The 7 Best Sounding Wireless Earbuds - Fall 2019
Reviews

The best sounding wireless earbuds we've tested so far are the Bose SoundSport Free. They sound the most balanced out of all the wireless headphones we've tested and should cater well to all music genres and tastes. They also have a comfortable earbud design that most find a bit more comfortable than typical in-ears.

These earbuds have a very even, neutral sound. They have great bass, an excellent mid-range, and clear and present treble that doesn’t sound too sharp or piercing on higher frequencies. This makes them versatile for virtually all genres of music, from hip-hop to classical. They provide nearly 5 hours of continuous playback, but you can get a total of up to 15 hours of battery life by storing them in their charging case throughout the day.

These headphones have a semi-open design which helps create a more spacious, open sound by letting in ambient noise. They won’t be ideal if you’re looking to isolate noise but are suitable for outdoor runners who like to remain aware of their surroundings. If you prefer being able to hang your earbuds around your neck when not in use, consider the Bose SoundSport Wireless, which perform very similarly overall but with a more traditional wireless design that’s a bit less expensive.

If you prefer being able to customize the sound of your wireless earbuds, get the Jaybird Tarah Pro. They have a great sports-oriented design for athletes and are fairly comfortable for longer listening sessions. They feature magnetic earbuds that clip together for improved cable management and to help prolong their 13-hour battery life.

They have great audio reproduction straight out of the box, but what really sets them apart is the level of customization provided in their companion app, Jaybird MySound. It provides a full parametric EQ along with a detailed library of community presets so you can fine-tune their sound your way.

On the downside, these earbuds use a proprietary charging cradle that can be a bit restrictive. If you forget the charger at home, you won’t be able to just borrow a friend’s micro-USB cable, which is a bit inconvenient. If you prefer being able to charge your headphones via micro-USB, consider the Sony WI-1000X. They’re also very customizable and they have active noise cancelling, which is great for commuters, but their battery doesn’t perform as well as that of the Jaybird.

If being on a budget doesn’t stop you from having high sound quality standards, then get the JBL Endurance Sprint. Since they have a closed-back design, they don’t sound as open as the Bose SoundSport Wireless, but their audio reproduction is nearly as good. They have a sporty design with a rubberized matte finish and are rated IPX7 for waterproofing.

They have very accurate audio reproduction and a balanced, neutral sound that lends itself well to all music genres. They also have great isolation and block a very good amount of noise for headphones without active noise cancelling.

On the downside, they aren’t the most comfortable in-ears we’ve tested. Their earbuds protrude quite deeply into the ear canal and their twist-to-lock mechanism can be hard to get right. Those with smaller ears may also find their large ear-hooks uncomfortably bulky. If you prefer in-ears with a more low-profile design, consider the AKG N200 Wireless; they sound just as good and are a bit more comfortable, but they don’t isolate as well as the JBL.