Okay, so I’ve been on a QUEST to find earbuds that don’t hate my ears. These EARBUDi ones? Actually pretty great… with a few *buts*.

The Good: The bendable earloops are GENIUS. Finally, earbuds that stay put when I’m running for the bus or aggressively nodding to music. Sound quality is solid for the price—not audiophile-level, but way better than those sketchy gas station earbuds.

The Meh: The mic? Yeah… it picks up EVERYTHING. Had to apologize to my mom because she heard my neighbor’s dog barking more clearly than me. Also, iPhone 13 users—double-check compatibility before buying (learned that the hard way).

Verdict: If you need affordable, comfy USB-C buds and don’t make many calls? 8/10. If you’re a podcast host or own an older iPhone? Maybe keep looking.