The downsides? They only get four hours of battery life with noise canceling on, and that price tag is a yikes. You get two dedicated drivers with dedicated amps for a wide and dynamic sound and AptX Adaptive support for up to 24-bit streaming. Bowers & Wilkins' PI7 for $399 : These are some of the best-looking and best-sounding earbuds on the market.
Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport for $349 : The Sport are a great option that come with active noise canceling and a striking design, but the high price keeps them out of the reach of most people.They also fix the bug in the first Momentum pair that drained the battery after a week or so even if you didn't use them. You'll have to shell out a lot for them, but they do have some of the best sound quality you'll find. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 for $150 : Noise cancellation finally arrives on Sennheiser's excellent high-end earbuds.But if you're still hunting, here are some other recommendations. As such, we can't list everything we like. Read our Best Workout Buds guide for other recommendations.Įvery month seems to bring new sets of earbuds with longer battery life and more compact designs. On the downside (or the upside, depending on your point of view), they do have a neckband that connects the earbuds, and they don't come with a charging cradle. ★ Our other fave: We love the Beats Powerbeats ( 8/10, WIRED Recommends), which get 15 hours of battery life and lock over your ear. Jabra often continues to sell old models for years, which means you'll have no problem replacing ear tips, the case, or even a bud as needed. The best part? You get eight hours (!) of battery life and a two-year warranty. The sound quality, noise-canceling tech, and mic quality are excellent, and they come with a special grip on the outside of the buds to keep them in your ears. WIRED reviews editor Adrienne So and I have very different-size ears, and we both found these earbuds to be super comfortable and stable on our outdoor adventures. The folks at Jabra scanned thousands of ears to come up with sleek, comfy designs, and it shows in the Elite 7 Active.