Hey guys. What are currently the best sounding earbuds (AirPods 4, not Pro) style? I thinking about Galaxy Buds 4, but the opinion of the sound quality are mixed, so maybe there are better alternatives.
It will be used with an Android phone.

Thanks in advance for all the recommendations!

Seeking advise: I use my earbuds for mostly work. So call quality and noise cancellation are really important. What are some other earbuds folks have had success with?? Anyone found a "diamond in the rough"?

Phone: Android- Samsung.

Current favorite: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Liked...but bad fit: Sony WF-1000XM5

I have had the best results with bose earbuds for fit, sound, clarity, and noise cancellation. I tried the sony xm5 and really liked them, but the fit was not good and didn't find any accessories to help them stay put. Needless to say my son now loves them.

Thank you in advance

My dog chewed up one of my airpods and im looking for a better alternative if there isnt any i will just get a replacement. I've heard goods things about the EarFun earbuds. if possible i would like to keep it around 175-200 CAD or less. I'm willing to try silicone if its comfortable and not a pain to keep in my ears.

I only use earbuds at the gym, running and cycling. I have switched various different brands due to

1. I sweat a lot - the buds are dripping in sweat as I complete my workout
2. All buds don’t fit - they fall while running or doing complex movements and I have to keep adjusting them back into my ear, which is annoying
3. I stopped looking for super expensive ones after I destroyed EarPods pro and just decided to use cheaper options and kept switching between brands
   Can someone recommend any specific product or brand based on these requirements?

i usually do gaming and listen to music and also need to take a lot of calls. Some people have suggested one plus nord buds 4. i wanna know everything and i am confused a lot. kindly help me out please.

I'm pretty cheap and for many years I've been using Tozo products and they're good enough. I like how my tozo nc9 fit but I want better noise cancelling, I run machinery and want better silence. I bought tozo nc20 and don't like the stems that go downward like air pods. I'm ready to buy a really good pair what should I get? I have a Google Pixel phone if that matters. Thanks

Hi people, I own a Samsung S26 (Exynos 2600). (Don't assume I'm rich)

I had bought 7hz zero 2 with audiocular spark and enjoying them, for better fit or for long sessions I went and grabbed the audiocular flexigraph eartips and now I notice these iems fit well on left side but causing discomfort on right side (I've tried all the sizes).

As I said, Samsung s26 does not support LHDC so paying for a TWS with LHDC only doesn't make sense.

I travel to my office in company cab and drop, I've been using these iems but I knew they wouldn't be convenient.

Now I want a TWS, so I can listen to songs in my office while working, traveling without feeling guilty. Idk why I feel guilty wearing the wired ones in my office even though most people are using their TWS.

Also, with my experience of iem I could tell if the song which is playing is either 16 bit or 24bit.

My device only supports either LDAC or SSC. could you guys please suggest me TWS which would be suitable for my phone and wouldn't disappoint me.

According to what I want, Sound quality>ANC>mic>battery>price.

Also, currently there's sale in flipkart and amazon.

please don't say top tier tws like galaxy buds 4 pro or sony wf-1000xm5/6.

I can stretch my range up to 10k. 5k would be ideal.

I'd answer any kind of questions related to this post.

Hi everyone,

​I'm on a hunt for the perfect work/daily drivers. I practically wear headphones all day at a computer (8+ hours), doing lots of MS Teams calls and listening to music.

​I've been testing several flagship TWS and hybrid models recently and keep running into issues:

• ​Pixel Buds Pro 2 (my current ones) & Sony WF-1000XM6: They just won't stay in my ears. The fit is terrible for me, and they keep slipping out no matter what tips I try.
• ​Technics EAH-AZ100: The fit was actually okay, but after wearing them for a while, I felt a huge sense of relief when taking them out—just too much ear fatigue/pressure for long sessions.
• ​Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5: Had terrible connectivity issues with both my Pixel 10 Pro and my Windows laptop.
• ​AKG N9 Hybrid: Tested these recently but my ears got way too sweaty. Also, the microphone quality didn't blow me away (expected much more) and there were a few minor annoyances with them.

