Top Earbud Headphones 2023

The Sennheiser CX True Wireless are good for commuting and traveling. They're compact and sturdy, which makes them a good option for on-the-go use. Their six-hour-plus battery life is decent, and their charging case supplies enough power for roughly two additional charges. They also have very low Bluetooth audio latency on mobile devices, though this can vary in the real world. Unfortunately, they struggle to block out bass-range ambient noise, like the low rumble of bus or plane engines.

The Skullcandy Dime are great for sports and fitness. They have a stable fit and are rated IPX4 for water resistance, although we don't currently test it. They're also fairly comfortable; that said, you may have to hold the buds down to register a command without putting pressure on your ear. However, they have short continuous battery life.

The JBL Endurance Peak II are impressive for sports and fitness. These lightweight sports-oriented in-ears have a very stable fit thanks to their ear-hook design, so they shouldn't fall out of your ears during your workout. They also have an IPX7 rating for water resistance, though we don't test for this. They're well-built and easy to bring on-the-go, too. However, they may start to feel uncomfortable after long listening sessions.

Very good for sports. The Reflect Flow have a very stable fit due to their size and the stability fins. They won't fall out when engaged in vigorous exercise and they're rated IPX7 for water and sweat resistance, although we don't currently test for this.

These headphones are great for sports. They come with five different sizes of tips to help ensure you get a comfortable and stable enough fit in your ear. Once you do, they don't feel like they'll fall out even during slightly strenuous exercises. They're also rated IPX7 for waterproofing, meaning you should be able to sweat on them without causing any problems, though this isn't something we currently test.

The JBL Endurance Peak are great for sports. They have a very stable twist-to-lock ear-hook design that, once you get figured out, fits nice and secure. Unfortunately, their 3.9-hour battery life isn’t the best and it may be difficult to navigate their control scheme while exercising.

The TREBLAB X5 are great for sports. These sports-oriented headphones are well-designed for their use, and their fins will help for added stability during intense physical activity. They don’t trap too much heat, so you shouldn’t sweat more than usual while wearing them. Also, some may like their slightly overemphasized bass to keep you pumped during your workouts.

The secure-fitting, well-designed RHA TrueConnect earphones deliver excellent true wireless audio.

Great for sports. The Bose SoundSport Free are portable, truly wireless earbuds that you can take with you to the gym or outdoors. They've got a stable fit thanks to their stability fins, and their semi-open fit means that runners will be able to monitor their surroundings with ease. However, you might not have a lot of pocket space for the case, as it's a little bulky.

The Sennheiser IE 200 gives your analytical listening sessions more authority because its frequency response isn’t too loud. It also works well for casual listening. It’s a big deal that it’s comfortable to wear for hours at a time, and the strong over-ear cables make sure it fits well. With a price that isn’t too high, it opens up a niche market for both experts and new fans.