I’m the person checking coupons before buying toothpaste, so hearing people talk about Best sleep earbuds under $200? caught my frugal ear.
But here’s the thing bad sleep bleeds into lowered productivity, crankiness, and more coffee, which honestly adds up faster than a gadget purchase. I tried a couple cheap buds that claimed “noise blocking” and they sorta worked until they didn’t. Then I splurged on Soundcore A30 sleep earbuds not because they’re expensive, but because they ticked several real-life boxes I struggled with:
-side-sleeping without ear pain
-consistent background masking (not just loud ANC)
-sleep-focused modes so I’m not fiddling at 2am
Did they magically transform my sleep? No. But compared to what I was paying in restless nights (and extra caffeine), they actually saved me time and annoyance.
Serious question: Best sleep earbuds under $200? Or are Soundcore A30 sleep earbuds worth stretching for?
byu/amennkhannn inFrugal
Posted by amennkhannn
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The $20 ones on Amazon are great for my dude
So far $20 from Amazon ear plugs worked the best for me 👌
I splurged on the A30’s as well. Incredible!
The loop earbuds have been working well for me
There are the A20s to consider too. I bought a pair at the start of this month for £85 on sale. they are so comfortable to sleep with and easily last all night
My husband is the worst snorer but I’ve got a system.
There are ear PLUGS that are specifically labeled as “snore blockers” (32db+) I use those with a Sound Cozy sleep headband and blast white noise through the earplugs.
So I don’t miss my alarm.. I’ve got a (secondhand) smart watch that vibrates its alarm.
Expensive but my Bose (now made by ozlo) are are amazing for a me as light sleeper. Outside frugality it has helped my relationship’s. Frugal wise I’m able to stay in cheaper places while traveling. Got them for hostels when backpacking.
Normal earbuds don’t stay in for me and I toss and turn a lot