If you consider yourself a bass-head and love the thump and rumble of genres like hip-hop or EDM, picking the right headphones for your listening experience is important. You'll want headphones with deep bass that packs enough punch to be enjoyable without overpowering the rest of the mix. Headphones with great bass can help keep you pumped during your workouts, but bulky over-ears usually aren't the best choice. Earbuds or in-ears, on the other hand, are more portable and breathable, making them better suited for working out.
We've bought and tested over 350 earbuds and in-ears, and below are our picks for earbuds that bring a serious amount of rumble. These picks aren't necessarily the ones that scored highest in the bass category but rather the ones with the most enjoyable bass performance overall. Even if their bass exceeds our target curve, they don't sacrifice too much detail or clarity. For more product recommendations, check out the best in-ear headphones, the best wireless Bluetooth earbuds, and the best earbuds with a mic.
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Best Earbuds For Bass
Sports And Fitness7.8Travel8.1Office Work7.8Wireless Gaming (In Development)5.7Wired Gaming (In Development)5.5Audio Reproduction Accuracy7.6Noise Isolation8.9Microphone (In Development)6.9Frequency Response Consistency8.7See all our test resultsBass Amount Value:3.5 dBThe Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 are the best earbuds for bass we've tested. Their warm sound profile delivers extra thump and boom to mixes. Although their treble response is recessed, vocals and lead instruments are still clear and present in mixes, leaving plenty of space in the mix for kicks and 808s. You can also use the companion app's 3-band graphic EQ and presets to add even more bass and personalize the audio to your liking. While the square shape of their stability fins isn't the most comfortable, they come in three different sizes to help you find the right fit for your ears.
These buds last for a little over seven hours continuously, and their carrying case holds three extra charges. They also have a great active noise cancelling (ANC) system that cuts down the low rumble of engines during a commute. That said, if you own a few Apple devices, you might want to consider the Apple AirPods Pro 3 and their H2 chip for seamless switching between Apple devices. While their bass response isn't quite as exaggerated as the Sennheiser, it's still present, and the slightly underemphasized treble response helps put the low end in the spotlight. Their ANC system performs exceptionally, too, ensuring the focus is on your beats and not external noise. That said, you have a limited ability to adjust their sound signature, as the Apple don't come with a graphic EQ.
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Best Mid-Range Earbuds For Bass
Sports And Fitness7.8Travel7.9Office Work7.4Wireless Gaming (In Development)5.8Wired Gaming (In Development)5.6Audio Reproduction Accuracy7.6Noise Isolation8.1Microphone (In Development)6.3Frequency Response Consistency9.2See all our test resultsBass Amount Value:7.0 dBThe best wireless earbuds for bass that we've tested in the mid-range are the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Truly Wireless. These well-built in-ears have a boosted bass right out of the box, adding plenty of thump and punch to your favorite tunes. Voices and lead instruments are slightly muddied as a result. There's a bit more brightness in the treble as well, especially compared to the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4. Still, thanks to the graphic EQ and presets in their companion app, you can customize these headphones' sound.
In the app, you can access ANC and Transparency Mode, so you can choose whether to block out as much background noise as possible or let some in to stay aware of your surroundings. These headphones last for nine hours off a single charge. Their carrying case provides four extra charges for when you're on the go. Plus, you can pair them with up to two devices simultaneously, making it easy to switch between different audio sources like a laptop and a phone.
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Best Budget Earbuds For Bass
Sports And Fitness7.6Travel6.8Office Work6.5Wireless Gaming (In Development)5.9Wired Gaming (In Development)5.7Audio Reproduction Accuracy7.7Noise Isolation5.6Microphone (In Development)6.4Frequency Response Consistency8.3See all our test resultsBass Amount Value:2.6 dBAre you looking for something that's more wallet-friendly but still packs a punch? The JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless are your best bet. These headphones pack a lot of bass in an inexpensive package, with excellent mid and treble accuracy to boot. What makes them great for bass lovers is that they're customizable, which is somewhat rare for headphones at this price point. You can use their companion app's graphic EQ and presets to amp up the bass or tone it down when you want something different.
These buds last over eight hours on a single charge, and their carrying case gives three additional charges. They're well-built and comfortable, though not quite as stable in your ear as the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Truly Wireless, making them less suitable for working out. Without an ANC feature, they aren't great for blocking out background noises during your commute. If you can't part with ANC and don't want to spend a little extra, consider the CMF Buds Pro 2. While their battery life is a shorter 6.5 hours compared to the JBL's 8.8 hours, the CMF comes with a high-performing ANC system that handily tackles noise from chit-chat to car engines.
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Best Cheap Earbuds For Bass
Neutral Sound7.0Commute/Travel7.6Sports/Fitness8.2Office7.1Wireless Gaming5.4Wired Gaming5.3Phone Calls6.9See all our test resultsBass Amount:2.99 dBIf you're looking for the cheapest possible best bass wireless earbuds, check out the JLab Audio GO Air POP True Wireless. These inexpensive earbuds aren't as bare-bones as you might expect since they have a few EQ presets you can cycle through using their onboard controls. With the default EQ, they have a rumbly, punchy sound profile to suit fans of a bass-rich sound. They're decently comfortable and well-built, especially for the price. And they have a stable fit and an IPX4 rating for water resistance, so they aren't a bad choice for the gym.
They have a long, continuous battery life of about nine hours, meaning they can last through a long flight or workday. The portable charging case holds another three charges, so you can always top them up. However, they don't have an auto-off timer like the JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless, and they use a USB Type-A charging port, which might be a nuisance if you prefer the convenience of USB-C. Unlike our top pick, they lack an ANC feature, so they aren't ideal if you want to cut out engine noise during a flight or bus ride. That said, they'll still isolate you from a good amount of higher-pitched noise, like background conversations at the office or the hum of an A/C unit.
