Photive PH-BTE70

For those of you who prefer to take your music with you on the go, and in an active lifestyle, nothing can be more annoying than an earbud that’s constantly falling out, or a dangling cord that’s always managing to snag on something.

Enter, the Photive PH-BTE70.

A wireless earbud that’s designed to pair via Bluetooth to your device, the Photive PH-BTE70 is structured to have a modeled fit with “hooks” that easily bend and secure around the ear, working to prevent that oh so annoying moment when your earbud falls out, from ever happening again. And with the cost only being a scant $40, these affordable wireless earbuds might just become your new best friend.

What You Will Like

Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of the Photive PH-BTE70 is it’s wireless capabilities, and secure hook feature. Pairing wirelessly through Bluetooth with your device is quick, painless, and straightforward, while the rubber hooks designed to curve over your ear to secure the earbuds in place, can easily be bent and manipulated till they fit comfortably.

Also installed around the base of the earbud itself, are convenient volume, skip, play, and pause buttons, as well as a built in microphone, which make for easy use, access, and even phone calls while on the go.

The battery life on the Photive PH-BTE70 boasts a full 6 hours of playing time in between charges, while those charges themselves are quick and short.

Oh, and did I mention that the Photive PH-BTE70 is entirely sweat and water resistant? No? Well they are, making them %100 workout approved, and one of the top-rated wireless earbuds on the market amongst competitors in the same price range.

The Photive PH-BTE70 also happens to be more stylish than many of its competitors as well, with a sleek, efficient look that’s lightweight and minimal.

What You Won’t Like

Sadly, there are, however, a few slight cons to the Photive PH-BTE70.

For some, the “hooks” around the ears, while reliably keeping the earbud in place in your ear, can become uncomfortable with continuous wearing over a long period of time. While certainly not painful, after about an hour or two of use, one can start to feel pressure on the skin in the area, and removal of the earbuds for a few minutes to return circulation is sometimes needed.

Another issue possible, is slight and occasional interference of sound when active and moving around, due to the wireless capabilities and limitations of the Photive PH-BTE70. It’s a common enough problem with most wireless connection devices, as obstacles and even high winds can briefly interrupt signals, but it’s pretty clear that the Photive PH-BTE70, while equipped with wireless capabilities that work and certainly free you up, the range is short and limited.

As far as product build is concerned, the Photive PH-BTE70 seems to have a good, but very short lifespan. Several products have been known to work perfectly, leaving many extremely happy with their purchase, but inexplicably break after a duration of use anywhere between several months, to a year.

Lastly, the microphone, though existing, is nothing to boast about. When taking phone calls or speaking through the Photive PH-BTE70, voice return is very often muffled and distant, making it difficult for others to hear what you are saying.

Listening Experience

When it comes to sound quality, any audiophile would call that of the Photive PH-BTE70 as mid-range and mediocre. The sound is good, clear, and reliable for all different genres of music styles, but it does not impress. It’s bass is present, audible, and hard-hitting, but it lacks the depth of sound one can expect to find in a more expensive model.

That being said, the Photive PH-BTE70 more than serves its purpose as a pair of cheap wireless earbuds, and as one of the best budget wireless earbuds on the market, for it’s sound quality is good and reliable.

Conclusion

All in all, I can say with good conscience that the Photive PH-BTE70 certainly makes the list as one of the best wireless earbuds under $50. For such a low price, the Photive PH-BTE70 is more than worth every dollar, offering respectable sound quality in a pair of ingeniously designed wireless earbuds that will stay in place, and withstand even the most rigorous, sweat-filled workouts.

Are there better wireless earbuds on the market? Yes, but not any close to the cheap price of the Photive PH-BTE70.

If you’re looking for a pair of wireless earbuds that serve their purpose, and won’t go anywhere, then the Photive PH-BTE70 is the pair to buy.

Price range: $30-40