5.0 out of 5 stars UPDATED: Good Earbuds for price

2026-01-04    -NJ Whitey

UPDATE TO ORIGINAL REVIEW: I am updating this review that I had initially submitted. Approximately 8 months after I bought these (Sep. 2023), the right earbud stopped working all the sudden. I could jiggle and hold the volume control and the sound would come back, but that was not an option. Therefore, I contacted Avantree Support and let them know what happened. They responded by email within 24 hours (other responses for the Support Incident were even quicker than that), and indicated they would send me a new set at no charge as they were still under warranty and provided clear instructions on how to order the new ones. The new ones arrived yesterday, 05/28/24 and they work like a charm.I am still very satisfied with the earbuds, and the professional customer service provided by Avantree. I still feel these are a very good value for the price, given the way they handled replacing the original defective set.ORIGINAL: I have had these Avantree E171 - Sports Earbuds Wired with Microphone for about 3 weeks now and I mainly use these on the treadmill when I run. I have found these to be more than adequate for that purpose. I previously bought Koss $6 headphones for the same purpose but I found those didn't last long enough before one of the earpieces would just go dead.With the Avantree, I can see that for the price, they are a little better made and the wiring is a little stronger. They don't seem flimsy at all, and the earbuds themselves and the portion that fits on your ears seem to be sturdy. They fit on my ears nicely enough with the loops and they do not bother me with or without glasses. They come with the middle size eartips attached, but I did find that when I run on the treadmill, they seemed to jump around a little, so I put on the larger ones. (The earbuds come with 3 sizes of eartips).The eartips are a little hard to get off and get the new ones on but you just need to grab the main part of the earbud and grab the base of the eartip and twist and pull a little to take it off, then work the new one on to the stem by working the opening of the eartip on the stem and pushing down and twisting a little. I have dexterity issues with my hands and I still got them on and off in about a minute.As far as the sound, these are not bass heavy at all, but that is fine (especially for the price) as the music I listen to doesn't have much bass (such as with rap and some rock), but I found there is enough bass where needed, and they provide a nice rich, melodic sound without being "tinny" at all.In addition, although they do not have built-in noise cancelling functionality, I find that with the larger eartips when I am on the treadmill in our community fitness room, I do not hear the lady that babbles on loudly and continuously :). Thank You Avantree!I have not tried these with a cell phone, so I can't speak to using with that. But, I have tried these on an iPod shuffle, an iPod touch and an iPad. The product listing here under "Before You Buy, Please Note That..." notes:"The built-in volume control does not work on PC, laptop, or iOS MP3 players, and the volume up button does not work on the Pixel 3A and Galaxy A9, S10, and Note 9 (it'll activate Google Assistant instead)."I will verify the in-cord volume control and the pause button does not work on the iPod shuffle, but I found they DO work on the iPod Touch and my iPad. Seems to be a bit of a bonus.Overall, I think they are worth the price and provide a set of nice sounding wired earbuds.

4.0 out of 5 stars Good sounding usbc earbuds

2026-02-16    -Sky's The Limit

These are nice usbc around/over ear earbuds. I purchased them about a year ago and they have been great. They sound good and have good bass, treble, and highs. This is coming from someone with lots of sound equipment. I wanted a cheap pair for cutting the grass and going on walks, as other earbuds always fall out of my ears, so I need the ones with the hooks over the ear. These fit me perfectlyHad an issue after about a year and the right bud stopped working. I reached out to Avantree and the representative, Riza, was super nice and easy to work with. They sent out a new one right away and then had me ship them the one that stopped working. New pair works perfectly and I still have a warranty.I appreciate the good customer service and hope the new pair last a while. I used them a lot and plan to use these a lot too.

3.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable, good quality sound but they break too often

2026-02-24    -Marti

These have good quality sound and are EXTREMELY comfortable. In fact, I forget I’m wearing them sometimes when I’m in bed, BUT they are extremely fragile and break easily. This will be the 3rd pair that I will be buying in the last 8-9 months. The wire where it comes out of the part you plug in, keeps disconnecting/breaking so I only have sound in 1 ear. Unless I jiggle it or hold it in a certain position. I wish they would reinforce that part so it wouldn’t break as often.

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Wired Earbuds I Have Used in a Long Time

2026-01-14    -Nicole Copeland

The media could not be loaded. I put together a video sharing why I genuinely love these earbuds because they have quickly become my go to. I personally do not like wireless headphones. I prefer wired and these check every box for me.They feel very secure in my ears and I love the wrap around ear design. They stay in place and never feel like they are going to fall out, even when I am moving around. Comfort is a big deal for me and these are comfortable enough to wear for long periods of time.The built in buttons make it easy to adjust the volume or answer and end calls without having to touch my phone. That is something I really appreciate. There is also a small clip that helps keep the cords together which is such a simple but thoughtful feature.The sound quality is great. Clear audio, no issues with calls, and no problems so far at all. Honestly, this has been the best wired headphone set I have used in a very long time and I am so glad I found them.Highly recommend if you prefer wired earbuds and want something secure, comfortable, and reliable.

