Nab these decent true wireless earbuds for a mere $20 – CNET [CNET]

We’ve seen some crazy low pricing on true wireless earbuds the last few months and here’s another dirt-cheap true wireless deal worth considering: Tribit’s recently released FlyBuds 3, which list for $36, are $19.79 on Amazon till July 15 after you clip the 20% coupon on the product page and apply the code 45OFFTBBS3 at checkout. Note that I had a little trouble getting the first 20% coupon to work — I had to delete the product from my cart, add it again and then recheck the box for the 20% off coupon — but eventually I got to $19.79.

I’ve used the FlyBuds 3, and while they don’t sound stellar (there’s a bit of treble push, which is sometimes referred to as presence boost), they do sound decent and feature an ample amount of bass so long as you get a tight seal (I had no problem). They’re pretty discreet — about the same size as Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Plus — and are equipped with little wings like the Buds Plus that help you get a secure fit.

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They’re also waterproof (IPX7 rating) and deliver 5 hours of battery life on a single charge, which isn’t great compared to some competing models. However, the case is equipped with a 2,600-mAh battery that can charge the buds 20 times, according to Tribit. Additionally, the case can also charge your phone (it has USB-C in for recharging and a USB-A out port for charging other devices). That bigger battery makes the case a little bulky and somewhat heavy, but the buds themselves are lightweight. They have touch controls and work OK for making voice calls.

You shouldn’t expect the world for $20, but the FlyBuds 3 are certainly a good value at this price. They’re something you can throw in the gym bag (when gyms open again) and not worry about losing. 

This article was first published earlier this week.