The 5 Best Wireless Earbuds For iPhone - Spring 2020
Reviews

The best wireless earbuds for iPhone that we've tested so far are the Apple AirPods Pro. These truly wireless in-ear headphones have a very premium design that feels well-built overall. They have a much shorter stem than the non-pro versions, which makes them stick down a little less past your ear. Their charging case is extremely small and supports wireless charging, so you can quickly top up its battery just by tossing it on any Qi-enabled charger. They also utilize Apple's H1 chip for seamless pairing to Apple devices, and they last just over five hours off a single charge, which is decent.

Unlike the traditional Apple AirPods, the Pro model now have an in-ear design, which will help them stay in place during even moderately strenuous workouts. While they're quite comfortable, especially for in-ears, some people may still prefer the fit of the regular Apple AirPods 2 Truly Wireless 2019 since they don't enter into your ear and create a plunger feeling. On the upside, the in-ear design helps these headphones achieve much better bass accuracy, and they now have ANC, which works extremely well.

The sound profile of these headphones is extremely well-balanced and accurate, making them a good choice for a wide variety of content or genres. While you get some basic customization options through the settings tab on any iOS or ipadOS device, you don't gain access to any sort of EQ options, and Android users lose all settings options entirely, which is a shame. Overall, these are a very decent pair of truly wireless headphones that make an excellent companion to your iPhone.

The best wireless sports earbuds for iPhone that we've tested to date are the Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless. These truly wireless headphones have an ear-hook design that helps them feel very stable, even during slightly strenuous workouts. Their controls are very easy to use, so you can quickly adjust your music in the middle of a workout, and they're rated IPX4 for basic water and sweat resistance, though this isn't something we currently test for.

The sound profile of these headphones is very well-balanced and should lend itself well it a wide variety of genres, though unfortunately, they don't have any EQ settings to change their sound. They also lack ANC, and overall their isolation performance is poor. This means that they may not be the best choice to block out background sounds in a noisy gym. They don't leak too much sound, however, so if you blast your music, some people may be able to hear a bit of what you're listening to, but it likely will be fine for environments like a loud gym.

The battery performance of these headphones is very good, and they have one of the highest single-charge battery lives we've seen on a pair of truly wireless headphones. They'll last almost 11.5 hours off a single charge, and they charge up fully in about 45 minutes, which is fantastic. They also utilize Apple's H1 chip so you can easily pair them to any Apple device. Overall, if you own an iPhone and want a pair of headphones to take with you to the gym, these are the best choice.

The best wireless earbuds for iPhone users in the budget category are the Anker SoundBuds Curve Upgraded 2019. They have a sporty look and a stable ear-hook design that comes with six tip options to ensure a perfect fit. The tips don’t enter as far into the ear canal as other in-ear headphones do, which relieves a bit of the pressure some people feel with in-ears. They even come with a nice carrying case, which is a welcome addition at this price point.

They pack a lot of bass while still sounding very well-balanced overall. Their battery provides nearly 13 hours of playback on a single charge, which is quite good for budget earbuds. They also isolate more noise than the Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless, though not nearly as much as the Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless.

Like the Jaybird Tarah Pro Wireless, the Anker don’t have Apple’s H1 chip for easy pairing. They also don’t have a power-saving feature, so they need to be shut off when not in use or else the battery will continue to drain. That said, they're the best earbuds for iPhone users and they offer great value for the price.