Amazon Basics Wired Earbuds with Microphone
By Amazon Basics · Noise-Cancelling Headphones · Audio & Electronics
- 3.5mm gold-plated jack
- 4.2 ft cable
- 20Hz-20kHz frequency response
- 94±3dB sensitivity
- S/M/L silicone ear tips
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Summary
A cheap passive wired earbud with an in-line mic, three silicone tip sizes and a 49-inch cord. Buy it only as a near-disposable spare for a desk, a child or a drawer — one independent test ranked it last of 11 wired earbuds, so decide whether you want sound or just a microphone before you buy.
Strengths
- Very low price for a working wired earbud with a microphone.
- Includes an in-line mic and three silicone tip sizes.
- The 49-inch cord is the longest in its test group.
- Passive isolation measured 17.3 dB, its best result in testing.
- Light at 12.4 g.
- Ships in a 3.5 mm or USB-C version.
Weaknesses
- Sound quality scored 2.6/10, called some of the worst in the group.
- Comfort and fit scored 4.0/10; hard plastic edges touch the ear.
- One earbud can cut out depending on how the 3.5 mm plug is twisted in the port.
- Cable-rub noise makes them poor for walking or exercise.
- Call quality scored 4.7/10; the caller’s voice struggles against background noise.
- The cable is not detachable, so a frayed wire makes the whole unit disposable.
Verified specifications
| Jack | 3.5 mm gold-plated, with a separate USB-C version sold under its own listing. |
|---|---|
| Microphone | in-line call mic with an inline control. |
| Ear tips | three sizes of silicone tips (S/M/L). |
| Cable | 124 cm (49 in), not detachable. |
| Weight | 12.4 g measured. |
| Passive noise isolation | 17.3 dB measured. |
| Active noise cancellation | none; the “noise cancelling” category label is misleading. |
| Electronics and battery | none; it is a passive wired earbud. |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz–20 kHz (listed, not independently verified). |
| Sensitivity | 94 ± 3 dB (listed, not independently verified). |
| Water resistance | none stated; no IPX rating. |
| Ear magnets | none. |
Full research notes and sources
Sound, fit and isolation
The single credible hands-on test, published May 2026, ranked these last of 11 wired earbuds with a combined score of 40/100. Sound quality came in at 2.6/10: hollow, artificial, almost no bass and unbalanced vocals, better for podcasts and audiobooks than for music. Comfort and fit scored 4.0/10, with testers finding the hard plastic edges touching the ear and the buds too small for larger ear canals even on the largest tips. The one bright spot was passive isolation, measured at 17.3 dB and scored 7.2/10, so the silicone seal blocks more ambient noise than the price suggests. There is no active noise cancellation at all; the category the listing sits in is simply wrong.
Calls and cable noise
Call quality scored 4.7/10, and the caller’s voice struggles to compete with background noise. Testers also found that one earbud can cut out depending on how the 3.5 mm plug is twisted in the jack, and that cable-rub noise is very apparent, which makes these a desk or stationary pair rather than a walking pair.
Build, warranty and upkeep
The housings are hard plastic and the cable is not detachable, so a damaged wire turns the whole unit into waste; there are no user-serviceable parts. There is no IPX water or sweat rating. Cables on this class of earbud fray as a matter of course, and a pair lasting beyond a year would be a pleasant surprise. Warranty is unclear: a comparison round-up says these budget earbuds carry no warranty, while a low-credibility aggregator claims a limited 1-year term, and no first-party warranty text is available because the brand page is hosted on an excluded store. Treat the warranty as unconfirmed and read the package. Maintenance is limited to cleaning or replacing the silicone tips and keeping the 3.5 mm plug clean; the tiny in-line mic port is impractical to clean.
Is it worth it?
These earbuds are cheap, but the test data say cheap is not the same as good value. The independent test lists a list price around $10 (TechGearLab, May 2026) and a SlashGear round-up puts it at $10.39 (October 2025); street pricing is about $8 to $11. For that money you get a working mic, three tip sizes and decent passive blocking, which is enough for a near-disposable spare for a drawer, a child or a flight. For everyday music the verdict is to skip: the same test calls the Skullcandy Jib a better choice at a similar sale price, and about $20 to $22 buys a markedly better wired earbud such as the Linsoul KZ ZSN Pro X, with far better sound, comfort and calls.
Which model this is
This page covers the 3.5 mm Amazon Basics Wired Earbuds with Microphone, ASIN B07HH1QSLB. The same name is also sold in a USB-C version and in 2-pack and 5-pack bundles, which use different ASINs and should not be treated as the same model. Despite the category label it is filed under, it has no active noise cancellation.
Sources
Independent reviews: