Earbuds Guides
Find the right earbuds for your budget, device and the way you use them.
Price · 7
Best Budget Earbuds
Strong wireless earbuds when you want to spend less.
Best Earbuds Under $50
The best options at $50 or less.
Best Earbuds Under $75
The best earbuds you can buy for $75 or less.
Best Earbuds Under $100
Our top wireless earbuds below $100.
Best Earbuds Under $150
Premium features without crossing $150.
Best Earbuds Under $200
High-end earbuds below the $200 mark.
Best Premium Earbuds
The best wireless earbuds once price stops being the limiting factor.
Use case · 7
Best Earbuds for Battery Life
Earbuds for people who hate charging.
Best Earbuds for Gaming on PC
Find earbuds worth considering for PC gaming and learn which wireless specifications matter before you buy.
Best Gaming Earbuds Under $100
A guide to affordable gaming earbuds under $100, with a focus on latency, battery life, comfort and compatibility.
Best Sport Earbuds
Guide to sport earbuds, focusing on water resistance, weight, battery life and secure everyday use.
Use caseBest Wireless Earbuds for the Office
Wireless earbuds well suited for office use, favoring transparency mode and comfort for long workdays.
Best Earbuds with the Best Microphone
Wireless earbuds ranked by microphone hardware — beamforming array size and pickup quality — for recording, streaming and clear voice capture beyond phone calls.
Best Earbuds for Video Meetings (Zoom, Teams & More)
Wireless earbuds suited to back-to-back video meetings on Zoom, Microsoft Teams or Google Meet — multipoint for switching devices plus enough battery to survive a meeting-heavy day.
Audio · 4
Best Earbuds for Music
Models selected for everyday music listening.
Best Earbuds for Audiophiles
Prioritizing sound quality and listening detail.
Best Earbuds for Bass
For listeners who want deeper, stronger bass.
Best Earbuds for Podcasts
Clear, comfortable listening for spoken audio.
Sport · 6
Best Earbuds for the Gym
Sweat-friendly picks for workouts.
Best Earbuds for Sport
Wireless earbuds for active use.
Best Earbuds for Running
Secure and practical earbuds for runners.
Best Earbuds for Cycling
Considerations for cycling and outdoor awareness.
Best Earbuds for Walking
Comfortable picks for walks and everyday use.
Best Earbuds for Outdoor Use
Resistance, awareness and battery for outdoor use.
Travel · 3
Work · 3
Features · 25
Best Noise-Cancelling Earbuds
Top picks for blocking unwanted noise.
FeaturesEarbuds With the Longest Battery Life
Compare earbuds by rated per-earbud battery life and understand the difference between earbud and case endurance.
FeaturesBest Earbuds with Multipoint Bluetooth
Wireless earbuds that support multipoint, letting you stay connected to two devices at once — useful for switching between laptop and phone.
FeaturesBest USB-C Wireless Earbuds
Wireless earbuds with a USB-C charging case, compatible with the same cable as most modern phones and laptops.
Best Wireless Charging Earbuds
Wireless earbuds with a Qi-compatible charging case, so you can top up on any wireless charging pad.
FeaturesBest Earbuds with Transparency Mode
Wireless earbuds with a transparency or ambient-sound mode, letting outside noise through on purpose.
FeaturesBest Earbuds with Spatial Audio
Wireless earbuds that support spatial or 3D audio, useful for movies and supported music tracks.
FeaturesMost Water-Resistant Wireless Earbuds
Wireless earbuds ranked by their stated water and sweat resistance rating, for workouts and rainy days.
FeaturesLightest Wireless Earbuds
Wireless earbuds ranked from lightest to heaviest per earbud, for all-day comfort.
Best Bluetooth 5.3 Earbuds
Wireless earbuds using Bluetooth 5.3, compared by battery life, ANC and price.
FeaturesNewest Wireless Earbuds
The most recently released wireless earbuds tracked on EarbudsTimeline, sorted by launch date.
FeaturesEarbuds with the Fastest Charging
Wireless earbuds ranked by rated quick-charge time, for buyers who need a fast top-up before heading out.
Earbuds with the Longest Case Battery
Wireless earbuds ranked by total rated battery life including the charging case, for the longest stretch between wall outlets.
FeaturesBest Wireless Earbuds of 2025
Wireless earbuds released in 2025, sorted by release date, ANC and battery life.
FeaturesBest Earbuds with LDAC or aptX (Hi-Res Audio Codecs)
Wireless earbuds supporting LDAC or an aptX variant, the Bluetooth codecs capable of carrying more audio data than standard SBC/AAC for a genuine Hi-Res-eligible connection.
FeaturesBest Wireless Headphones (Earbuds) in 2026
Looking for the best wireless headphones? Our catalog is built around true wireless earbuds — compare flagship, ANC-equipped and long-battery models by verified specifications.
FeaturesEarbuds on Sale: Best Current Catalog Prices
Compare true wireless earbuds by current catalog price. We track verified specifications rather than temporary promotions, which change too often to stay accurate.