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Best Sports Earbuds For Bass
Neutral Sound7.5Commute/Travel7.4Sports/Fitness8.2Office7.0Wireless Gaming5.8Wired Gaming5.7Phone Calls6.2See all our test resultsBass Amount:1.59 dBIf you're looking for buds that pack in the thump and rumble to keep you pumped up during workouts, try the Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless. They're resistant to dust and direct water exposure, and their in-ear fit is more stable thanks to their ear hook design, which keeps them securely in place. They also have a bass-rich sound that delivers extra boom, but their graphic EQ and presets give you some flexibility to make adjustments to their tuning.
These buds last 9.5 hours continuously, and their carrying case holds over three charges. However, they lack ANC and have mediocre noise isolation performance, which can be annoying if you want to reduce ambient sound at the gym. If you want to cut down noise further, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport have an ANC system that handily mitigates noise from engine rumbles to office chatter. They also match the Skullcandy's IP55 rating and come with integrated heart rate sensors, but their battery life is a much shorter 5.5 hours, and they're more expensive.
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Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds For Bass
Sports And Fitness8.1Travel8.2Office Work7.7Wireless Gaming (In Development)5.8Wired Gaming (In Development)5.7Audio Reproduction Accuracy7.2Noise Isolation8.9Microphone (In Development)6.5Frequency Response Consistency9.0See all our test resultsBass Amount Value:3.7 dBWhile a few of the earbuds featured as picks in the article are equipped with ANC, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Truly Wireless have one of the best implementations on the market to date. Their stellar noise isolation performance does a great job of blocking out external noise, especially in the bass range, so you can focus on the groovy bass solos in your favorite jazz album or the exhilarating drop of your favorite EDM track of the month. They're comfortable, well-built, portable, and pack a respectable seven hours of continuous battery life with ANC enabled, with three extra charges contained in the carrying case. The buds have a slightly improved successor, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), on the market, but we've retained the original as our pick, since you can find them discounted at a lower price at some vendors (while supplies last).
When it comes to sound profile, the Bose aren't quite as bass-heavy as our top pick, the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4, but they still pack plenty of low-end thump and rumble that can be further cranked up via the graphic EQ and presets in the companion app. If you're already invested in the Samsung ecosystem, you might want to consider the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro for their integration with Galaxy devices. While they lack iOS compatibility, you can access features like Adaptive EQ when paired with certain Samsung devices. They also feature an outstanding ANC system that blocks out noisy highways and airplane engines alike. Bass lovers will appreciate the prominent boost in the low end too, which complements their balanced mid and treble reproduction.
Notable Mentions
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Creative Aurvana Ace 2 True Wireless:
The Creative Aurvana Ace 2 True Wireless are Bluetooth in-ears that feature cutting-edge xMEMS drivers. While their ANC performance isn't as solid as the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4, they're more comfortable and feature a very bass-heavy sound profile. You can add even more low-end via the companion app's graphic EQ and presets.
See our review - Anker SoundCore Life P3 Truly Wireless: The Anker SoundCore Life P3 Truly Wireless are a good alternative to the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Truly Wireless if you want headphones with better ANC. However, they don't support multi-device pairing or have anything like Anker's Spatial Audio. See our review
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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2:
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 pack a bit less punch in terms of bass than the Skullcandy Push Active True Wireless, but they're still a great set of buds for fitness. They're very comfortable, but they don't have any customization options to fine-tune their sound.
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Technics EAH-AZ100:
The Technics EAH-AZ100 are a great pickup if connectivity is your next priority after a bassy sound signature. They have a warm sound signature that extends into the mids a bit more than the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Truly Wireless. But their main selling point is their up to three way multi-point connectivity, and support for Bluetooth LE's LC3 codec, perfect if you bounce between multiple devices for work and personal calls.
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Recent Updates
Oct 15, 2025:
We've made some minor updates to the article to reflect newer products we've reviewed. The Technics EAH-AZ100 replace the Sony WF-1000XM4 Truly Wireless with their flexible connectivity and warm sound signature. We've also added references to the newer Apple AirPods Pro 3 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) in our top and noise cancelling picks, respectively.
Apr 17, 2025:
We now reference the Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport instead of the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 in the 'Best Sports Earbuds For Bass' category, as the Jabra is no longer widely available for purchase.
Jan 21, 2025:
We've replaced the Sennheiser MOMENTUM Truly Wireless 3 with the Sennheiser MOMENTUM Truly Wireless 4 as our top pick due to changes in the latter's sound scoring on Test Bench 1.8. We've also added the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) as an alternative. Finally, we've added the Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro as an alternative to our 'Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds For Bass.'
Oct 07, 2024: The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 True Wireless are now our alternative pick in the 'Best Sports Earbuds For Bass' category, replacing the older Jabra Elite 7 Active True Wireless. We also added the Sennheiser MOMENTUM Sport True Wireless as a Notable Mention because of their smooth, warm sound.
Jul 10, 2024: We removed the Jabra Elite Active 75t Truly Wireless from our Notable Mentions as they've been discontinued and are rarely in stock. We also added the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 in place of the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Truly Wireless as a comparison to our main pick.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best wireless earbuds with a focus on bass to buy for most people in each price range. We factor in the price (cheaper headphones win over pricier ones if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no headphones that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to choose for yourself, here is the list of all our reviews for earbuds and in-ear headphones. Be careful not to get caught up in the details. There are no perfect headphones. Personal taste, preference, and listening habits will matter more in your selection.