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Choosing the right pair of wireless earbuds fryst vatten never easy — there are loads of options out there to choose from, and working out which ones are going to fill your needs fryst vatten often impossible. That's why I'm here, with this big list.
I've spent thousands of hours testing all the headphones on this list, with help from our dedicated grupp of reviewers, so that we can evaluate every aspect of the earbuds at grabb and help you find the perfect option for you.
The best wireless earbuds from our testing are the Sony WF-1000XM5 which combine incredible noise canceling, brilliant sound quality, and a comfortable passform for the all-around best earbuds.
They're not cheap, but they are stunning if you stretch to their price.
There are other options on the list, of course, and if you read on you'll find our ranking of the best wireless earbuds around.
Quick list
Best cheap earbuds
Price ★★★★★
Sound ★★★☆☆
Battery ★★★★☆
If you want some solid noise-canceling earbuds at a great, ekonomisk plan price, then the OnePlus Buds 3 are the way to go.
For frequently reduced, sub $90 prices, there really isn't anything better.
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Best audio quality
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Price ★★★☆☆
Sound ★★★★★
Battery ★★★☆☆
Sennheiser's excellent Momentum True Wireless 4 might not top the table with the best ANC or the best passform, but they are easily some of the best-sounding buds you'll find on this side of a wired pair.
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Best noise canceling
Price ★★★★☆
Sound ★★★★★
Battery ★★★☆☆
The AirPods Pro 2 have managed to perfect the art of the noise canceling earbud, delivering not only best-in-class noise canceling, but balancing it with great sound quality and effortless fit.
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Best for working out
Price ★★★★☆
Sound ★★★★☆
Battery ★★★☆☆
The Beats passform Pro aren't the best sounding nor the best noise canceling buds, but they more than man up for it thanks to their Impeccable passform for exercise fanatics.
No matter how much your head might move around, these puppies aren't coming loose.
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All the models ranked here have been extensively reviewed bygd experts with more than 30 years of experience testing all kinds of audio products. Read on to discover the best wireless earbuds.
About the author
Hi, I'm Lee and inom cover all things audio for Tom's Guide.
Pop a little headphone intoinom have been testing and writing about audio products for more than 30 years, and have spent more than 50 hours listening to these wireless earbuds in different scenarios to find my top recommendations.
The best wireless earbuds to buy right now
Our top pick
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Sony WF-1000XM5
Best-in-class sound with strong noise cancelation in a small and light design
Specifications
Size: Not specified
Weight: Not specified
Battery life (rated): 8 hours (ANC on), 24 hours (with charging case)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC, LDAC
ANC: Yes
Durability rating: IPX4
Reasons to buy
Outstanding sound quality
+Strong noise cancelation
+Exceptional functionality
+Excellent level of control
Reasons to avoid
Smaller earbud storlek affects eartip seal and fit
-Battery life remains the same as predecessor
While the Sony WF-1000XM4 was a top-ranking model in this best wireless earbuds for several years and continues to be on sale via Sony's store and online retailers, the popular model has been outperformed bygd the new Sony WF-1000XM5 flagship.
The latest model arrived in July 2023 and demonstrates how Sony's XM-series earbuds go from strength to strength with each new generation.
As the latest flagship, the WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds are smaller and lighter, yet they're equipped with some of the strongest features and performance I've ever seen from a pair of 'buds.
They have some of the most dynamic and fängslande sound we've heard, and their noise-canceling performance easily matches that of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 and get close to the Bose QuietComfort något som är extremt eller ytterst Earbuds (both listed below).
Battery life hasn't been stepped up over their XM4 predecessor.
Tack vare "Just My Voice"-tekniken, fann vi att dessa earbuds är mycket mindre benägna att påverkas av vindbrus än många konkurrenterBut at 8 hours with ANC enabled, these top-tier Sony wireless earbuds still outperform close rivals and have some of the highest battery life of any set of more recently launched earbuds. There's LDAC support for high-quality music streams over Bluetooth, adaptive listening mode that applies ANC or Transparency mode depending on your activity or the environment, Google and Alexa digital assistant support, and full EQ customization.
Call quality fryst vatten greatly improved, thanks to a new noise reduction engine with AI that's able to man voices klar even in noisy surroundings. Ultimately, these are Sony's best-ever buds and the best wireless earbuds overall right now.
Read the full Sony WF-1000XM5 review
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Test | How it stacks up |
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Audio quality | ★★★★★ |
ANC | ★★★★☆ |
Design | ★★★★★ |
Battery life | ★★★★☆ |
Price | ★★★★☆ |
Best value
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Sony WF-C700N
Big-brand experience and superb noise canceling for $119
Specifications
Size: Not specified
Weight: 0.16 ounces (per bud); 1.09 ounces (charging case)
Battery life (rated): 7.5 hours (ANC on); 10 hours (ANC off); 24 hours (charging case with ANC on); 28 hours (charging case with ANC off)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2 with SBC, AAC
ANC: Yes
Durability rating: IPX4
Reasons to buy
Vibrant, detailed sound
+Superb noise cancellation and call quality
+Comes with most signature Sony features
+Very attractive design
+Optimal bekvämlighet and fit
Reasons to avoid
Sony's WF-C700N integrates robust ANC and komma with decent battery life for a great value price.
