What are the best in-ear headphones under $120?

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Best in-ear headphones under $120	Price	Weight	Connectivity
-- Jaybird X3	$129.99	13.8 g	Bluetooth 4.1

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Jaybird X3

Top Pro

Detailed highs with punchy bass

The highs are crisp, airy and forward so detail presentation is very good. Bass is fast and controlled instead of boomy, so it does not muddy up the overall sound. The mids sound natural and do not get lost in the mix. This sound signature works well with a wide range of genres and rock, pop, hip-hop and EDM will definitely sound great with these headphones. See More

Top Con

Charging system is fiddly to use

The X3 utilizes a charging cradle which connects to the earphones’ remote via metal pins. The micro-USB charging cable is then attached to the cradle for power. The charging cradle is proprietary though, so you won’t be able to charge the earphones if you forget or lose the cradle. See More

Specs

Weight:13.8 g

Connectivity:Bluetooth 4.1

Battery Life:8 Hours (Playback)

Microphone:Yes

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Wing tips improve fit

The X3 comes with wing tips that you can attach to the earpieces. The tips enhance the grip of the headphones in the ear, and will help keep them secure even while you are running See More

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Sweat-proof

Exposure to splashes of rain or sweat won't easily damage these earphones. See More

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Remote allows basic playback control

The in-line remote will allow you to control music playback, adjust volume as well as answer/end calls. See More

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Allows taking calls

Integrated into the remote is a microphone, so you do not need to pull out your phone should a call come in. Mic quality is pretty decent, and your voice should be easy to understand on the other line. See More

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Many accessories are bundled

You get standard silicone ear tips in different sizes, along with a carrying case, different sized wing tips, premium Comply foam ear tips in different sizes, cable management clips as well as the charging cradle with micro-USB cable. See More

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Light and compact

The older X2 model had bigger and heavier earpieces which made them prone to falling off, and also made it difficult to use the earphones with a helmet or a hat. The X3’s earpieces have been redesigned to be smaller, while the internal batteries have been moved from the earpiece to the remote. This helps keep the X3 in-place inside the ears and at the same time makes these earphones easier to fit under a hat or helmet. See More

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Good battery life

The X3 gets around 8 hours of playback time from a full charge. This battery life is much more consistent compared to the previous model which had spotty battery life. See More

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Stable wireless connection

Signal quality is pretty stable with minimal distortion or drops, even if you are on the move. See More

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What are the best in-ear headphones under $120?

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Jaybird X3

My Recommendation for Jaybird X3

My Recommendation for Jaybird X3

Detailed highs with punchy bass

Charging system is fiddly to use

Wing tips improve fit

Sweat-proof

Remote allows basic playback control

Allows taking calls

Many accessories are bundled

Light and compact

Good battery life

Stable wireless connection

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