Wireless earbuds have become essential everyday gadgets from listening to music, calls,or content on the go. The good news is that you no longer have to spend a fortune to get quality sound, decent battery life, and useful features like noise cancellation or water resistance.
If your budget is not more than KSh 10,000, there are solid choices from established brands that won’t feel like a compromise. We have rounded up five earbuds, each from a different brand, released in 2024 and 2025 and available in Kenya today.
Redmi Buds 6 Pro – Great ANC for the Price
Xiaomi has and will always dominate the budget accessories market. The Redmi Buds 6 Pro are proof that good noise cancellation doesn’t have to be expensive.
These buds feature Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), a sleek design, and a total playback time of around 36 hours with the case. ANC is up to 55dB active noise cancellation with multi-level adjustments
At about KSh 9,000, the Redmi Buds 6 Pro are perfect for anyone who wants reliable performance without stretching their wallet.
Verdict: Excellent value ANC earbuds with good battery life.
realme Buds Air 6 – Punchy Sound
The realme Buds Air 6 stand out for its sound quality and build quality. The buds use 12.4mm dynamic drivers and support Active Noise Cancellation plus Dynamic BassBoost and AI Environmental Noise Cancellation. With IP55 water resistance and up to 40 hours of combined battery life, they punch above their price range.
They retail locally for around KSh 6,500, depending on the variant.
Verdict: Ideal for users seeking a premium-feeling product.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 – Balanced Audio with App Support
Soundcore by Anker has earned a loyal following for good reason. The Liberty 5 delivers clear, balanced audio and comes with HearID 2.0. This allows you to personalise the sound to your hearing profile through the Soundcore app.
They last up to 45 hours with the case and feature six microphones for clear calls. You can often find them for around KSh 9,900.
Verdict: Best pick for balanced sound and call quality.
Oraimo SpaceBuds Pro – Everyday Performer
The Oraimo SpaceBuds Pro offer a dependable, all-round experience at a very friendly price. You get Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity, low-latency game mode, and Hybrid ANC Noise Cancellation (ANC) as well as AI Noise Cancellation.
Battery life is excellent and can last up to 25 hours total. Prices range between KSh 8,000-9,500.
Verdict: These are perfectl for everyday users who want simplicity, long battery life and consistent connection.
JBL Tune Buds 2 – Perfect JBL Tuning
JBL’s Tune Buds 2 are also pretty good earbuds that you can get for under 10k. They feature Adaptive Noise Cancelling and Smart Ambient technology.
They offer up to 10 hours of playback with ANC (plus another 30 from the case) and IP54 water resistance. These are great for travel or workouts. Kenyan prices hover around KSh 10,000 and depend on the retailer.
Verdict: Best for those who value JBL’s audio tuning and all-day comfort.
Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Buds FE Review: Affordable With Great ANC
