The Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 is, simply put, one of the best budget true wireless earbuds on the market.

Lypertek's PurePlay Z3 2.0 is the updated version of 2019's Lypertek Tevi, and it brings a serious glut of upgrades in critical areas, such as Bluetooth 5.2, wireless charging support, customizable EQs, and a new companion app.

Throw in the 80-hour battery life and IPX7 waterproof rating, and there are very few alternatives that can compete with Lypertek's affordable yet powerful true wireless earbuds, especially not at this bargain price point.

Surprised? Intrigued? Find out more in our Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 review.

The Best Budget True Wireless Earbuds

Let's start from that lofty statement—the Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 earbuds are the best budget true wireless earbuds you'll find on the market today. Although Lypertek still flies under the radar for many audio enthusiasts, the company has won several awards for its earbuds, including the first iteration of these earbuds (then known as the Lypertek Tavi).

There are several reasons why the PurePlay Z3 2.0 stake a claim as the best true wireless earbuds on a budget, but it centers on three of the most important things: sound, comfort, and battery.

Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 Wireless Earbuds Sound Fantastic

Sound quality is the most important feature for any set of earbuds or headphones, and the PurePlay Z3 2.0 sound brilliant.

What I like most about the PurePlay Z3 2.0 sound profile is that it doesn't have one. As a result, it is nearly flat, allowing you experience your music how it was meant to be, without the earbuds pushing a sound profile on you. So much of the time, when you buy earbuds or headphones, the manufacturer has an idea about how they want music to sound through their hardware.

Lypertek eschewed that approach entirely, and the Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 might be one of the easiest and cheapest ways for regular music lovers to grab something approaching an audiophile style of earbuds without spending a fortune.

The flat EQ means that no matter what music you throw at the second generation PurePlay, it sounds good.

One of my all-time favorite tracks, Toots & The Maytals 54-46 Was My Number, is delivered with outstanding precision, the rolling bass riddim coming through clearly with Toot's vocals. Similarly awesome is Curtis Mayfield's Move On Up, each shrill trumpet blast and horn riff landing perfectly against the rapid conga section.

Dance and electronic music is a similarly delightful experience, whether you're stomping to techno classics like Laurent Garnier's Crispy Bacon—hard, punchy, and powerful—bouncing to something more euphoric, or throwing shapes to some proper jungle.

Another way to reveal the PurePlay Z3 2.0 strengths is with a so-called concept album. Pop something like the Mothers of Invention's Freak Out or Pink Floyds The Wall on your device and play it through these wireless earbuds. You'll be experiencing these incredible albums true to their recording, delivering the essence and mood of the music without encroachment.

Overall, the Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 is one the best budget wireless earbuds for sound, and you really will struggle to find another earbud at a price delivering such quality.

What Is LDX Audio Mode?

Lypertek has rolled out a new feature with the PurePlay Z3 2.0 wireless earbuds: LDX Audio mode. According to Lypertek, LDX (Lypertek Definition Expander) Mode brings "an improved soundstage with added depth, increased definition, and a greater sense of space."

What that translates to is an integrated custom EQ of sorts, accessible through the Lypertek PureControl app. When switched on, LDX Mode instantly changes the earbud soundstage, delivering an amplified bass setting and generally providing what feels like an expanded EQ range.

How you feel about LDX Mode will probably depend on your preference for listening to music. Because you cannot adjust LDX Mode, it impacts different music genres in different ways, giving most tracks a noticeable push in the direction of bass but making some adjustments to the mid-range and top-end, too.

Overall, LDX Mode works well. Lypertek crafted the new mode specifically for these wireless earbuds, and it definitely delivers a boost across all levels.

Change EQ Settings and Find Lost Earbuds Using the Lypertek PureControl App

The PurePlay app also includes some extra features, such as a custom EQ, audio passthrough, and a lost wireless earbud tracker.

