Best Earbuds
Tech & Lifestyle
Disclosure10 ranked
44 Reddit threads
5,065 comments analyzed
Updated April 2026
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3.8
(5,581)
98
Consensus
Top Commentu/One-Man-Wolf-Pack
I have the WF-1000XM5s and they’re great. Only issue for me is that they seem to short out around radio signals like in streets with lots of taxis.
51
r/PS5
Neutral
u/One-Man-Wolf-Pack
I have the WF-1000XM5s and they’re great. Only issue for me is that they seem to short out around radio signals like in streets with lots of taxis.
51
r/PS5
Neutral
u/lisaluvr
ive tried the samsung buds 2 and 3 pro(recent ones) and didnt like them. the buds 2 pro were better than the 3 pro, but both had one of the earbuds dying. im looking for a new pair rn, since the buds 3 died. ive been checking out reddit vetted, and i found two options, bose quitecomfort and sony WF-1000XM5. just need to choose between these two now, anyone here who's used em before?
26
r/LinusTechTips
Positive
u/Havever
Sony WF-1000XM5 is my top pick.
4
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/ernests1
"best" is really subjective, we all have different needs, but my list would be something like this: 1. **Sony WF-1000XM5** - Top Choice 2. **Earfun Air** - Best Budget Pick (under $50) 3. **Sony WF-C700N** - Best Mid-Range (under $100) 4. **Sony WF-C500** - Best Battery Life 5. **AirPods Pro 2** - Best For iOS it depends on the budget, your iOS, etc. You can find the links with the best prices here. I hope this helps with your search for the best earbuds.
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r/Earbuds
Positive
u/DanteWolfsong
if you really want to spend $200 then get the new Sony ones, they have best in class ANC. If you want *value* though, I've heard great things about the EarFun Air Pro 4 for like $70
2
r/HeadphoneAdvice
2
4.4
(7,555)
98
Consensus
Top Commentu/cucumbear3
Shokz are the only answer
31
r/runninglifestyle
Positive
u/cucumbear3
Shokz are the only answer
31
r/runninglifestyle
Positive
u/geoffwilliams336
Ditch earbuds and go with some Shokz
24
r/runninglifestyle
Positive
u/DelBocaVistaRealtor-
This is the way.
2
r/runninglifestyle
Positive
u/Jealous-Key-7465
Shokz Open Pro 2 are significantly better than the original Open Pro.
1
r/runninglifestyle
Positive
u/brac20
I have Shokz Openfit 2 and I love them. They get pretty loud and i don't tend to have trouble hearing my audiobook.
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r/runninglifestyle
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4.0
(1,155)
96
Consensus
Top Commentu/Capid1
On just noise canceling I’d go Bose or XM5. However my Technics AZ80 with comply foam beat both of those.
34
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/Capid1
On just noise canceling I’d go Bose or XM5. However my Technics AZ80 with comply foam beat both of those.
34
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/lukekarts
I have tried: Sennheiser MTW2 & 3, Technics AZ80, Sony WFahjifbnsdkjdf3, Airpods Pro 2 and Galaxy Buds Pro 2. I've also tried a couple of cheaper brands (Anker) but I can't remember the model names and to me they just sounded much worse than my old wired Soundmagics. I can't really comment on ANC/Mic much as I use them for music, but I can certainly comment on durability. The Sennheisers probably sounded the best out of the box but they lasted just over 1 year before one bud stopped working, so I can never in good faith recommend them. The Sony also only lasted one year before one bud stopped working, they sounded better after some EQ tuning but again can't recommend them for reliability. I sold the free Buds Pro 2 I got with my phone. They were quite good but just sounded worse than my current pair and didn't really fit my ears so well. The Airpods sounded by far the worst of the bunch so I couldn't recommend them if music is a priority, though they're probably best for everything else (mic/calls/ANC). I am currently using the Technics AZ80. They took some EQ tuning and bedding in but they sound amazing across multiple genres and they have lasted me two years. The mic is shit though. I beleive the AZ100 fixed this and a reported battery life issue so it would be worth looking into them if you want a more premium option.
4
r/LinusTechTips
Positive
u/HarvisonJamesIII
I have the AZ80's coming in Tuesday. I also need major noise cancellation. I have iPods pro 2's and Sony XM5's. My old 4's died. I have tried 10 different manufacturers tips with the XM5's. If I get a comfortable set, little to no noise cancellation. The Sonic Foam are very uncomfortable, but have superb sound quality and great noise cancellation. Anything on the XM4's canceled sound way better than the 5's. The AirPods Pro 2's are really good for most of my noise at work, but deep rumble comes in depending on the job. The good news, I have some Comply tips for the XM5's that are comfortable and fairly decent for noise cancellation that may be great when the AZ80's come in. Keeping my fingers crossed.
2
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/simplecat1
I got a set of az80s recently for around 100$, and I love them. That's what I do, get a previous gen flagship set.
2
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/Pfafflewaffle
I think the az80 is better than the az100 tbh.
