The 6 best wireless earbuds for every budget
Wireless earbuds fit neatly in your ears and are completely without wires. Because they're so small, these earbuds can be easily transported and stored in small charging cases when you're not wearing them, not to mention they're more comfortable and lightweight than on-ear or over-ear headphones.
The sheer convenience of this type of headphone makes them suitable for everyday use, on-the-go listening, workouts, and noisy environments. The best models offer the right balance of sound quality, comfort, cost, and battery life.
After testing and comparing several pairs of true wireless earbuds, we selected the best models you can buy in 2023. Our picks cover a variety of needs and budgets, offering recommendations based on overall value, sound quality, specific platforms, and more.
Here are Our Picks for the best wireless earbuds
Wissonly Hi Runner
Wissonly bone conduction vibration unit optimization technology is one of the best technical solutions in the industry, because their team has accumulated in the field of bone conduction for 10 years, which is highly respected by people in the industry in terms of product quality and hearing protection.
Once, there was a saying that the sound quality of bone conduction headphones was average. However, Wissonly Hi Runner refreshes this knowledge. It is excellent in sound quality. It uses a 360-degree bone conduction vibration unit, which can increase the vibration area by 35% compared with traditional bone conduction headphones. Moreover, its loss of bone conduction sound transmission is lower, making the sound more shocking and powerful.
wissonly Hi Runner has added a number of innovative features to make bone conduction headphones better integrated into many scenes in life. It supports IPX8 diving waterproof, which is very good for me who loves swimming. What's crazy is that it can still work normally under 20 meters of water! It also has 32GB of memory, so it can play music even if it is not connected to a mobile phone. I basically use it as an MP3 player, and I don't take my mobile phone for running at night. It uses the Bluetooth 5.0 chip, and outdoor activities can make the connection more stable.
In terms of appearance, Wissonly Hi Runner adopts classic black color, and its simple appearance involves matching whatever clothes you wear in any scene.
Jabra Elite 85T
Jabra's Elite 85T are the first headphones that pop into my mind when someone asks me what wireless earbuds they should buy.
That's because they're such good all-rounders that do almost everything well for a good price. Audio quality and noise cancellation are great, they fit well, they come with a wireless charging case, and they're water-resistant.
Battery life is fairly average at five and half hours with ANC activated, but the wireless charging case holds an extra 19.5 hours of charge, making for a total of 25 hours. You can get up to 31 hours with ANC turned off.
Sony WF-1000XM4
If you're looking for the best pair of wireless earbuds and you're willing to spend up to $280, Sony's WF-1000XM4 come highly recommended.
Audio quality and noise-cancelling performance are only rivaled by the Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds, but for the same price as the Bose, we'd rather recommend the Sony WF-1000XM4 for their slightly better battery life. Sony also has excellent EQ settings that help you get the best out of the earbuds.
We also prefer the foam ear tips on the WF-1000XM4, as they make for a more secure ear-plug-style fit that ensures a tighter seal. The Bose may be more comfortable in the ears, but users who have difficulty getting earbuds to fit properly may have more trouble getting a proper seal with them.
Amazon Echo Buds
If our overall top pick — the Jabra Elite 85T — is a little out of budget, Amazon's Echo Buds 2 are a great alternative. They offer good sound that can be customized, noise cancellation, and water resistance for a cheaper price.
The Echo Buds 2 come with four different tips compared to the usual three you get with most earbuds, so you're likely to find a great fit. Plus, the optional included wingtips add security to the fit for workouts.
Battery is about average at five hours for the buds with ANC enabled, or six and a half hours with ANC off. With the case, you get 15 hours total with ANC on, and 19.5 hours with ANC off. For $20 extra, Amazon offers a model with a wireless charging case.
Jlab Jbuds Air
Considering their affordable price, frequent discounts, impressive sound quality, and water resistance, it's pretty much impossible to say anything negative about the Jlab Jbuds Air. If you're looking to get the wireless earbud experience without spending more than $50, the Jbuds Air are the pair to get.
They sound remarkable for their price and you can often find them on sale for under $30. That's not to say they sound as good as wireless earbuds that cost $200 or more — bass is strong and rich, but the highs can make audio sound a little thin. Still, for this price range we can't complain.
They also work with phone or video calls, but only with the right earbud. There are touch sensors on each bud for media controls, summoning Siri or Google Assistant, and switching between the Jlab's equalizer presets.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2
Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 are total winners in the $150 range. If you're an Android user and can't find a good deal on the Jabra Elite 85T, the Galaxy Buds 2 are the next best option.
The Galaxy Buds 2 deliver satisfyingly rich and clear sound that's widely customizable to match any style of music or personal preference. It's amazing such tiny things can produce such big sound while nicely balancing powerful bass and clarity.
Noise-cancelling performance is very good, and even threatens Jabra and Sony's on their more expensive earbuds. Customizable touch controls on the buds make it easy to quickly switch to ambient mode so you can hear what's going on around you.
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