Earbuds Guide
Best Earbuds with Transparency Mode
Transparency mode is the opposite of ANC: it lets outside sound through on purpose, useful for hearing traffic, conversations or announcements without removing the earbuds.
#1
TOZO
TOZO NC20
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#2
TOZO
TOZO NC20 Pro
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#3
JLab
Epic Pods ANC Adaptive ANC Dual-Driver True Wireless Earbuds
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#4
JLab
Epic Air Sport ANC (Gen 2)
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#5
TOZO
TOZO NC3
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#6
JLab
Epic Air ANC (Gen 2)
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#7
TOZO
TOZO NC9 Pro
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#8
TOZO
TOZO NC9 Upgraded
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#9
JLab
Epic Sport ANC 3 Dual-Driver Sport True Wireless Earbuds
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#10
JLab
JBuds Sport ANC 4 True Wireless Earbuds
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#11
JLab
JBuds Air ANC
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#12
TOZO
TOZO Crystal Pods
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Not the same as no ANC
A pair can offer both ANC and transparency mode as switchable settings rather than one or the other.
Where it helps most
Walking near traffic, ordering at a counter or having a quick conversation are common uses for transparency mode.
Check the switching experience
How easily you can toggle between ANC and transparency varies by app and by physical controls on the earbuds.