Looking for true wireless earbuds but overwhelmed by all of the choices? We can help. These are the best models for every buyer and every budget.
We've auditioned a huge array of wireless earbuds from the major brands as well as tons of lesser-known ones that you might only find on Amazon. And while there's no such thing as the best wireless earbuds for everyone, we think the Jabra Elite 7 Pro are the best all-around, with great sound, an accessible price, and a downright astonishing number of features.
Why are we so bullish on the Elite 7 Pro? Let's start with comfort and fit. They're the smallest buds Jabra has ever made, and that translates into the most comfortable buds it has ever made. We'd argue that they're some of the most comfortable earbuds, period. The UE Fits are slightly more comfortable, but they lack active noise cancellation and many other features.
Battery life is a very impressive 7.5 to 8 hours on a charge, even with ANC on, and the case brings your total playtime to 30 hours. A fast charge of five minutes will buy you an extra hour of use if you need a quick boost. Sound quality has always been a Sony strength, and the XM4 continue this tradition with even richer bass. There's a warmth and resonance to the low end on these buds that benefits a variety of music genres, especially with string instrument- and drum-centric styles like jazz, classical, and even EDM. Sony made the decision to equip the XM4 with foam eartips as opposed to the usual silicone style.
Our only critiques of the WF-1000XM4 are small: Their size and shape might simply be too big to fit some ears, and we wish Sony had included simultaneous wireless connections via Bluetooth Multipoint. If this feature matters to you, check out the Jabra Elite 7 Pro, Elite 7 Active, and both Technics EAH-AZ60 and AZ40 models, below.
Even battery life earns our respect: You get a claimed seven hours of life per charge with ANC and transparency turned off, and a total of 35 hours when you include the charging case. Those numbers drop to six hours/30 hours respectively when you engage ANC or transparency — but that's still more than you'll get from Apple's AirPods Pro, which cost more than double what you'll pay for the Life P3.
They're also no slouches in the sound quality department. For this price, you should expect excellent audio, and the QuietComfort Earbuds deliver. Our reviewer gushed over their ability to produce"a generous helping of detail, lightning-fast transient response, and punchy bass that can start and stop on a dime." Call quality, as you might predict, is enterprise-grade. These are the buds you want if phone calls are an important part of your day.
These caveats aside, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are easily some of the best true wireless buds you can buy, and a must-have for those who crave quiet. We weren't especially impressed with their noise-canceling chops -- you'll get superior ANC from the Jabra Elite 85t, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, and Sony WF-1000XM4 -- but when it comes to sound quality, we think the MW08 are the current cream of the crop.
Speaking of calls, the MW08 are some of the best earbuds we've found for call quality. They avoid the compression of your voice normally associated with earbud calls and do an admirable job of canceling out background sounds. This hearing-enhancement tech is fully customizable inside the IQbuds app, giving you options like Focus, which targets just the sounds coming from in front of you, or World EQ, which lets you pick the specific frequencies that you need help with.
Nuheara IQbuds2 Max The best for hearing enhancement Apple AirPods Pro The best for Apple fans Read our in-depth review Pros Cons The first and second-gen AirPods quickly became the poster children for the true wireless earbuds revolution thanks to their iconic design, ease of use, and tight integration with the iPhone and other iOS devices. But they're far from perfect. Middling sound quality and no sweat or water resistance have been among the top criticisms.
If you're an Apple fan, there's a lot here to love except perhaps the price. Apple debuted the AirPods Pro at $249, putting them in the upper end of the true wireless earbud market. Like the WF-1000XM4, they support Sony's LDAC Bluetooth codec, which will give you as close to lossless, hi-res audio as you can get right now in a set of wireless buds . Android users also get the option of hands-free access to Amazon Alexa, which is a helpful feature.
Battery life is an excellent eight hours per charge and you'll get up to 30 hours of time with the included charging case's capacity. A five-minute quick charge adds another hour of life if you need it. Within the Sound+ app, you'll find loads of customizations.
Like the other AirPods models, the 3rd gen have wear sensors that can auto-pause your tunes when you remove a bud, plus Apple has added head-tracking spatial audio, a feature that was previously reserved for the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. The feature only works with Dolby Atmos Music and multichannel movies from select streaming apps like Apple Music and Apple TV+, but it's a fun and very immersive way to enjoy movies and music.
The new buds are smaller, lighter, and more comfortable, and with a generous array of silicone eartips and wingtips, you can anchor them in your ears as securely as you need for your activities. When you include valuable extras like Find My Earbuds, workout tracking, and an ear-fit test, the Echo Buds 2 are a very compelling set of true wireless earbuds.
They're very light, and as long as you don't have tiny ears, they fit comfortably for hours at a time. Don't think of them as workout partners, though. They have IPX4 water protection, but we found they simply don't fit securely enough for running or other high-impact activities. Battery life is a very respectable five hours per charge with ANC on and 7.5 hours if turn it off. That's in line with Jabra's Elite 75t, which cost roughly the same, and it handily beats the AirPods Pro which top out at five hours without ANC. Add in the Buds 2 charging case's capacity and your total listening time will be 20 hours or 29 hours .
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 The best for Android fans More Sennheiser CX True Wireless The best sound on a budget Read our in-depth review Pros Cons Sennheiser's reputation for high-quality sound is the key to its CX True Wireless earbuds. Unlike a lot of picks on this list, these earbuds don't have ANC, wireless charging, transparency, or wear sensors.
Though not fully waterproof like the Jabra Elite 7 Active and 7 Pro, the HA-XC90T is both water and dust resistant, and JVC even claims they're shock-proof thanks to the integrated rubber fittings. Instead, the UE Fits use a combination of UV light and heat to turn a blank set of silicone ear tips into moldable inserts that fully conform to the shape of your outer ear in just a few minutes. The result is a set of earbuds that fit like a glove and stay securely in place no matter what you do.
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