​Because of this, I'm open to either wireless earbuds (if there are any that have a completely different fit than the ones above and don't cause fatigue) OR over-ear wireless headphones (as long as they don't make my ears sweat like the AKGs).

​Here is what I need:

• ​Use case: 8+ hours a day at the computer. Extreme comfort for long hours is absolutely critical.
• ​Microphone: Needs to be very good for calls/teams. I would like it to be better than my current one, doesn't need to be the best available, I would like to have at least a noticable difference (used mainly at home/in the office)
• ​Multipoint Connection: Essential. Must seamlessly switch between my phone (Pixel 10) and my Windows 11 work laptop.
• ​Audio Quality & Tech: Looking for great sound. Support for high-res codecs like LDAC or LE Audio is highly preferred.
• ​Battery: Ideally needs to last a whole working day on a single charge.
• ​Location/Buying: I'm in Europe. I prefer buying via Amazon (EU) so I can easily return them if the fit/comfort isn't right for me.
• ​Budget: Up to $400 if it's really worth the price. Open to premium/flagship models.

​Any recommendations for earbuds that fit differently, or extremely comfortable over-ears with good sound quality and good mics?

I know about Sony but I've heard a lot of problems with hinges so I'd rather stay away from that.

​Thanks in advance!

Hi, I just had to send back my Jabra Elite 10 after button stopped working, and was offered a refund, since line has been discontinued. Now I’m looking for a new pair of earbuds.

I bought AirPods Pro 3. Chat GPT convinced me that from technical perspective they are better in every aspect (ANC, microphones, Apple ecosystem integration), but it turns out they have one drawback - they hurt my ears.

I never had such issue with my Jabra and I’m looking for something that would feel like them.

I was considering Bose QuietComfort Buds gen 2 or Sony WF-1000XM5

Do you have any experience with any of those and can compare their comfort to Jabra?

Or maybe you could recommend something else?

Do you think its reliable or good at working just want earbuds which can last longer

I liked Sony LinkBuds S; they were small, perfect for my ears, and i liked their ANC, but the battery life is an issue. 6 hours with ANC on is not enough for me. i also liked sleeping with them. i am a side sleeper, but the flat part bothered me a little bit. Sadly, the right earbud is dying, and here repair shops don't know how to repair it. i am trying to find earbuds within the same budget that have the same ANC but better battery life. preferably the same comfort level, but it seems to be impossible. i was thinking about SONY WF-C710N/WZ, but their ANC is not that good. other options: SoundCore Liberty 3 Pro, but there are mixed reviews, and sadly jabra is not available here.

Hey guys, I recently came across this community (very thankfully as I have a large dilemma), I beg for your help and advice.

For the past few days I have been anxiously researching the above three earbuds nonstop. I really can't decide.

I have recently come off a pair of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, which I hated - they definitely didn't meet the flagship standard. Their fit was horrible and the ANC was ruined, and I had issues with feedback, muffled sound and poor Samsung customer support.

I have been looking at the above options, but mainly the EarFun and the OnePlus...but I can't choose.

For reference I have a Pixel 7, and I value ANC and sound quality equally as much. I also am on buses and trains about 2h 30m A DAY, and yes I love music - I listen to Tory Lanez, Drake, Montell Fish, Frank Ocean, Malcolm Todd and more. (Giving genres for reference).

Everytime I read reviews and consult AI I can't decide, because I'm really struggling to decide if the negatives of one bud are more than the negatives of the other.

I am concerned that the fit of the EarFun will be bad for my ears, but also that the ANC won't be good enough for me. On the other hand, I am concerned that the OnePlus sound quality, and connectivity will affect me.

Lastly, the Soundpeats. I probably won't buy these given they look like they might have got issues, and they have poor battery life as well as poor ANC.

*Please also note that I know that I can technically buy them from Amazon and then return after trying but that won't solve all issues, and that is also a harder and more complicated option.

