Best Earbuds
Sony LinkBuds
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3
Beats Studio Buds Plus
Google Pixel Buds Pro
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Beats Fit Pro
PROS:
- Active noise cancellation
techradar.com - Powered by Apple's H1 chip, so they have most of the features AirPods Pro, including spatial audio
cnet.com - Spatial audio on Apple Music
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CONS:
- Currently no enhanced My Find with proximity view (only standard Find My)
cnet.com - No wireless charging
cnet.com - ANC could be stronger
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- theverge.com: Beats Fit Pro review: sporty AirPod Pros with better sound - The Verge (85%)
- wired.com: Beats Fit Pro Review: Apple's Best Earbuds Ever (90%)
- techradar.com: Beats Fit Pro review: great workout true wireless buds (80%)
- cnet.com: Beats Fit Pro review: The sportier AirPods I've always wanted - CNET (88%)
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
PROS:
- Punchy, musical sound
whathifi.com - Immersive Audio creates a different listening experience
cnet.com - Slightly improved voice-calling
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CONS:
- Immersive Audio slashes battery life
whathifi.com - No wireless charging or multipoint Bluetooth
cnet.com - Immersive Audio mode hurts battery life
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- 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:
- Good fit with four ear tip options (XS-L)
soundguys.com - Longer battery life
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CONS:
- Updated USB-C case model identical in sound to original
whathifi.com - Lack of alternative colors
techradar.com - Many features restricted to iOS devices only
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Sony WF-C700N
PROS:
- Nice to use
whathifi.com - Detailed, dynamic and musical sound
whathifi.com - The most detailed, immersive audio at the level
techradar.com
CONS:
- No on-ear volume control
techradar.com - No LDAC support
techradar.com - No aptX or LDAC support
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Technics EAH-AZ80
PROS:
- Triple-point connectivity
techradar.com - Stellar sound and very good noise canceling with improved fit
cnet.com - LDAC audio codec support for Android devices
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CONS:
- Could conceivably sound more animated
techradar.com - Voice-calling performance is decent but could be slightly better
cnet.com - Pricey
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Sony WF-1000XM5
PROS:
- Great app support
soundguys.com - Improved sound, noise canceling and voice calling
cnet.com - Class-leading levels of detail and clarity
whathifi.com
CONS:
- Price
soundguys.com - Some rivals produce more bass
whathifi.com - Pricey
cnet.com
- 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%)
- 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:
- Dolby Spatial Sound opens up sound stage a bit
cnet.com - IP68 (earbuds) IP54 (case)
soundguys.com - Very good sound
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CONS:
- Buttons can be heard and felt when actuated
soundguys.com - Deep in-ear fit is polarizing
soundguys.com - Three ear tips is not enough for workout earbuds
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Meh // not enough data:
- Apple AirPods 3 (84)
- Nothing Ear 2 (70)
- Apple AirPods (3rd generation) (85)
- Apple AirPods Pro (second generation) (80)
- Jabra Elite 3 (80)
- Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC (78)
- Creative Labs Creative Aurvana Ace 2 (79)
- JBL Reflect Flow Pro (100)
- Sony WF-C500 (100)
- Earfun Air (100)
- Grado GT220 (80)
- AfterShokz OpenRun Pro (80)
- JLab Audio Go Air (80)
- Final ZE8000 MK2 (90)
- 1MORE Triple Driver In-Ear Headphones (100)
- Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 (100)
- JLab Go Air Pop True Wireless Earbuds (90)
- 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)