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Tested Dec 02, 2022
Updated Oct 17, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Anker Soundcore Space A40 Truly Wireless
24
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Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.6
Travel
7.8
Office Work
7.2
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.5
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.3
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
6.4
Noise Isolation
8.8
Microphone (In Development)
5.8
Frequency Response Consistency
5.3
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)
Treble Amount
Underemphasized (-5 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
Noise Cancelling Earbuds
In-Ears
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Small Ear Earbuds
Brands
Budget And Cheap Wireless Earbuds
Wireless Earbuds Under $100
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
Earbuds Under $50
True Wireless Earbuds
AirPods Alternative
Anker
Noise Cancelling Under $100
Wireless Earbuds Under $50
Best Wireless Under $100
13 Recommendations
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Tested Dec 20, 2023
Updated Dec 20, 2023
Methodology v2.0
JBL Vibe Buds True Wireless
6
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Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.6
Travel
6.8
Office Work
6.5
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.9
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.7
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.7
Noise Isolation
5.6
Microphone (In Development)
6.4
Frequency Response Consistency
8.3
Bass Amount
Emphasized (3 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
In-Ears
Budget And Cheap
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Cheap Earbuds
Budget And Cheap Wireless Earbuds
JBL
Earbuds For Bass
Earbuds Under $50
Budget Wireless
True Wireless Earbuds
Under $50
Wireless Earbuds Under $50
12 Recommendations
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Tested Sep 18, 2025
Updated Sep 18, 2025
Methodology v2.0
Anker Soundcore Life Q20 2024
9
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Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.2
Travel
7.9
Office Work
7.6
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.8
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.4
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.3
Noise Isolation
8.5
Microphone (In Development)
6.8
Frequency Response Consistency
5.4
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Emphasized (2 dB)
Sound Signature
V-Shaped
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Noise Cancelling
Headphones
Over-Ear
Wireless
Budget And Cheap
Over-Ears For Working Out
Budget Noise Cancelling
Commuting
Office
Bluetooth Headsets For Calls
Bass
Under $50
10 Recommendations
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Tested Nov 28, 2022
Updated Nov 22, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Anker Soundcore Space Q45 Wireless
32
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Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.0
Travel
7.8
Office Work
7.7
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.9
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.1
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
6.9
Noise Isolation
8.7
Microphone (In Development)
7.3
Frequency Response Consistency
7.4
Bass Amount
Emphasized (3 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Noise Cancelling
Headphones
Over-Ear
Wireless
Budget Noise Cancelling
Office
Bluetooth Headsets For Calls
Under $200
Anker
Noise Cancelling Under $200
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Tested Jun 18, 2025
Updated Jun 18, 2025
Methodology v2.0
Sony WH-1000XM6
90
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BestBuy.com
Sports And Fitness
7.4
Travel
8.5
Office Work
8.5
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
6.3
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.8
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.8
Noise Isolation
9.7
Microphone (In Development)
8.0
Frequency Response Consistency
6.0
Bass Amount
Very Emphasized (5 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (-1 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Noise Cancelling
Headphones
Over-Ear
Wireless
Sony
Brands
Commuting
Office
Bluetooth Headsets For Calls
Bass
9 Recommendations
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Tested Aug 06, 2024
Updated Aug 06, 2024
Methodology v1.8
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 (Gen 3)
3
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Amazon.com
Neutral Sound
7.2
Commute/Travel
6.7
Sports/Fitness
6.7
Office
7.1
Wireless Gaming
7.5
Wired Gaming
5.9
Phone Calls
7.4
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