PLEASE provide all your advice and insight.

Hi!

I’m not really sure where to ask this, so I hope this is okay here. (Pls recommend Subreddits, my posts are getting banned everywhere)

I recently lost my old wireless earbuds (Soundcore Sport X20), and I’m trying to figure out what to buy next.

My main issue with them was that they felt too quiet, even at max volume. I think the problem was that they didn’t fit my ears perfectly because I have very small ear canals, which probably also affected the bass and noise cancelling.

What I’m looking for:

• Earbuds that fit well in small ear canals
• Good noise cancelling (ANC) for travel and noisy environments
• Loud enough volume (my main issue before)
• Good bass (I listen mostly to hardcore music + podcasts)
• Secure fit for sports / moving around a lot
• Budget around 110–130€

What I’ve seen so far:

Some people recommend things like:

• Beats Powerbeats Pro (with ear hooks, very secure fit)
• JBL Endurance series (also sport-focused)
• Jabra Elite / Active series (no hooks but good reviews)

But I’m honestly not sure what makes sense anymore or what would actually fix my issue.

My question:

What should I focus on most in my situation — fit (ear hooks), ANC, or something else?
And are there any earbuds that actually work well for small ear canals without losing sound quality?

Thanks a lot for any help 🙏

Hey all! One simple question, what is the best earbuds in 2026. it could be AirPods, Samsung, or Sony, or whatever you deem as the best. What is yours?

I have tried many tws and iems. But i am still not able to find a suitable tws and stick to it for long. I am now tired of this.

I generally look for below requirements

1. Very good open sound signature

2. Loud volume

3. Very good mic quality

4. Long battery life (approx 7 hrs on aac codec with transparency)

5. Can fit in my small ears and dont fall out

6. Dont hurt my ear while side sleeping.

I know its too much to ask from a single tws but even if i have 2, i can be content with them.

I will list down the tws i have till now with me from my memory. Might have missed some as i gave them to my cousins.

Moondrop mk2 ultra

Samsung galaxy buds 4pro

Jbl tour pro 3

Jbl live beam 3

Sennheiser momentum 4

Sony 710

Roseselsa i5

Roseselsa i7

Moondrop space travel 2 ultra 

Moondrop golden ages 2

Oneplus buds 3 pro 

Moondrop pudding

Moondrop wuwa

Realme buds 8 pro

Earfun buds 4 pro plus

Earfun buds 4 pro 

Nothing ear open

Oneplus bullets 3

The list of iems are also long. I think i should just stop listening music and be content with a normal wired one.

TL DR :-- Tired of trying too many tws and still not able to find a suitable one.

Ok so I'm losing my mind trying to find a pair of buds. I've scoured this sub and other subs along with Google and YouTube but can't seem to find a no brainer option. Would appreciate any recommendations based on what I'm looking for:

1. Stem design - I hate the typical bud design and need them to have the classic stem
2. Earpieces - Silicone / foam
3. NC - great to superb quality would be ideal
4. Sound - would love high quality buds ideal for audiophile
5. Price - super flexible here but ideally under $400. Practically every recommendation I see is for budget buds when I'm really willing to spend to get some that sound great and last a while.
6. Multipoint - need to be able to connect to switch between devices (at least two)

For background, I'm coming from Soundcore Liberty 4 NC which sounded decent for a while before they began to degrade. I tried replacing them with another set of the same buds which were even worse quality out of the box so I'm trying to move away from Soundcore entirely. I've been eyeing JBL Tour Pro 2 or 3s but can't get a read on if they're actually worth it considering some quality issues I've seen in reviews.

Got problem with XM6, which I've described in my post few months ago:

WF-1000XM6 and hissing in transparency mode when hearing voices

Did you notice in transparency mode when hearing voices (especially kids) or other higher frequency sounds (like beeping from electronic devices) you hear also hissing? It is mixed with voice/beep and significantly making sound lower quality.

And wondering if Huawei can compete in ANC especially in Transparency. Do you have checked both and could type few words?