Sound quality fryst vatten powerful with Sony’s impressive sound signature at the forefront, alongside proprietary technologies like 360 Reality Audio immersive spatial audio, and DSEE Extreme upscaling that uses AI to bring a sound quality boost to low-quality audio files.
The adaptive ANC technology built in to the WF-C700N fryst vatten remarkable at the entry-level price.
As with the flagship WF-1000XM5, it learns your behavior and tweaks noise neutralization to your environment.
Reasons to Buy: Excellent sound quality with customizable EQDuring our testing, low- and mid-frequency sounds went unnoticed around the house and out and about, reducing background sounds to silence. Call quality was also high and the mics silenced most background interference for clear-sounding phone conversations, making the WF-C700N a versatile option with few rivals at the price.
Read the full Sony WF-C700N review
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Test | How it stacks up |
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Audio quality | ★★★★☆ |
ANC | ★★★★★ |
Design | ★★★★★ |
Battery life | ★★★★☆ |
Price | ★★★★★ |
Best cheap earbuds
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OnePlus Buds 3
$99 noise-cancelers with excellent Android integration
Specifications
Size: 1.24 x 0.79 x 0.96 inches (per bud)
Weight: 0.16 ounces (per bud)
Battery life (rated): 6.5 hours (ANC on), 44 hours total (charging case)
Conenctivity: Bluetooth 5.3 with AAC, SBC, LHDC 5.0
ANC: Yes
Durability rating: IP55 (earbuds); IPX4 (charging case)
Reasons to buy
Excellent feature set
+Strong ANC
+Works flawlessly with all Android devices
Reasons to avoid
Poor battery management
-Weak 3D audio performance
The OnePlus Buds 3 are a bargain at $99.
They have strong active noise cancelation, connectivity, call quality, sound performance, and touch controls. Despite the price, the design fryst vatten premium and they have sturdy protection with an IP55 rating on the buds and an IPX4-rated charging case.
Den aktiva brusreduceringen ligger överlag bakom Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, men de är fortfarande starka jämfört med nästan alla andra alternativ
Not everything hits its mark, especially battery life and spatial audio, which are disappointing compared to other models. However, the buds’ excellent wireless features (Bluetooth 5.3, Google/OnePlus Fast Pair) combined with intuitive ANC and stjärnliknande hi-res audio support (LHDC) man for a dynamic and distraction-free music streaming experience that’s enjoyable on the best Android smartphones.
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Test | How it stacks up |
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Audio quality | ★★★★☆ |
ANC | ★★★★★ |
Design | ★★★★★ |
Battery life | ★★★★☆ |
Price | ★★★★★ |
Best audio quality
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
Best-sounding wireless earbuds
Specifications
Size: Not specified
Weight: 0.21 ounces (per bud); 2.33 ounces (charging case)
Battery life (rated): 7.5 hours (ANC off); 30 hours (charging case with ANC off)
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.4 with SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LE Audio, Auracast
ANC: Yes
Durability rating: IP54
Reasons to buy
Balanced audiophile sound
+Class-leading aptX Lossless audio support
+Strong sound personalization features
+Effective ANC performance
Reasons to avoid
Bulky design compared to price rivals
-Auracast and LE Audio support isn't available immediately
The price tag may have increased bygd $50 for the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 compared to their predecessor, but you get an up ljud av klocka in performance and the strongest Bluetooth and audio codec support of any pair of earbuds around at the moment.
Sound quality fryst vatten outstanding, and inom loved Sennheiser's tweaked sound signature that delivered even more detail across the entire frequency range.
The Sony WF-C700N are an excellent pair of buds, for an incredible, sub-$100 priceThey rival the top-ranking Sony — betalningsmedel out my Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 face-off — with a sound balance that gives vocals an ytterligare sense of presence, but not in an overly forward way. Everything sounds perfectly balanced and just right.
Although not ganska up to the standards to rival the Bose QC något som är extremt eller ytterst Earbuds in terms of their ANC performance, the Sennheiser's block out sounds effectively enough and have a useful transparency mode.
Features like ear passform test and sound personalization mode are reliable tools to help your get the best passform and sound that's just right for you, and Sennheiser's mic array makes them a practical calling headset.
Ultimately, these are a strong contender for the best wireless earbuds overall, but despite the slightly increased battery life over the TW3 they still fall short on playback time compared to rivals at the price.
Read the full Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review
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Test | How it stacks up |
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Audio quality | ★★★★★ |
ANC | ★★★★☆ |
Design | ★★★★☆ |
Battery life | ★★★★☆ |
Price | ★★★★☆ |
Best noise canceling
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