Wireless earbuds
True wireless earbuds, judged on sound, noise cancelling, fit and battery.
The best pair of wireless earbuds, according to professional reviewers, is the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): critic score 88 out of 100 from 12 reviews, 12 of them positive. Critics praise its noise cancelling and sound quality. The most common complaint is battery life.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
All 12 reviewers who tested Bose's second-generation QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds recommend them, mostly for the best noise cancelling in any earbud and clear calls. Battery life is only average, and some testers found them bulky in the ear.
The catch: Average battery life, and bulky in the ear.
6 of these 12 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) | 88 | 12 | Medium | Best noise cancelling |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 | 87 | 14 | High | Best sound |
| Apple AirPods Pro 3 | 86 | 14 | Medium | For iPhone owners |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro | 81 | 11 | High | For Samsung phones |
| Apple AirPods 4 | 80 | 15 | Low | Open-fit pick |
Common questions
What is the best pair of wireless earbuds?
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen), with a critic score of 88 from 12 professional reviews. Critics praise its noise cancelling and sound quality. The most common complaint is battery life.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Sony WF-1000XM6: which is better?
Critics score the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) 88 and the Sony WF-1000XM6 87. We list the Sony WF-1000XM6 under “Best sound”. Its main drawback: expensive, and the tips don't fit everyone.
Which pair of wireless earbudss do critics disagree on?
The Apple AirPods 4 (scores from 61 to 100).