The 7 Best Sounding Wireless Earbuds - Spring 2020
Reviews

The best wireless earbuds for sound quality we've tested so far are the Bose SoundSport Free. They have a semi-open design, which helps let in ambient noise for a more open, spacious sound than other earbuds we've tested. Their earbud fit is very comfortable and they feel very well-built, too.

They have a remarkably neutral sound that's suitable for almost any genre of music, with a deep, well-balanced bass, clear mids, and a balanced treble. The only downside is that Bose's mobile app doesn't have an EQ to tune the sound if it doesn't suit you, but this won't be a problem for most, especially if you prefer something that just sounds good without any fuss.

While outdoor runners will appreciate how they let in lots of sound to have a better awareness of your surroundings, they're not recommended if you're trying to block out the noise of a crowded gym. Their battery life on these earbuds is also a bit short, at only 5 hours of continuous playback per charge, but they have an auto-off feature to help save power and their charging case provides a couple of extra charges.

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 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 Wireless. 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. They have a sporty design with a rubberized matte finish and are rated IPX7 for waterproofing, although we don't test this.

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. That said, their neutral sound profile is one of the best we've seen at this price so they're still a great choice overall.