The best wireless earbuds ranked
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Audio

• Quality: Delivers rich, full-bodied sound with punchy bass and clear delivery
• Soundstage: Immersive audio features provide a sense of spaciousness and head tracking
• Volume Levels: Able to reach high volume levels without distortion

Noise Cancellation

• Equipped: Offers best-in-class active noise cancellation
• Transparency Mode: Aware mode balances music with ambient noise effectively
• Levels: Customizable noise cancellation presets for different environments

Comfort and Fit

• Comfort: Super soft tips and ergonomic design ensure high comfort levels
• Stability: Stability bands provide secure fit during various activities
• Ear Tip Options: Includes multiple sizes of eartips and stability bands for optimal fit

Battery

• Playback Time: Around 6 hours per charge with ANC, reduced to 4 hours with immersive audio
• Charging Case: Charging case provides an additional 18 hours of battery life
• Quick Charging: Supports quick charging but lacks wireless charging without an accessory

Call Quality

• Microphone: Improved call quality with better voice clarity and noise suppression
• Number of Microphones: Utilizes multiple microphones for enhanced call performance
• Noise Reduction: Effective noise reduction during calls, especially in quieter environments

Controls

Controls
• Responsive touch controls for playback, volume, and listening modes

Connectivity

• Multipoint Connectivity: Lacks multipoint connectivity
• Range: Good wireless range with stable Bluetooth connection
• Bluetooth Supports Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC, AAC, and aptX Adaptive codecs

Compatibility

• OS: Compatible with iOS and Android devices
• App: Companion app offers customization, EQ settings, and firmware updates

Other Features

• Water Resistance: IPX4 rating suitable for workouts and light rain exposure
• FindMyEarbuds: Not available

Audio

• Quality: Delivers rich, detailed audio with a balanced sound profile and supports high-quality codecs like LDAC.
• Soundstage: Provides a wide and well-defined soundstage, with excellent detail and definition across frequencies.
• Volume Levels: Can reach high volume levels without distortion, but volume control on the earbuds can be cumbersome.

Noise Cancellation

• Equipped: Features improved noise cancellation with a new dual integrated Processor V2 and HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN2e.
• Transparency Mode: Transparency mode filters in surroundings loudly and clearly, with natural voice filtering.
• Levels: Offers adjustable noise cancellation levels, but may not be the absolute best in class.

Comfort and Fit

• Comfort: The earbuds are 25% smaller and 20% lighter than their predecessor, offering enhanced comfort.
• Stability: The earbuds provide a secure fit, suitable for various activities including workouts.
• Ear Tip Options: Includes four pairs of unique polyurethane foam tips, including an extra small size for better fit.

Battery

• Playback Time: Offers around 8 hours of continuous playback with ANC on, and up to 12 hours with ANC off.
• Charging Case: The charging case provides an additional 24 hours of battery life and supports wireless charging.
• Quick Charging: Supports quick charging, providing an hour of playback with just a three-minute charge.

Call Quality

• Microphone: Improved call quality with clear vocal pickup, but can pick up background noise when speaking.
• Number of Microphones: Each earbud is equipped with three microphones, including two feedback mics.
• Noise Reduction: Features noise reduction engine and wind noise reduction structure for calls.

Controls

Controls
• Touch controls cover playback, noise-cancellation modes, track skipping, and volume, but volume control can be finicky.

Connectivity

• Multipoint Connectivity: Supports Bluetooth multipoint for connecting to two devices simultaneously.
• Range: Offers consistent Bluetooth performance with occasional blips in high-traffic areas.
• Bluetooth Equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 and supports SBC, AAC, and LDAC codecs.

Compatibility

• OS: Compatible with Android and iOS devices, with features like Google Fast Pair and Swift Pair for Windows.
• App: Comes with the Sony Headphones Connect app for extensive customization and control.

Other Features

• Water Resistance: Rated IPX4 for resistance against splashes of water, suitable for workouts and light rain.
• FindMyEarbuds: The companion app includes a feature to help locate misplaced earbuds.