I definitely think you should test out Bang Olufsen Beoplay EX wireless earbuds they are by far the best sounding if no price/performance is being thought about.

Oct 13, 2024 06:23 AM By SGunaydin

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I definitely think you should test out Bang Olufsen Beoplay EX wireless earbuds they are by far the best sounding if no price/performance is being thought about.

We’re certainly open to it if they receive enough interest. You can vote for them in the headphones pipeline. Do you have hands-on experience with them?

Oct 18, 2024 07:12 PM By  Jasper Lastoria

We’re certainly open to it if they receive enough interest. You can vote for them in the headphones pipeline. Do you have hands-on experience with them?

I have them and they are absolutely gorgeous. Definitely a hot contender for the “Best Earbuds” spot. I liked them better than the Sonys.

Hey guys! As always, love the work that you do. Curious as to why the Sony WF-1000XM5 is considered the best wireless earbud when your own comparison against it and the Jabra Elite 8 Active 2nd Gen is as follows…

“The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 True Wireless are a better choice for most use cases than the Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless. Both buds offer similar levels of comfort and stability, though the Jabra are better built with an IP68 rating against dust and water damage. The Jabra headphones have a more balanced default sound profile and even have a ‘smart case’ that allows you to connect devices via a wired USB-C or aux connection. While the Sony headphones are well-known for their excellent noise isolation performance and passively isolating tips, the Jabra buds offer even more attenuation, and their silicone tips also provide a solid seal. The Jabra have a better-quality mic with better noise handling. Given the Jabra retail for less, they seem like the natural choice for most users unless you value the Sony’s LDAC compatibility or more bass-heavy sound.”

Shouldn’t the Jabra’s be the best on this list?

Feb 08, 2025 09:08 AM By Protomize

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Hey guys! As always, love the work that you do. Curious as to why the Sony WF-1000XM5 is considered the best wireless earbud when your own comparison against it and the Jabra Elite 8 Active 2nd Gen is as follows… “The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 True Wireless are a better choice for most use cases than the Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless. Both buds offer similar levels of comfort and stability, though the Jabra are better built with an IP68 rating against dust and water damage. The Jabra headphones have a more balanced default sound profile and even have a ‘smart case’ that allows you to connect devices via a wired USB-C or aux connection. While the Sony headphones are well-known for their excellent noise isolation performance and passively isolating tips, the Jabra buds offer even more attenuation, and their silicone tips also provide a solid seal. The Jabra have a better-quality mic with better noise handling. Given the Jabra retail for less, they seem like the natural choice for most users unless you value the Sony’s LDAC compatibility or more bass-heavy sound.” Shouldn’t the Jabra’s be the best on this list?

Hey!

Thanks for your question. Honestly, it’s a tough call between these earbuds. The ‘best’ pick is usually the one we think everyone will like the best, but if it’s on the list, we like them. That said, at this tier of ANC buds, it’s more about preferences than necessarily pure performance. People tend to prefer touch controls (as on the Sony) over buttons on the Jabra, for example, but that doesn’t mean the Jabra are worse. Also, Jabra announced they no longer plan to continue producing true wireless earbuds, while Sony are still making earbuds and updating the apps and firmware. We don’t expect this discontinuation will impact the performance of the Jabras, but in the interest of future-proofing people’s experience, it’s easier to place the Sony at the top.

Hope that helps!

Feb 12, 2025 02:25 PM By  Jasper Lastoria

Hey! Thanks for your question. Honestly, it’s a tough call between these earbuds. The ‘best’ pick is usually the one we think everyone will like the best, but if it’s on the list, we like them. That said, at this tier of ANC buds, it’s more about preferences than necessarily pure performance. People tend to prefer touch controls (as on the Sony) over buttons on the Jabra, for example, but that doesn’t mean the Jabra are worse. Also, Jabra announced they no longer plan to continue producing true wireless earbuds, while Sony are still making earbuds and updating the apps and firmware. We don’t expect this discontinuation will impact the performance of the Jabras, but in the interest of future-proofing people’s experience, it’s easier to place the Sony at the top. Hope that helps!

Got it, thanks!