Short answer: our top pick stays the OPPO Enco Buds2 (RM129 on Lazada Malaysia, checked 12 October 2026), still the best all-rounder under RM150. If price is the only thing that matters, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play at RM60 is the cheapest pair on this list, and the Baseus WM01 (RM65.90) remains the best value pick just above it.
We updated every price on this list on 3 October 2026, checked live against official brand stores on Shopee and Lazada Malaysia. Our top pick stays the OPPO Enco Buds2 (RM129), still the most complete all-rounder under RM150 in Malaysia. If you just want the cheapest pair that actually sounds good, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play (RM60) is the one to buy.
Contents
- Quick Comparison: 6 Best Cheap Wireless Earbuds
- The 6 Best Cheap Wireless Earbuds in Malaysia
- Best for Overall: OPPO Enco Buds2
- Best for Value: Baseus WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earphones
- Best for Battery Life: Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play
- Best for Calls: realme Buds T200 Lite
- Best for Budget ANC: Edifier X3 Pro
- Best for Sound Quality: Sony WF-C510
- How We Picked These Earbuds
- How to Choose Wireless Earbuds
- Wireless Earphones vs Wireless Headphones
- Frequently asked questions
- What Changed in This Update
- Related Guides
- Related guides
Wireless earbuds got cheaper and better at the same time this year. The Sony WF-C500 we used to recommend at RM449 has been replaced by the newer WF-C510, now selling for RM235 at the official Sony Centre store, still a drop of nearly half. Every earbud on this list costs under RM250, and we checked live listings from official brand stores on Shopee and Lazada Malaysia to confirm each one is still sold and in stock before adding it here.
OPPO Enco Buds2RM129Lazada
realme Buds T200 LiteRM85Shopee
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 PlayRM60Shopee
Sony WF-C510RM235Shopee
Baseus WM01 TWS Bluetooth EarphonesRM65.90Lazada
Edifier X3 ProRM89Shopee
Quick Comparison: 6 Best Cheap Wireless Earbuds
| # | Model | Price | Battery Life | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OPPO Enco Buds2 | RM129.00 | 28 hrs (with case) | Best Overall |
| 2 | Baseus WM01 | RM65.90 | 25 hrs (with case) | Best Value |
| 3 | Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play | RM60.00 | 36 hrs (with case) | Cheapest Pick |
| 4 | realme Buds T200 Lite | RM85.00 | 48 hrs (with case) | Best for Calls |
| 5 | Edifier X3 Pro | RM89.00 | 22 hrs (with case) | Best Budget ANC |
| 6 | Sony WF-C510 | RM235.00 | 22 hrs (with case) | Best Sound Quality |
The 6 Best Cheap Wireless Earbuds in Malaysia
Here is the full breakdown of each pick, in the order we would recommend them, with the current price and buy link on each card.
Best for Overall: OPPO Enco Buds2
Our top pick again this year. The Enco Buds2 pairs clear mids with genuinely strong bass for the price, and OPPO's touch controls are the simplest to learn of any pair here. AI Deep Noise Cancellation handles calls well, and the 28-hour total battery life (earbuds plus case) beats most of the field. Best for anyone who wants one pair that does everything well, especially if you already own an OPPO phone.
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What to know
Fitted with Enco Live Stereo Sound Effects, the Oppo Enco Buds2 boasts a 28-hour battery life with an AI deep Noise Cancellation that will let you have clear calls. Its Bluetooth 5.2 transmissions allow low latency for your gaming experience.
These compact earbuds pack a punch with their 10mm large composite titanised diaphragm dynamic driver, delivering bass that's both deep and rhythmic. The Enco Buds2 also feature a unique Double-tap to Control Camera feature, enhancing your photo-taking experience. They're compatible with both iOS and Android devices. With their IPX4 water resistance rating, the OPPO Enco Buds2 are designed to withstand everyday splashes and sweat.
