Earbuds reviews

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Every pair of earbuds we've measured, scored out of 10 on the same rig. Newest first.

All468TypeTrue wireless380 Wired89PopularSony15 Sennheiser13 Anker Soundcore11 Jabra10 Nothing9

ReviewsTwo months later, the Anker Soundcore Space 2 Pro finally sound the way they should

7.8

Overall

Two months after launch, a firmware update makes the Soundcore Space 2 Pro sound far better.

Adam Birney6d ago

TestedANC8.8Comfort8Isolation7.2Value7Connection9

ReviewsI tried Bose's $99 wired ANC earbuds, but I'm sticking with Bluetooth

7.3

Overall

Bose gets a lot right for $99, but there are a few trade-offs worth knowing about.

Dave Carr2w ago

TestedANC8.2Comfort7Isolation5.7Value7Portability9

ReviewsWe lab tested the world's most maintainable earbuds: Fairphone Fairbuds 2 review

7.6

Overall

User-replaceable batteries can be done, the Fairbuds 2 prove it.

Christian Thomas2w ago

TestedANC8.1Battery5.9Comfort8Isolation5.4Value7

ReviewsI get the appeal of the Bose Sport Open Earbuds, just not at $199

6.2

Overall

Another new Bose product for the “wait till it goes on sale” pile.

Dave Carr1mo ago

TestedComfort6Isolation5.1Value5Connection6Portability8

Picked in: I've tested the top clip-on earbuds of 2026, and these are the ones worth buying

ReviewsThe Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) are the best clip-on earbuds I wouldn't buy

Overall

Bose fixed most of what held the originals back, but the price is still hard to swallow.

Adam Birney1mo ago

TestedBattery8.2Comfort8Isolation0.4Connection8.5Portability8

Picked in: I've tested the top clip-on earbuds of 2026, and these are the ones worth buyingBest clip-on earbuds for calls

ReviewsWe tested the AirPods 5, and the fit makes or breaks the entire experience

6.4

Overall

Once again, it all depends on your ears.

Christian Thomas1mo ago

TestedANC5.9Battery5.6Comfort5Isolation2.9Value7

ReviewsThe Moondrop Chu III is a great first IEM, but it's not the upgrade I expected

7.9

Overall

The Chu II is the budget IEM everyone recommends. So what's left for the Chu III to prove?

Jhaycee Calvez2mo ago

TestedComfort8.5Isolation6.3Value9Connection7Portability8.5

Picked in: I tested dozens of gaming IEMs and these are the best for every genre in 2026Cozy games pick

ReviewsThe Sony WH-CH530 are the only on-ear headphones I would actually buy

6.7

Overall

Great sound for a great price.

Adam Birney2mo ago

TestedComfort7.5Isolation5.8Value8Connection5Portability7

ReviewsThe ROSESELSA Ceramics Ultra prove you don't need to spend more than $50 for good earbuds

7.7

Overall

Budget earbuds that can do it all.

Adam Birney2mo ago

TestedANC7.6Battery7.6Comfort6Isolation5.5Value9

Picked in: I've tested the best cheap earbuds of 2026, and these are the ones under $100 worth buyingBest wireless earbuds under $50

ReviewsThe Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 is the antidote to earbud e-waste

8.3

Overall

Sennheiser proves replaceable batteries can be done.

Christian Thomas2mo ago

TestedANC8.5Battery6.3Comfort8.5Isolation7.1Value8

Picked in: I've tested hundreds of wireless earbuds, and these are the best ones to buy in 2026Best wireless earbuds for Android · Best noise canceling earbuds 2026: The top ANC we've testedfeatures pick

ReviewsI tested the $79 CMF Clip Pro, and my favorite feature is back

Overall

The Smart Dial makes a return on Nothing's first clip-on open-earbuds.

Adam Birney2mo ago

TestedBattery7.2Comfort7Isolation0.6Value8.5Connection8

Picked in: I've tested the top clip-on earbuds of 2026, and these are the ones worth buyingBest Best budget clip-on earbuds · I've tested the best cheap earbuds of 2026, and these are the ones under $100 worth buying

ReviewsThe Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 are the most comfortable sleep earbuds I've tried, but they'll cost you

7.6

Overall

Ozlo's second-generation sleep earbuds are smaller, longer-lasting, and a lot less annoying at 2AM.

Adam Birney3mo ago

TestedBattery8.4Comfort9Isolation7.1Value6Connection5

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