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14 Recommendations
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Tested Dec 20, 2023
Updated Dec 20, 2023
Methodology v1.8
JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless
5
Searching
Finding store
Neutral Sound
7.7
Commute/Travel
7.3
Sports/Fitness
8.1
Office
6.9
Wireless Gaming
5.9
Wired Gaming
5.8
Phone Calls
6.5
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
In-Ears
Budget And Cheap
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Cheap Earbuds
JBL
Budget And Cheap Wireless Earbuds
Earbuds For Bass
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
True Wireless Earbuds
Earbuds Under $50
Budget Wireless
Under $50
Wireless Earbuds Under $50
13 Recommendations
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Tested Jan 18, 2021
Updated Oct 17, 2023
Methodology v1.8
Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless
7
Searching
Finding store
Neutral Sound
7.0
Commute/Travel
7.7
Sports/Fitness
7.0
Office
7.3
Wireless Gaming
5.7
Wired Gaming
6.9
Phone Calls
6.8
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Noise Cancelling
Headphones
Over-Ear
Wireless
Budget And Cheap
Budget Noise Cancelling
Commuting
Office
Budget Wireless
Bass
Noise Cancelling Under $100
Over-Ear Under $100
Best Wireless Under $100
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Tested Feb 21, 2020
Updated Sep 07, 2023
Methodology v1.6
Anker Soundcore Life Q20 Wireless
4
Searching
Finding store
Neutral Sound
6.8
Commute/Travel
7.3
Sports/Fitness
7.1
Office
7.2
Wireless Gaming
5.3
Wired Gaming
7.0
Phone Calls
6.9
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Noise Cancelling
Wireless
Running
Over-Ears For Working Out
Budget And Cheap
Budget Noise Cancelling
Anker
Commuting
Bluetooth Headsets For Calls
Office
Budget Wireless
Bass
Under $50
12 Recommendations
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Tested Dec 02, 2022
Updated Oct 17, 2023
Methodology v1.8
Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless
23
Searching
Finding store
Neutral Sound
7.1
Commute/Travel
8.2
Sports/Fitness
8.0
Office
7.5
Wireless Gaming
5.6
Wired Gaming
5.4
Phone Calls
6.4
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
Noise Cancelling Earbuds
In-Ears
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Small Ear Earbuds
Brands
Anker
Budget And Cheap Wireless Earbuds
Wireless Earbuds Under $100
True Wireless Earbuds
Noise Cancelling Under $100
Best Wireless Under $100
11 Recommendations
Compare
Tested Nov 28, 2022
Updated Nov 22, 2023
Methodology v1.8
Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless
28
Searching
Finding store
Neutral Sound
6.9
Commute/Travel
7.8
Sports/Fitness
7.0
Office
7.6
Wireless Gaming
5.8
Wired Gaming
7.0
Phone Calls
7.3
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Noise Cancelling
Headphones
Over-Ear
Wireless
Budget Noise Cancelling
Anker
Commuting
Bluetooth Headsets For Calls
Office
Under $200
Noise Cancelling Under $200
9 Recommendations
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Tested Jul 15, 2024
Updated Jul 15, 2024
Methodology v2.0
Nothing Ear
28
Searching
Finding store
Sports And Fitness
8.0
Travel
7.6
Office Work
7.4
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.7
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.6
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.6
Noise Isolation
7.5
Microphone (In Development)
7.0
Frequency Response Consistency
7.8
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-2 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
In-Ears
Earbuds For iPhone
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Earbuds For Phone Calls
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
AirPods Alternative
True Wireless Earbuds
Under $200
Compare
Tested Aug 21, 2023
Updated Aug 21, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless
90
Searching
Finding store
Sports And Fitness
8.1
Travel
8.2
Office Work
7.6
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.6
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.5
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.9
Noise Isolation
8.6
Microphone (In Development)
6.1
Frequency Response Consistency
8.1
Bass Amount
Emphasized (4 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (-1 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Headphones
Wireless Earbuds
Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Wireless Earbuds For Running
In-Ears
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Sony
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
True Wireless Earbuds
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Tested Nov 23, 2022
Updated Dec 05, 2024
Methodology v2.0
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
43
Searching
Finding store
Sports And Fitness
7.9
Travel
8.4
Office Work
7.7
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.7
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.5
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.8
Noise Isolation
9.2
Microphone (In Development)
5.9
Frequency Response Consistency
8.0
Bass Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Treble Amount
Underemphasized (-5 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Headphones
Wireless Earbuds
Apple
Noise Cancelling Earbuds
In-Ears
Earbuds For iPhone
Small Ear Earbuds
Brands
True Wireless Earbuds
Compare
Tested May 04, 2016
Updated Jun 12, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Sennheiser HD 800 S
4
Searching
Finding store
Sports And Fitness
5.9
Travel
4.9
Office Work
3.4
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
4.8
Wired Gaming (In Development)
6.9
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
8.4
Noise Isolation
1.4
Microphone (In Development)
0.0
Frequency Response Consistency
8.4
Bass Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Flat
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Open-Back
Wireless
No
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
No
Recommended in:
Headphones
Over-Ear
Music
Wired
Studio
