Every month seems to bring new sets of earbuds with longer battery life and more compact designs. As such, we cannot list everything we like. But if you’re still hunting, here are some other recommendations.
Montblanc MTB 03 for $395: These earbuds are priced out of reach for most buyers, but if you have the cash, you’ll be rewarded with an immersive experience worthy of the brand. Montblanc called on some of the heavy hitters from the audio industry to design and sound these buds. The result is a small, comfortable, and quite sleek-looking wireless earbud that sounds really impressive.
Samsung Galaxy Buds2 for $100: Even over the years, Samsung’s Buds2 (9/10, Wired recommends) are a great value. For less than a pair of AirPods, you get noise cancellation, transparency mode, and some light, very comfortable cushions. Disappointingly, the companion app only works for Android, so iPhone users will miss out on most features. Some people also have problems with these earbuds causing irritation in their ears. We have not experienced this, but if you do, be sure to return the clouds immediately.
Apple/Beats Power Beats Pro for $180: Apple’s beefy Power Beats Pro (8/10, Wired Recommends) provide a super secure fit, sound much better than Apple’s standard pairs of AirPods or Beats, and squeeze an impressive nine hours of life out of a single charge. does They’re getting long in the tooth and now feature standard extras like Transparency Mode and ANC, but may still be worth considering for those after serious stability.
OnePlus Buds Pro for $140: These AirPods-esque earbuds look great, look great, and work like an Apple product, even though they’re designed for Android. If you want, go ahead. I just happen to think that some of the designs above are pretty cool.
JBL Tour Pro 2 for $250: When I first saw pictures of these headphones at CES 2023, I thought a screen on a pair of wireless earbuds—to see how much battery is left, play and pause music, etc.—would be awesome. It turns out that while the earbuds are perfectly fine and they sound perfectly decent, I don’t need the screen on the case. at all. I don’t think I’ve seen it once, outside of testing, using headphones. So much for that.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 for $179: Sennheiser’s aging Momentum True Wireless 2 are still available, and now at a much lower price point. In addition to great sound, Sennheiser also fixed a bug in the first Momentum pair that would drain the battery after a week or so if you didn’t use them.
Raycon Everyday Earbuds for $80: These YouTuber-favorite earbuds are actually a decent cheap pair (7/10, Wired review). They are small and light, and they come with an IPX6 rating, which makes them great for work.
Master and Dynamic MW08 Sport for $299: Sports are a great option with active noise cancellation and a great design, but the high price puts them out of reach for most people.
