It seems like every month there are new earbuds coming out with longer battery life and more compact designs, so we can’t possibly list all our favorites, but if you’re still looking, here are some other recommendations.
Pixel Buds A series $99: These were our top picks for most people, but they’ve now been overshadowed by other, cheaper options that include things like noise cancellation. If you can find one on sale, it’s still worth picking up, especially if you have an Android phone.
Oneplus Nord Buds 3 Pro $150: These comfortable, lightweight earbuds feature multipoint pairing, which is great for those who use their laptop and phone at the same time (7/10, WIRED). We didn’t like the control layout, and found the noise cancellation to be just okay. Also, design-wise, they’re just an AirPods clone.
Soundpeats Air4 $80: Soundpeats’ Air4 (7/10, WIRED recommended) may be an obvious copycat of the AirPods Pro, but they’re a very good one for the price. They don’t have the best performance (let alone Apple-exclusive features like Find My support or iCloud sharing), but they offer great sound and decent noise cancellation, along with a hefty discount. They’re not the best choice, but they’re a great budget buy, especially if they’re on sale.
Montblanc MTB 03 $395: These earbuds are expensive for most buyers, but if you have the money, you can get a luxury experience worthy of the brand. Montblanc enlisted some of the biggest names in the audio industry to design and voice these earbuds. The result is a small, comfortable, and pretty fancy-looking wireless earbud that sounds really impressive.
Apple/Beats Powerbeats Pro $180: Apple’s beefy Powerbeats Pro (8/10, WIRED recommends) offer a very secure fit, sound much better than Apple’s standard AirPods or Beats pair, and last an impressive nine hours on a charge. They’ve aged well and have given up standard extras like Transparency Mode and ANC, but they’re still worth considering for anyone looking for a seriously secure fit.
Raycon Everyday Earbuds $80: This YouTuber’s favorite earbuds are actually a decent, affordable pair (7/10, WIRED review). They’re small, lightweight, and have an IPX6 rating, making them great for exercise.
Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport $299: The Sport model is a great choice with active noise cancellation and an eye-catching design, but its price tag makes it unsuitable for most people.