2
r/Earbuds
4
4.2
(967)
95
Consensus
Top Commentu/HGPOVD
I agree. Denon Pearl Pro have better sound quality than my Technics AZ80 (and maybe AZ100). Almost same quality as my wired FiiO FH7 with 3 BA and beryllium diaphragm. Using AptX lossless dongle.
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r/Earbuds
Positive
u/HGPOVD
I agree. Denon Pearl Pro have better sound quality than my Technics AZ80 (and maybe AZ100). Almost same quality as my wired FiiO FH7 with 3 BA and beryllium diaphragm. Using AptX lossless dongle.
4
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/3rd_Floor_Again
People here are overly defensive for Denons for some reason that is almost hilarious, try both, what matters is what you enjoyed the most. In my personal opinion, and I tried both, for me the AZ100 is way superior. Again, personal taste. Overall Technics AZ100 is what made me enter the audiophile hobby, since then I bought 2 headphones and an IEM. It was the first time I listened to Hi Res music that made me go WTF! But you need to stream HiFi music using LDAC on Max Bitrate. I also really like their app, it's easy to customize touch commands and switch between EQs.
3
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/Rekkkings
From my own experience AZ100 and JBL pro tour 3 much better for around the same price
1
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/hungryhummushead
I also really enjoyed the Sennheiser MTW4s when I was trying to get my next pair of truly wireless! Sound was great. Good pick. I ultimately returned them in favor of the Technics AZ80, mainly because the in-call controls are better for me. I also use my ear buds for Teams calls pretty much all day for work, so that was important for me. Both of those are some great sounding earbuds though! I also tested the Technics AZ100 when they came out but ultimately returned those. I greatly prefer the comfort and feel of the AZ80, while the sound quality difference was negligible for me. I also had an easier time finding the right EQ with the 80s than the 100s.
1
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/Puffycatkibble
Yeah I've been eyeing them after I lost my technics Az100 haha
1
r/Earbuds
5
4.4
(3,572)
93
Consensus
Top Commentu/[deleted]
I feel like my noise canceling used to be much better with my AirPods Pro than it is now. Was on an airplane last week and it barely helped the ambient noise.
66
r/apple
Negative
u/[deleted]
I feel like my noise canceling used to be much better with my AirPods Pro than it is now. Was on an airplane last week and it barely helped the ambient noise.
66
r/apple
Positive
u/Eduardboon
After connecting I disconnect and reconnect immediately. This improves the latency drastically for my AirPods Pro 2s. Don’t know why
38
r/NintendoSwitch
Positive
u/Bbqthis
Yeah I use my AirPods Pro with it all the time and the lag is only slight.
9
r/NintendoSwitch
Positive
u/Sideburn_Cookie_Man
AirPods Pro 2, no question there.
7
r/iphone
Negative
u/pclamer
Lucky you. My AirPods Pro 2nd gen started crackling and hissing after the warranty ran out. Now I can only use it in default mode since transparency mode and noise cancelling mode just make hissing noises :(
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r/iphone
6
4.4
(112)
92
Consensus
Top Commentu/Joyloon
Oneplus Buds Pro 3
18
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/Joyloon
Oneplus Buds Pro 3
18
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/Nagrimm
OnePlus buds 3 pro
9
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/Wtjra70
Yes, the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 has volume slider control. This feature sold me on the pair.
3
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/FatPac00
I've been using the oneplus buds pro 3 and they've been doing great for me
2
r/LinusTechTips
Positive
u/EnvironmentTypical19
Exactly. I heard a youtuber guy yesterday saying its his favourite buds too. For that price tag, and its only a 4 or 5 yo brand. Crazy. Im glad u mentioned the Liberty Pro 4 bc i was hesitating between those 2 when i bought the Nothing a month ago 😄 Maybe i'll try the OnePlus 3 Pro.
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r/Earbuds
7
3.5
(765)
91
Consensus
Top Commentu/Long-Fold6639
If you're looking for gym earbuds, I'd recommend the Jabra Elite Active 75t and Beats Powerbeats Pro.The Jabra earbuds are sweatproof, stay in place during intense workouts, and have solid bass for that extra motivation. They also offer just the right amount of noise isolation without completely blocking out the environment. The Beats Powerbeats Pro are super secure with their over-ear hooks, perfect for weight training. They have great bass, are sweatproof, and have long battery life. They’re a bit bulkier but stay put no matter how intense your session gets.
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r/Earbuds
Positive
u/Long-Fold6639
If you're looking for gym earbuds, I'd recommend the Jabra Elite Active 75t and Beats Powerbeats Pro.The Jabra earbuds are sweatproof, stay in place during intense workouts, and have solid bass for that extra motivation. They also offer just the right amount of noise isolation without completely blocking out the environment. The Beats Powerbeats Pro are super secure with their over-ear hooks, perfect for weight training. They have great bass, are sweatproof, and have long battery life. They’re a bit bulkier but stay put no matter how intense your session gets.
