Wireless earphones are evolving year by year, and there is an increasing number of products that offer great value for money.
In this article, we have selected and ranked products that can be purchased for under 10,000 yen, with a focus on cost-performance.
Here, we will introduce the top 3 fully wireless earphones available for “under 10,000 yen” and highlight their appeal.
- The rankings in this article are based on personal impressions.
We explain how to choose earphones, what IPX ratings are, and details about Bluetooth versions in this article.
[Under 10,000 Yen] Top 3 Recommended Fully Wireless Earphones
| Ranking | 1st Place | 2nd Place | 3rd Place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product Name | Anker Soundcore P40i | Echo Buds (During Sale) | Anker Soundcore Life A3i |
| Product Image |  |  |  |
| Sound Quality | 76 points | ||
| Fit | 92 points | ||
| Noise Canceling | |||
| Ambient Sound Mode | |||
| Multipoint | |||
| Max Playtime (Normal Mode) | Max 12 hours (earphones only) / Max 60 hours (with charging case) | Max 5 hours | Normal mode: Max 10 hours (earphones only) / Max 40 hours (with charging case) |
| Wear Detection | |||
| Gaming Mode (Low Latency) | |||
| Dedicated App | |||
| Effective Price (Amazon, at time of writing) | 7,990 yen | 12,980 yen (During major sales: drops to 5,980 yen) | 6,990 yen |
| Ranking | Product Name | Product Image | Sound Quality | Fit | Noise Canceling | Ambient Sound Mode | Multipoint | Max Playtime (Normal Mode) | Wear Detection | Gaming Mode (Low Latency) | Dedicated App | Effective Price (Amazon, at time of writing) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Anker Soundcore P40i | | 76 points | 92 points | Max 12 hours (earphones only) / Max 60 hours (with charging case) | 7,990 yen | ||||||
| 2nd | Echo Buds (During Sale) | | Max 5 hours | 12,980 yen (During major sales: drops to 5,980 yen) | ||||||||
| 3rd | Anker Soundcore Life A3i | | Normal mode: Max 10 hours (earphones only) / Max 40 hours (with charging case) | 6,990 yen |
- A hyphen (-) indicates an aspect that was not evaluated.
- This evaluation is relative within the context of this article.
1st Place: Anker Soundcore P40i
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- Please note that the listed price may differ from the actual price. Be sure to check the final price when purchasing.
In particular, the price is highly likely to change during sales, so please verify before buying.
- Equipped with Anker’s proprietary Ultra Noise Canceling 2.0
- Supports ambient sound mode
- Supports multipoint connection
- Good fit
- Excellent battery life
- Equalizer & rich sound effects for customized sound
- Can be set to Gaming & Movie modes
- Supports Google Fast Pair!
- Doubles as a smartphone stand
- Includes 18-month + 6-month warranty
- Noise canceling performance is occasionally unstable
- Ambient sound mode sounds unnatural
- Those looking for earphones under 10,000 yen
- Those who want highly functional earphones
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| Codec | SBC/AAC | Color | Off-white, Black, Navy, Purple |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Waterproof Rating | IPX5 |
| Type | In-ear | Driver | 11mm Dynamic Driver |
| Weight(Nominal) | Earphones (per side): Approx. 5g Including case: Approx. 58g | Actual Weight | Earphones (per side): Approx. 5.1g Including case: Approx. 57.0g (measured by this site) |
| Playtime | ・Normal mode: Max 12 hours (earphones only) / Max 60 hours (with case) ・Noise Canceling: Max 10 hours (earphones only) / Max 50 hours (with case) ・Call time: Max 7 hours (earphones only) / Max 35 hours (with case) | Charging time | Approx. 1 hour (earphones) / Approx. 3 hours (case via USB-C) / Approx. 4 hours (case via wireless charging) |
| Size | Case: Approx. width 58mm×height 53mm×thickness 30mm | Charging Method | USB Type-C / Wireless charging |
Ms.GadgetsIt’s great that it supports wireless charging!
| Noise Canceling | |
|---|---|
| Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Multipoint | |
| Wear Detection | |
| Gaming Mode (Low Latency) | |
| Dedicated App |
The ‘Anker Soundcore P40i‘ is equipped with Anker’s proprietary Ultra Noise Canceling 2.0 and convenient multipoint connection features, making it a pair of earphones with few drawbacks that I believe can be recommended to everyone.
Mr.GadgetsIt includes almost all the features one would want in fully wireless earphones!
It supports everything from noise canceling and ambient sound mode to multipoint, gaming mode, and app support.
I was surprised while reviewing it that it really costs under 10,000 yen.
Ms.GadgetsPlus, it has added functionality like doubling as a smartphone stand and supporting Google Fast Pair.
This is highly recommended for those looking for earphones under 10,000 yen and those who want highly functional earphones.
Pochipp
- Please note that the listed price may differ from the actual price. Be sure to check the final price when purchasing.
In particular, the price is highly likely to change during sales, so please verify before buying.
2nd Place: Echo Buds (During Sale)
Pochipp
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In particular, the price is highly likely to change during sales, so please verify before buying.
