Bang & Olufsen's Beoplay EX buds are the company's best true-wireless earbuds yet. While they have a list price of $170, they're frequently discounted on Amazon. The Fokus Pro are Noble's second-generation premium true-wireless earbuds and feature a hybrid three-driver configuration, with a custom made 8.2mm dynamic driver and 2 Knowles balanced armature drivers. So you may see the PI7 come down in price to compete with the Sony because it's hard to justify spending the extra dough on the PI7, even if their charging case doubles as a Bluetooth transceiver and supports theaptX Adaptiveformat. Wear sensors detect when the earbuds are in your ears and pause your music when you take them out. And many of the top-sounding in-ear headphones are pretty pricey, though I've included a few value picks. They deliver a lot of what makes those in-ear headphones a success for a fraction of the money although you do have to sacrifice a feature or two noise-cancelling, for example. But perhaps it should be. While their sound and noise canceling don't quite measure up to the WF-1000XM4's, they're close and cost less. You can use a single earbud if you want; they're IPX5 splash-proof, and battery life is rated at 6 hours with noise canceling turned on. Our list of hand-picked pairs proves you don't have to spend a fortune to take sound quality to a new level. Anker makes several earbuds that cost less than $100. I should also note that to get optimal sound quality (and bass performance, in particular), it's crucial to get a tight seal. Your colour options are white and black. What Hi-Fi? aptX is available for devices that support the aptX audio codec; these have aptX Adaptive and use Bluetooth 5.2. It features active noise canceling (it's good), a transparency mode, multipoint Bluetooth pairing so you can connect to your computer and phone at the same time, and it has very solid voice-calling performance with good noise reduction. Read the full Google Pixel Buds A-Series review. Shortly after the release of the CX, Sennheiser's second-generation midrange buds, the company followed them up with the CX Plus, which add noise canceling for a slightly higher price. They are a great proposition with a good fit, solid connection, decent controls, and good noise-cancelling for the money.

You will receive a verification email shortly. No earbuds are perfect, of course, and not everybody will love the fit of the Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds or be able to afford their high price. Read our Bowers & Wilkins PI7 first take. But Beyerdyanic has said it made sound quality its highest priority and that definitely shows. Fokus says the ergonomic shell is 3D printed with a semi-custom low profile shape, a designer faceplate and embedded touch sensor. And for some people, they might just be better than the AirPods Pro. On the back, there is a micro USB input for charging the internal battery, which should last 12 hours on a full charge (though it depends on volume level). Not only are they extremely comfortable, they are also some of the most musical buds we have heard in this price bracket. First, they are an electrostatic design. Battery life is rated at around 6.5 hours at moderate volume levels, and you get an extra two charges from the case, which has USB-C and wireless charging. Shure has plenty of experience with wired in-ear headphones, and it shines through in the Aonic 3s. The big attraction here, the noise-cancelling technology, is a useful addition; turn it on and it blocks out all the chatter and rumbling of the outside world. All the titles are available as Kindle, iBooks, Nook e-books and audiobooks. But if you're OK with it, these are easily among the best-sounding true-wireless earbuds out there -- and maybe even the best-sounding.

They support SBC, ACC, aptX and aptX Adaptive codecs. They are more revealing and articulate thanSennheiser's True Wireless Momentum IIearbuds, which come across as warmer and a bit more open with slightly bigger sound. And boy do they deliver. Testing in-ear headphones doesn't require us to be in a test room all the time, although when we want peace and quiet and to compare pairs with their closest rivals, then a dedicated room does come in handy. It's also worth noting that their high sensitivity (112dB) means that the E11Cs can deliver plenty of volume. The earbuds have some extra features, like an ear-detection sensor (your music pauses when you take the buds out of your ears) and a case that has USB-C and wireless charging, which you don't often find at this price. The price tag is competitive too. IPX4 water resistance comes as part of the WF-1000XM4 package, as does Sony's clever Headphones Connect app for iOS and Android and clever features such as Quick Attention and Speak-To-Chat which both allow you to have a conversation without removing the earbuds. Read our Beyerdynamic Free Byrd review. Well, they can generate cable noise if you don't use the supplied clothing clip, and the one-button control doesn't allow for volume adjustment. So, you will also want to ensure the in-ear headphones you go for (and the tips you get with them) are comfortable. The buttons are easy to find and you control the buds through combinations of single, double and triple-presses. Alas, it's expensive at $299 (the more durable MW08 Sport, which sounds the same, is $349). As you would expect from Sennheiser, their sound is refined and mature. We treat in-ear headphones as though they are speakers, so we give them plenty of time to run in, and then we use them with the equipment they are most likely to be partnered with, be it a smartphone, headphone amp and DAC or portable music player. They deliver tunes with an infectious sense of musicality that keeps you coming back for more. Unlike with the Liberty Air 2 Pro, I had no problem getting a tight seal with the included ear tips and found the sound to be on par with other premium earbuds that cost more.

