Published Oct 28, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

Jade Bryan is a Feature Author at Android Police with over a decade of tech reviews and news reporting experience, stretching back to the Symbian era and the early days of Android. He covers the breadth of the mobile industry, specializing in operating system deep-dives, app testing, and hardware analysis.

In his spare time, you can find him tinkering with his Android devices and wearables, seeking ways tech can improve daily life. He also enjoys playing MMORPGs, traveling, or feeding stray cats and dogs.

For years, I've stuck with a pair of (cheap) earbuds that will last me years, outlasting many of my smartphones.

It's one of my cardinal rules: I don't spend more than $100 on wireless earbuds .

My previous earbuds were modestly priced, like the Oppo Enco Air and Sudio Tolv, but worked fantastically, delivering solid sound without emptying my wallet.

I upgraded to the SoundPeats Air 5 Pro+ last year, and they tick more boxes than before, adding high-res sound…