Wireless Gaming
PC Gaming
Xbox One
PS5/PS5 Pro
PS4
Turtle Beach
Gaming Under $100
Best Wireless Under $100
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Tested May 04, 2016
Updated Jun 12, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Sennheiser HD 800 S
4
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Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
5.9
Travel
5.0
Office Work
3.4
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
4.8
Wired Gaming (In Development)
6.8
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
8.5
Noise Isolation
1.4
Microphone (In Development)
0.0
Frequency Response Consistency
8.4
Bass Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Flat
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Open-Back
Wireless
No
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
No
Recommended in:
Headphones
Over-Ear
Wired
Music
Studio
Critical Listening
Brands
Open-Back
Sennheiser
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Tested Jul 15, 2024
Updated Jul 15, 2024
Methodology v2.0
Nothing Ear
28
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
8.0
Travel
7.6
Office Work
7.4
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.7
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.6
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.6
Noise Isolation
7.5
Microphone (In Development)
7.0
Frequency Response Consistency
7.8
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-2 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds
In-Ears
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Earbuds For iPhone
Earbuds For Phone Calls
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
Under $200
True Wireless Earbuds
AirPods Alternative
Compare
Tested Apr 29, 2025
Updated Apr 29, 2025
Methodology v2.0
Technics EAH-AZ100
49
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Sports And Fitness
8.0
Travel
8.4
Office Work
7.8
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.8
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.6
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.9
Noise Isolation
9.1
Microphone (In Development)
6.2
Frequency Response Consistency
8.9
Bass Amount
Very Emphasized (5 dB)
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Headphones
Wireless Earbuds
Noise Cancelling Earbuds
In-Ears
Wireless Earbuds For Android
Commuting
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
Earbuds With A Mic
True Wireless Earbuds
Compare
Tested Oct 14, 2025
Updated Oct 14, 2025
Methodology v2.0
Apple AirPods Pro 3
96
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
8.1
Travel
8.6
Office Work
8.0
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
6.0
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.8
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.5
Noise Isolation
9.7
Microphone (In Development)
6.3
Frequency Response Consistency
9.0
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Headphones
Wireless Earbuds
Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Apple
In-Ears
Earbuds For iPhone
Earbuds For Phone Calls
Small Ear Earbuds
True Wireless Earbuds
8 Recommendations
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Tested Apr 24, 2023
Updated Apr 08, 2024
Methodology v2.0
Audeze Maxwell Wireless
162
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
6.6
Travel
6.2
Office Work
6.7
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
7.8
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.8
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
6.6
Noise Isolation
5.2
Microphone (In Development)
8.3
Frequency Response Consistency
5.2
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (-1 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Planar Magnetic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
Wireless Gaming
PC Gaming
Xbox One
PS5/PS5 Pro
Xbox Series X/S
PS4
USB-C
Compare
Tested Sep 29, 2022
Updated Nov 27, 2023
Methodology v2.0
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless [7, 7P, 7X]
16
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
6.9
Travel
6.2
Office Work
6.5
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
7.5
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.8
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.0
Noise Isolation
4.7
Microphone (In Development)
7.7
Frequency Response Consistency
4.7
Bass Amount
Very Emphasized (6 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
Wireless Gaming
PC Gaming
Xbox One
PS5/PS5 Pro
Xbox Series X/S
SteelSeries
PS4
Compare
Tested Feb 09, 2023
Updated Jan 25, 2024
Methodology v2.0
Focal Bathys Wireless
8
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.2
Travel
7.8
Office Work
7.6
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
6.1
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.2
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
