Top Earbud Headphones 2023

The JBL TUNE 230NC are good for commuting and travel. These headphones have a lightweight and very portable design, making it easy to take them on the go. They also have a comfortable fit, and their continuous battery life of over eight hours with an additional three charges in their carrying case can last through long days on the road without too much of an issue. However, although they have an ANC system, they still struggle to block out the low rumble of bus and plane engines.

The true wireless Google Pixel Buds A-Series earphones offer good sound quality and hands-free Google Assistant voice control for an affordable price.

Buggy performance aside, the JBL Club Pro Plus packs great sound, noise cancellation, and special features into a luxe design.

At $25, the Skullcandy Dime has the aesthetic and sonic appeal to satisfy budget shoppers that want cheap yet reliable wireless earbuds.

The Marshall Mode II earphones don't break new ground, but they deliver powerful audio performance in a stylish true wireless design.

The Klipsch T5 are good for sports. Thanks to their portable and breathable design, these headphones can be used for physical activity, although better options are available. They're only rated IPX4 for water resistance, which isn't that great for sports headphones.

The Sennheiser Momentum 3 are good for commuting. These headphones are quite comfortable and have a decent noise isolation performance. They also do a great job at blocking out bass frequencies like the rumbling of a bus engine. They have a long battery life that will last you long enough for your daily commute and a full workday, or even long flights.

The 1More Triple Driver have a balanced sound but lack soundstage due to their design. This makes them a good pair of headphones as they reproduce tracks with an above-average fidelity, on par with much more expensive in-ear models. However, for more neutral listeners, they may not be ideal because they lack the ambiance that large, open headphones provide.

The Bose QuietControl 30 earphones combine Bluetooth connectivity and effective ambient mics with industry-leading noise cancellation technology.

The Xiaomi Redmi 3 is a very decent budget Android phone, but it isn’t intended for a UK audience and doesn’t come with Google Play installed out of the box, so we wouldn’t recommend it for those not familiar with Android. It has a plasticky but decent build, with good performance for the money.