Alex Bracetti

For cheap wireless earbuds, the Enacfire A9 impresses with adequate ANC and strong sound, though it would benefit from more features.

Buggy performance aside, the JBL Club Pro Plus packs great sound, noise cancellation, and special features into a luxe design.

Strong sound, battery life, and protection make the Klipsch T5 II Sport one of the best wireless sport earbuds available.

At $25, the Skullcandy Dime has the aesthetic and sonic appeal to satisfy budget shoppers that want cheap yet reliable wireless earbuds.

The Focal Celestee doesn’t come cheap, but what these closed-back cans deliver in sound and style make them an enticing splurge.

For $499, the V-Moda M-200 delivers excellent ANC and sound in a luxe package, but also underwhelms in other key areas.

At $50, the Beats Flex is a slam-dunk purchase with solid overall performance.

The Sony WF-SP800N are legit wireless sports earbuds with strong aesthetics, battery life, and sound, but are missing some features.

The Beats Powerbeats 4 is a noteworthy successor with better aesthetics, battery life, and sound than the Powerbeats 3.

The Mobvoi TicPods 2 Pro aims to be an ideal sporty AirPods alternative, but with buggy performance and an awkward fit, it doesn’t come close.

At $79, the Anker Soundcore Life A2 NC is adequate for listening to music on commutes, but that’s about it.

At $399, the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 Carbon Edition doesn’t come cheap, but is a stellar all-round performer with a ruggedly sophisticated design.

Despite weak battery life and no self-cleaning mode, the LG Tone Free FN7 offers great sound and noise cancellation at a modest price point.

Innovative in some ways, disappointing in many others, the $199 Bose Sport Open Earbuds is a tough sell for avid fitness buffs.

At $99, the JLab Epic Air Sport ANC is a must-have for fitness fans who want energetic sound and some noise cancellation in a sporty shell.

The Sony WF-1000XM3 is a very good AirPods Pro alternative if sound and noise cancellation are your priorities.

Already having better sound and battery life than the AirPods Pro, Jabra has just released an over-the-air ANC update that boosts the Elite 75t’s true wireless value.