Every month seems to bring a new set of earbuds with longer battery life and a more compact design. So we can’t list everything we like. But if you are still hunting, here are some other recommendations. Soundcore Space A40 for $60: While they are no longer on our main list, Space A40 is still some of our favorite buds for the money, providing good features, clear. sound, and the sound is very canceling for the price class. They also look polished, with only the lack of an automatic pause sensor betraying the low price. Sony Linkbuds Fit for $200: Sony’s Linkbuds Fit offer rich and punchy sound, naturalistic transparent mode, and a light and comfortable fit, helping people live up to their purpose as a “wear anywhere” solution. They provide some solid features, but their battery life is just 5.5 hours per charge and their noise canceling is just OK. Reliance on thin silicone sleeves and unresponsive touch controls further detracts from its value, but it’s still Sony’s flagship and can be sold. Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro for $100-200: The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is getting old, but it’s still among the best to pair with a Samsung phone. They don’t have the multi-device connectivity of our top picks for Android users, and the five-hour battery seems short today, but they offer great sound quality, IPX7 waterproofing, and a distinctive design that’s not just AirPods Pro. That makes them well worth considering in the sale. Pixel Buds A Series for $99: This used to be our top pick for most people, but now it’s overshadowed by other affordable options that also include things like noise canceling. If you can find a pair on sale, they’re still worth snagging, especially if you have an Android phone. work with a laptop and a cell phone at the same time (7/10, WIRED Recommends). We didn’t like the control layout and thought the noise canceling was just OK. Also, it’s just another pair of derivative AirPods, design-wise. Soundpeats Air4 for $80: Soundpeats’ Air4 (7/10, WIRED Recommendations) may be obvious AirPods Pro knockoffs, but they’re really good knockoffs for the money. You won’t get top performance, let alone Apple exclusives like Find support or iCloud sharing, but you’ll get great sound and features, including great noise cancellation, at a huge discount. Although it’s not a top pick, it’s a great budget buy, especially on sale.Montblanc MTB 03 for $395: These earbuds are out of reach for most buyers, but if you’ve got the money, you’ll get them. rewarded with a luxury experience worthy of the brand. Montblanc called upon some heavy hitters from the audio industry to design and sound the buds. The result is a small, comfortable, shiny pair of wireless earbuds that sound great. Apple/Beats Powerbeats Pro for $180: The Apple Powerbeats Pro (8/10, WIRED Recommends) provide a tight, super-secure sound. far better than Apple’s standard AirPods or the previous pair Beats, and squeeze an impressive nine hours of life from power. They are getting long in the tooth and leave the standard extras now like transparency mode and ANC, but it can still be a consideration for those who are after a stable fit. couple (7/10, WIRED Review). They are small and light, and have an IPX6 rating, which makes them great for sports. Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport for $254: The Sport is a great option that comes with active noise cancellation and a great design, but it’s priced high. keep them out of the reach of many people.
