in each Headphone offers about 4.5 hours of music time.
• Built-in Mic on both Headphone with built-in call noise reduction algorithm delivers clear talking sound in stereo mode.

6. JBL Wave 300

Features:

• All-day listening: Enjoy your favorite music and podcasts all day long with up to 26 hours of playback time plus an additional 20 hours when used with the included charging Case 
• Comfortable fit: The ergonomic shape of these earbuds provide a comfortable and secure fit, while the open-ear design enhances your ambient awareness of your surroundings
• Access voice assistant: Manage calls and music or use the voice assistant with only one tap; Dual Connect allows you to use the earbuds individually in order to save battery

7. Mi Redmi Airdot Wireless Buds

Features:

• Bluetooth 5.0, that automatically connects. A New Generation of Bluetooth 5.0, faster and more stable. The music is nice and the call is clear.
• The Data Transfer Rate Is Up To 2 Times Compared To The Previous Generation, The Connection Is Faster And More Stable. Listening To Music And Playing Is Smoother And Softer
• 7.2mm Dynamic unit And DSP intelligent environment noise reduction, with longer battery life on one charge.
• The Redmi wireless Bluetooth true stereo Are Equipped With A 7.2 Mm Sound Unit, Which Has A Low Frequency Dip And A Medium To High Frequency.
• Three models of earplugs to meet your higher requirements for closure and firmness, even when running, punching, and listening to music on the road.

8. Haylou Gt2 Buds

Features:

• BT 5.0 earphone, pick up and connect. A new generation of BT 5.0 chip, get rid of the traditional BT headset and wired headset cable trouble, lower delay, bring more convenient and free experience.
• Innovative design.
• Fully compatible USB 2.0 cable, can receive, portable, anti-loss, flexible -anytime and anywhere.
• Lightweight and portable, easy to hide.
• With lightweight -box, convenient to receive and carry.
• 15 hours continue to play music with charging box
• 7.2mm polymer resin diaphragm horn, bass thick not stuffy, medium and high frequency clear and soft. Assisted by DSP-high-speed digital noise reduction, high fidelity stereo voice calls.
• Max 10-meter working distance.

9. Lenovo XT81 Earbuds

Features:

• Bluetooth v5.3, supports most Bluetooth devices, low energy consumption
• The 250mAh charging case can charge 2 headphones 5 times, giving you more 24 hours of music time
• The use of waterproof technology, no longer need to worry about water and sweat
• 13mm dual drive unit, enjoy powerful 9d deep bass music sound
• Popular touch control function, support to switch songs, phone and user calls.

10. Tecno True Wireless Stereo Buds 

Features:

• True Wireless Stereo Sound: No wire, no more buds offers true wireless connection to music wear buds, enjoy cinema level stereo sound effect brought by high quality speaker
• Deep Bass Enjoyment: Buds1 lays more emphasis on creating music purer bass sound effect vigorous bass speaker deliver live concert enjoyment to your ears
• Pop-up Click Connect: Open the Bluetooth function on tecno mobile phone and the cover of charging box, click the pop-up interface and complete the connection, enjoy the true wireless stereo sound within simple steps
• Effective Charging Box: Charging and Storage, one small box can do both, 300mah charging box offers enough power for efficient recharging.
• High-Fidelity Sound: Dynamic drivers are engineered to deliver every detail of the music, from the deepest bass, to the brightest midst, and lush treble with extraordinary clarity and no distortion.
• Long-Lasting Comfort: The ergonomic designed earbud understands every contour of your ear, and fits in snugly for unmatched comfort and hours of listening pleasure.
• Always Connected: The latest BT 5.0 technology creates a rock-solid connection for skip-free music. One-Step Pairing ensures that after the initial setup, the earbuds will automatically connect to your device once removed from the charging case.

11. Havit i6 Ear buds

Features:

• Stable Connection. With Bluetooth 5.0, The i6 Truly Wireless Earphone with your devices instantly then stay stable connection. Providing calls and chats with SIRI - crisp, clear, unrivaled sound quality as you move about your day with an unwavering, stable signal from 10 meters away.
• Perfect for Your Active Lifestyle. The I6 truly Wireless Earphone tuck comfortably into your ear, without chaffing, slipping or sliding around through all your workouts - you can run, cycle, hike, swim and stay active in complete comfort.
• Unrivaled Sound Quality & Call Clarity. Customized 10mm-drivers system delivers the true 3D Listening and calling experience. Full Bumpin’Bass, balanced Treble for the complete, surround sound listening experience.
• 15 Hours of Battery Life - Charge on the Go. With 450mAh mini charging case, the i6 truly Wireless Earphone provide up to 15 hours music playing time for your enjoyment in a whole day.

