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NuraTrue – True Wireless Earbuds with Personalized Sound

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The NuraTrue are probably the most personalized wireless earbuds you can buy today – and some of the best-sounding, too. They’re the first true wireless earbuds from Australian audio brand Nura, following in the footsteps of its NuraLoop earphones, which rank just one position higher in this list and are some of our favorite wireless earbuds of all time.

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Listening to Princes’ Gang Gang Dance, the pulsating synths and driving, distorted percussion sounds as if it’s coming at you from every angle. As the bass line drops, with Tinchy Stryder’s attacking rap vocal coming in, the sound feels incredibly immersive, with a wide soundstage and plenty of detail.

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Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW Wireless In-Ear Headphones

Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW

These cubist, cool, refreshingly different Audio-Technica ATH-SQ1TW earbuds are clear proof that Audio-Technica is just… loving Audio-Technica right now. And why not? 60 years of hi-fi heritage is not to be sniffed at (yes, predominantly in analog audio rather than these little things, but what of it?) and Audio-Technica has earned the right to go its own way.

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AT has not tried to emulate any other earbuds from competing brands here and we love the Tokyo audio outfit for it. These buds are available in no fewer than six delicious-sounding colorways (Caramel, Popsicle, Cupcake, Blueberry, Liquorice and Popcorn – try that for size, ice-white-only AirPods) and you’re getting Bluetooth 5.0, 20 hours of battery, a beautiful product that fits comfortably, on-ear controls that work well (including volume) plus a low-latency mode, a hear-through function and a sound that’s more expansive, clearer and generally better than anything else you can buy for this money.

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Easily the best Samsung Galaxy Buds yet

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro

Samsung has finally turned a corner with its Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, which forego futuristic looks in favor of great 24-bit sound, head-tracked spatial audio and a design that fits comfortably.Reduce unwanted noise with Galaxy Buds2 Pro; They use Intelligent Active Noise Cancellation to quiet even the loudest outside sounds; Tune in to what matters most without being bothered by distracting sounds around you.

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Galaxy Buds2 Pro are earbuds designed to be even more comfortable than before and fit securely no matter what you’re doing; Whether for your work or workout, make all your moves comfortably. Keep the conversation going without taking out your earbuds; When your voice is detected, Intelligent Conversation Mode turns off Active Noise Cancellation, turns down the volume and puts your Buds in Ambient Mode.Turn every call into a high definition chat; HD Voice Technology separates your voice from surrounding noise, so you come in crystal clear even with the hustle and bustle around you.

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Apple AirPods Pro 2

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The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are excellent earbuds, offering improved audio performance and fantastic ANC in Apple’s comfortable and familiar AirPods-esque design. But they’re a much better choice if you have an iPhone than if you don’t.

The Pro 2 buds are a significant step up from the original AirPods Pro. Design changes are subtle, but audio performance is upgraded with new drivers and amplifiers. During our testing, we rated the sound on offer from the Pro 2 as excellent – there’s rich audio across genres and a wide and expansive soundstage. 

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Battery life has had a boost. You get 6 hours from the buds with ANC on, and 30 hours from the charging case, which is now IPX4 water resistant—withstanding light showers and sweating – and has a speaker, handy if you lose them as you can activate a ‘Find My’ request.

We still rate the original AirPods Pro if you can find them at a lower price, but the Pro 2 are solid contenders in the crown for the best earbuds. ANC is top-tier and, if you’re an iPhone user, we’d even recommend the Pro 2 over the Sony WF-1000XM4s. Like the Sony buds, they’re excellent all-rounders, packing fantastic audio and style into a pair of buds you could happily wear all day. 

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Soundcore by Anker Space A40 Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Earbuds

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Enjoy Personal Space Anywhere.The adaptive active noise canceling on the Space A40 ably handles low drones, such as airplane cabin noise or HVAC units. It doesn’t completely remove it, but if you’re listening to music at a low level it’s enough to keep you focused in your own world. Within the Soundcore app you can choose between two Transparency modes, one full range and one that puts the focus on letting voices through if you need to have a quick conversation.

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There are touch controls—single tap, double tap, and hold for two seconds—that can be turned on and off per control. They’re also fully customizable, assignable to volume, track controls, and for the two-second hold the added options of Ambient Sound Mode select, Voice Assistant activation, and Game Mode toggle.

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Throw wireless case charging on top of the features pile and the Anker Space A40 set a new standard for earbuds performance under $100.

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The best earbuds that personalizes your listening experience

NuraLoop headphones

NuraLoop boils down the essence of the company’s first product, the Nuraphone, into a much more compact, rugged, and affordable package. The great news is, it doesn’t lose much in the process.

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The star of the show in the Nuraloop headphones – and all products from this brand – is its adaptive audio technology. This is able to automatically determine a listening profile for users and then feeds them customized, well-balanced, lush sound as a result. During our tests, we were impressed by the sense of clarity and space, even at higher volumes.

