"Okay, these little guys aren't going to win any innovation awards. They're extremely simple—two tiny plastic pods with one button on each—and they do suffer from some annoying hiccups, including totally failing at syncing with video. But hey, look at that price. For something that will channel decent-fidelity music into your ears for the price of a 30-minute Uber ride in New York City, all without a wire in sight, the TRNDLabs NOVAs are a pretty great budget option, and the battery life is unmatched. There are even a few things that are really great: The disc-like carrying case is genius and if the provided extra pair of memory foam tips fit your ears perfectly, these cheap earbuds actually provide some spectacular noise isolation. Battery life: Three hours, plus an additional 60 (yes, sixty) with the charging case that doubles as a power bank. Hits: A rock-bottom price tag; decent audio quality; good isolation if they are the right fit. Misses: Crappy mics make for crappy phone calls; tons of lag when watching videos; cheap-feeling all-plastic build. Buy Now: $49, trndlabs.com" - Sebastian Modak, Elaheh Nozari, Louis Cheslaw
