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Our Picks for the Best Wireless Earbuds Money Can Buy
Expect plenty of deals on the best wireless earbuds in the coming season, with Black Friday and the holidays around the corner. True wireless earbuds are in the spotlight right now and the competition to improve its technology is fierce. Wireless earbuds now have longer battery life, better sound and location technology making their biggest problem (misplacing the suckers) a thing of the past. I admit, I was one who used to think wireless earbuds were totally unnecessary, but I love the freedom they offer. Read that statement as: I’m tired of tangled cords. I’ve been eyeing these models for a while now, and here are the details you need to make the best purchase of your new, cordless life.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless Earbuds 2
The Sennheiser is consistently at the top of everyone’s list for it’s amazing sound and great noise cancellation. It’s pricey, but you get a quality product and there have been some recent price drops if you know where to look (Spoiler Alert: Use Rakuten!).
Apple AirPods Pro
The next generation of the original. Since most of the population are iPhone users, this is the most practical option thanks to the simple integration with iPhone and the superior fit.
Sony WF-1000XM3 Noise-Canceling Earphones
These buds have the top seat for the best noise cancelling tech. They aren’t water resistant, so it’s best not to wear them for exercise, but the sound is fantastic for the price.
Samsung Galaxy Buds+
If you’re an Android user, these earbuds may be best for you. Buds Plus can go for 11 hours on a single charge, which is the highest I’ve heard of yet.
Beats by Dr. Dre Powerbeats Pro
The bendable quality of the Powerbeats Pro make them ideal for physical activity as they are snug and secure. These are also applauded for their quick pairing.
Jabra Elite 75t
The Jabra is often named as a best buy product for its amazing sound quality at a mid-range price point. Fans love the easy multifunction button, something that is still lacking on most earbud products. While there is no active noise cancellation, it does have good wind noise reduction if you like to walk and talk.
Skullcandy Sesh Evo True Wireless Earbuds
One of the biggest issues with earbuds is that they’re easy to lose or break. Skullcandy offers a very competitive product (at a very low price tag) for this problem. They’ve incorporated Tile, a feature that makes it easy to find a lost earbud, and if something is lost or broken, you can buy a single bud.
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Mariko is a high school English teacher who has three children, illegible handwriting and an obsession with mail-order artisan ice cream. She lives in Hawaii, but she makes a point to eat her way through big cities as often as she can.
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