Haylou X1C review Best budget earbuds 

Over the years, Haylou has been able to prove that it is a consumer choice when it comes to making budget earbuds for individuals. 

Regardless of how competitive the earbuds market or community has been recently, Haylou still stands out as an outperforming brand when making budget-friendly earbuds. 

The haylou x1c 

So we recently got our hands on the Haylou X1C, priced at $8-$11, and to be very honest, it has been impressive, although this doesn’t give the feeling of very premium earbuds considering the price, although it’s a budget earbud. 

 What’s in the box? 

For a start, this doesn’t come well packaged, unlike other haylou earbuds with their premium packaging The Haylou X1C comes in a very cheap carton wrap that doesn’t do well with its first impression. But accompanied with it is an owner manual, a USB-C cable, and the actual earbuds. 

Design 

Simple to carry and very portable design the haylou x1c has an awe-inspiring design Like other earbuds, this comes in its straightforward curvy design. 

While other Haylou has an open design, this Haylou X1C comes with inbuilt earbuds, which means you have to insert the actual earbuds into the case, providing protection should the earbuds fall mistakenly. 

As regards a premium design, the Haylou X1C does not make a statement; its design is a combination of minimalism and style. It looks and feels cheap but is also reliable considering its budget, but compared to other Haylou earbuds, it certainly does not meet the expectations. 

It doesn’t give any special feeling or draw attention from onlookers; it’s just that basic earbud that every individual can afford. 

Fit and comfortability 

For its cheap design, Haylou did a good job on how these earbuds fit in the ear and how comfortable they seem.

This earbud comes with an in-ear design, but considering other earbuds we have reviewed before, the Haylou X1C beats the benchmark as regards comfortability. 

It’s not based on how they fit into the ear but how easily they can fit into the ear without stress, and because these earbuds are rated as sports earbuds, they work perfectly. Its ear grip is ridiculously awesome. So this fits perfectly when it comes to activities such as sports activity, hiking, gym, e.t.c 

A very comfortable piece to wear when performing duties such as editing and typing as regards general comfortability the haylou doesn’t put stress on your ears; it’s an easy-to-wear piece and very comfortable 

Sound quality 

The part we all are waiting for, the Haylou X1C, passes the average mark because it’s a budget earbud. 

The bass of these earbuds comes off with a moderate bass, which is quite good when listening at higher volumes and in a noisy area. 


For the tremble: this fits perfectly with the bass of the haylou x1c 

For the vocals: really clear vocals that match the overall bass and tremble outputs above average and quite clear 

Because these earbuds don’t come with in-app support to adjust the sound like many earbuds released today. The Haylou X1C still comes equipped with a really impressive blend of sound, which blends everything from the bass to its tremble and clear audio.

Although Haylou claims this comes equipped with its 13mm dynamic drivers. Does this make a difference? Yes absolutely. It sort of increases the dynamic range of the haylou x1c 

The Haylou X1C tends to let its vocals and instrumentals pop quite exclusively and provide that pleasant listening experience you can get from a budget earbud.

Battery life 

Haylou boasts of a 20h battery life on a 2-hour charge and also a case equipped with 280mah 

Because I have had this for quite a while, I can categorically tell you that the battery life of these earbuds is superb. 

And to be candid with you, this battery life that haylou boasts about is not even up to what these earbuds are capable of because iv had this on active listening time and they by far do well more than the battery life haylou boasts of

Call and media playback 

Making and receiving calls on the Haylou X1C has been nothing short of exceptional and incredible. 

The Haylou X1C is equipped with two microphones and Bluetooth 5.3 technology, so of course it’s well designed for exceptional call quality. 

Throughout using these earbuds, I did not get any complaints from anyone about poor audio quality or not being able to hear me at the other end. 

Also, the sound quality as regards playing games or watching a YouTube video is superb because these earbuds have an inbuilt game mode.

Spec sheet 

  1. Featherlight Design: Single earbud at 3.4g.
  2. Dynamic Audio: 13mm driver for powerful sound.
  3. Swift Connectivity: Advanced Bluetooth 5.3.
  4. All-Day Performance: 20-hour battery life.

Touch control support 

Every earbud comes standard with touch control support. But as for the Haylou X1C, I like the way it was designed. That said, let’s look into it. 

Not too sensitive, not overly sensitive The Haylou x1c touch controls are a blend of perfection for budget earbuds, if you ask me. Without further ado, let’s look into its functions. 

  1. One-click to play or pause a song or a current item 
  2. Two clicks on the right earbud to forward or play the next song or item on your playlist 
  3. Two clicks on the left earbud to replay or skip back to a previous song or item on your playlist 
  4. Triple tap to activate and deactivate game mode 
  5. Long hold to call on Siri or assistant 

Bluetooth connectivity and range 

When it comes to connectivity for the Haylou X1C, if I may say it’s pretty good, it beats my expectations considering its price. Although Haylou advertised a connectivity range of 10 meters. 

Equipped with Bluetooth 5.3, which enhances the ability to detect and avoid congested channels, it also enhances audio and performance, therefore avoiding structures that can significantly reduce its Bluetooth range. 

Frequently asked questions 

  1. How much is the Haylou X1C priced? this earbuds are priced at $8-$10 
  2. Is the Haylou X1C a good buy in 2024? Yes absolutely, it is one of the best budget TWS earbuds in the market as of today 
  3. Can the haylou be used for sports activities? Yes and because it’s an in-ear design 
  4. Is the Haylou X1C waterproof? No, it’s not.

Why should you buy the Haylou X1C? 

Because this is a budget-friendly earbud that has very good sound quality and comes packed with a lot of features you will need in a budget earbud. The Haylou X1C is one of the best earbuds you can get on a budget.

And let’s not forget that this cost just under $10. I loved the Haylou X1C. I only had an issue with its packaging, but I guess that does not matter. So should you get the Haylou X1C? Yes absolutely 

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