As the PurePlay Z3 2.0 has a fairly flat EQ to begin with, you can get some decent use out of the customizable levels, although you should note that there are just seven channels to fiddle with. For most users, that's more than enough, and there are also eight pre-configured EQ settings covering things like Dance, Hip Hop, Bass+, and so on.

Now, the PurePlay Z3 2.0 wireless earbuds don't have active noise cancellation (ANC). It's not a big miss, to be honest, and for this price point, ANC can be incredibly hit or miss. Lypertek's energy has gone into crafting a brilliant audio product without worrying about extras, which is a good decision.

You can enable audio passthrough using the PureControl app if that's something you require while out cycling, running, or just in public in general.

Another nice touch in the new PureControl app is to find your lost earbuds using the in-app connection map. If you use the app to manage your connection to the earbuds, it will remember the last location you had a connection to them before they went offline.

Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0: Massive Battery Life, Comfortable for Hours

Supporting the PurePlay Z3 2.0's outstanding audio is another equally important feature: battery life. There is nothing worse than grabbing your true wireless earbuds for the morning commute or a big day of hiking, only to find they're dead.

Lypertek addresses this in two ways. First, the PurePlay Z3 2.0 has a phenomenal battery life of 80-hours, making them one of the best wireless earbuds for battery life anywhere. The wireless earbuds themselves hold up to 10-hours of playback, with the charging carry case delivering another 70-hours of playback. Earbuds with massive battery life are a game-changer, and you won't be disappointed with them.

Second, one of the PurePlay Z3 2.0's upgrades comes in the form of wireless charging support. So you can pop the PurePlay Z3 2.0 on a wireless charging pad when you come in from work or otherwise, safe in the knowledge they'll be ready to go again when you need them.

The Lypertek Wireless Charging Pad retails for $25 and has Qi wireless charging support for 7.5W, 10W, and 15W, meaning it works with your smartphone and other hardware with wireless charging support.

But what good is long battery life if the wireless earbuds are not comfortable to wear? Well, Lypertek has that covered, too. I'm always cautious about recommending wireless earbuds on the basis that they're comfortable for prolonged periods.

Everyone's ears are different, of course, and can tolerate in-ear hardware for different times. The second-generation PurePlay wireless earbuds come with four sets of ear-tips: small, medium, and large, with an additional set of FlexFit foam ear-tips in medium size.

The Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 wireless earbuds were comfortable for hours of continual usage through my extensive testing, with the small tips. The earbud units aren't overly heavy, which can lead to the feeling of earbud fatigue, and once you twist or wiggle them into place, they won't budge.

A Stylish Charging Carry Case Design

One final thing to note is the stylish charging carry case wrapped in a textured fabric matching the earbud's color. Both the white and gray charging carry case look good and add a little bit of style to the Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0, which, let's face it, are a little plain visually.

The lack of a defined style for the wireless earbuds isn't a knock on Lypertek. There really is only so much you can do with a form factor this size. Sound quality, battery life, and comfort are the most important wireless earbud features, and that's where the PurePlay Z3 2.0 bring the goods.

Is the Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 Good?

Let's boil it down to the big question: should you reach into your pocket and swap some hard-earned cash money for the Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 wireless earbuds?

Yes—yes, you should.

Dollar for dollar, pound for pound, the PurePlay Z3 2.0 true wireless earbuds are sensational, easily one of the best options available at this price point, and a guaranteed excellent choice.

In terms of sound, the Z3 2.0 punches well above its weight and delivers an exceptional, clean sound. 80 hours of playback won't let you down, either. While some may find the lack of ANC off-putting, the comfortable, snug fit does reduce a huge amount of external noise. Furthermore, the introduction of Bluetooth 5.2 and Qualcomm's aptX codec is yet another bow to the string of these outstanding true wireless earbuds.

The Lypertek PurePlay Z3 2.0 true wireless earbuds retail for $100, and they really are worth every single cent.