The 7 Best Sounding Wireless Earbuds of 2024

The best sounding wireless earbuds we've tested are the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 True Wireless. These high-end buds have a neutral sound profile with a slightly more full bass that won't mask vocals or instruments. Their smooth sound suits a wide variety of audio, but if you prefer a little more sizzle to your audio, you can customize these earbuds to your taste using their companion app's graphic EQs.

The Jabra earbuds also support multi-device pairing, which is handy if you like to switch between your phone and laptop throughout the day. That said, they don't have an H1 or H2 chip for quick pairing with your Apple devices, so if you're heavily invested in Apple's ecosystem, you might prefer the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Truly Wireless. The Apple earbuds are comparable to the Jabras in many ways, though their virtual surround sound feature isn't compatible with Android. Only iOS users will be able to take advantage of the head tracking of Spatial Audio, which orients audio based on your head movements to make your audio feel more immersive. Additionally, the Jabras have a better microphone and a longer continuous battery life than the AirPods Pro, and they're a bit more stable in your ears, which might be important if you often find yourself dashing for a bus when running late!

The Nothing Ear Truly Wireless are a great pick for their sound as our upper mid-range pick. Like the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 True Wireless, the Nothing buds and their app are compatible with Android and iOS, though they also lack an H2 chip for seamless pairing with your iOS devices. Nonetheless, out of the box, the Nothing earbuds have a few tricks up their sleeves, such as a very balanced default sound profile that has plenty of thump, boom, punch, and clarity. The clincher is that their very comprehensive equalizer offers a pared-back graphic EQ, presets, or an advanced parametric EQ that lets you tweak specific frequencies of your choosing. Plus, the app includes sound personalization based on your hearing.

Their continuous battery life is a solid 7.5 hours with ANC enabled. These earbuds also have your Bluetooth connectivity covered with multi-device pairing and a great selection of codecs: AAC for iOS devices and high-quality codecs for Android like LDAC and LHDC. They also come with an IP54 rating, so they'll survive dusty trails and splashes from the rain. However, you don't get virtual surround sound, and the ANC isn't quite as powerful as that of our top pick.

If you're looking for a less expensive option, consider the close relative of the Nothing Ear Truly Wireless, the Nothing Ear (a) Truly Wireless. These earbuds are comfortable and have responsive controls. From the factory, these buds have a neutral sound profile, with a slightly restrained bass that won't overwhelm instruments and muddle details. If that's not enough, their companion app offers a graphic EQ and presets for more finetuning. Unlike their more expensive sibling, the Ear (a) have a shorter 5.5-hour battery life and worse microphone quality. That said, they still support the LDAC codec for high-quality audio and have decent ANC.

Compared to our top pick, the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 True Wireless, the Nothing Ear (a) buds lack a spatial audio feature and aren't as good at isolating you from distractions. Still, where it counts, these buds deliver very good sound and value for their price, even if they lack a few features.

The Anker Soundcore Liberty 4NC Truly Wireless offer some serious features for a budget-friendly price. Unlike the previous picks on this list, they have a bass-heavy sound signature out of the box which is suited for genres like EDM and hip-hop that have a prominent low-end. While their sound is less consistent than the Nothing Ear (a) Truly Wireless, if you'd like to save some money and are willing to download an app, you can tune the Liberty 4NC to your preferences with their graphic EQ or by using one of their whopping 22 presets.

These buds have low distortion, so your audio remains clean. They also support LDAC for high-quality audio over Bluetooth on Android, although you only get the SBC codec when using Apple devices. Additionally, these buds punch above their weight with great ANC, providing good noise reduction across the board.

At this price point, if you're looking for a more neutral sound by default, the JBL Tune Buds True Wireless are a good option that also have noise cancelling. However, their ANC isn't as good as the Anker's, and they don't have a spatial sound feature like Anker's 3D Surround Sound.

If you want cheap earbuds that punch above their weight, look no further than the Skullcandy Dime 3 True Wireless. They have a well-balanced sound profile, with plenty of bass on tap, an accurate mid-range, and a bright treble response that adds sizzle to sibilants. While you can't tweak sound as much as on the Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Truly Wireless, you can also use the three built-in EQ presets to adjust the sound further on these Skullcandy buds. These in-ears don't have an active noise cancellation function, but they still block out a decent amount of noise passively and have some premium features, like Bluetooth multi-device pairing.

They have a stable, reasonably comfortable fit, and their battery lasts over eight hours on a single charge, which is enough to get you through long days at the office. They have a deep in-ear fit that won't feel natural for everyone. If you want further options to fine-tune your headphones, consider the JBL Vibe Beam True Wireless. They're not as balanced out of the box, but they have a companion app with a parametric EQ and presets to help you achieve your desired sound. They have a less stable fit than our pick, though.

Consider the Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless if you want premium buds that can stream high-resolution audio. These earbuds support LDAC, Sony's proprietary high-resolution audio codec, allowing you to listen to higher-quality audio if your streaming service supports it. They also do an amazing job of isolating you against noise of all types, which you might want if you're looking for earbuds for commuting. Their memory foam ear tips help with isolation and provide a comfortable fit, especially if you have smaller ear canals.

Their sound profile is warm but not as bass-heavy as the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Truly Wireless buds below, and they sound balanced across all frequency ranges. They also support multi-device pairing and Sony's 360 Reality Audio, which adds head-tracking and immersive audio qualities via compatible apps like TIDAL. Sadly, they don't have sound personalization based on your hearing like the Nothing Ear Truly Wireless, but you can manually adjust the sound profile with an in-app graphic EQ.

The Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless are also a good choice if you're looking for cheaper earbuds that can still stream high-resolution audio. They have an ANC feature that does a great job of blocking out ambient sound, including bass-range noise like rumbling engines and higher-pitched sounds like voices. However, their default sound lacks low-bass rumble and can make instruments and vocals sound a bit veiled.

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Truly Wireless are our top pick for bass-heavy earbuds. These comfortable buds have an excellent array of features that rival the Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 True Wireless in many ways, but their sound profile out of the box is much thumpier, with loads of rumbly low-bass on tap. They feature Bose's CustomTune technology, which adapts their sound profile based on the shape of your ear and listening habits. Further sound customization is also available via the graphic EQ and presets in the Bose Music app.

These buds are among the first to feature the manufacturer's Immersive Audio technology, which tracks your head to add depth to your audio. Their excellent ANC performance also means they block out a wide range of ambient noise, from low engine rumble to office chatter, so you can focus on your tunes without distractions. Like most Bose headphones, they have a pretty comfortable fit, too, and last about seven hours continuously. There are three additional charges in the carrying case if you need it, though.