We tested hundreds of wireless earbuds in our lab to determine which is worth your money.
Adam Birney1w ago
Adam Birney1w agoEarbuds buying guides
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Our buying guides for earbuds: a shortlist per use case, per budget, per type. Every pick is a set we've had in the lab.
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$329.99
- Best wireless earbuds overall — I've tested hundreds of wireless earbuds, and these are the best ones to buy in 2026
- audiophile pick — Best noise canceling earbuds 2026
- Best overall — Best-sounding earbuds in 2026
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$79.99
- Pick #7 — I've tested hundreds of wireless earbuds, and these are the best ones to buy in 2026
- Best wireless earbuds under $100 overall — I've tested the best cheap earbuds of 2026, and these are the ones under $100 worth buying
- Best budget — Best-sounding earbuds in 2026
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$249.99
- Best wireless earbuds for Samsung — I've tested hundreds of wireless earbuds, and these are the best ones to buy in 2026
- Best for Samsung users — I've tested dozens of workout earbuds, and these are the best in 2026
- Samsung pick — Best noise canceling earbuds 2026
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$59
- Best budget wireless earbuds — I've tested hundreds of wireless earbuds, and these are the best ones to buy in 2026
- Best value earbuds under $100 — I've tested the best cheap earbuds of 2026, and these are the ones under $100 worth buying
- Affordable pick — Best noise canceling earbuds 2026
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Nothing Ear 3a$69
- Pick #14 — I've tested hundreds of wireless earbuds, and these are the best ones to buy in 2026
- Pick #10 — I've tested hundreds of earbuds, and these are the best ones under $200 in 2026
- Best earbuds under $100 for features — I've tested the best cheap earbuds of 2026, and these are the ones under $100 worth buying
In 3 guides
$249
- Best wireless earbuds for iPhone — I've tested hundreds of wireless earbuds, and these are the best ones to buy in 2026
- Best budget — I've tested dozens of workout earbuds, and these are the best in 2026
- Best overall — Best noise canceling earbuds 2026
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Best productsThe best wireless earbuds under $50
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