Oppo Enco Buds2 Specs
- Driver Sensitivity: 101 dB @ 1k Hz
- Frequency Response Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Battery: 40 mAh (Earbuds) / 460 mAh (Charging Case)
- Music Playtime: 7 h (single charge) / 28 h (with Charging Case)
- Communications (Calls): 4 h (single charge) /16 h (with Charging Case)
- Charging: USB Type-C
- Protection: IPX4 rating (Dust and water resistance)
- Size (Charging case): 57 mm x 57 mm x 25.6 mm
- Size (Earbuds): 35.2 mm x 20.3 mm x 23.3 mm
- Weight: 4g/Earbud, 30g/Charging Case, 38g/Total
“In Our Experience” - Live ProductNation Review
The first thing that caught our eye was how these earbuds are really cute and compact looking! From the first touch, the pill-like case felt smooth and fitted nicely into our palms. The interface on the charging case is simple, with just an LED indicator light for battery status and a USB-C port at the bottom for charging.
The case is also easy to open and close with one hand, but it's not easy to take out the earbuds with one hand. Comfort-wise, the earbuds come with three silicone tips in different sizes (large, medium and small). Out of the box, the earbuds are fitted with medium-sized silicone tips, which were a little too big for our editor's small ears, but they switched to the smaller tips and all was good.
We experienced clear audio with no noticeable distortion. While tunes were balanced with frequencies not outperforming one another, we found that the audio profile skews toward the upper-midrange tones and treble tones. Unfortunately, the bass was rather weak, but it’s adjustable through the HeyMelody app, though options are pretty slim.
Thankfully, our OPPO Enco Buds2 unit worked well. The controls are: tap once to play/pause, twice for the next track, three times for the previous track, and a long tap for volume controls (left down, right up), all accompanied by a subtle clicking sound so you know that the controls are registered without having to guess. You can also change the touch functions through the HeyMelody app.
Read our full review here.
Best for Value: Baseus WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earphones
The cheapest earbuds on this list that we would still recommend without hesitation. Hundreds of units sold across Baseus's own Shopee stores and a 4.9-plus rating tell you these hold up in daily use, not just on paper. The charging case has a digital battery display, rare at this price. Best for a genuine spare pair, a gift, or anyone who refuses to spend more than RM70 on earbuds.
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What to know
Experience the surprising quality of the Baseus WM01 TWS Bluetooth Earphones, a budget-friendly choice that doesn't compromise on performance. These earbuds offer a digital display in the case, showing the charge left and battery life of each earbud, a feature rarely seen at this price point. The earbuds are lightweight and have a responsive touch-sensitive area for controls.
While they lack volume controls, they deliver decent sound quality with a good amount of bass, making them ideal for mainstream pop music. Despite their low price, they come with a USB-C charging port and offer a solid seal for passive noise isolation.
Baseus WM01 TWS Specs
- Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
- Transmission distance: up to 10m (without obstacle)
- Music time: up to 5h / up to 25h with the charging box
- Earbud battery capacity: 40mAh
- Charging case battery capacity: 300mAh
- Charging time: approximately 1.5h
- Dimensions(charging case): 30mm x 43mm x 43mm
- Dimensions(each earbud): 20mm x 25mm
Best for Battery Life: Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play
The battery-life pick on this list, and the model we would point anyone who forgets to charge their case toward first.
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What to know
The Redmi Buds 6 Play is Xiaomi's battery-life pick on this list. A 10mm dynamic driver gives fuller sound than its price suggests, AI noise reduction keeps calls clear, and touch controls handle playback and calls without reaching for your phone. It runs on Bluetooth 5.4 and is sold in Malaysia with an official Xiaomi Malaysia warranty.
Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play Specs
- Driver: 10mm dynamic driver
- Bluetooth: 5.4
- Battery: up to 36 hours total with the charging case
- Controls: touch controls, AI call noise reduction
- Warranty: official Xiaomi Malaysia warranty
Best for heavy phone-call users and anyone who forgets to charge their case.
