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Tested Dec 02, 2022
Updated Oct 17, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless
26
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Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.6
Travel
7.8
Office Work
7.2
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.5
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.3
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
6.4
Noise Isolation
8.8
Microphone (In Development)
5.8
Frequency Response Consistency
5.3
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)
Treble Amount
Underemphasized (-5 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
Noise Cancelling Earbuds
In-Ears
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Small Ear Earbuds
Brands
Budget And Cheap Wireless Earbuds
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
Wireless Earbuds Under $100
Earbuds Under $50
True Wireless Earbuds
Anker
AirPods Alternative
Noise Cancelling Under $100
Under $50
Wireless Earbuds Under $50
Best Wireless Under $100
Noise Cancelling Under $200
16 Recommendations
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Tested Sep 18, 2025
Updated Sep 18, 2025
Methodology v2.0
Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2024
11
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.2
Travel
7.9
Office Work
7.6
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.8
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.4
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.3
Noise Isolation
8.5
Microphone (In Development)
6.8
Frequency Response Consistency
5.4
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Emphasized (2 dB)
Sound Signature
V-Shaped
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Headphones
Noise Cancelling
Over-Ear
Wireless
Budget And Cheap
Over-Ears For Working Out
Budget Noise Cancelling
Commuting
Office
Bluetooth Headsets For Calls
Budget Wireless
Bass
Anker
Noise Cancelling Under $100
Under $50
Best Wireless Under $100
12 Recommendations
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Tested Dec 20, 2023
Updated Dec 20, 2023
Methodology v2.0
JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless
8
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Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.6
Travel
6.8
Office Work
6.5
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.9
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.7
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.6
Noise Isolation
5.6
Microphone (In Development)
6.4
Frequency Response Consistency
8.3
Bass Amount
Emphasized (3 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
In-Ears
Budget And Cheap
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Cheap Earbuds
JBL
Budget And Cheap Wireless Earbuds
Earbuds For Bass
Earbuds Under $50
Budget Wireless
True Wireless Earbuds
Wireless Earbuds Under $50
11 Recommendations
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Tested Nov 28, 2022
Updated Nov 22, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless
32
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Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.0
Travel
7.8
Office Work
7.7
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.9
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.1
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
6.9
Noise Isolation
8.7
Microphone (In Development)
7.3
Frequency Response Consistency
7.4
Bass Amount
Emphasized (3 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Headphones
Noise Cancelling
Over-Ear
Wireless
Budget Noise Cancelling
Commuting
Office
Bluetooth Headsets For Calls
Under $200
Anker
Noise Cancelling Under $200
10 Recommendations
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Tested Jun 18, 2025
Updated Jun 18, 2025
Methodology v2.0
Sony WH-1000XM6
98
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BestBuy.com
Sports And Fitness
7.4
Travel
8.5
Office Work
8.5
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
6.3
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.8
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.8
Noise Isolation
9.7
Microphone (In Development)
8.0
Frequency Response Consistency
6.0
Bass Amount
Very Emphasized (5 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (-1 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Headphones
Noise Cancelling
Over-Ear
Wireless
Sony
Brands
Commuting
Office
Bluetooth Headsets For Calls
Bass
9 Recommendations
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Tested Jul 15, 2024
Updated Jul 15, 2024
Methodology v2.0
Nothing Ear
30
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
8.0
Travel
7.6
Office Work
7.4
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.7
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.6
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.5
Noise Isolation
7.5
Microphone (In Development)
7.0
Frequency Response Consistency
7.8
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-2 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
In-Ears
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Earbuds For iPhone
Earbuds For Phone Calls
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
Under $200
True Wireless Earbuds
AirPods Alternative
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Tested May 04, 2016
Updated Jun 12, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Sennheiser HD 800 S
4
SEE PRICE
Sennheiser
Sports And Fitness
5.9
Travel
4.9
Office Work
3.4
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
4.8
Wired Gaming (In Development)
6.8
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
8.4
Noise Isolation
1.4
Microphone (In Development)
0.0
Frequency Response Consistency
8.4
Bass Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Flat
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Open-Back
Wireless
No
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
No
Recommended in:
Headphones
Over-Ear
Wired
Music
Studio
Critical Listening
Brands
Open-Back
Sennheiser
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Tested Oct 14, 2025
Updated Oct 14, 2025
Methodology v2.0
Apple AirPods Pro 3
106
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
8.1
Travel
8.5
Office Work
7.9
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
6.0
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.9
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.4
Noise Isolation
9.7
Microphone (In Development)
6.3
Frequency Response Consistency
8.9
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Apple
In-Ears
Earbuds For iPhone
Small Ear Earbuds
Earbuds For Phone Calls
Brands
True Wireless Earbuds
8 Recommendations
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Tested Apr 29, 2025
Updated Apr 29, 2025
Methodology v2.0
Technics EAH-AZ100
55
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
8.3
Travel
8.4
Office Work
7.8
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.8
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.6
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.9
Noise Isolation
9.1
Microphone (In Development)
6.2
Frequency Response Consistency
8.9
Bass Amount
Very Emphasized (5 dB)
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
Noise Cancelling Earbuds
In-Ears
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Commuting
