Buying guide
If you've searched "best wireless earbuds Amazon Canada" or "cheap Bluetooth headphones Canada," you've probably hit the same wall we did: pages of near-identical no-name earbuds with suspiciously specific model numbers, all claiming 4.5 stars and a "70% off" badge that resets by the time you check out. We're not going to add to that pile.
Instead, this guide sticks to three products we actually have live, verified listings for on DIBA Deals right now — a true wireless earbud, an on-ear Bluetooth headphone, and a wired USB-C earbud. They're not competing for the exact same use case, which is the point: which one is "best" depends entirely on how you actually plan to use it. We'll walk through that.
CA$37.98
These are true wireless earbuds: no cord between the two earpieces, no cord to your phone, charging case included. The P20i uses 10mm drivers tuned for bass-forward listening, runs Bluetooth 5.3, and Anker rates the total playtime (earbuds + case recharges) at 30 hours. They're IPX5 water-resistant, which covers sweat and light rain but isn't a "wear them in the shower" rating. Two microphones handle calls.
Who it's for
Anyone who wants the classic true-wireless experience — workouts, commuting, walking the dog — without paying AirPods money. At under $40, this is the most "does what modern earbuds are supposed to do" option of the three, and it's the only one of the three that's fully cordless.
Where it falls short
True wireless earbuds this size trade off deep bass extension and soundstage compared to over-ear or on-ear designs — physics, not a P20i-specific flaw. If audio quality for critical listening (not workouts) is the priority, the JBL generally sounds fuller.
CA$39.98
An on-ear (not over-ear, not in-ear) Bluetooth headphone that folds flat, with the longest battery life of the three by a wide margin — JBL rates it up to 57 hours, versus 30 hours for the earbuds above. On-ear headphones sit on your ears rather than sealing around or inside them, so they're lighter and cooler for long sessions than over-ear cans, but they leak a bit more sound and let more ambient noise in. JBL's Pure Bass tuning leans warm, which suits most casual listening (podcasts, music, calls) without sounding thin.
Who it's for
Home office workers, students, anyone doing long listening sessions who doesn't want earbuds falling out or a case to keep track of. Also the pick if you specifically dislike the in-ear feel of true wireless earbuds.
Where it falls short
Not the pick for the gym — on-ear headphones shift and don't seal well during high-movement activity, and they're bulkier to carry than earbuds. Not fully wireless in the true-wireless sense either — it's one connected headband unit.
CA$24.98
The odd one out on purpose: these are wired, not Bluetooth. They plug directly into any USB-C device — most current Android phones, iPad, newer iPhones, laptops — and draw no battery of their own. Apple's EarPods shape is a known quantity: not a sealed in-ear fit, built-in mic and volume controls on the cable, no case, no charging, no Bluetooth pairing to fuss with.
Who it's for
People who want a reliable backup pair that never runs out of battery, students in exam halls or workplaces where Bluetooth devices aren't allowed, or anyone who's tired of "my earbuds died and I forgot to charge them." Also genuinely the right call for anyone on a tight budget who just needs earphones that work today, out of the box.
Where it falls short
It's a cord — that's the whole tradeoff, take it or leave it. No noise isolation, no Bluetooth convenience, and the fit isn't for everyone. But at CA$24.98, it's the cheapest of the three and the only one with literally nothing to charge or pair.
If you only buy one and want it to cover the most situations, the JBL Tune 520BT is the strongest all-rounder of the three — the battery life alone (57 hours vs. 30) means you'll reach for it without thinking about charging, and on-ear comfort holds up better than earbuds for anyone who wears headphones for multi-hour stretches.
The soundcore P20i is the better fit and costs about the same as the JBL — gym, running, commuting where a headband gets in the way of a hat or hood.
If you just want something inexpensive that works the moment you plug it in, with nothing to charge, pair, or lose track of, the Apple EarPods (USB-C) at CA$24.98 is the honest budget pick — not because it's the "best" by spec, but because for a specific use case it's exactly right and nothing else here beats it on price or simplicity.
There's no universally "best" answer here — that's the actual point of this guide. All three are real, currently-priced products, and which one is right for you depends on whether you value cordless freedom, maximum battery life, or minimum cost and hassle.