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Best earbuds for running wireless12/29/2023 In virtually every respect, the EAH-AZ80 make a strong case for themselves. ❌ You need the best noise cancellation: Again, they don't do this badly at all, but the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds at #8 on the list clearly do it better. ❌ You want huge battery life: The longevity here isn't as impressive as some options – it's fine, but it's just not above average. For another cheap option, but with active noise cancellation, take a look at the Earfun Air Pro 3 further down in our list. If your budget maxes out quickly for non-essentials (let's face it, true wireless earbuds are a luxury), then you'll find a reliable product here. So although you won't get exceptional sound with the JLab Go Air Pop, or noise cancelling or other high-end feeatures, during our testing we were surprised to find reliable Bluetooth connectivity, killer battery life, comfortable and light earpieces and solid music on the go. That said, it does charge the earbuds and means you’ll never have to search in the semi-darkness for your USB charger – or get caught short because you forgot to pack one. It has a tadpole-like cable that snaps out from the base. ![]() We also weren't impressed with the design of the charging case. ![]() Sonically, it is difficult to rave about the sound quality, chiefly because of this treble, which does distort even in relatively easy passages, but that's not really the point here. Listen to Prince's Kiss and while you'll get all of the bass funk in the intro, the artist's inimitable vocal comes off a little harsh. Stream Hootie & the Blowfish's Let Her Cry and the different guitars present themselves to each ear in a relatively expansive, open soundstage too. Wefound that the JLab Go Air Pop are actually pretty good generally in our testing – and are emphatically unbeatable for the money. The big question is: can earbuds this budget-conscious actually do a good job? Fast-forward to now, and JLab is bringing out durable listening gear at rock-bottom prices. The JLab Go Air Pop only cost around $25 / £25 / AU$49.95, which is incredibly cheap and would have been unheard of just a few years ago. ❌ You really value audio quality and can spend a little more: The Cambridge Audio buds at #9 on this list sound far better for those with a musical ear, but don't cost too much more. ❌ You want noise cancelling: It's not exactly a complaint given their price, but if you need ANC, stretch your budget a little further to the Earfun at #4 on this list. In some ways, they are a better pair of buds… but because of the price cuts to the XM4, we think the older buds are better value, and are nearly as good as the new ones, so they hold onto the top spot in our guide. They're smaller, lighter and ANC is improved. These latest true wireless earbuds have some notable improvements. Sony has since superseded the WF-1000XM4s with the Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds. Design-wise, we found that these earbuds are smaller and lighter than previous models from Sony, like the Sony WF-1000XM3, which means they’re comfy to wear for long periods – though the Sony WF-C700N are much smaller and lighter again. ![]() And when the WF-1000XM4 earbuds sound as good as they do, second-best noise cancelling is no big deal.Īs well as the excellent sound on offer here, Sony’s buds offer great call quality, too, which makes them a solid choice for all kinds of scenarios, from commuting to work calls and everything in-between. Granted, noise cancellation isn't quite the best out there (the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 further down in our list deliver that), but will suit most people looking to drown out background noise.
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