Tozo earbuds with active noise cancellation. I adore them. I got them on Amazon for like $45. The fit, charging time and battery life, noise cancellation, and mic for phone calls have all been great.

i have been loving the anker soundcore line. good battery life, good bass response and overall good sound without breaking the bank

Loving my Jabra Elite actives so far, were cheaper than AirPod pros and have good ANC and better sweat/dust resistance 

I got some $25 jlab at target. They have a built in charge cable, so 1 less than thing to lose. They have been good. 👍🏻

Check out Soundcore head phones. I was able to get nice noise canceling earbuds for 40 dollars and I've taken them on multiple plane trips, gym, walking and they work great.

Air Pods Pro 2 are the best right now, BTW, here's the Amazon List of Best Earbuds Recommended by other Reddit Members here.

I bought these Sony Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds after a friend purchased them for her partner this holiday season. I had a trip to Canada last week and thought these earbuds would be great for the airplane trip.

The noise cancellation is fantastic. I also have pair of Bose over the ear headphones and the earbuds cancel noise just as well , if not better.

Sound quality is fantastic, as you would expect from SOny. In the Sony app (I highly recommend you download when you are your purchase) makes it easy to adjust the sound to your liking. The earbuds also have an immersive sound option and I feel like I am in a symphony surrounded by an orchestra.

Battery life is good. I used them for 4 hours straight (they are supposed to last 6 hours). When you place them back into the case you can get 3 more charges out of it. In 20 minutes (for a quick charge) you will have 2 hrs of battery life. That is perfect for my needs.

https://www.theverge.com/21309820/best-wireless-earbuds Sony WF-1000XM5 are the best overall

I really like the Technics AZ100’s.

I had the Sennheiser MTW3’s sound was very good, but out of nowhere they died on me within a year. Got a replacement set under warranty, these also died in about a year.

Got my money back from the Sennheisers and got the AirPods Pro 2. AirPods where quite good, but I wanted some buds that sit a bit deeper in my ear. Considered the MTW4’s. I don’t know, but it seems to me that there are some longterm quality issues with the Sennheisers.

So I got the Technics, which I’m very happy with.

fan of the AirPods Pro (2nd gen) if you’re in the Apple ecosystem they just work so seamlessly.

I had the Sony XM5. You must get with noise canceling.

Senheiser Momemtum 4

I’m an iPhone person and have found my in ear Beats Fit Pro earbuds to work great. I do some running and they never fall out either. Some shortcut commands via touch as well.

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Might consider the Sabbat E12 Ultra 💯

Can anyone recommend me a low latency 1?

looking din po ako huhu yung may anc na sana, budget is around 500-800 stretched na ang 1k (student pa lang po ako mwehehe) pls pls badly need one for reviewing/studying

Best without a price limit?

Start with the beoplay eleven. It's well-rounded with warm sound, good anc, and excellent mic (for a wireless). If you want something audio quality-focused, there's the akg k3003i, although it sacrifices on mic and has no anc.

The Sony XM5 are great, but I prefer AirPods when I’m running or at the gym

I’ve been scouring the forum for advice and stuck between AirPods Pro or the Bose Ultras. However may just wait for the new AirPods 3 due to be released in Sept.

Depends on your priorities. Are you using them for calls? Are you working out with them? How important is ANC?

FWIW I recently did an analysis on reddit data on earbuds. Basically ranked them according to aggregated sentiment. Maybe you'll find the results helpful https://redditrecs.com/wireless-earbuds/ You can filter by ANC and for comments about sound quality, calls, or the gym and get a breakdown of what ppl have said about the most often recommended ones (disclaimer some links are affiliate they help fund the analyses)

There are many headphones now, each with its own specific features. As many people recommend different options, you can compare them in this community

Use the search option in this sub for your answer.

If ANC is in the mix, then the leaders in ANC are still Bose and Sony. None others yet compare in that ragard. Though they're slowly catching up. Why is that? Well both these powerhouse brands pioneered the tech and have been at it a lot longer.

The Sony XM4 or XM5 are very good. However, with the XM4, I and many others, experienced a battery failure after one of the updates. Sony hasn't acknowledged the fault, but they were repairing them like crazy for a while. I don't think XM5 has the same issue. A factory reconditioned pair of xm4 would likely have new batteries, and be a bargain compared to retail price, which has of course fallen since the release of xm5.

Out of the box, the Sony left something to be desired SQ wise. A bit too bassy for me and lacking in treble. Not surprising. Fortunately, it EQs very well in the companion app, and the sony headphone app is top of class. The app tests your hearing, how well they're sealed in your ear, and helps you find your EQ sweet spot in minutes. A lot of other companies, which should also have great companion apps, really suck. Will say that the Sony earbuds make a funky noise when running/jogging, like thumping. I don't know why exactly, but they've never fallen out and do stay in place. Something to consider of you run.

If ANC is low on your priorities, and sound quality is highest, I also liked Bang & Olufsen (EX), and Master & Dynamic (MW08, MW08 Sport). The charge case with MW08 is really nice, and they offer a better sweat/dust rating if gym use is preferred. With the B&O, I hate the elongated mic styling akin to Apple, but that's a personal preference. And since all my devices, from phone to DAP offer LDAC (32-bit/96Hz), and LDAC is a Sony code (although other brands like Hiby offer it as well), I prefer the Sony earbuds. Bose earbuds (and their headphones for that matter) sounded slightly unnatural/metallic to me with ANC, but the ANC was slightly better than Sony, and were a good fit.

Airpod Pro's are great but very delicate. I've been through 2 sets now after dropping them they start making weird buzzing noises. I got myself some Technics AZ80 and they're better than Airpods imo. They're more comfortable and better sound quality.

