Apple AirPods Pro
PROS:
- Balanced, easy-going sound
whathifi.com - Good for tracking hearing health
techradar.com - Excellent ANC performance.
rtings.com
CONS:
- Noise-cancelling impacts timing
whathifi.com - Only available in white
pocket-lint.com - Disappointing mic recording quality.
rtings.com
- tomsguide.com: AirPods Pro review (100%)
- androidauthority.com: Apple AirPods Pro review: Third time really is the charm - Android Authority (75%)
- techradar.com: Apple AirPods Pro review (90%)
- soundguys.com: Apple AirPods Pro review: Finally good - SoundGuys (75%)
- pocket-lint.com: AirPods Pro review - Pocket-lint (100%)
- whathifi.com: Apple AirPods Pro review (80%)
- rtings.com: Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless Review - RTINGS.com (75%)
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds
PROS:
- Warm, rich sound quality
tomsguide.com - Excellent mics for calls and digital assistant use
tomsguide.com - Tight, comfortable fit
trustedreviews.com
CONS:
- No aptX
trustedreviews.com - Relatively bulky design for truly wireless earbuds.
rtings.com - Less than average battery life
trustedreviews.com
- tomsguide.com: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review (80%)
- whathifi.com: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review (100%)
- androidauthority.com: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review: Bulky buds that do it all (80%)
- trustedreviews.com: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Review (100%)
- rtings.com: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds Truly Wireless Review - RTINGS.com (80%)
- cnet.com: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review: They beat AirPods Pro on sound and noise canceling but not design - CNET (84%)
Beats Powerbeats Pro
Sony WF-1000XM4
PROS:
- Comfortable, stable, and breathable fit.
rtings.com - Comfortable for long periods of wear
pocket-lint.com - ANC has great noise isolation performance.
rtings.com
CONS:
- IPX4 rating for water resistance.
rtings.com - Still reasonably large in the ear
pocket-lint.com - Battery life in the case is a bit less than some competitors
pocket-lint.com
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless
PROS:
- Active noise cancellation and sound quality are excellent
gadgets.ndtv.com - The Sony WH-1000XM4 is priced at Rs. 29,990 in India
gadgets.ndtv.com - Graphic EQ and presets.
rtings.com
CONS:
- Not stable enough for exercise.
rtings.com - Speak-to-chat and hear-through modes work well
gadgets.ndtv.com - Superb noise cancellation
gadgets.ndtv.com
Sony LinkBuds
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
PROS:
- Excellent sound
androidcentral.com - Excellent microphone quality
androidcentral.com - Exceptional audio performance
tomsguide.com
CONS:
- Sub-par battery performance.
rtings.com - Some features are exclusive to Galaxy devices
tomsguide.com - No multi-device or NFC pairing.
rtings.com
Beats Studio Buds
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
PROS:
- Sleek design
techradar.com - Incredible sound
techradar.com - Good fit
trustedreviews.com
CONS:
- Relatively pricey
whathifi.com - More expensive than rivals
techradar.com - Pricey
trustedreviews.com
Apple AirPods Max
PROS:
- Easy-to-use controls
tomsguide.com - Superb sound and noise-cancelling
whathifi.com - Good build quality.
rtings.com
CONS:
- Practically Apple-only
whathifi.com - Audio cable not included.
rtings.com - Ineffective carrying case
techradar.com
- tomsguide.com: Apple AirPods Max review (80%)
- techradar.com: Apple AirPods Max review (80%)
- cnet.com: AirPods Max review: Top-notch sound, noise canceling and a hefty price tag - CNET (89%)
- whathifi.com: Apple AirPods Max review (100%)
- t3.com: Apple AirPods Max review: phenomenal sound, comfortable design, eye-watering price (80%)
- rtings.com: Apple AirPods Max Wireless Review - RTINGS.com (70%)
- cnet.com: AirPods Max review: Top-notch sound, noise canceling and a hefty price tag - CNET (89%)
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- Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless (69)
- Sennheiser CX True Wireless (75)
- Anker Soundcore Life Q35 Wireless (71)
- JBL Reflect Flow (81)
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- Jabra Elite Sport (81)
- Sony LinkBuds S (84)
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- Sennheiser CX Plus (75)
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