5.0 out of 5 stars UPDATED: Good Earbuds for price

2025-12-29    -NJ Whitey

UPDATE TO ORIGINAL REVIEW: I am updating this review that I had initially submitted. Approximately 8 months after I bought these (Sep. 2023), the right earbud stopped working all the sudden. I could jiggle and hold the volume control and the sound would come back, but that was not an option. Therefore, I contacted Avantree Support and let them know what happened. They responded by email within 24 hours (other responses for the Support Incident were even quicker than that), and indicated they would send me a new set at no charge as they were still under warranty and provided clear instructions on how to order the new ones. The new ones arrived yesterday, 05/28/24 and they work like a charm.I am still very satisfied with the earbuds, and the professional customer service provided by Avantree. I still feel these are a very good value for the price, given the way they handled replacing the original defective set.ORIGINAL: I have had these Avantree E171 - Sports Earbuds Wired with Microphone for about 3 weeks now and I mainly use these on the treadmill when I run. I have found these to be more than adequate for that purpose. I previously bought Koss $6 headphones for the same purpose but I found those didn't last long enough before one of the earpieces would just go dead.With the Avantree, I can see that for the price, they are a little better made and the wiring is a little stronger. They don't seem flimsy at all, and the earbuds themselves and the portion that fits on your ears seem to be sturdy. They fit on my ears nicely enough with the loops and they do not bother me with or without glasses. They come with the middle size eartips attached, but I did find that when I run on the treadmill, they seemed to jump around a little, so I put on the larger ones. (The earbuds come with 3 sizes of eartips).The eartips are a little hard to get off and get the new ones on but you just need to grab the main part of the earbud and grab the base of the eartip and twist and pull a little to take it off, then work the new one on to the stem by working the opening of the eartip on the stem and pushing down and twisting a little. I have dexterity issues with my hands and I still got them on and off in about a minute.As far as the sound, these are not bass heavy at all, but that is fine (especially for the price) as the music I listen to doesn't have much bass (such as with rap and some rock), but I found there is enough bass where needed, and they provide a nice rich, melodic sound without being "tinny" at all.In addition, although they do not have built-in noise cancelling functionality, I find that with the larger eartips when I am on the treadmill in our community fitness room, I do not hear the lady that babbles on loudly and continuously :). Thank You Avantree!I have not tried these with a cell phone, so I can't speak to using with that. But, I have tried these on an iPod shuffle, an iPod touch and an iPad. The product listing here under "Before You Buy, Please Note That..." notes:"The built-in volume control does not work on PC, laptop, or iOS MP3 players, and the volume up button does not work on the Pixel 3A and Galaxy A9, S10, and Note 9 (it'll activate Google Assistant instead)."I will verify the in-cord volume control and the pause button does not work on the iPod shuffle, but I found they DO work on the iPod Touch and my iPad. Seems to be a bit of a bonus.Overall, I think they are worth the price and provide a set of nice sounding wired earbuds.

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic ear buds

2026-01-17    -Belle

I love these! I switched from wireless to wired. They are so comfortable, the sound quality is great, and people on calls can hear me perfectly. I definitely recommend. Just be sure to check which plug in end you need lol. I ordered the wrong one the first time.

5.0 out of 5 stars Super comfortable!

2026-02-19    -Horsegirl

These are fantastic! I don't usually write reviews, but I was so pleased with these i ordered a backup pair. I use them with a Comtek coaching system which I think has a universal connection. The earpieces are very comfortable and stays secure when I'm riding my horse so I think they'd be good for athletic endeavors in general. They don't pinch or squeeze or get loose, they just seem well designed. Good sound quality also.

Secure and Stable

2026-02-07    -Olly Parry-Jones

For the money, I'm very impressed with the quality, fit and comfort of these earphones. I was fed of using the typical in-ear buds that would fall out the moment you even thought about them. These sports headphones hold in place during activities (I'm a hiker, not a runner) and the sound quality is very good. You don't need to push them deep in to your ear to keep them in position.The in-line volume and play/pause controls are compatible with both my iPod and my Android phone. There is an optional clip that can be used to secure any part of the wiring to your clothing and a selection of earbuds are included in the set, so that you can find the correct fitting for your ear holes.My only slight gripe (and it's not specific to this brand) is that when you don't wish to wear them but want them to remain plugged in then, hanging from your neck, they are more weighty than earbuds without clips.So far, so good!

4.0 out of 5 stars Great but small issue with connectability

2026-01-30    -Sara Meier

Love the fit and comfort, only four stars because my phone has difficulty recognizing ghese when a call comes in and I don't have that issue with my others. But I prefer these so I don't accidentally flick them out, more secure being jooked over my ears. Yes wireless would be easier but I have difficulty keeping track of the charge so wired is just fine and this pair is in the car so the wouldn't be charged when I needed.

Amazing sound!

2026-02-12    -Lara J.

Good quality item. Very reasonably priced. Easy to use and comfortable. Definitely recommend! You will not find something similar in this price range! Though, I would prefer a red colour, black is also stylish! Good item!