The 10 Best Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Tested by Experts

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• Best Overall: Sony WF-1000XM4 Industry Leading  

Sony, a pioneer in audio technology, is now among the industry's top manufacturers of truly wireless earbuds. The WF-1000XM4s, which we had the pleasure of examining, are the result of the best-ever integration of the company's attention to detail into the product's performance, ergonomics, and build quality. Despite being more costly, we determined that today's wireless earbuds provide significant improvements in quality of life over their forerunners, the Sony WF-1000XM3 headphones.

• Best Handy Grip: Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Charging Grip  

We like that Tokyo Audio didn't attempt to imitate any other earbuds or, indeed, any other manufacturer with them. Test out a pair of all-white AirPods. You can choose from six delicious colors (Caramel, Popsicle, Cupcake, Blueberry, Liquorice, and Popcorn), enjoy 20 hours of battery life, and take advantage of Bluetooth 5.0, on-ear controls (including volume control), a low-latency mode, a hear-through feature, and improved sound that is wider, clearer, and more all-encompassing.

• Best Charging Case: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Earbuds  

Apple's original AirPods Pro is widely considered to be among the best truly wireless earphones available for use with the iPhone. Throughout our testing, we discovered that the ANC was exceptional, and the new drivers and amplifiers in the Pro 2 provide sound that is not only rich but also expansive; thus, they are a significant improvement over those in the original Pro.

• Best Personalized: NEW Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II 

If we were to evaluate earbuds today based only on their noise-canceling qualities, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 would likely be at the top of the list. They're a step up from the Bose QuietComfort headphones of old, which have fallen in the rankings. Even though the originals were already excellent, the noise suppression has been much enhanced. However, this does not result in a degradation in sound quality. Our review focused on the audio quality, namely how many subtleties and textures could be picked up on.

• Best For Phone Call: Sony WF-1000XM3 Industry Leading 

Our first evaluation of the Sony WF-1000XM3 revealed that these headphones featured a musicality that would make you pump your fists, a sleek and modern design, and a long battery life. Moreover, they delivered an impressively high standard of noise reduction for earphones. You shouldn't use them while playing sports, but if you don't like the aesthetic of Apple AirPods or comparable buds with lengthy stems, you could prefer them. In addition, our research shows that they are pleasant to wear for extended periods of time.