Sound quality, the Technics AZ80, Denon Perl Pro, and Sennheiser Momentum 4 TWS (with Sound Personalization), in that order. The M4s Sound Personalization is essentially an automated parametric EQ; which will produce a superior tuning to the typical 5-band EQ available on most TWS.

I lean towards the M4, as it competes closely with the XM5s and APP2 for ANC and transparency, making it the best value. Sennheiser’s app is relatively solid compared to many competitors.

Fit wise the M4s can be very hit or miss. They’re near perfect for me, but they’re different than your typical bud or stem style TWS. The AZ80s are probably the most comfortable, trailing right behind the Beats Studio Buds+ or XM5s. Nothing quite matches the Beats Fit Pro for fit and security. However, I find the M4s and AZ80s very secure.

I’ve probably tested nearly a dozen TWS over the last year. I’ve lost count. None of them are perfect. If money is no object, nothing beats the iFi Go Pods with a dedicated IEM, or even a Q5K coupled with a custom cable (for length). The Go Pods with any midfi IEM is going to surpass most of the TWS on the market. Although many of the above sets do a very good job. In the gym, the Go Pods can get a bit unwieldy, but everywhere else they are rock solid (given the inherent security and fit of an IEM and its ear hook).

This is the correct answer. I’ve had like 8 pairs of tws earbuds and these are the only two I’d buy again . AirPods are the best imo but only on apple

I second this. AirPods Pro 2 in the apple ecosystem with its insane software augmentations honestly nearly matches traditional decent analogue equipment. And they provide all that with that amount of comfort and ease of use (no need for space to carry iems dacs and dedicated players which are often not the best phones to daily drive). I’d love to listen to music through traditional means at home, but if you are in the ecosystem even that can be covered rather decently with AirPod maxes

I have the buds 2 pro and love them. Depending on what I'm doing and stuff like the weather, I often use them over my blessing IEMs.

technics az80 (i swear by them) sound quality is phenomenal on those. if you are unable to get them the technics az60m2 are great as well. there’s like a minimal amount of quality difference between the two. they have an app that allows u to tweak things. gym wise i’m not too sure if they take sweat well, i only ran a few times with my pairs

Have you managed to find something that suits you yet? I'm just doing some research and for me it's out of these 3 Sony Xm5 Bose QC ultra Seinheisser MTW4

Anyone agree / disagree?

Not interested in apple products. Android user

I heard some of the technics at Axpona this year. They are the best Bluetooth in ears I’ve ever heard. Take this with a grain of salt because I don’t go around listening to high end Bluetooth in ears and I didn’t go around trying others. My experience with higher end Bluetooth in ears are limited to Jabra Elite series, beats fit pro, and the Sony WF1000mx3 or mx4 I don’t recall. Can’t say much else than they sounded fantastic for Bluetooth earbuds.

If you are using an iPhone, I would suggest getting the Nothing Ear (2024) , I have been using the Ear (a) and it has worked wonders for me so far. The noise cancellation is on point. If you want something from a more well known brand, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro are also really good. Depends on what kind of phone you use. If it is an iPhone, the AirPods Pro are the best bet for the ecosystem experience, else the other two I have suggested will work great. LHDC and Hi Res codecs are supported too

Nothing buds pro 2

Anker Liberty 4 Pro

wf1000xm4

For earbuds i only tried Huawei and they are great sound and battery life. Not so much on noise cancellation if nothing was playing.

Tried both the free bud pro, and the clip

There are other buds out there that sounds good like the Bose QC and QC ultra. Sennheiser Momentum. So many out there for audiophile. If you want to stay with Apple, I can tell you that Pro 2 is night and day different from pro 1. I just upgraded to pro 2 and gave my pro 1 to my daughter. The pro 2 has much punchier bass and other cool functions. I’ve noticed that I have to keep pro 2 at 60% to have the same loudness of the pro 1 at 80%.

Earfun air pro 4

Devialet Gemini 2

Technics AZ100

Technics AZ1000. I “gifted” my AirPod Pros to my Daughter.

I have the same guidelines.

This design is best for the gym:

soundcore Sport X20

These types are the most comfortable, you don't feel like you're wearing them, they don't fall out, the only downside I've always had was that they weren't very good for phone calls - what is important to me :(

A shape like the Buds 3 Pro is better for calls.

But the next ones I buy will probably be over-ear ones like Sport X20.

I have a few recommendations. The best all-rounder may be the Status Pro X that's releasing soon if you're willing to wait about a month. Swipe and tap controls, good audio quality, good mic, and IP55 dust and sweat resistance - so a safe option for gyms. It's currently on preorder for a discounted price of it catches your interest, reviews are coming out and it looks pretty good 

Otherwise, I use the JBL Tour Pro 3 for my gym workouts. Super comfy for me, IP55, great sound, top tier noise cancelling, and good mic. This one's unique because you can plug in the case via USB-C or headphone jack into whatever and stream it directly to your earbuds with a little better quality than normal and with low latency. Case also has screen.

For more budget option, look into the OnePlus Buds 4 or 3 Pro, they're great too 

I tried many earbuds from 50 dollars to 500 dollars i think if ypu listen to something instrumental i highly suggest you realme buds air 6 pro i couldnt believe that it beats many of the wireless earbuds on the market

Budget - Earfun air pro 4

Middle tier - OnePlus buds 4 or OnePlus buds pro 3

If i am getting anker liberty 5 for like 70 bucks is that a good deal?and better

I have finally settled on the Shokz open dots ONE open earbuds. I have literally spent my whole life searching for these bad boys. Open buds so they don't cut me off from my surroundings. Still have great sound quality. Great mic for phone calls. Battery that lasts all day. I am seriously in love with these little powerhouses! I keep putting my Bose aside for these guys!