FeaturesBest Open-Ear Earbuds
Open-ear earbuds sit outside or above the ear canal instead of sealing it, trading noise isolation for situational awareness. Compare the open-ear models in our catalog.
FeaturesAirPods: Apple's True Wireless Earbuds Lineup Explained
Comparing Apple's AirPods generations and models — AirPods, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max — to help you tell them apart before buying.
FeaturesBest Bluetooth Earbuds for Watching TV
Bluetooth audio can lag behind picture on a TV. Compare earbuds with low-latency codec support, plus what to check on your TV before buying.
FeaturesColorful Wireless Earbuds: What to Know Before Buying
Looking for earbuds in a specific color? Color availability usually varies by retailer and region rather than being a fixed catalog attribute — here is what to check.
FeaturesDifferent Types of Earbuds Explained (In-Ear, Open-Ear, ANC & More)
A plain-language guide to the main earbud categories — sealed in-ear, open-ear, ANC vs non-ANC, and wireless charging — so you know what to search for before comparing models.
FeaturesWireless IEMs: In-Ear Monitor Sound in a True Wireless Format
What "wireless IEM" means, how it differs from a regular pair of true wireless earbuds, and what to expect from our catalog on this front.
Long-Distance Bluetooth Earbuds: What Actually Affects Range
Bluetooth range depends on more than the earbuds themselves. Here is what actually determines how far you can walk from your phone, plus the models most likely to help.
FeaturesTWS Earbuds: What "True Wireless" Actually Means
A plain-language guide to True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds — what makes them different from other wireless earbuds, and how to actually choose between models.
Devices · 2
Fit · 2
Lifestyle · 1
Brands · 18
BrandsNothing Ear Reviews
Explore Nothing Ear earbuds by generation, specifications, battery life, ANC, Bluetooth and launch price.
Sony Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore Sony wireless earbuds by generation, ANC, battery life and price.
BrandsGoogle Pixel Buds Guide
Explore Google Pixel Buds by generation, ANC, battery life, Bluetooth and launch price.
BrandsJBL Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore JBL wireless earbuds by generation, battery life, ANC and price across one of the largest catalogues we track.
BrandsSkullcandy Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore Skullcandy wireless earbuds by generation, battery life and price, a brand known for affordable, casual-focused audio.
BrandsXiaomi & Redmi Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore Xiaomi and Redmi wireless earbuds by generation, battery life, ANC and price.
BrandsSoundcore (Anker) Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore Soundcore wireless earbuds by generation, battery life, ANC and price — Anker’s dedicated audio brand.
BrandsOPPO Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore OPPO wireless earbuds by generation, ANC, battery life and price.
BrandsJabra Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore Jabra wireless earbuds by generation, ANC, battery life and price — a brand with a strong call-quality focus.
BrandsOnePlus Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore OnePlus wireless earbuds by generation, ANC, battery life and price.
BrandsAudio-Technica Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore Audio-Technica wireless earbuds by generation, battery life and price — a brand with a long audio-equipment heritage.
BrandsHuawei Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore Huawei wireless earbuds by generation, ANC, battery life and price.
BrandsSennheiser Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore Sennheiser wireless earbuds by generation, ANC, battery life and price — a long-established audio heritage brand.
BrandsTechnics Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore Technics wireless earbuds by generation, ANC, battery life and price — Panasonic’s hi-fi heritage audio brand.
Beats Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore Beats wireless earbuds by generation, ANC, battery life and price — Apple’s lifestyle-focused audio brand.
BrandsShokz Open-Ear Headphones Guide
Explore Shokz bone-conduction and open-ear wireless headphones by generation, battery life and price.
BrandsBose Wireless Earbuds Guide
Explore Bose wireless earbuds by generation, ANC, battery life and price — a brand long associated with noise cancellation.
BrandsSamsung Galaxy Buds Guide
Explore Samsung Galaxy Buds by generation, ANC, battery life and price.
Comparisons · 7
ComparisonsAirPods vs Galaxy Buds
AirPods vs Galaxy Buds: compare Apple and Samsung wireless earbuds across generations, battery, ANC, weight and Bluetooth.
ComparisonsSony vs Apple Wireless Earbuds
Sony vs Apple: compare wireless earbuds across generations, ANC, battery life and ecosystem fit.
Bose vs Sony Wireless Earbuds
Bose vs Sony: compare two of the most recognized ANC-focused wireless earbud brands across generations, battery life and price.
ComparisonsBeats vs AirPods
Beats vs AirPods: compare Apple’s two wireless earbud brands across generations, ANC, battery life and price.
ComparisonsJBL vs Soundcore
JBL vs Soundcore: compare two value-focused wireless earbud brands across generations, battery life, ANC and price.
ComparisonsJabra vs Bose
Jabra vs Bose: compare two brands known for calls and comfort across generations, ANC, battery life and price.
ComparisonsHuawei vs Samsung Wireless Earbuds
Huawei vs Samsung: compare two Android-ecosystem wireless earbud brands across generations, ANC, battery life and price.