The 7 Best Earbuds And In-Ear Headphones - Spring 2021 Reviews

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ are the best earbuds with a wireless connection that we've tested. These well-built truly wireless in-ears have a sleek design and a comfortable, stable fit. They even come with a few different sizes of ear tips and stability fins so you can find the best possible fit.

Thanks to their neutral, balanced sound profile, these headphones are suitable for listening to lots of different types of audio content. You can even use the EQ presets in the Galaxy Wearable app to adjust their sound profile to your liking. Their 13.3-hour continuous battery life is impressive, and their portable charging case offers around one additional charge for when you're on-the-go.

Unfortunately, they have a touch-sensitive control scheme that makes it easy to accidentally press the wrong button. You may also find it difficult to use the controls if you're wearing gloves. However, their decently versatile performance should please many different listeners, and they rank among the best truly wireless earbuds we've tested.

The Apple AirPods Pro are the best wireless earbuds for noise cancelling that we've tested. These sleek in-ears have an excellent ANC, which can cut down noise from bus or plane engines as well as ambient chatter. They also have a comfortable fit and are rated IPX4 for water resistance, although we don't currently test for this.

Thanks to their fairly neutral and balanced sound profile, they're suitable for a variety of audio content. They also have a stable fit and shouldn't fall out of your ears if you're wearing them while running or working out. Although their 5.3-hour battery life may not be enough to get you through your 9-5 workday without a recharge, their carrying case holds five additional charges.

Unfortunately, their companion interface doesn't really offer a lot of extra features and lacks an EQ to help tweak its sound to your liking. Their integrated mic also does a disappointing job of recording your voice, so you sound muffled and distorted. That said, they have a versatile performance and excellent noise isolation performance that's sure to please most users.

The best earbuds with a wired connection that we've tested are the 1More Triple Driver. These portable wired headphones come with nine different sizes of earbud tips to help you find the most comfortable fit possible. Thanks to their wired connection, you don't have to worry about them running out of battery, and their low latency is suitable for watching videos.

They have a bass-heavy sound profile that adds an extra boom and punch to your audio without overwhelming vocals and lead instruments. They don't leak a lot of loud noises, so you can enjoy your favorite music at loud volumes without really bothering the people around you. Also, their in-line microphone has a good recording quality, so they're a fair choice for making phone calls.

Unfortunately, their in-ear fit may not be comfortable for everyone, and the cables are a bit thin. They also don't have an ANC feature, so they can't block out a lot of bass-heavy background noises like bus or plane engines. Fortunately, they can passively isolate against higher-frequency sounds typically found in an office, like chatter from nearby coworkers.

The EarFun Air Pro are the best earbuds under $100 that we've tested. These wireless headphones have a noise cancelling feature that can reduce an impressive amount of ambient noise around you. They also have a continuous battery life of over nine hours with an additional 2.5 charges in their carrying case, which should last through long commutes or shifts at the office.

They have a comfortable, stable, and breathable fit, which is great if you want to use them while running or working out. They also feel durable and have an IPX5 rating for water resistance, although we don't currently test for this. Thanks to their slightly v-shaped sound profile, they deliver a touch of extra boom and thump to your audio while vocals and lead instruments are bright. They also have low Bluetooth latency on iOS and Android, which is nice if you like to stream videos.

Since they don't have a companion app, they lack sound customization features like an EQ or presets. They also have mediocre touch-sensitive controls as it can be a little tricky to tap them in the right place to register a command. That said, if you're looking for a more affordable pair of earbuds, they're a suitable choice, and they're even among the best wireless Bluetooth headphones under $100 that we've tested.

The best cheap earbuds that we've tested are the Mpow MDots True Wireless. These lightweight and portable in-ears are decently well-built and feel sturdy. While they don't have an ANC, they can also isolate a good amount of noise passively.

They have a bass-heavy sound profile that delivers intense thump, rumble, and boom, which fans of EDM and hip-hip may especially enjoy. That said, their mid-range is fairly well-balanced and neutral, so vocals and lead instruments should be clear, although a bit cluttered. Thanks to their stable fit, you can also wear them while running or working out without worrying that they could fall out. They're decently well-built and are even rated IPX6 for water resistance, although we don't currently test for this.

Unfortunately, their continuous battery life is 2.4 hours, which isn't very long. Although their carrying case holds around four additional charges, they also lack a power-saving feature to help save battery life when you're not using them. Their integrated microphone really struggles to separate your voice from ambient noise around you too. That said, although they have a simple, no-frills design, they're a budget-friendly option if you're looking for affordable truly wireless in-ears.