With fewer devices having headphone jacks, Bluetooth headphones and earbuds have become the norm. A wireless pair of earbuds means you don’t have to worry about cords getting tangled in your pocket or bag. You just pop them out of their case and into your ears and you’re good to go.
Wired earbuds vs. wireless earbuds
Wireless earbuds connect to your devices via Bluetooth, and usually after you’ve paired them once, they connect automatically when you put them in your ears. Most devices have Bluetooth capabilities, but not every electronic has an aux port, so wireless earbuds are honestly the safer choice, unless you want to carry around an adapter everywhere you go. Read more…
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BEST OVERALL CHOICE
Jabra Elite Active 75t
Jabra's good-sounding, long-lasting earbuds are solid for working out or everyday use.
- Battery life: 7.5 hours (28 hours total with charging case)
- Style: True wireless
- Built-in mic: Yes
- Charging case included: Yes
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BEST FOR NOISE CANCELLATION
Apple AirPods Pro
Apple's popular in-ear buds have gotten even better with the addition of active noise cancelation technology.
- Battery life: 4.5 hours (more than 24 hours total with charging case)
- Style: True wireless
- Built-in mic: Yes
- Charging case included: Yes
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BEST FOR SAMSUNG PHONE USERS
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro
Powerful woofers and intuitive controls make the Galaxy Buds Pro stand out.
- Battery life: 8 hours (28 hours total with charging case)
- Style: True wireless
- Built-in mic: Yes
- Charging case included: Yes
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BEST AIRPODS PRO ALTERNATIVE
Sony WF-1000XM3
Active noise cancellation, ambient mode, and quick attention mode let you control how much background noise you hear.
- Battery life: 6 hours (24 hours total with charging case)
- Style: True wireless
- Built-in mic: Yes
- Charging case included: Yes
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BEST FOR DEEP BASS
Bose Sport Earbuds
These Bose earbuds offer some serious oomph even without noise cancellation.
- Battery life: 5 hours (15 total hours with charging case)
- Style: True wireless
- Built-in mic: Yes
- Charging case included: Yes
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BEST FOR ALL-DAY WEAR
Beats Powerbeats Pro
The Beats Powerbeats Pro are a sporty AirPods alternative comfy enough for all-day wear with an all-day battery life to match.
- Battery life: 9 hours (more than 24 hours total with charging case)
- Style: True wireless with earhooks
- Built-in mic: Yes
- Charging case included: Yes
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BEST BUDGET PICK
Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo
Offering decent sound for the money, Anker's buds are a worthy upgrade from the junky earbuds you impulse-bought at the airport.
- Battery life: 3.5 hours (12.5 hours total with charging case)
- Style: True wireless
- Built-in mic: Yes
- Charging case included: Yes
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BEST PREMIUM BUDS
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2
If you can justify their price tag, you'll be the proud owner of the best-sounding buds on your block.
- Battery life: 7 hours (28 hours total with charging case)
- Style: True wireless
- Built-in mic: Yes
- Charging case included: Yes
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MASHABLE OFFICE FAVORITE
Apple AirPods
Though they aren't the newest from Apple, we still love the classic AirPods.
- Battery life: 5 hours (more than 24 hours total with charging case)
- Style: True wireless
- Built-in mic: Yes
- Charging case included: Yes
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MOST AFFORDABLE
Anker Soundcore Spirit sports earbuds
For such an affordable price, this is an impressive pair of wireless earbuds.
- Battery life: 8 hours
- Style: Wireless
- Built-in mic: Yes
- Charging case included: No
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BEST FOR ALEXA INTEGRATION
Echo Buds
With Alexa skills and Bose Active Noise Reduction, Echo Buds are a decent option.
- Battery life: 5 hours (20 hours total with charging case)
- Style: True wireless
- Built-in mic: Yes
- Charging case included: Yes