Critical Listening
Brands
Open-Back
Sennheiser
Compare
Tested Aug 06, 2024
Updated Aug 06, 2024
Methodology v1.8
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3)
3
Searching
Finding store
Neutral Sound
7.2
Commute/Travel
6.7
Sports/Fitness
6.7
Office
7.1
Wireless Gaming
7.5
Wired Gaming
5.9
Phone Calls
7.4
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
Wireless Gaming
PC Gaming
Xbox One
PS5/PS5 Pro
PS4
Turtle Beach
Gaming Under $100
Best Wireless Under $100
Compare
Tested Nov 07, 2023
Updated Nov 07, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Wireless
108
Searching
Finding store
Sports And Fitness
7.4
Travel
8.2
Office Work
8.0
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
6.3
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.4
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
6.9
Noise Isolation
9.3
Microphone (In Development)
7.1
Frequency Response Consistency
7.0
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (-1 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Noise Cancelling
Headphones
Over-Ear
Wireless
Over-Ears For Working Out
Bose
Brands
Commuting
Office
Compare
Tested Sep 16, 2020
Updated Dec 06, 2023
Methodology v1.8
Sony WH-1000XM4 Wireless
23
Searching
Finding store
Neutral Sound
7.4
Commute/Travel
8.1
Sports/Fitness
7.2
Office
7.7
Wireless Gaming
5.8
Wired Gaming
7.4
Phone Calls
6.6
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Noise Cancelling
Headphones
Over-Ear
Wireless
Music
Sony
Brands
Commuting
Bass
8 Recommendations
Compare
Tested Jan 06, 2021
Updated Sep 28, 2023
Methodology v1.5
Beats Flex Wireless
0
Searching
Finding store
Neutral Sound
6.9
Commute/Travel
7.7
Sports/Fitness
8.1
Office
7.0
Wireless Gaming
5.4
Wired Gaming
5.3
Phone Calls
6.0
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds For Running
Beats
Earbuds For iPhone
Small Ear Earbuds
Wireless Earbuds Under $100
Earbuds Under $50
Neckband
Wireless Earbuds Under $50
Compare
Tested Apr 24, 2023
Updated Apr 08, 2024
Methodology v2.0
Audeze Maxwell Wireless
154
Searching
Finding store
Sports And Fitness
6.6
Travel
6.2
Office Work
6.7
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
7.8
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.8
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
6.6
Noise Isolation
5.2
Microphone (In Development)
8.3
Frequency Response Consistency
5.2
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (-1 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Planar Magnetic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
Wireless Gaming
PC Gaming
Xbox One
PS5/PS5 Pro
Xbox Series X/S
PS4
USB-C
Compare
Tested Sep 29, 2022
Updated Nov 27, 2023
Methodology v2.0
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless [7, 7P, 7X]
14
Searching
Finding store
Sports And Fitness
6.9
Travel
6.2
Office Work
6.5
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
7.5
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.8
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.0
Noise Isolation
4.7
Microphone (In Development)
7.7
Frequency Response Consistency
4.7
Bass Amount
Very Emphasized (6 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
Wireless Gaming
PC Gaming
Xbox One
PS5/PS5 Pro
Xbox Series X/S
SteelSeries
PS4
Compare
Tested May 14, 2024
Updated May 14, 2024
Methodology v1.8
Technics EAH-AZ80
55
Searching
Finding store
Neutral Sound
7.3
Commute/Travel
8.0
Sports/Fitness
8.3
Office
7.6
Wireless Gaming
5.7
Wired Gaming
5.6
Phone Calls
6.8
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
Wireless Earbuds For Running
In-Ears
Earbuds For Phone Calls
Office
AirPods Alternative
True Wireless Earbuds
Noise Cancelling Under $200
7 Recommendations
Compare
Tested Sep 10, 2024
Updated Sep 10, 2024
Methodology v1.8
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
41
Searching
Finding store
Neutral Sound
7.8
Commute/Travel
8.5
Sports/Fitness
8.5
Office
7.9
Wireless Gaming
6.2
Wired Gaming
6.5
Phone Calls
7.8
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Running
Earbuds For iPhone
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Small Ear Earbuds
Earbuds With A Mic
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
Jabra
Compare
Tested Dec 14, 2023
Updated Dec 14, 2023
Methodology v1.8
Skullcandy Dime 3 True Wireless
4
Searching
Finding store
Neutral Sound
8.0
Commute/Travel
7.4
Sports/Fitness
8.1
Office
6.9
Wireless Gaming
5.4
Wired Gaming
5.2
Phone Calls
6.4
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Cheap Earbuds
Skullcandy
Budget And Cheap Wireless Earbuds
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
AirPods Alternative
Earbuds Under $50
Wireless Earbuds Under $50
Compare
Tested Jul 12, 2021
Updated Dec 04, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X
2
Searching
Finding store
Sports And Fitness
5.9
Travel
4.8
Office Work
5.7
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.6
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.6
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.6
Noise Isolation
1.7
Microphone (In Development)
8.0
Frequency Response Consistency
7.6
Bass Amount
Underemphasized (-4 dB)
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)
Sound Signature
Flat
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Open-Back
Wireless
No
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
PC Gaming
Xbox One
PS5/PS5 Pro
Xbox Series X/S
Open-Back
PS4
Compare
Tested Feb 09, 2023
Updated Jan 25, 2024
Methodology v2.0
Focal Bathys Wireless
7
Searching
Finding store
Sports And Fitness
7.2
Travel
7.8
Office Work
7.6
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
6.1
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.2
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
8.0
Noise Isolation
8.1
Microphone (In Development)
6.7
Frequency Response Consistency
7.9
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Balanced
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Noise Cancelling
Headphones
Over-Ear
Wireless
Critical Listening
Closed-Back
USB-C
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