{
  "id": 10145468,
  "title": "Could the Tribit FlyBuds C3 be the best sub-$40 earbuds you can buy? I put them to the test to find out",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/27/could-the-tribit-flybuds-c3-be-the-best-sub-40-earbuds-you-can-buy-i",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-27T05:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Tom's Guide",
    "slug": "tom-s-guide",
    "url": "https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/tribit-flybuds-c3-review"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Tribit FlyBuds C3 earbuds offer a sleek, affordable audio solution for those in need of budget wireless earbuds. Despite their low price, they boast a number of impressive features, including a sleek design, comfortable fit, and decent active noise cancellation (ANC). However, there are a few trade-offs to consider, such as echoey call quality and occasional high-end tinniness.\n\nWhen evaluating the sound quality, it's worth noting that these earbuds are solid for the price. With a few adjustments in the companion app, you can achieve sound quality that rivals larger brands like Apple and Samsung. While the high-end frequencies may sometimes sound tinny, incorporating an EQ with enhanced bass and a lower high end can help counteract this effect.\n\nIn terms of design, the FlyBuds C3 are stylish and durable, with an all-black finish and IP55 rating for rain and sweat resistance. They are lightweight and comfortable, featuring three different-sized eartips for personalized fit. The earbuds connect via Bluetooth 6.0, offering a range of 3.8 feet and multipoint connectivity for easy switching between devices.",
  "summary": "The Tribit FlyBuds C3 are affordable earbuds with a sleek design, but there are a few trade-offs.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tribit FlyBuds C3 offer sleek design and comfortable fit for budget earbuds",
    "Active noise cancellation provides decent noise reduction at low price",
    "Sound quality rivals larger brands with EQ adjustments for enhanced bass"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Tribit FlyBuds C3 earbuds' balance of affordability, features, and sound quality, adjustable via a companion app, makes them a strong contender in the budget wireless earbuds market.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}