Every month it seems like there are new headphones with longer battery life and more compact designs, so we couldn’t possibly list everything we like. But if you’re still looking, here are some other recommendations.
Pixel Buds A Series for $99: These used to be the top choice for most people, but they’ve now been overshadowed by other affordable options that also include things like noise cancellation. If you can find a pair on sale, they’re still worth buying, especially if you have an Android phone.
Oneplus Nord Buds 3 Pro for $150: These lightweight and comfortable earbuds feature multi-point pairing capabilities, making them perfect for those who like to work with their laptop and mobile phone at the same time (7/10, WIRED recommends). We didn’t like their control layout and thought the noise cancellation was just okay. Other than that, they’re just another pair of AirPods clones in terms of design.
Soundpeats Air4 price 80$: Air4 by Soundpeats (7/10, WIRED recommends) may be an obvious AirPods Pro knockoff, but they’re a very good knockoff for the price. You won’t get top-notch performance, let alone Apple-exclusive features like Find My support or iCloud sharing, but you do get good sound and features, including good noise cancellation, at a huge discount. While they’re not a top pick, they’re a great budget option, especially when they’re on sale.
Montblanc MTB 03 for $395: These earbuds are priced out of reach for most buyers, but if you have the cash, you’ll be rewarded with a luxury experience worthy of the brand. Montblanc enlisted some of the biggest names in audio to design and build these earbuds. The result is a small, comfortable, and rather good-looking pair of wireless headphones that sound really impressive.
Apple/Beats Powerbeats Pro for $180: Apple’s powerful Powerbeats Pro (8/10, WIRED recommends) offer a super secure fit, sound much better than Apple’s standard AirPods or the previous Beats pair, and last an impressive nine hours on a charge. They’re getting old and no longer have standard extras like transparency mode and ANC, but they’re still worth considering for those who want a truly secure fit.
Raycon Everyday Earbuds for $80: These YouTuber-favorite headphones are actually a pretty decent budget pair (7/10, WIRED Rating). They are small and lightweight, IPX6 water resistant, which is great for workouts.
Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport for $299: The Sport is a great choice with active noise cancellation and a striking design, but the high price puts them out of reach for most people.
