The 5 Best Wireless Earbuds For iPhone - Fall 2020
Reviews

The best wireless earbuds for iPhone that we've tested are the Apple AirPods Pro. These sleek and well-built headphones are the next generation of the Apple AirPods 2 Truly Wireless 2019. Their improved design makes them more versatile overall, and thanks to their H1 chip, they can also pair seamlessly with your Apple ecosystem.

Although they lack a bit of thump and rumble, they still have a very well-balanced and neutral sound profile, making them best suited for a variety of different audio genres. They also have an excellently performing active noise cancelling feature, which is great for those who commute or work in an office. Their small carrying case also makes it easy to take these earbuds with you wherever you go. You can even charge the carrying case with a wireless Qi charging pad, which is a nice touch.

Unfortunately, their five-hour battery life probably won't be enough to get you through your work day. Luckily, they take just over an hour to charge, and there are five extra charges handy in their carrying case, so the battery doesn't feel too limiting. These earbuds don't have a lot of customization features, other than button mapping in their companion app. Still, out-of-the-box, they deliver a solid overall performance with an iPhone.

The best wireless sports earbuds for iPhone that we've tested are the Beats Powerbeats Pro. These in-ears feature a sturdy, lightweight plastic construction and a very stable fit, courtesy of their ear-hook design, which should keep them in place even during intense workout sessions. Their control scheme is also easy to use, so you shouldn't lose your rhythm if you want to adjust while you're out on a run.

They have a well-balanced sound profile that should suit whatever kind of content you listen to as you work out, whether that's EDM music or an audiobook. They also feature Apple's H1 chip, which allows them to pair quickly and seamlessly with iOS devices. While they don't block out that much ambient noise, that may be helpful if you're running outdoors and want to stay aware of your surroundings. Their continuous battery life of more than 11 hours is great and should last you marathon distances without an issue.

Unfortunately, their iOS interface doesn't offer nearly as many customization options as a dedicated companion app, with no audio presets or an EQ to fine-tune your listening experience. Their IPX4 rating is also on the low end for sports headphones, and is somewhat disappointing at this price point, though it should be mentioned that we don't test that feature. Still, thanks to their stable, comfortable fit and versatile sound profile, they're among the best wireless earbuds for running and working out that we've tested.

The best budget wireless earbuds for iPhone that we've tested are the Anker SoundBuds Curve Upgraded 2019. These in-ears are comfortable to wear for long periods, and their ear-hook design helps make them quite stable in your ear. With an outstanding 18-hour battery life, you also won't need to worry about recharging them frequently.

These are versatile in-ears with a sound profile that's well-balanced enough for most music genres. Their sound profile is fairly bass-heavy, which should please fans of bass-heavy genres like EDM and hip-hop. While they don't have an ANC feature, they still do an alright job passively isolating ambient noise typically found in an office setting.

Unfortunately, these headphones don't have a companion app, and you can't customize their sound. While the ear-hooks and earbuds feel sturdy and well-built, the cable connecting them is quite thin. Still, with their excellent price-to-performance ratio, these headphones rank among the best headphones we've tested.