Top Earbud Headphones 2023

The Earin A-3 is not the best-value set of wireless earbuds, nor the most fully-featured. Still, clever design and high sound quality make it hard to dislike.

The true wireless Grado Labs GT220 earphones are light on features for the price, but offer superb audio performance.

It’s hard to argue with the Shure Aonic 5’s accurate, flat response audio performance, but the price for these wired earphones feels a bit too high.

The wire-free Skullcandy Sesh Evo earphones offer decent audio for a low price.

The Sennheiser HD 450BT are satisfactory for commute and travel. These bulky headphones have an okay ANC cancelling feature that can help cut a small bit of bass-range noise like bus or train engines, but it likely won't be enough for an ambient noise-free experience. Their headband isn't well-padded either and some users may find their tight fit uncomfortable. Their ear cups may not have enough space to fit larger ears without breaking their seal on your head either. On the upside, they have a good battery life that should last a long travel day.

Despite a stylish design and a relatively affordable price, the wire-free Urbanears Luma earphones miss the mark in a variety of ways.

Self-cleaning buds with bright sound, the LG Tone Free (HBS-FN6) is a distinctive creation with some blemishes.

If you’re after an inexpensive set of fitness-focused true wireless earbuds with a decent feature set and pleasing audio, the Amazfit PowerBuds are a great option. They won’t set your music alight with crystal clear audio, but they’re more than capable of providing top-tapping, heart-pumping playback.

JLab's Go Air earphones are far from the best true wireless earbuds you'll find, but at $30 they're the most affordable.

The Edifier TWS NB true wireless earphones deliver decent noise cancellation and booming bass for a relatively low price, but the sound signature is sculpted to extremes.