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Wireless earbuds are nifty pieces of tech that are small enough to slip into your pocket or bag, but contain entire worlds within. Music, podcasts, and calls with friends and family are just some of the audio options to engage in, and with active noise cancelling you can block out all outside distractions. Do you hear that? That’s the blissful sound of uninterrupted audio. With EQ adjustments to tailor sound to your preferences and battery life boosting charging cases, there’s a lot you can do with a pair of wireless earbuds and even more options when it comes to buying a pair. We’re here to help hopefully make your decision a bit easier.
Anker Soundcore Space A40
Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd Generation)
LG Tone Free Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Like with any other electronic device purchase, there are a number of things to consider: your budget, the brand and its compatibility with your other devices, and, of course, the features. Ask yourself what’s important to you. Do you need a wireless charger in order to extend battery life? Would active noise cancelling and/or ambient noise help you stay focused? Are you an audiophile or do you mainly listen to podcasts? Keep these in mind while you browse the selection below:
Anker Soundcore Space A40 Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
$99.99 Save $40.99
These highly-rated noise cancelling earbuds offer strong audio performance without breaking the bank. Our reviewer praised the Anker Soundcore Space A40 for its battery life and quality of ANC for the price range, ultimately awarding them the editor’s choice award. With a water resistant build, comfortable, customizable fit, and Soundcore app features, these earbuds will be your go-to for exercising, listening to music or podcasts, or just plain cancelling out noises so you can focus.
Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) with Wireless Charging Case
$159.00 Save $70.00
This iteration of the Apple AirPods includes a wireless charging case, extending your battery life while on the go. While they don’t have the active noise cancellation feature of the AirPods Pro, they still offer great sound quality and not to mention they’re more affordable. Plus, the design that includes that little tail is more comfortable to some people (my manager included) than the newer, tailless design so these are worth a look for that reason alone.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live Wireless Earbuds
$149.00 Save $80.00
For wireless earbuds that will fit comfortably into a budget, check out the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. Solid battery life and bluetooth range make these an easy choice for use on the go, though the active noise cancelling isn’t up to snuff when compared to other brands’ offerings.
LG Tone Free Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds
$229.99 Save $33.00
In our review, our expert said that these LG Tone Free T90 earbuds are “feature rich,” but overpriced, so we believe that a sale makes these earbuds worth a second look. The smart app enables you to adjust the EQ with some audio features offered by Dolby making it so that you can tailor your listening experience. They’re also shaped similarly to the AirPods Pros so, if those are comfortable for you, chances are these will be as well.
More Wireless Earbud Deals That Sound Great
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro ANC Wireless Earbuds (Pre-Order) for $199.99 (List Price $279.98)
- Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen With MagSafe USB-C Charging Case for $199.00 (List Price $249.00)
- Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earbuds for $199.95 (List Price $249.95)
- Bose QuietComfort Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds II for $169.95 (List Price $279.00)
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro True Wireless ANC Earbuds for $159.99 (List Price $229.99)
- Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 Smart Earbuds for $239.72 (List Price $299.95)
- Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 ANC Wireless Earbuds (Pre-Order) for $129.99 (List Price $209.98)
*Deals are selected by our commerce team
What are the Best Wireless Earbuds?
Among our experts’ top rated picks are the Apple Airpods Pro, the Sony WF-1000XM5, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra.
Why Do My Headphones/Earbuds Keep Breaking?
There are a few best practices for headphone care, including regular cleaning, heeding IP ratings, using a case, and avoiding high volumes for extended periods. Treat your headphones right and they’ll last you a long time. Earbuds need love, too, and you can find helpful tips in our article.
How Do You Test Headphones/Earbuds?
Both headphones and earbuds are evaluated on fit, comfortability, design, features, and of course sound quality. The same music, which is very familiar to our reviewers, is played to measure the punchiness of the bass and the clarity of the vocals. You can read more information here.
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