12. Bluedio Tws Earbuds

Features:

• TWS wireless earbuds with technologies that create a truly unique listening experience. It brings a new experience as if you are on the spot in watching movies, live images, or games. 3D stereo sound surround, bring the ultimate experience.
• Particle is the smallest component of matter, particle makes matter, and matter generates energy, small body wearing it, relaxing your body and mind, great game playing and intelligent lifestyle, just like particle brings energy, we designed bluedio particle wireless earbuds, hoping you get rid off tedious life and have more energy to enjoy a new day!
• Auto Connecting. When you open the cover and then it is easy to reconnect with your device quickly, The Bluetooth headset has a small body(6.6cmx3.55cm) brings more portable for you to carry.
• Secure and Comfortable Fit. TWS wireless earphones is so comfortable to wear. With suitable ergonomic design with 3 sizes of ear tips not-easy falling to offer you individualized fit and comfort for all-day wearing.
• Ultra-long Battery Life. Charges with up to 6 hours of playtime on a single charge. With charging case supplies 5-6 recharge, total up to 35 hours battery life.
• TWS wireless earbuds with technologies that create a truly unique listening experience. It brings a new experience as if you are on the spot in watching movies, live images, or games. 3D stereo sound surround, bring the ultimate experience.
• TWS earbuds use face recognition technology to help save battery: play music when you wear earphone, and music will stop when you take off earphones. Pressing the buttons to apply the function and smart mode you want.

How to Maintain a TWS In-ear Earbuds.

I will list a rundown of the things to do when making sure your Bluetooth earbuds last for quite the time it is supposed to. You can read more about - how to maintain headphones in general.

• Make sure you don't immerse them in water for too long. Some may be waterproof or water-resistant but to a certain extent. Do not take it swimming or diving when it is not made to handle such water pressure and dirt.
• Make sure the ear foams and plugs are cleaned regularly so as not to cause dirt related health issues. It's all for your good and for keeping the in-ear earbuds presentable for use.
• Make sure the earbuds are properly kept when not in use. No falling or sitting and stepping on it. Most students tend to be nonchalant about their properties. They keep things without thinking about the longevity and durability of the objects. You have to take care here.
• Lastly make sure to properly read and understand the instructions contained in the manual. Don't operate the earphones without knowing how to use and operate it.

Buying Guide for Picking the Best True Wireless Earbuds.

How to choose the best tws earbud.

How do you know that this is the best tws earphone for you,  is a question you can answer after deliberating on the listed points in this section. Read through first and then you are a lot closer to knowing what you should shop for. You could also see the guide to the types of headphones, the pros and cons.

Fit and Size. 

I will say fit and size are very important when you want to buy an earpud. Earbuds are supposed to be small in size but there are larger models nonetheless. So if you want something small and easily overlooked, go with the smaller types if not go with the bigger size, which I think is better because it packs more functionality with that size.

For fit, you should consider the ear insert. Make sure it's not hard plastic. A good number of manufacturers use soft rubber or silicon inserts which offer more comfort and fit.

Battery.

The battery size of an earphone determines how frequently you have to plug your earphone. Since they don't operate in wired mode, you have to consider availability of power and capacity before you close the deal.

Build, Function and Features.

The build concerns the material and design of the earbud. Be on the lookout for components and parts as their functions can make or break the attractiveness and satisfaction you get from the earbuds.

Features like mic, speakers drivers and codecs, active noise cancelling, multi-sized ear inserts, ai assistant, sweat resistance and touch sensitivity are some features that make some models more appealing than others. So, be on the watch and pick out what you want and need because a lot of special earbud models are on this list.

Price.

What's your budget for this? The amount that you have will determine the quality of the earbuds you can buy. Notwithstanding, listed here are good quality earbuds for a good enough price range to make it easy for you to get the best of your budget range.

Color.

Lastly, it is necessary to know that earbuds come in different colors. So, for those who prefer a specific color like black or blue to others colors, I think for them colors are a thing to look out for when they ship for wireless earbuds.

FAQs.

What is water resistance rating for earphones - ipx1 - ipx9.

These rating are a set of standards that defines the ability of an earphones to handle water and dirt from the most basic level to the more tough situations. I leave a short infographics from headphonesaddict.com that briefly and quickly explains the rating.

Do students need headphones?

Yes, college students need headphones. They are very essential for their daily use and entertainment. Not just for musics and videos but for calls, communication, online classes and others.

What are bilateral earbuds?

Bilateral earbuds are the type of earbud that can pair to more than one Bluetooth device at a time. Two people can independently use each earbuds separately.

Which earphones (earbuds) can be used for online classes.

Of course. Most earphones and headphones can be used for online classes. What you should consider are the sound quality, the clarity of the mic and the comfort, softness and fit of the ear plugs, because a single lecture time can be anywhere for a few minutes to hours at a stretch. So you must check for ease of long-term use.

Which earphone is best for student.

The best is dependent on the student and what he or she finds convenient and comfortable. TWS earbuds are one of the best options out there for students to consider. They are lightweight, comfortable, stylish and with lots of excellent features and functions that a student will want and use daily.

Which earbuds is best for online classes and teaching.

For your online classes, just anypick on this list with a mic and good sound system is enough to handle your online classes. The Bluetooth connectivity, version and noise cancelling with quality  audio delivery are all important considerations because each single function can make or mar your lectures, either as the student learning or as the teacher teaching.

So as I have been reiterating throughout this article, tws earbuds are one good accessory to own as a student. They are worth their weight in cash and use.

If you are currently thinking of what to do or which to buy do not fret. This article is simply for that purpose. So no more searching, everything is at your finger tips.

Thanks for reading.

See you around.

Victor Love.