TOP 12 best TWS earbuds from Aliexpress

My rating is dedicated to the Chinese counterparts of AirPods. The models are inexpensive, but with a good set of functions and capabilities. You will find what to choose for sports, what is better for conference calls in Hand Free mode, which earbuds surprise with excellent sound, and which attracts with an ergonomic, almost anatomical fit in the ears. In compiling a rating of the best TWS earphones from AliExpress in 2019, I used information from reviews, YouTube reviews and from independent experts.

i7s Tws

The most budgetary wireless headphones open the rating. In-ear form factor, connects with iOS and Android, with a microphone console, fast compatibility with mobile devices and synchronization with each other. Price - 375 rubles.

Pros:

• Miniature built-in microphone for receiving calls. Supports AppleSiri / Google Voise Recognition function.
• Simple call acceptance by pressing a button.
• Battery life in listening mode up to 4 hours - longer than i9s TWS (2.5 hours).
• Standby time - up to 100 hours.
• The radius of action is up to 10 m.

Minuses:

• Weak microphone.
• He does not hold for 4 hours - no conversation, no listening, the maximum is enough for 2 hours.
• Poorly connects with Android, constant protocol problems.
• Headphones quickly lose their gloss, dust gets clogged at the joints.
• There is no Russian language, only Chinese and English.

An ordinary inexpensive headset, from which you should not expect miracles. It works normally for 4-6 months, then problems begin. The sound, according to reviews, is for a strong 3, the bass wheezes at maximum, but in the i9s TWS the bass is 4. Suitable for sports or walking, sits securely in the ears, the ear pads do not fall out when moving.

i9s TWS

An excellent copy of Airpods in design and characteristics, with a total battery life of up to 8 hours in listening and calling mode. Price - 395 rubles.

Pros:

• Connect with iPhone Note 8, 8, 7, 6S Plus and other iOS / Android devices.
• The radius is 12m, which is more than the i7s Tws (10m).
• Comes with a cable similar to Lightning.
• Charging LED indicator. If you do not press the "charge" button, then the ears will not charge in the case.
• Quick charge - 40 minutes.
• Microphone control, rewind tracks with one button.
• Bluetooth 5.0 version is stable even through 2 walls (according to reviewers).
• SBC codec and open design produce acceptable performance for in-ear headphones.
• Can be used as a Bluetooth headset.

Minuses:

• When watching videos, the audio delay is up to 0.1 s.
• The right earpiece spontaneously starts to "stutter" if you accidentally cover it with your hand. The disconnection of channels can only be restored indoors, it will not work outdoors.

The sound quality of the headset is much higher than in conventional inexpensive in-ear tubes like i7s Tws. The bottom is without depth, but high-speed and textured, close to reinforcing emitters. Full high frequencies, mid frequencies. If not for the disconnections, the headset could compete with more expensive models.

i11 TWS

Improved manufacturer's model, with improved in-ear fit compared to i7s Tws or i9s TWS. Total battery life - up to 13 hours, with Bluetooth 5.0 support, HandsFree function, touch control. Price - 415 rubles.

Pros:

• Voice assistant for control, search for music, video, information on the network.
• HandsFree function - call control, last number dialing.
• Touch control.
• High quality stereo sound. Mediums without wheezing, all instruments can be distinguished.
• Voice communication without background noise.
• Active noise cancellation of street noise.

Minuses:

• The bottom is shallow.
• There is not enough high frequencies.

Although the model does not belong to professional equipment and is not suitable for e-sportsmen, filmmakers, it is ideal for everyday use, watching movies, voice communication at conferences, for drivers. Rock lovers will like the headset's high sounding percussion, but connoisseurs of classical music may not be satisfied: there are not enough highs, especially in the treble clef. But all users agree that this model is an order of magnitude better than the i7s Tws or i9s TWS.

F9 TWS

Touch-sensitive, like the i11 TWS, in-ear headphones, with a built-in microphone, instant pairing with a mobile phone. Price - 600 rubles.

Pros:

• Indication of full charge and discharged state in different colors.
• Two pairs of interchangeable ear pads in L / S sizes.
• Built-in Power Bank.
• Digital indicator of charge level.
• Running LEDs when charging.
• According to the reviews of music lovers, simply "amazing" sound transmission.
• Black, not white, which is more practical.

Minuses:

• The left earphone may "fail", but it is not clear how to restore it, the instruction is only in Chinese.
• The ear pads are not made of silicone, but made of rubber, they quickly rub the ears, sweat.

