Apple Wireless Review
The DRQQ Wireless Earbuds offer insane battery life and a fantastic microphone for just $28, but you're making a big compromise on sound quality. Here's who should buy them.
The 30-Second Version
Buy these for the battery life and crystal-clear calls, not for a music revelation. At $28, they're a utility player, not a superstar.
Overview
The DRQQ Wireless Earbuds are the ultimate budget workhorse. For $28, you get shockingly good battery life, a killer microphone, and solid noise cancellation that punches way above its price tag. The one thing you need to know? They're built for calls and endurance, not for critical music listening. If you need a reliable pair of buds for your commute or work calls and don't want to baby them, this is a no-brainer.
Performance
Looking at our database, the numbers tell a wild story. The mic performance is in the 94th percentile, which is genuinely excellent for any earbuds, let alone ones this cheap. Battery life sits in the 93rd percentile, and that 30-hour total claim seems to hold up. The surprise? The sound quality score lands in the 40th percentile. They're loud and bassy, but don't expect nuanced, balanced audio. They get the job done, but they're not here to wow audiophiles.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The microphone is legitimately fantastic for phone calls. 95th
- Battery life is insane for the price—you'll forget to charge them. 88th
- IPX5 waterproofing means you can sweat all over them or get caught in the rain. 86th
- The ANC actually works well for reducing constant background hum. 83th
Cons
- Sound quality is the clear weak spot—it's bassy and lacks detail.
- Touch controls can be finicky and prone to accidental taps.
- The fit is generic; if you have tricky ears, they might not stay put.
- Bluetooth 5.1 is fine, but you miss out on some newer codec support.
The Word on the Street
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | In-Ear |
| Wearing Style | Rounded Tip |
| Ear Tips | l |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Codecs | Lightweight, Microphone Included, Touch Control, Water Resistant, Wireless Charging |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 30 |
| Charge Time | 0.83 |
Case Battery
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof |
Value & Pricing
At $28, the value proposition is almost comical. You're getting features from earbuds that cost five times as much. Is it worth it? Absolutely, but only if your priority is functionality over fidelity. You're trading premium sound for premium battery and call quality.
Price History
vs Competition
This puts the DRQQ in a weird spot. Against the JBL Tune Buds 2, you're giving up a lot of sound quality and brand polish for a fraction of the price. Compared to the CMF Buds Pro 2, you lose the clever dial controls and a more refined sound signature, but you save a ton of cash and get a better mic. The real competition is other sub-$50 buds. Here, the DRQQ wins on pure specs for battery and call clarity.
| Spec | Apple Wireless | Soundcore Liberty Soundcore by Anker Liberty 5 True Wireless | JBL Tune JBL - Tune Buds 2 True Wireless Noise Cancelling | Sony Sony - WFC510 Truly Wireless Earbuds - White | TOZO TOZO - Hybrid ANC Earbuds Wireless - OrigX | Nothing Ear Nothing Ear (a) Wireless Earbuds, 45dB Hybrid |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | In-Ear | In-Ear | in-ear | In-Ear | True Wireless | In-Ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | 30 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 42.5 |
| Case Battery Hours | - | 24 | 30 | 11 | 40 | 42.5 |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof | IP55 | Water-Resistant | Water-Resistant | Water-Resistant | Waterproof |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | - | - |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple Wireless | 82.6 | 87.8 | 81.4 | 43 | 94.6 | 69.2 | 86.4 | 52.5 |
| Soundcore Liberty by Anker 5 True Wireless Noise-Canceling Compare | 98.7 | 98.9 | 95.9 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 93.2 | 98.5 | 99.6 |
| JBL Tune Tune Buds 2 True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds 2025 Compare | 96.1 | 95.3 | 81.4 | 93.8 | 91.1 | 93.2 | 95.8 | 93 |
| Sony WF-C510 True Wireless Compare | 70 | 64 | 81.4 | 89.7 | 90.2 | 69.2 | 99.4 | 93 |
| TOZO Hybrid ANC Earbuds Wireless OrigX Acoustic 2.0 & Bass+ Boosts Compare | 99.7 | 87.8 | 81.4 | 87.6 | 97.8 | 93.2 | 94.1 | 99.6 |
| Nothing Ear Wireless Compare | 99.9 | 87.8 | 81.4 | 91.4 | 99.9 | 69.2 | 90.3 | 73.3 |
Common Questions
Q: How's the noise cancellation for a flight or loud office?
It's good for constant droning sounds like plane engines or AC units, but it won't completely erase voices or sudden noises. For $28, it's impressive.
Q: Do they work well with Android and iPhone?
Yeah, they're basic Bluetooth 5.1 earbuds, so they pair with anything. You won't get fancy proprietary features from either ecosystem, but they'll play sound just fine.
Q: Are they really comfortable for all-day wear?
They're lightweight and the fit is pretty standard. If your ears get along with typical rounded-tip earbuds, you'll be fine. If you usually have fit issues, you might want to look at models with more tip options.
Who Should Skip This
If you're a music snob or an aspiring audiophile, this isn't it. The sound profile is too blunt and bass-heavy. Go get the Nothing Ear (a) instead for a much more balanced listen at a slightly higher price. Also skip these if you need multipoint connectivity or the latest Bluetooth codecs.
Verdict
We recommend the DRQQ Wireless Earbuds without hesitation for anyone who needs a durable, long-lasting pair for calls, podcasts, and commuting. Just don't buy them expecting to fall in love with the music playback. For the price, they over-deliver on the practical stuff and under-deliver on the fun stuff. That's a trade-off we can get behind.