Top Earbud Headphones 2023

The Marshall Mode EQ earphones deliver a balanced sound signature with a bass-boosting button if you want heavier low end.

The Westone W10 in-canal earphones deliver an excellent balance of lows and highs that should appeal to purists.

The Westone ADV Alpha delivers powerful audio in an outdoor-friendly design, but its sturdy build isn't cheap.

Oh dear – it might be time to roll back a few assumptions.

The Jabra Elite 4 are very good for commute and travel. They have a decently comfortable fit that's easy to take with you on the go. Their battery will easily last through commutes to and from work, but if you need to top them up, their carrying case supplies an additional three charges. That said, even though they have noise cancelling, they struggle to block out rumbly bus engines.

Despite lackluster ANC, the Tone Free T90 remains LG’s best true wireless release to date with remarkable 3D sound and lots of extra features.

The new Galaxy Buds 2 are Samsung’s lightest and smallest true wireless earbuds yet. They offer good sound quality and features like active noise cancellation and wireless charging.

Good for sports. The Sony WI-C200 are very portable and easy to carry around to the gym. Their bud design is very small and doesn’t trap heat inside your ear, which is great since you won’t sweat more than usual wearing them. They are also stable enough for working out, but since the cables are very long, they create big loops and it’s easy to pull the headphones out of your ears.

The Jabra Elite Active 45e are very good for sports. These were designed for physical activity. Their ear-hooks are very stable, and their earbud design allows you to stay aware of your surroundings when running outside. They're very breathable, and you shouldn’t sweat more than usual when using them. They're also wireless, which means you won’t have to worry about a cable getting stuck on something and yanking the headphones out of your ears.

The Bose SoundSport Wireless are very good headphones for sports use. They're wireless and compact enough to carry around wherever you go. They have a stable and semi-open fit that allows runners to monitor their surroundings.