8.0
Noise Isolation
8.1
Microphone (In Development)
6.7
Frequency Response Consistency
7.9
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Balanced
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Noise Cancelling
Headphones
Over-Ear
Wireless
Music
Critical Listening
Closed-Back
USB-C
Compare
Tested Jan 18, 2021
Updated Oct 17, 2023
Methodology v1.8
Anker Soundcore Life Q30 Wireless
8
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Neutral Sound
7.0
Commute/Travel
7.7
Sports/Fitness
7.0
Office
7.3
Wireless Gaming
5.7
Wired Gaming
6.9
Phone Calls
6.8
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Budget And Cheap
Budget Noise Cancelling
Commuting
Budget Wireless
Bass
Noise Cancelling Under $100
Over-Ear Under $100
Best Wireless Under $100
7 Recommendations
Compare
Tested Jul 12, 2021
Updated Dec 04, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Drop + Sennheiser/EPOS PC38X
2
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
5.9
Travel
4.8
Office Work
5.7
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.6
Wired Gaming (In Development)
7.6
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.6
Noise Isolation
1.7
Microphone (In Development)
8.0
Frequency Response Consistency
7.6
Bass Amount
Underemphasized (-4 dB)
Treble Amount
Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)
Sound Signature
Flat
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Open-Back
Wireless
No
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
PC Gaming
Xbox One
PS5/PS5 Pro
Xbox Series X/S
Open-Back
PS4
Compare
Tested Nov 18, 2021
Updated Jul 13, 2023
Methodology v1.6
Logitech G435 LIGHTSPEED Wireless
4
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Neutral Sound
7.8
Commute/Travel
6.3
Sports/Fitness
6.9
Office
6.5
Wireless Gaming
7.0
Wired Gaming
5.5
Phone Calls
6.1
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Gaming
Wireless Gaming
PC Gaming
PS5/PS5 Pro
Budget And Cheap Gaming
PS4
Under $50
Compare
Tested Nov 13, 2020
Updated Nov 13, 2020
Methodology v2.0
Sennheiser HD 560S
10
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
6.2
Travel
4.9
Office Work
3.4
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
4.5
Wired Gaming (In Development)
6.6
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
8.0
Noise Isolation
1.6
Microphone (In Development)
0.0
Frequency Response Consistency
8.3
Bass Amount
Underemphasized (-4 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Flat
Type
Over-ear
Enclosure
Open-Back
Wireless
No
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
No
Recommended in:
Wired
Music
Studio
Critical Listening
Open-Back
Sennheiser
Under $200
Compare
Tested Dec 14, 2023
Updated Dec 14, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Skullcandy Dime 3 True Wireless
6
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Sports And Fitness
7.6
Travel
6.8
Office Work
6.5
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.2
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.1
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.1
Noise Isolation
6.5
Microphone (In Development)
6.0
Frequency Response Consistency
7.7
Bass Amount
Slightly Emphasized (2 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (0 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Cheap Earbuds
Budget And Cheap Wireless Earbuds
Skullcandy
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
Earbuds Under $50
AirPods Alternative
Wireless Earbuds Under $50
Compare
Tested Jan 06, 2021
Updated Sep 28, 2023
Methodology v1.5
Beats Flex Wireless
0
SEE PRICE
Amazon.com
Neutral Sound
6.9
Commute/Travel
7.7
Sports/Fitness
8.1
Office
7.0
Wireless Gaming
5.4
Wired Gaming
5.3
Phone Calls
6.0
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Yes
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
No
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Wireless Earbuds For Running
Earbuds For iPhone
Small Ear Earbuds
Wireless Earbuds Under $100
Earbuds Under $50
Neckband
Wireless Earbuds Under $50
Compare
Tested Aug 21, 2023
Updated Aug 21, 2023
Methodology v2.0
Sony WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless
95
SEE PRICE
BestBuy.com
Sports And Fitness
8.1
Travel
8.1
Office Work
7.5
Wireless Gaming (In Development)
5.7
Wired Gaming (In Development)
5.5
Audio Reproduction Accuracy
7.8
Noise Isolation
8.6
Microphone (In Development)
6.1
Frequency Response Consistency
8.1
Bass Amount
Emphasized (4 dB)
Treble Amount
Balanced (-1 dB)
Sound Signature
Warm
Type
In-ear
Enclosure
Closed-Back
Wireless
Truly Wireless
Transducer
Dynamic
Noise Cancelling
Yes
Mic
Yes
Recommended in:
Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Wireless Earbuds For Running
In-Ears
Small Ear Earbuds
Sony
Wireless Earbuds For Sound
True Wireless Earbuds
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