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r/Earbuds
Positive
u/tmtProdigy
Jabra Elite Active not being on there, and Jabra as a Manufacturer only being represented once with the Elite 10 is sheer insanity and goes to show how bad "hive mind" can be. There is some amount of subjective preference that is always going to creep in, but objectively, Air Pods as #1 is absolutely crazy talk, in any context.
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r/dataisbeautiful
Positive
u/tmtProdigy
Jabra Elite Active not being on there, and Jabra as a Manufacturer only being represented once with the Elite 10 is sheer insanity and goes to show how bad "hive mind" can be. There is some amount of subjective preference that is always going to creep in, but objectively, Air Pods as #1 is absolutely crazy talk, in any context.
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r/dataisbeautiful
Positive
u/NudeCeleryMan
My Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2s are absolutely incredible. Check every box for me. I'm devastated that they've stopped making earbuds.
9
r/dataisbeautiful
Positive
u/NudeCeleryMan
My Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2s are absolutely incredible. Check every box for me. I'm devastated that they've stopped making earbuds.
9
r/dataisbeautiful
8
4.4
(169)
89
Consensus
Top Commentu/Middle_Spell3586
OnePlus Buds 4.
12
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/Middle_Spell3586
OnePlus Buds 4.
12
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/Vjimenez147
OnePlus bud 4
2
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/Dapper-Letterhead-76
Check out the OnePlus Buds 4. Overpaying for workout earbuds can get silly. I know because I have the Bose QC Ultra 2 and love them but they were a gift. Shokz are great for running, I have the OpenRun Pro 2 but I want to block out noise at the gym.
1
r/runninglifestyle
Positive
u/twothumber
OnePlus Buds 4
1
r/Earbuds
9
4.3
(2,488)
88
Consensus
Top Commentu/RandomPieceOfToastv2
I came from Soundcore's Liberty 4 NC, then the Liberty 4 Pros. And honestly, you just can't beat the noise canceling on those. I haven't found anything that beats those, but I got the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $90, and they blow the Liberty 4 NCs and Pros out of the water in literally every other aspect. The transparency is crystal clear, the sound is super well balanced, they feel more comfortable for long periods of time, and overall, they're just way higher tech than Soundcore. I was honestly very bummed out about the noise canceling on these because I've used different eartips, and those didn't do much. I ended up buying Azla's SednaEarfit Max, and they provided the best seal, but it still just doesn't beat Soundcore.
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r/galaxybuds
Positive
u/RandomPieceOfToastv2
I came from Soundcore's Liberty 4 NC, then the Liberty 4 Pros. And honestly, you just can't beat the noise canceling on those. I haven't found anything that beats those, but I got the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro for $90, and they blow the Liberty 4 NCs and Pros out of the water in literally every other aspect. The transparency is crystal clear, the sound is super well balanced, they feel more comfortable for long periods of time, and overall, they're just way higher tech than Soundcore. I was honestly very bummed out about the noise canceling on these because I've used different eartips, and those didn't do much. I ended up buying Azla's SednaEarfit Max, and they provided the best seal, but it still just doesn't beat Soundcore.
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r/galaxybuds
Positive
u/EnvironmentTypical19
Exactly. I heard a youtuber guy yesterday saying its his favourite buds too. For that price tag, and its only a 4 or 5 yo brand. Crazy. Im glad u mentioned the Liberty Pro 4 bc i was hesitating between those 2 when i bought the Nothing a month ago 😄 Maybe i'll try the OnePlus 3 Pro.
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r/Earbuds
Positive
u/lfanur
Here are my top 3 at this price point: Bose Quietcomfort (2024) Soundcore liberty 4 pro OnePlus buds 4 I currently have the OnePlus and they are amazing, and I have the bose coming in 2 -3 days
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r/Earbuds
Positive
u/imajes57
I tired both side by side as well, and also went with the Nothing Ear over the Liberty 4 Pros.
1
r/Earbuds
10
4.6
(48,894)
85
Consensus
Top Commentu/Taga-Santinakpan
Soundcore. Order ka pag sale. Worth the price.
68
r/Tech_Philippines
Positive
u/Taga-Santinakpan
Soundcore. Order ka pag sale. Worth the price.
68
r/Tech_Philippines
Positive
u/PriorQuestion1
Soundcore has great options, this post helped me
14
r/Earbuds
Positive
u/Chirrppy
Soundcore r50i NC at soundcore a20i sulit mga boss. 600 lng bili ko sa dalawa nung sale
5
r/Tech_Philippines
Positive
u/Ready_Donut6181
Soundcore, Edifier, or Baseus
2
r/Tech_Philippines
Positive
u/Affectionate_Gap5100
I also have the Soundcore a20i and it’s a very good and affordable option. Long battery life, too!
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r/Tech_Philippines
Best Overall
Sony WF-1000XM5
The latest noise-cancelling earbuds from Sony that people are really loving.
Pros: Amazing noise cancellation, Excellent sound quality Cons: No major complaints so far
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