They're more compact and lighter than Sony's flagship WF-1000M4 and also feature Sony's V1 processor.

They are supplied with five sizes of ear tips, so you should be able to achieve a decent level of isolation. Shop your favorite products and well find the best deal with a single click. You can buy separate ones (including a three-button version for Apple devices and a one-button model for everything else), along with a Bluetooth 5.0 module. These are worth trying if you don't want to spend over $200 for some of the more expensive models on this list but still get excellent sound. The Liberty 3 Pro deliver a solid noise-canceling experience (they also have three different transparency modes) and feature Anker's HearID ANC, which "analyzes your ears and level of in-ear pressure to create a tailored profile that optimizes noise reduction and reduces external sound to suit your ears.". Read the full review: Beyerdynamic Soul Byrd. You can buy third-party ear tips (Comply makes several varieties) if you can't get a tight seal with one of the sizes of tips included with the earbuds. The Free Byrd earbuds, which support the AAC and AptX Adaptive audio codecs, exhibit many of that model's sonic traits, including clean, accurate sound and an airy open quality (wide soundstage). The E11Cs deliver a snug fit and a well-balanced, fun and energetic sound. Battery life is rated at around 6 hours with noise canceling on at moderate volume levels. I'm personally more fond of the company's new NuraTrue earbuds, which also have a fairly unusual design and give you the option to create a personalized hearing profile. Bass notes are crisply defined and ooze texture, while vocals sound refined and extremely natural. The Live Pro 2 and Live Free 2 are equipped with the same 11mm drivers, six microphones, oval tubes and oval silicon tips.

They're IPX54 splash-proof and have 4 hours of battery life with noise canceling on (that's a little disappointing), plus an extra four charges from the case. The Bose are right up there with the best-sounding true wireless earbuds and go toe to toe with theSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2. The NuraTrue also has a "social" transparency mode -- it's good but not quite up to the level of the AirPods Pro's transparency mode in terms of how natural it sounds. 2022 CNET, a Red Ventures company. Beyerdynamic is known for its over-ear wired studio headphones, including the newish DT 700 Pro X ($259). Think of Sony's WF-C500 wireless earbuds as a no-frills version of the WF-1000XM4 found further up this page. Thanks to their lightweight design, these premium wireless in-ear headphones are comfortable to wear and offer seven hours of playback (28 hours with the charging case). Nine different eartip choices allow for excellent isolation, while an in-line remote and mic can control your tunes and answer calls. As for drawbacks, the standard SE425s dont come with a remote or mic unit. The Shure KSE1200s are no ordinary in-ear headphones. Sony's no-frills Bluetooth in-ear headphones really hit the spot. They sound clear, dynamic and are also bursting with detail. Build quality is good and they are an easy listen. They're splash-proof, with an IPX4 rating. Over the years, JBL has put out some decent true-wireless earbuds, but nothing that really got me too excited. Initially, there were some complaints about the earbuds not playing loud enough, but a firmware update fixed that issue.

Like some other audiophile earbuds on this list, the UW100 are a little beefy and may not fit small ears. (Yes, the charging case can get scratched up if you leave it in a bag.). At 1796 the Shures aren't cheap, but the electrostatic tech is impressive. They probably offer some level of water resistance, but they currently don't have an IPX rating, which means I can't recommend them for anything but nonsweaty workouts at the gym. Both noise-cancelling and sound quality are excellent. A 15-minute quick charge gives you 4 hours of juice. The stemless Live Free 2 are rated for up to seven hours, while the Live Pro 2 are rated for 10 hours. The Sonys are comfortable to wear too and you get great noise isolation from the ear tips and fantastic noise cancelling from Sony's Integrated Processor V1. Given the price, it's hard to find fault with these excellent budget buds. Read the full review: Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2. Sony claims the chip delivers a 40 per cent increase in noise-cancelling quality, compared with the previous WF-1000X model. They are a musically pleasing pair of Bluetooth in-ear headphones and you will struggle to find anything at this level that carries out similar functions and does it so well. They are more than a match for any rival at this level. I didn't experience any listening fatigue over longer listening sessions. Read our Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review. Take theEarfun Airpositioned (above), switch to a 10mm driver, cram in even more features such as noise cancellation and you arrive at the Earfun Air Pro. They are comfy and lightweight for starters.

