You don't need to spend a fortune for good sound. These are the earbuds and headphones under UGX 200,000 that our customers buy most, with the facts that matter: battery, noise cancelling and how well they handle sweat and rain.
- Best overall: Anker Soundcore R60i NC, UGX 155,000. Noise cancelling and up to 50 hours with the case.
- Best on a tight budget: Anker Soundcore R50i, UGX 75,000.
- Best over-ear battery: Sony WH-CH520, UGX 200,000, about 50 hours.
- Best for running: Anker Soundcore V30i open-ear, UGX 150,000.
The quick comparison
| Model | Type | Price | Battery | Noise cancelling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soundcore R50i | Earbuds | UGX 75,000 | 10 h, 30 h with case | No |
| Soundcore Life U2i | Neckband | UGX 75,000 | Up to 24 h | No |
| Soundcore R50i NC | Earbuds | UGX 110,000 | Up to 45 h with case | Yes, adaptive |
| Soundcore H30i | On-ear | UGX 130,000 | Up to 70 h | No |
| Soundcore V30i | Open-ear | UGX 150,000 | 12 h, 36 h with case | No |
| Soundcore R60i NC | Earbuds | UGX 155,000 | 10 h, 50 h with case | Yes, adaptive |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Core | Earbuds | UGX 200,000 | Up to 35 h with case | Yes |
| Sony WH-CH520 | On-ear | UGX 200,000 | About 50 h | No |
Battery figures are the manufacturers' own, with noise cancelling off where it applies. With it on, expect less.
Best earbuds under UGX 200,000
Anker Soundcore R60i NC
UGX 155,000
- Adaptive noise cancelling that adjusts to where you are
- Up to 10 hours per charge, up to 50 with the case
- IP55, multipoint (phone and laptop at once), 6 microphones for calls
Anker Soundcore R50i
UGX 75,000
- 10mm drivers with strong bass
- Up to 10 hours per charge, 30 with the case
- IPX5 against sweat and rain
Anker Soundcore R50i NC
UGX 110,000
- Adaptive noise cancelling, up to 42 dB
- Up to 45 hours with the case (noise cancelling off)
- IP54
Samsung Galaxy Buds Core
UGX 200,000
- Active noise cancelling
- Up to 35 hours with the case, 20 with noise cancelling on
- IP54, easy pairing with Galaxy phones
Best for running and the gym
Anker Soundcore V30i
UGX 150,000
- Ear hooks keep them in place; your ears stay open so you hear traffic
- Up to 12 hours, 36 with the case
- IPX5 earbuds
Best headphones under UGX 200,000
Sony WH-CH520
UGX 200,000
Light on-ear headphones from Sony with around 50 hours of battery: charge once a week.
View WH-CH520Anker Soundcore H30i
UGX 130,000
Up to 70 hours of battery, and 5 minutes of charging gives about 4 hours.
View H30iPrefer wired?
Wired headphones never need charging and have no delay, which helps for gaming and video calls. The JBL Tune 520C USB-C (UGX 150,000) is a wired on-ear headphone that plugs into a USB-C phone or laptop, and the JBL Tune 305C (UGX 70,000) is the in-ear version.
What to look for
- Noise cancelling (ANC): worth it if you commute or work somewhere noisy. It cancels out steady noise such as engines.
- Battery: look at both numbers, per charge and with the case. 30 hours or more with the case is plenty for most people.
- Water resistance: IPX4 handles sweat; IPX5 and IP55 handle rain and hard workouts.
- Fit: earbuds with tips seal out noise; open-ear designs let you hear your surroundings, which is safer on the road.
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Shop headphones and earbudsSources: Anker R60i NC · Anker R50i NC · Soundcore V30i · Soundcore H30i · SamMobile: Galaxy Buds Core · JBL Tune 520C