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The headphones are ideal for providing listeners with an experience that feels personal rather than automated. They’re able to deal with a more robust lifestyle than many rivals too.

On top of this, features like active noise-cancelling, social mode, an IPX3 rating, Immersion mode, a great battery life, and the ability to attach an analog cable for 3.5mm headphone jacks makes this pair of wireless earbuds truly shine.

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Best Noise Cancellation Under $100

Anker’s true wireless Soundcore Life P3 earphones deliver powerful sonic performance and surprisingly good active noise cancellation for well under $100.

Incredible Sound Loved By 20 Million+ People,Life P3 noise cancelling earbuds come in 5 eye-catching colors to pair with your personal style. And the ultra-compact case fits effortlessly in small bags or pockets.Life P3 noise cancelling earbuds’ thumping sound is produced by custom 11mm composite drivers. Activate BassUp mode in the app to further intensify bass in real-time.Sync the noise cancelling to your location for an optimized experience. Transport, Outdoor, and Indoor modes are each tailored to block out irritating background noises in each environment.

Key Features

  • 11mm Oversized Composite Drivers: Fuel thumping beats with full-bodied bass and bright treble.
  • BassUp Technology: Soundcore’s exclusive technology analyzes the music and enhances the low end in real time for big, thumping bass.
  • Multi-Mode Active Noise Cancelling: Indoor, Outdoor, and Transport modes target annoying noises in their respective environments for a precise noise cancelling effect.
  • Ultra-High Clarity: 6 microphones (3 on each earbud) are equipped with Soundcore’s exclusive algorithm to pick up your voice with crystal-clear clarity.
  • Water-Resistant: IPX5-rated protection keeps the internal components of the noise cancelling earbuds dry, even if drinks get spilled or you get caught in the rain.
  • All-Day Wear: Get an incredibly comfortable fit thanks to Life P3’s ergonomic design and multiple sizes of eartips.

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The best-sounding wired earbuds under $100

If you want earbuds that come with a cable to keep them secure so you can avoid losing them, the 1More Triple Driver in-ear headphones are the best wired earbuds you can buy in 2022. After spending a few weeks with both the 1MORE Triple Driver in-ear headphones and the 1MORE Quad Driver in-ear headphones, we were blown away at just how much value each one gave in their prospective price ranges. 

It’s hard to find a better-sounding pair of earphones at this price point than the 1MORE Triple Driver. That said, if you want just that little extra refinement and luxury materials, the 1MORE Quad Driver in-ear headphones are still a bargain at twice the price.

There’s very little we can fault the Triple Drivers for. Their rubber cable can be annoying, and the remote control feels cheap, but these are just nitpicks. For their price, they’re impossible to beat.

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The best budget earbuds with great sound quality

It is possible to purchase a set of budget earbuds without sacrificing your listening experience – and eardrums – in the process. The JLab Go Air Pop is a terrific cheap option that makes it possible for discerning listeners to enjoy solid sound at a budget price.

They don’t only beat anything in their price range for sound; they belie their lowly price point, sounding far better than you’d expect for its cheap price. Our testing of these wireless earbuds proved that vocals are relatively well handled through the mids, the bass is sensibly handled, and the soundstage is relatively expansive. 

GO Air POP features 8+ hours of playtime in each earbud and 24+ extra hours from the charging case (32+ hours total). Return to the case to recharge the buds, and use the integrated USB cable to charge the case.Use either earbud independently or use both together. A built-in MEMS microphone in each bud ensures clear calls.

The JLab Go Air Pop is a very affordable proposition and has a spec sheet that no other solution to date has managed at this level. If your budget is up to $20 / £20 / AU$50, that should suffice.

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The Best Overall In-Ear Headphones

In every respect, the Sony WF-1000XM4 are either ‘very good’ or ‘very good indeed’ –and taken as a complete package they’re very difficult to lay a glove on.

Sony is largely responsible for the health of the active noise-cancelling, true wireless earbuds market. With the WF-1000XM4, the company has combined performance, ergonomics, and build quality more effectively than ever before. 

Compared to their predecessors, the Sony WF-1000XM3, these new wireless earphones offer enough quality-of-life features to make them worth upgrading to, even if they are more expensive.  They may lack aptX support, they make up for that with great call quality, excellent in-app features, and a sense you’ve bought a classy pair of earbuds.

Listening to Kate Bush’s Lake Tahoe, the ability of the WF-1000XM4 to identify and incorporate the tiniest details or the most fleeting transients into a much broader picture was obvious. ‘Communicative’ may seem a redundant word when discussing a person’s singing voice, but here it’s absolutely appropriate: if they’re anything, the WF-1000XM4 are communicative.

That may mean that other true wireless earbuds surpass the Sony WF-1000XM4 in particular areas – noise cancellation, for example – but no other model comes close to offering such excellent quality across the board. That’s why the Sony WF-1000XM4 are hands-down the best true wireless earbuds you can buy today.

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