Without any special design differences from the previous models in the rating, but they surpassed the i9s TWS in sound. Simply super-awesome sound quality. Soft and juicy sound of any genre, plus the fact that they instantly connect with mobile gadgets, with a comfortable ergonomic fit, do not fall out during active movement, transmit sound when watching videos without delays. Recommended for gamers, athletes, outdoor enthusiasts, office managers.

XG12 TWS

An advanced wireless model with an operating range of 7-10 m, its own polymer Li-Ion battery, IPX5 dust and moisture protection, with a total autonomous working time of 10 hours. Price - 605 rubles.

Pros:

• Fast charging of headphones - 1 hour, case - 2 hours.
• Autonomous work - 3-4 hours, which is 2 times more than in F9 TWS.
• Standby time - 120 hours.
• Sealed charging contacts.
• Labeled headphones (left / right).
• You can, as in the i9s TWS, be used as a Bluetooth headset.
• Anatomically shaped ear cushions, secure ergonomic fit in the ears.

Minuses:

• There is no active noise cancellation like in the i11 TWS.
• Average sound quality.

Of all the advantages of the model - an ergonomic soft fit in the ears and a stable connection with gadgets. They transmit sound to a C grade compared to the F9 TWS. Noisy highs, dirty mids and throaty lows.

X8 TWS

Wireless headset with 2200 mAh capacitive charging case, very lightweight ear cushions with a perfect fit in your ears. Autonomous work - up to 5 hours without recharging. Price - 685 rubles.

Pros:

• Capacious box, recharges not only headphones, but also the phone.
• Improved sound quality compared to XG12 TWS.
• Bluetooth 5.0 + EDR.
• LED display.
• Voice assistant for finding information, music on the Internet.
• Dual noise canceling technology CVC 8.0 and DPS.
• Waterproof - IP55, higher protection class than XG12 TWS. You don't have to be afraid of rain or sweat.
• Long distance of connection - 10-15 m.

Minuses:

• A common "trouble" for all earbuds in the series, as in the i9s TWS, starts to turn off the left earphone. To turn it on, you need to go into the room, it does not restore communication in an open space.
• I would like more replaceable ear pads.

An excellent model for video games, conferences, communication, listening to music. Unlike the F9 TWS or XG12 TWS, which are positioned for athletes, in our model the degree of moisture protection is higher, they are more suitable for an active look. The sound is also at a height, worse than in full-size ones, but very, very acceptable for earbuds (according to reviews of YouTube observers).

i12 TWS

Model made of high quality plastic, close to Air Pods. Like the X8 TWS, it is rain- and sweat-resistant, in five different colors, with a foot, Android, Microsoft and iOS compatibility, and a multifunctional sensor. Price - 715 rubles.

Pros:

• Balanced audio frequencies unlike i11 TWS or XG12 TWS.
• The range is up to 15 meters.
• Suppression system - TWS: according to reviews, you can listen to music in the subway and answer calls.
• Autonomous work - 4 hours.
• Standby time like i7 TWS - 100 hours.
• Support for voice assistant Siri, Google Now, for Android - Alice.
• Can be used as a Bluetooth headset.
• Charging wirelessly.

Minuses:

• Weak high frequencies, you have to reduce to a minimum in order to listen to the classics.
• The sensor jams when turned on, even when the area is dry and hands are not damp.

In appearance, the model is an exact copy of the "expensive competitor" Air Pods: high-quality plastic, unlike previous versions of the i11 TWS, i7 TWS. Recommended for athletes, managers, for frequent use on the road and for a walk. Gamers won't like them: they sound worse than the X8 TWS.

HQB Q32 TWS

Headset with high-quality sound, transmission up to 15 m, like in i12 TWS, with two wearing modes, with stable signal and low power consumption. Price - 1185 rubles.

Pros:

• Stable sound quality, high connection using Bluetooth 5.0 technology with low power consumption.
• High quality glossy plastic.
• Anatomical ergonomic shape as in X8 TWS.
• Hands Free mode.
• Power bank with built-in battery, as in X8 TWS: can be used to recharge mobile.
• Three color options.
• Autonomous work - up to 5 hours. In standby mode - up to 120 hours.
• Multifunctional buttons for receiving and rejecting calls, play and pause, switch tracks.

Minuses:

• Low microphone volume.
• Difficult to connect to PC.

Outwardly, the headphones, conventional in design, fit perfectly into the ears, show high noise isolation in transport and on the street. The capacitive battery case is enough for 80 hours of music, two dozen full charges and for recharging a mobile gadget. Sounding - voluminous bass, all modern tracks are very powerful, biting, but strings and winds are flat. A good model for sports, gamers, fans of modern hard rock, hip-hop and others. You just need to remember with active movement that the ear pads do not have a degree of protection against moisture, like the X8 TWS.