Earfun is highlighting how you can see the buds' squared-off stems through the case -- there's a little window -- but aside from the stems, the buds themselves have a similar shape and design to the AirPods Pro. Nura has some of the best hearing personalization, and a quick 5-minute process, with no test tones involved, yielded good results for me with improved sound. A hugely talented and affordable pair of in-ear headphones. It took Bose quite awhile to get them into stores, but the $279 noise-canceling QuietComfort Earbudsare finally here. The Melomanias deliver an impactful and expansive musical performance. The Live Free 2 fit securely in my ears and are smaller and superior to Samsung's Galaxy Buds Pro, particularly in terms of comfort level. The first thing you will notice about these headphones is the design: Shure has gone for the in-ear pro-style in-ear monitor configuration, where the cable passes up your back and splits behind your head before passing over the top of your ears. This is the page for you. Are they better than the Sony WF-1000XM4, which cost $120 less? Master & Dynamic's earlier MW07 and MW07 Plus delivered top-notch sound for true wireless, but they were a little lacking in the features department and weren't so great for making calls. Technically, the new splash-proof Beats Fit Pro ($200) aren't AirPods, but they're built on the same tech platform as the AirPods Pro. Earfun talks up the Air Pro 2's voice calling capabilities -- they have three microphones in each earbud -- and I thought call performance was good. New York, And they also combine a comfortable fit along with strong noise canceling, very good sound quality and voice-calling performance, plus a robust feature set, including multipoint Bluetooth pairing, an IPX5 splash-proof rating and wireless charging. Almost every single one has 5 stars. You can go the wired route, but there's always the wireless option should you want a bit more convenience from your headphones. They look nearly identical to the standard CX buds but have a glossy finish on the bud's exterior touch-sensitive surface, and come in black or white. Our pick of the best in-ear earphones across a range of prices. Insight and precision are first-rate too. They deliver more of an audiophile sound profile, with smooth, well-balanced sound and well-defined bass. Also, the Earfun Air Pro 2 buds sound better, with richer, more dynamic sound. While not positioned as 'sporty', they are IPX4 sweat- and water-resistant. They are vented, though, so some background noise inevitably creeps in. Heres why you can trust us. All review verdicts are agreed upon by the team rather than an individual reviewer to eliminate any personal preference and to make sure we are being as thorough as possible, too. While these classy Sennheisers sound a tad more composed than the Sony WF-1000XM3s (above), they are also much pricier. We found this a little hit and miss, so we would definitely experiment and consider mixing the sizes if it means getting a more secure fit. They offer superb noise-cancelling tech, which can be adjusted in the companion app, as well as customisable controls. Following thethird-generation AirPods, Apple has another new set of earbuds, this time from its subsidiary audio company, Beats.

Your colour choices are either white or 'Dark Olive'. These Bluetooth in-ear headphones hit the spot. 107, 109db sensitivity (higher than any I've seen in buds), longer battery life, bluetooth 5.1, far better than anything mentioned here - what gives? They have big, open sound with lots of energy in the bass and good detail. The finest in-ear headphones we have heard at this price. Sound is warm and there's decent depth to the bass, which is topped with a clear and crisp midrange. The app also includes a hearing test function that will personalize your EQ settings based on the results of the hearing test. Amazingly it all feels fairly premium too. And they do so with great success. You are treated to an expansive, clear presentation across the frequencies. If you want an affordable and accomplished pair of wireless in-ear headphones, Cambridge Audio's offering definitely warrants a closer look. Unlike Beats' earlier, less expensiveStudio Buds, the Beats Fit Pro include Apple's H1 chip and have most of theAirPods Pro'sfeatures, including active noise canceling, spatial audio and Adaptive EQ. I personally ended up getting the best fit using Sennheiser's large tips, which work best for my ears. Read the full review: Bose QuietComfort Earbuds. Ear tips make a big difference and, unfortunately, they don't always fit quite as well as they should.

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