- Can drop to nearly half-price during sales
- Equipped with active noise canceling
- Alexa support
- Equipped with ambient sound mode
- IPX4 waterproof
- Overall performance is not good enough to justify the full price
- Weak bass, overall lacks impact
- People who want earphones with noise canceling
- People who want earphones with good overall cost-performance (only during major sales)
- People who want to try earphones that support Alexa
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| Codec | Unannounced (likely SBC, AAC) | Color | Glacier White/Black |
| Driver | 5.7 mm Dynamic Driver | Size | Earphones (excluding eartips/wingtips): 20.0 mm x 19.1 mm x 19.1 mm Case: 66.8 mm x 28.6 mm x 39.1 mm |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | Weight | Earphones (excluding eartips/wingtips): 5.7 g Case: 44.4 g (47.6 g for wireless charging model) |
| Max Playtime | ANC and hands-free Alexa on: Max 5 hours Max 15 hours with case | Actual Weight | Earphones (including eartips/wingtips): 6.1 g Case: 43.4 g (measured by this site) |
| Waterproof | IPX4 rated (earphones only) | Charging port | USB Type-C |
| Noise Canceling | |
|---|---|
| Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Multipoint | |
| Wear Detection | |
| Gaming Mode (Low Latency) | |
| Dedicated App |
- Alexa integrated
- Active noise canceling
- Ambient sound mode
- Multipoint support
- Supports Siri and Google Assistant activation
- IPX4 waterproof
Echo Buds are wireless earphones offered by Amazon. They support major convenience features such as noise canceling, ambient sound mode, and multipoint, making them essentially flawless earphones.
While the regular price often exceeds 10,000 yen, they can drop to nearly half that during sales, making them a great bargain.
Mr.GadgetsThe discount range during sales is large, but if you ask me whether they are worth the regular price, it’s debatable…
Conversely, they are an excellent value option during sales, so I recommend buying them at that time.
Pochipp
- Please note that the listed price may differ from the actual price. Be sure to check the final price when purchasing.
In particular, the price is highly likely to change during sales, so please verify before buying.
3rd Place: Anker Soundcore Life A3i
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- Please note that the listed price may differ from the actual price. Be sure to check the final price when purchasing.
In particular, the price is highly likely to change during sales, so please verify before buying.
- Anker’s cheapest noise-canceling earphones
- Supports ambient sound mode
- Supports multipoint connection
- Powerful sound with 10mm driver
- Customizable equalizer
- Very long playtime
- Clear voice calls
- 18-month warranty + 6-month member-exclusive extended warranty
- Peace of mind from Anker
- Those who want cheap, high-value earphones
- Those who want fully wireless earphones with noise canceling as cheaply as possible
- Those who want cost-effective earphones under 7,000 yen that support noise canceling and multipoint
- Those who want to buy fully wireless earphones for the first time
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| Codec | SBC/AAC | Color | Off-white/Black |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | Waterproof Rating | IPX5 |
| Weight | Earphones (per side): Approx. 4.7g Including case: Approx. 46g | Size | Approx. 63×30×41mm |
| Max Playtime | ・Normal mode: Max 10 hours (earphones only) / Max 40 hours (with case) ・Noise Canceling: Max 8 hours (earphones only) / Max 32 hours (with case) ・Ambient mode: Max 8 hours (earphones only) / Max 32 hours (with case) | Charging time | Approx. 1.5 hours (earphones) / Approx. 2 hours (case) |
Ms.GadgetsThe charging port is USB-C, of course!
However, it does not support wireless charging.
| Noise Canceling | |
|---|---|
| Ambient Sound Mode | |
| Multipoint | |
| Wear Detection | |
| Gaming Mode (Low Latency) | |
| Dedicated App |
Mr.GadgetsIt supports noise canceling, ambient sound, and multipoint while being quite cheap! This is really amazing!
The ‘Soundcore Life A3i‘ is a truly wonderful pair of fully wireless earphones that supports convenient features like noise canceling, ambient sound mode, and multipoint, all while costing under 7,000 yen at its regular price.
Mr.GadgetsIt’s seriously amazing to have noise canceling, ambient sound, and multipoint at this price point!
And it’s made by Anker, too!
As I mentioned at the beginning, these are the cheapest noise-canceling earphones in the Anker Soundcore series, so they are highly recommended for those who want noise-canceling earphones as cheaply as possible. However, since not only the noise canceling but other performance features like multipoint are also excellent, they are also recommended for those who want cheap, high-value earphones!
Also, compared to the 1st place, while it doesn’t have the same level of functionality as the ‘Anker Soundcore P40i’, it is recommended for those who want noise canceling at a reasonable price.
Pochipp
- Please note that the listed price may differ from the actual price. Be sure to check the final price when purchasing.
In particular, the price is highly likely to change during sales, so please verify before buying.
Summary
Among the fully wireless earphones available for under 10,000 yen, Anker’s Soundcore series stands out significantly.
The ‘Anker Soundcore P40i‘ in particular has an outstanding balance of functionality, sound quality, and price, and is highly recommended!
The ‘Echo Buds’ are a bargain during sales and are perfect for those who prioritize integration with Amazon devices. Ultimately, it is best to choose based on your usage scenario and the features you require.
If you are looking for a well-balanced product, I recommend the ‘Anker Soundcore P40i‘; if you want more affordability, the ‘Soundcore Life A3i‘; and if you are considering cost-performance during sales, the Echo Buds.
Thank you for reading until the end!
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This article was originally written in Japanese and has been translated.
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