The convenience, sound quality and comfort that modern-day wireless earbuds provide make them a must-own gadget.
Whether you’re an audiophile looking for something to complement your wireless headphones, want something sleek with a good microphone for calls, or perhaps seek a sweat-resistant pair for intense workouts, there’s now a wide range of options to choose from.
With this growth in popularity, however, the task of picking between the top-tier Bluetooth earbuds has become harder and harder. Almost all big-name audio brands now have some kind of wireless buds for you to consider, with each pair offering a unique blend of design, features and sound profile.
Of course, not all are created equally. We know because we’ve tested, reviewed and rated a veritable truckload of them – and use this buyer’s guide to provide a summary of the pairs we believe are the very best right now.
In the picks below, we’ll give you an idea of which ones to consider. And for those who are new to wireless earbuds, learn how to choose the best earbuds for your needs with the help of our advice section.
For those who prefer the solid connection a wire provides, you can also check out our guide to the top wired earbuds.
What are the best wireless earbuds?
Sony WF-1000XM4Apple AirPods ProSennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3Beats Fit ProBose QuietComfort EarbudsAstell & Kern UW100Huawei Freebuds Pro 2Klipsch T5 II ANCBang & Olufsen Beoplay EX