Alex Bracetti

At $799, the Focal Bathys are a bargain for audio purists desiring the best audio performance, though ANC could be stronger at the price.

With solid upgrades to design, functionality, and sound, the Apple AirPods 3 come up slightly short of perfection. But they're still highly recommended.

The $149 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 is a solid sequel that upholds most of the series’ hallmarks, but ignores its biggest flaws.

A steal at $79, these Edifier 'buds offer great audio and ANC performance, and come in a chic package.

LG's best true wireless earbuds so far have remarkable 3D sound, loads of neat extra features, and can even keep themselves clean.

The EarFun Air Pro SV has an attractive 'stem' design and strong sound, but ANC performance and mediocre playtimes are nothing to rave about.

When it comes to noise cancellation, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds outshines every wireless earbud model out there.

Impressive ANC, satisfying sound, and lengthy playback times make these over-ear headphones a real bargain at $149.

The $69 EarFun Air S deliver an energetic sound, but poor touch controls and battery life may be too significant to overlook.

The $49 Donner DoBuds One get ANC and sound performance right at a bargain price.

Despite its flaws, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro are solid wireless earbuds with dynamic sound, improved ANC, and cool exclusive features.

The Sennheiser Sport True Wireless have the sound and feature set to outperform many of the market’s top sports buds, but not the elite.

Equipped with powerful specs and impressive ANC, the Jabra Elite 85t is a stellar-sounding sequel in Jabra’s critically beloved series.

The $39 OnePlus Nord Buds undercut rivals to deliver impressive performance as good as some $100 earbuds.

Priced at $79, Anker's Soundcore Sport X10 earbuds are a sweet deal for those who want bold sound, customizable fit, and fitness-friendly features.

The $69 Phiaton BonoBuds offer satisfying sound, but too many compromises come with the low price.

The Adidas FWD-02 are certainly cut from the same aesthetic cloth as the brand’s running shoes, but these buds lack audio quality.

Despite falling short of ANC expectations, the 1More Evo offers premium sound and connectivity at a great price.

At $79, the Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT over-ear wireless headphones make some feature and comfort compromises, but they offer decent sound and long battery life to keep music playing for days on end.