Best Wireless Earbuds
Nothing Ear (a)
PROS:
- Fun, zealous, expansive sound
techradar.com - Smaller, more pocketable case
techradar.com - Great sound
soundguys.com
CONS:
- ANC changes sound quality
soundguys.com - No wireless charging support
techradar.com - No flagship sound profile curation
techradar.com
Sony LinkBuds
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
Beats Studio Buds Plus
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
PROS:
- Solid ANC
techradar.com - Easy to use features
tomsguide.com - Wide soundstage
tomsguide.com
CONS:
- Bixby needs some work
tomsguide.com - Disappointing battery life
tomsguide.com - Most coveted features are exclusive to Galaxy devices
tomsguide.com
- theverge.com: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review: the best Samsung buds - The Verge (80%)
- techradar.com: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review: the best Samsung Buds yet (90%)
- tomsguide.com: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review: Better noise canceling than AirPods Pro (90%)
- wired.com: Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro Review: Great Sound, Comfortable Fit (90%)
Beats Fit Pro
PROS:
- Spatial audio on Apple Music
techradar.com - Very good sound
cnet.com - Better battery life than AirPods Pro
cnet.com
CONS:
- Some features locked out of Android devices
tomsguide.com - More expensive than Studio Buds
techradar.com - No wireless charging
cnet.com
- theverge.com: Beats Fit Pro review: sporty AirPod Pros with better sound - The Verge (85%)
- techradar.com: Beats Fit Pro review: great workout true wireless buds (80%)
- wired.com: Beats Fit Pro Review: Apple's Best Earbuds Ever (90%)
- tomsguide.com: Beats Fit Pro review: Apple's best workout headphones (90%)
- cnet.com: Beats Fit Pro review: The sportier AirPods I've always wanted - CNET (88%)
- theverge.com: The best wireless earbuds of 2024 - The Verge
- techradar.com: The best wireless earbuds 2024 for all budgets
- wired.com: 16 Best Wireless Earbuds (2024): Noise Cancelers, Cheap, Luxe, and More
- tomsguide.com: Best wireless earbuds 2024 — tested and rated
- cnet.com: Best Wireless Earbuds of 2024 - CNET
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
PROS:
- Excellent ANC
whathifi.com - Immersive Audio creates a different listening experience
cnet.com - Excellent sound and best-in-class noise canceling
cnet.com
CONS:
- No multipoint Bluetooth
whathifi.com - Immersive Audio mode hurts battery life
cnet.com - No wireless charging or multipoint Bluetooth
cnet.com
- theverge.com: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: still great but a questionable ‘upgrade’ - The Verge (80%)
- whathifi.com: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: flagship buds that nail comfort, ANC and sound quality (100%)
- cnet.com: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Review: Slightly Better Than Last Year's Model - CNET (89%)
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
PROS:
- MagSafe, Wireless, and Apple Watch compatible charging
soundguys.com - Dolby Atmos spatial audio
tomsguide.com - Excellent noise-cancelling
whathifi.com
CONS:
- Many Apple-exclusive features
soundguys.com - Lack of alternative colors
techradar.com - First iteration charges via lightning cable (USB-C post-2023)
soundguys.com
- soundguys.com: Apple AirPods Pro 2 review - SoundGuys (76%)
- whathifi.com: Apple AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds review: a five-star stunner (100%)
- techradar.com: AirPods Pro 2 review: the perfect headphones for iPhone users (90%)
- tomsguide.com: Apple AirPods Pro 2 review: Best noise-canceling and spatial audio for iOS (90%)
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2
PROS:
- Refined and well-balanced sound
tomsguide.com - Great customization settings
tomsguide.com - Excellent call quality
tomsguide.com
CONS:
- Poor comfort levels
tomsguide.com - Finicky touch controls and app connectivity
tomsguide.com - Battery life bettered by rivals
tomsguide.com
Technics EAH-AZ80
PROS:
- Poised, revealing sound
techradar.com - LDAC audio codec support for Android devices
cnet.com - Stellar sound and very good noise canceling with improved fit
cnet.com
CONS:
- Pricey
cnet.com - Voice-calling performance is decent but could be slightly better
cnet.com - Could conceivably sound more animated
techradar.com
Sony WF-1000XM5
PROS:
- Top-notch musicality and timing
whathifi.com - Great app support
soundguys.com - Upgraded processors and drivers
cnet.com
CONS:
- Could feel more secure
whathifi.com - Default sound too bassy
soundguys.com - Some rivals produce more bass
whathifi.com
- tomsguide.com: Sony WF-1000XM5 review: Best-ever wireless earbuds (90%)
- theverge.com: Sony WF-1000XM5 noise-canceling earbuds review: better in every way — for now - The Verge (80%)
- whathifi.com: Sony WF-1000XM5 review: Sony's most accomplished wireless earbuds yet (100%)
- wired.com: Sony WF-1000XM5 Review: Smaller, Lighter, but Not Better (70%)
- cnet.com: Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds Review: They're Smaller and Even Better - CNET (90%)
- soundguys.com: Sony WF-1000XM5 review - SoundGuys (83%)
- tomsguide.com: Best wireless earbuds 2024 — tested and rated
- theverge.com: The best wireless earbuds of 2024 - The Verge
- whathifi.com: Best wireless earbuds 2024: top pairs tested by our experts
- wired.com: 16 Best Wireless Earbuds (2024): Noise Cancelers, Cheap, Luxe, and More
- cnet.com: Best Wireless Earbuds of 2024 - CNET
- soundguys.com: Best wireless earbuds to buy in 2024 - SoundGuys
Jabra Elite 8 Active
PROS:
- Frequency response
soundguys.com - Dolby Spatial Sound opens up sound stage a bit
cnet.com - Secure fit
cnet.com
CONS:
- Buttons can be heard and felt when actuated
soundguys.com - Three ear tips is not enough for workout earbuds
soundguys.com - Deep in-ear fit is polarizing
soundguys.com
Meh // not enough data:
- Apple AirPods 3 (84)
- Apple AirPods (3rd generation) (85)
- Apple AirPods Pro (second generation) (80)
- Jabra Elite 3 (80)
- Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC (78)
- JBL Reflect Flow Pro (100)
- Sony WF-C500 (100)
- Sony WF-C700N (100)
- Earfun Air (100)
- Final ZE8000 MK2 (90)
- Earfun Air Pro 3 (90)
- JLab Go Air Pop True Wireless Earbuds (90)
- Grado GT220 (80)
- AfterShokz OpenRun Pro (80)
- JLab Audio Go Air (80)
- 1More PistonBuds Pro (80)
- Sennheiser CX Plus (85)
- Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) With USB-C (80)
- Anker Soundcore Space A40 (80)
- Google Pixel Buds A-Series (80)
- Bowers & Wilkins PI7 S2 (82)
- Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (80)
- Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) (91)