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
Earbuds With A Mic
True Wireless Earbuds
Compare
Tested Sep 15, 2016
Updated Jun 21, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Philips SHP9500
18
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
5.8
Travel
4.8
Office Work
3.3
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
4.4
Wired Gaming (In Development)
6.4
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.6
Noise Isolation
1.5
Microphone (In Development)
0.0
Frequency Response Consistency
7.7
Bass Amount
Underemphasized (-6 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Flat
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Open-Back
Wireless
No
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
No
Recommended in:
Wired
Music
Budget And Cheap
Studio
Critical Listening
Open-Back
Gaming Under $100
Over-Ear Under $100
Compare
Tested Aug 06, 2024
Updated Aug 06, 2024
Methodology v2.0
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3)
3
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
6.7
Travel
6.4
Office Work
6.7
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
7.4
Wired Gaming (In Development)
6.0
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.3
Noise Isolation
4.9
Microphone (In Development)
8.1
Frequency Response Consistency
4.2
Bass Amount
Very Emphasized (6 dB)
Treble Amount
Very Emphasized (4 dB)
Sound Signature
V-Shaped
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
Wireless Gaming
PC Gaming
Xbox Series X/S
PS5/PS5 Pro
Turtle Beach
Gaming Under $100
Best Wireless Under $100
7 Recommendations
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Tested Nov 13, 2020
Updated Nov 13, 2020
Methodology v2.0
Sennheiser HD 560S
10
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
6.2
Travel
4.9
Office Work
3.3
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
4.5
Wired Gaming (In Development)
6.6
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.9
Noise Isolation
1.6
Microphone (In Development)
0.0
Frequency Response Consistency
8.3
Bass Amount
Underemphasized (-4 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Flat
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Open-Back
Wireless
No
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
No
Recommended in:
Wired
Music
Studio
Critical Listening
Open-Back
Sennheiser
Under $200
Compare
Tested Nov 06, 2025
Updated Nov 06, 2025
Methodology v2.0
Razer BlackShark V3 Pro
21
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.2
Travel
7.4
Office Work
7.5
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
8.0
Wired Gaming (In Development)
8.0
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.6
Noise Isolation
7.1
Microphone (In Development)
7.8
Frequency Response Consistency
5.5
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Emphasized (2 dB)
Sound Signature
V-Shaped
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
Wireless Gaming
PC Gaming
Xbox Series X/S
PS5/PS5 Pro
Office
Razer
6 Recommendations
Compare
Tested May 16, 2016
Updated Jan 15, 2024
Methodology v1.5
Audio-Technica ATH-M20x
0
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Neutral Sound
7.5
Commute/Travel
4.5
Sports/Fitness
5.0
Office
5.1
Wireless Gaming
4.1
Wired Gaming
6.1
Phone Calls
1.9
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
No
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
No
Recommended in:
Budget And Cheap
Studio
DJ
Closed-Back
Podcast
Audio-Technica
Compare
Tested May 10, 2024
Updated May 10, 2024
Methodology v2.0
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4
33
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.8
Travel
8.1
Office Work
7.8
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.7
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.5
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.6
Noise Isolation
8.9
Microphone (In Development)
6.9
Frequency Response Consistency
8.7
Bass Amount
Emphasized (3 dB)
Treble Amount
Underemphasized (-4 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Sennheiser
Earbuds For Bass
Bass
True Wireless Earbuds
Compare
Tested Nov 18, 2021
Updated Jul 13, 2023
Methodology v1.6
Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless
4
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Neutral Sound
7.8
Commute/Travel
6.3
Sports/Fitness
6.9
Office
6.5
Wireless Gaming
7.0
Wired Gaming
5.5
Phone Calls
6.1
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
Wireless Gaming
PC Gaming
PS5/PS5 Pro
Budget And Cheap Gaming
Under $50
Compare
Tested Mar 29, 2024
Updated Mar 29, 2024
Methodology v2.0
Sennheiser HD 490 PRO
38
SEE PRICE
B&H
Sports And Fitness
6.2
Travel
5.1
Office Work
3.5
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
4.6
Wired Gaming (In Development)
6.7
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
8.2
Noise Isolation
1.9
Microphone (In Development)
0.0
Frequency Response Consistency
8.3
Bass Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-1 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Balanced
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Open-Back
Wireless
No
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
No
Recommended in:
Wired
Music
Studio
Critical Listening
Open-Back
Sennheiser
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Tested Apr 24, 2023
Updated Apr 08, 2024
Methodology v2.0
Audeze Maxwell
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Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
6.6
Travel
6.2
Office Work
6.7
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
7.8
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.8
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
6.6
Noise Isolation
5.2
Microphone (In Development)
8.3
Frequency Response Consistency
5.2
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (-1 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Planar Magnetic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
Wireless Gaming
PC Gaming
Xbox Series X/S
PS5/PS5 Pro
USB-C
Compare
Tested Sep 29, 2022
Updated Nov 27, 2023
Methodology v2.0
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless [7, 7P, 7X]
19
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
6.9
Travel
6.2
Office Work
6.5
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
7.5
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.8
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.0
Noise Isolation
4.7
Microphone (In Development)
7.7
Frequency Response Consistency
4.7
Bass Amount
Very Emphasized (6 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
Wireless Gaming
PC Gaming
Xbox Series X/S
PS5/PS5 Pro
SteelSeries
Compare
Tested Jan 06, 2026
Updated Jan 06, 2026
Methodology v2.0
Sennheiser HDB 630
70
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.1
Travel
8.1
Office Work
7.9
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
6.2
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.3
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
8.0
Noise Isolation
8.7
Microphone (In Development)
7.1
Frequency Response Consistency
4.6
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (-1 dB)
Sound Signature
Balanced
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Headphones
Noise Cancelling
Over-Ear
Wireless
Music
Sennheiser
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