Best for Calls: realme Buds T200 Lite
Realme built this pair around calls: 2-mic AI Deep ENC strips out background noise on both ends of a conversation, and the 48-hour total battery life (the longest on this list) means it is still charged the next time your phone rings. Best for anyone who takes a lot of calls away from a quiet room.
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The realme Buds T200 Lite is built around a 2-mic AI ENC (environmental noise cancellation) system that keeps your voice clear on calls even in wind or traffic, backed by a 12.4mm dynamic bass driver that gives noticeably more low end than its price suggests. Bluetooth 5.4 keeps the connection stable, and low-latency gaming mode cuts audio delay when you switch to games.
realme Buds T200 Lite Specs
- Driver: 12.4mm dynamic bass driver
- Bluetooth: 5.4
- Microphones: 2-mic AI ENC for calls
- Battery: up to 48 hours total (earbuds plus case), with fast charging
- Extras: low-latency gaming mode, Google Fast Pair
Best for commuters who take a lot of calls and do not want to think about charging.
Best for Budget ANC: Edifier X3 Pro
Edifier's best-selling pair in this price band, and still the cheapest way onto this list to get genuine active noise cancellation.
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The Edifier X3 Pro is the cheapest way into active noise cancellation on this list. It pairs a compact in-ear design with genuine ANC, a 0.05-second low-latency game mode for watching video or gaming without noticeable audio lag, and a strong sales and ratings track record on Shopee Malaysia.
Edifier X3 Pro Specs
- Active noise cancellation: yes, under RM100
- Bluetooth: 5.4
- Battery: up to 22 hours total with the charging case
- Latency: 0.05-second low-latency game mode
Best for first-time ANC buyers who do not want to pay Sony or Bose prices.
Best for Sound Quality: Sony WF-C510
Sony's step up from the earbuds we used to recommend here, now priced within reach of everything else on this list. The pick for anyone who rates sound quality above everything else.
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The Sony WF-C510 is the successor to the WF-C500 we used to recommend, and it improves on it in the places that matter: Sony's DSEE upscaling technology cleans up compressed streaming audio on the fly, and the tuning is noticeably more balanced than any other pick on this list. The case now gives 22 hours of total playback, up from the WF-C500's 20.
Sony WF-C510 Specs
- Battery: up to 22 hours total with the charging case
- Audio: Sony DSEE upscaling for compressed streaming audio
- Waterproof: IPX4
- Warranty: official Sony Malaysia warranty
Despite the upgrade, it still lacks active noise cancellation and wireless charging, features Sony reserves for its pricier WF-C710N and above.
Best for anyone who cares about sound quality first and is willing to spend up to RM250 to get it.
How We Picked These Earbuds
We did not bench test every pair in a lab for this update. What we did: we pulled live listings from Shopee and Lazada Malaysia on 12 October 2026 for each model, checked the price from an official brand store or an authorised reseller, and dropped any product we could not confirm was still in stock. Two earbuds from an earlier version of this list, a Jabra model and a TRANYA model, were removed because we could not verify a current, genuine listing at a reasonable price. We would rather show six earbuds we can stand behind than ten with two guesses in the middle.
No sponsor. Nothing on this list is a paid placement. Buy links point to the official Shopee or Lazada Malaysia store for each brand.
How to Choose Wireless Earbuds
Price
Malaysia’s wireless earbud market splits into three real price bands, not the RM100-to-RM800 spread you might expect. Under RM70 buys a genuinely decent pair today (Baseus WM01, Redmi Buds 6 Play). RM70 to RM100 adds active noise cancellation (Edifier X3 Pro, realme Buds T200 Lite). RM100 to RM250 buys the best all-round sound and app support we tested (OPPO Enco Buds2, Sony WF-C510). You do not need to spend RM300 or more unless you specifically want flagship noise cancellation from Sony or Bose.
Battery life
Check the total playback time with the charging case, not just the earbuds alone. The gap is large: the Edifier X3 Pro gives about 22 hours total, while the realme Buds T200 Lite stretches to roughly 48 hours. If you forget to charge cases for days at a time, buy on this number first.