Haylou GT1 TWS

Sensory headphones with autonomous operation of one ear pads for 2 different smartphones, working mode 3.5 hours, waterproof according to IPX5 class, like XG12 TWS. Price - 1250 rubles.

Pros:

• Full touch control.
• Matte plastic, not glossy.
• The shape of the ear pads is streamlined, oblong.
• Headphone sync indication, phone connection.
• DSP noise reduction.
• Volumetric deep bass at the level of gaming models with the APtX codec.
• Total working time - 12 hours.

Minuses:

• You can accidentally press on the sensor, for example, when adjusting your hat or hair.
• Awful built-in microphone: the sound is like a barrel, unintelligible to the interlocutors.

The strongest side of the model is the playback sound: it even surpassed the F9 TWS. Great bass, mids and highs. No wheezing or "sand". Gamers and audiophiles alike will enjoy listening. They connect well and quickly with Android and iOS gadgets.

Xiaomi Redmi Airdots

A very "believable" version of AipPods in appearance, like the TWS line (i7, i11, i9). With thick silicone ear pads, a pair of spare ear tips (large and small), a small charging case, mechanical control, pleasant sound transmission, fast connection with mobile devices on iOS and Android. Price - 1350 rubles.

Pros:

• When a microphone is connected, the voice is sent to both headphones at once.
• Built-in noise cancellation system in both speakers.
• The total working time is 12 hours, as in Haylou GT1 TWS.
• It perfectly reproduces lows, at the level of TW headphones.
• Compact charging / storage case, fits in jeans pocket or small purse.
• Waterproof IPX4, slightly worse than X8 TWS. Users complain that in the rain the left earpiece closes constantly.

Minuses:

• Terrible voice transmission through the microphone.
• If you turn the volume over 60–70%, the bass will squish.

Sound is not the strong point of the model. The sound in them is powerful, but you should not twist it more than 75%. Up to this limit, the bass is low and deep, the high is on a solid 4, it's worse with the middle frequencies - they are practically nonexistent.Reviewers do not recommend the Xiaomi Redmi Airdots model to rock lovers, otherwise you will listen to "porridge". Better to take Haylou GT1 TWS or Tronsmart Spunky Beat TWS. Classics, disco, videos, musical compositions interpreted on a synthesizer are going well. Very poor voice transmission, like a Bluetooth headset - terrible headphones, the interlocutor practically does not hear you.

QCY QS2 TWS

Headphones with their own built-in rechargeable battery for 3 hours of operation, with mechanical control, not touchscreen like Haylou GT1 TWS. The ear pads have the same control functionality. They perfectly connect with a smartphone and with each other, give out a decent sound transmission. Price - 1480 rubles.

Pros:

• Good Bluetooth protocol, quickly and firmly "stick" to gadgets, transmit music, audio track of video clips without delay.
• Excellent sound transmission of all frequencies, as in the X8 TWS.
• The total operating time is up to 27 hours.

Minuses:

• Poor sounding of the voice in the microphone, you need to enlarge the hole for them yourself, then you can more or less communicate.
• Poor quality plastic, scratches.

The model for listening to music of any genre is ideal, the bass is perfectly stylized even at high power, without wheezing. The highs are highlighted, they sound nice, they do not hurt the ear, the middle ones are also heard correctly. But the model is not suitable for conferences and as a Bluetooth headset, it is better to take Tronsmart Spunky Beat TWS for negotiations.

Tronsmart Spunky Beat TWS

A device for active sports with high certified IPX5 protection, withstands sweat, splashes, rain. Sound notifications of connection and low battery, with touch control Spunky Beat. Price - 1975 rubles.

Pros:

• High quality plastic, which is not typical for budget headphones.
• Beautiful backlit design while listening to music.
• Large battery life - up to 7 hours on a single charge. The total cumulative time is 31 hours.
• With a driving comfortable balanced sound.
• They transmit their voice well through headphones, clearly and distinctly.
• Level indicator and built-in charging cable.
• Type-C port.
• AptX support.

Minuses:

• Headphones may not discharge at the same time.
• Short ear pads included.
• The backlight does not turn off.

According to reviewers and users, Tronsmart Spunky Beat TWS are the best earbuds. In terms of sound, they leave behind QCY QS2 TWS and Haylou GT1 TWS. In terms of versatility, they are also one step ahead of the competition; they can be used as a headset for sports and games.