Wired earbuds reviews

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

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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 Calvez2w ago

TestedComfort8.5Isolation6.3Value9Connection7Portability8.5

ReviewsSony IER-EX15C review: Wired earbuds are back

7.4

Overall

Are these the best budget Sony wired-earbuds?

Jhaycee Calvez6mo ago

TestedComfort8.5Value8Portability8Build6Design6.5

ReviewsThese IEMs will make you ditch your gaming headset: Oriveti Bleqk Dynabird review

7.7

Overall

For the best edge in competitive gaming, the Oriveti Dynabird is one of the best that you can get.

Jhaycee Calvez6mo ago

TestedComfort8Isolation7.3Value8.5Portability8Build8.3

Picked in: The best wired earbuds in 2026: Tested by expertsGaming pick

ReviewsFiiO UTWS5 2025 review: IEMs with lossless Bluetooth?

8.1

Overall

Fiio finally cracked the code on wireless IEMs

Jhaycee Calvez9mo ago

TestedComfort8.5Value8.5Connection9Portability8Build7.5

ReviewsTruthear x Crinacle Zero: Red review

8.1

Overall

A community fan-favorite has a lot to offer.

Christian Thomas9mo ago

TestedComfort7.5Isolation7.6Value8.5Connection6.5Portability8.5

ReviewsKZ ZSN Pro X review

7.8

Overall

And what's a Knowledge Zenith anyway?

Jasper Lastoria9mo ago

TestedComfort5.9Isolation4.5Value9.8Connection6.5Portability7.8

ReviewsMoondrop Chu II review

7.2

Overall

Some sequels are better than the original.

Jasper Lastoria10mo ago

TestedComfort7.2Isolation5.8Value9.5Connection6.5Portability8

Picked in: The best wired earbuds in 2026: Tested by expertsCheap pick

ReviewsMoondrop Aria Snow Edition review

7.6

Overall

A set of wired earbuds with a focus squarely on sound quality. But does it deliver?

Riley Ballantyne10mo ago

TestedComfort8Isolation4.6Value6.9Connection6.5Portability9

ReviewsTruthear Pure review: One of the best value IEMs

Overall

Join the Dark Side.

Jhaycee Calvez10mo ago

TestedComfort4.5Isolation8Value8.5Connection6.5Portability8

Picked in: The best wired earbuds in 2026: Tested by expertsOver all pick

Alternatives the review suggests: Truthear Hexa · Truthear x Crinacle Zero: Red — why →

ReviewsThe Sony INZONE E9 suceeds where most gaming IEMs fail

7.2

Overall

To be the best IEMS for FPS gaming, you must make some sacrifices. Are you willing?

Jhaycee CalvezAugust 22, 2025

TestedComfort9Isolation8.1Value8.7Portability8Build8.2

Alternatives the review suggests: Oriveti Bleqk Dynabird — why →

ReviewsDo more drivers equal better sound? - Kiwi Ears Septet review

8.1

Overall

We tested the Kiwi Ears Septet, which are open-back 7-driver IEMs that include unique miniature piezoelectric(PZT) drivers.

Jhaycee CalvezJuly 24, 2025

TestedComfort6Isolation7.1Value7.5Build8Design8.5

Picked in: The best-sounding earbuds in 2026: Objectively tested for your pleasureBest IEMs

ReviewsApple EarPods (USB-C) review

EarPods make their return, this time with USB-C.

Christian ThomasJuly 16, 2025

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