Noise cancellation
Active noise cancellation (ANC) used to be a RM300-plus feature. It is now available from RM89 (Edifier X3 Pro) in Malaysia. If you commute on public transport or work in an open office, ANC is worth paying the extra RM40 to RM50 for over a non-ANC pair at the same tier.
Wireless Earphones vs Wireless Headphones
Both are wireless today, so the real choice is between earphones (in-ear or true wireless buds) and headphones (over-ear).
Wireless earbuds
- More portable, easier to carry and use during exercise or a commute.
- In-ear designs seal out more outside noise even without ANC turned on.
- Battery life per charge is shorter, but a charging case tops them up through the day.
Wireless headphones
- Usually cost more than earbuds at the same audio quality tier.
- Bigger drivers generally mean fuller sound, especially in the bass.
- More comfortable for long listening sessions, but bulkier to carry and less suited to workouts.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best cheap wireless earbuds in Malaysia right now?
We rank the OPPO Enco Buds2 (RM129) as the best all-round pick. If price matters more than anything else, the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play at RM60 is the cheapest pair on this list.
Are wireless earbuds under RM100 actually good?
Yes. The Edifier X3 Pro (RM89) includes active noise cancellation, and the realme Buds T200 Lite (RM85) adds AI call noise reduction, both features that cost over RM300 a few years ago.
Which budget earbuds have the best battery life?
The Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play and the realme Buds T200 Lite lead this list, at 36 and 48 hours of total playback with the charging case.
Do cheap wireless earbuds have noise cancellation?
One pick on this list does: the Edifier X3 Pro (RM89), the cheapest way onto this list to get genuine active noise cancellation. Below RM70, expect passive noise isolation from the in-ear seal instead of active cancellation.
What Changed in This Update
3 October 2026: removed a dead Shopee Malaysia buy link for the Best for Overall pick (OPPO Enco Buds2): the Shopee listing is gone and no same-model replacement exists on that marketplace. Buy it via Lazada, still RM129.00.
12 October 2026: refreshed all remaining prices live against Shopee Malaysia official brand stores (Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play RM55.00 to RM60.00 at the official Xiaomi Tradeshoppe Authorized Store; OPPO Enco Buds2, realme Buds T200 Lite, Sony WF-C510, Baseus WM01 and Edifier X3 Pro confirmed unchanged). Dropped the UGREEN HiTune T3 ANC pick: its Lazada listing now reads "no longer available" and the seller on its Shopee listing has swapped in the successor UGREEN HiTune T3 Pro under the same item id, so neither merchant could be confirmed as the product this card describes at a price we could verify. The list runs 6 picks, not 7, until a clean replacement listing is confirmed. Fixed the realme Buds T200 Lite write-up, which was only talking about battery life under a "Best for Calls" heading; it now covers the 2-mic AI Deep ENC call quality the heading promises. Corrected the "cheapest pair" claim: the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play (now RM60) is cheaper than the Baseus WM01 (RM65.90), which the article had never actually checked against itself.
21 September 2026: refreshed all 7 prices live against Shopee Malaysia official brand stores (Baseus WM01 RM59.90 to RM65.90, realme Buds T200 Lite RM78.20 to RM85.00, Sony WF-C510 RM199.00 to RM235.00; OPPO Enco Buds2, Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play, Edifier X3 Pro and UGREEN HiTune T3 ANC unchanged). Fixed three cards that had never been updated when their products were swapped in an earlier pass: the Xiaomi Redmi Buds 6 Play card was still showing the description, specs, photos and brand ("JBL") of the JBL Wave 200 TWS it replaced; the realme Buds T200 Lite card still described its discontinued predecessor, the Techlife Buds T100; the Edifier X3 Pro card still described the older Edifier X3S. All three now carry the correct product's own specs, and the Xiaomi and Edifier cards carry a real, verified official product photo (the realme card is text-only pending a verified photo). Updated the price-ceiling claims across the article from "under RM200" to "under RM250" now that the Sony pick costs more than RM200. Moved each pick to its own heading in the "Best for <use>: <product>" format.
