Top Earbud Headphones 2023

Decent for neutral listening. They have a deep and punchy bass, an even and decently balanced mid-range and a good treble. However, they do sound a bit boomy due to the overemphasized bass while vocals and lead instruments sound like they are being pushed back in the mix. Like most in-ears, they have a poor soundstage which won't be ideal for more neutral listeners. Nevertheless, they are decent sounding in-ears for their price range and will sound good enough for most users.

The Sony WI-C300 are an average mixed usage wireless in-ear. They have a passable sound quality that would be good enough for most but not ideal for more critical listeners. They also have a decent battery life and wireless range but lack a few features compared to similarly designed headphones. They do not have as many tip sizes and lack stability fins but should be stable enough to run with. Unfortunately, their build quality is mediocre at best and the thin cables do not seam very durable. They also do not block noise as well as typical in-ears, so they won't be the best headphones for commuting.

The Mee M9b are a decent, budget wireless in-ears for mixed usage. They have a somewhat bass-heavy sound that won't be ideal for critical listening, and they do not have the best battery life or wireless range. On the upside, they're compact and easy to carry around on your person at all times. They're also stable and decently comfortable which makes them a good option for sports.

Bragi's The Headphone is one of the more affordable cable-free Bluetooth earphone pairs available, but you'll still get more for your money by going the traditional wireless route.

HyperX’s Cirro Buds Pro wireless earbuds offer decent sound for the price, but fail to stand out in an oversaturated market.

Satisfying sound, but there are too many compromises even at the low price.

The true wireless LG Tone Free (FN7) earphones deliver quality noise cancellation and audio performance at an affordable price, though they require some tweaking out of the box to get there.

The true wireless JLab JBuds Air Executive earphones cost just $69 but offer merely average audio quality.

Decent for neutral listening. They have a deep, powerful, and consistent bass on top of a good mid range. Unfortunately, their treble is a bit uneven and the mid-range is a bit recessed, pushing the vocals and lead instruments to the back of the mix. Overall, these headphones will be better suited for bass-heavy genres. However, the in-ear fit might not be ideal for long listening sessions.

Average mixed usage headphones. They won’t be the best critical listening headphones because of their muddy bass and treble lacking presence, but they isolate a good amount of ambient noise to be decent for commuting and at the office. They are very portable headphones and shouldn’t pop out of your ears during physical activity. Unfortunately, the in-ear fit might not be ideal for long TV sessions, and their short cable won’t be long enough for watching on your couch. The in-line microphone isn’t the best option for gaming, and they won’t be as customizable as other gaming headsets.