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At this point in the year, new wireless Bluetooth earbuds are arriving at a constant pace. That means more options to consider, with most of them offering features like active noise cancellation (ANC), great sound and solid battery life in increasingly comfortable packages. As the new models from companies like Sony, Bose and Sennheiser pile up, sorting through the noise can be a chore. We at Engadget are constantly testing and reviewing new Bluetooth earbuds at all price ranges<\/a> to provide the best buying advice and refine our favorites. This buying guide breaks down our current top picks, and lays out everything you need to know before choosing the best pair of wireless earbuds for your needs.<\/p>\n

What to look for in wireless earbuds<\/h2>\n

When it comes to shopping for earbuds, the first thing to consider is design or wear style. Do you prefer a semi-open fit like AirPods<\/a> or do you want something that completely closes off your ears? If you\u2019re shopping for earbuds with active noise cancellation, you’ll want the latter, but a case can be made for the former if you want to wear them all day or frequent places where you need to be tuned in to the ambient sounds. The overall shape of earbuds can determine whether you get a comfortable fit, so can the size and weight, so you\u2019ll want to consider all that before deciding. And remember: audio companies aren\u2019t perfect, so despite lots of research, the earbud shape they decided on may not fit you well. Don\u2019t be afraid to return ill-fitting earbuds for something that\u2019s more comfortable.<\/p>\n

As wireless earbuds have become the norm, they\u2019re now more reliable for basic things like consistent Bluetooth connectivity. Companies are still in a race to pack as much as they can into increasingly smaller designs. This typically means a longer list of features on the more premium sets of earbuds with basic functionality on the cheapest models. Carefully consider what you can\u2019t live without when selecting your next earbuds, and make sure key items like automatic pausing and multipoint connectivity are on the spec sheet. You\u2019ll also want to investigate the volume controls as you\u2019ll often have to sacrifice access to something else to make that adjustment via on-board taps or swipes.<\/p>\n

When it comes to battery life, the average set of earbuds lasts about five hours on a single charge. You can find sets that last longer, but this is likely enough to get you through a work day if you\u2019re docking the buds during lunch or the occasional meeting. You\u2019ll want to check on how many extra charges are available via the case and if it supports wireless charging.<\/p>\n

Companies will also make lofty claims about call quality on wireless earbuds. Despite lots of promises, the reality is most earbuds still leave you sounding like you\u2019re on speakerphone. There are some sets that deliver, but don\u2019t get your hopes up unless reviews confirm the claims.<\/p>\n

Sound can be subjective, so we recommend trying before you buy if at all possible. We understand this isn\u2019t easy at a time when we\u2019re doing most of our shopping online. But trying on a set of earbuds and listening to them for a few minutes can save you from an expensive case of buyer’s remorse. If a store doesn\u2019t allow a quick demo, most retailers have return policies that will let you take earbuds back you don\u2019t like. Of course, you have to be willing to temporarily part with funds in order to do this.<\/p>\n

We also recommend paying attention to things like Spatial Audio<\/a>, Dolby Atmos, 360 Reality Audio and other immersive formats. Not all earbuds support them, so you\u2019ll want to make sure a perspective pair does if that sort of thing excites you.<\/p>\n

How we test wireless Bluetooth earbuds<\/h2>\n

The primary way we test earbuds is to wear them as much as possible. We prefer to do this over a one- to two-week period, but sometimes embargoes don\u2019t allow it. During this time, we listen to a mix of music and podcasts, while also using the earbuds to take both voice and video calls. Since battery life for earbuds is typically less than a full day, we drain the battery with looping music and the volume set at a comfortable level (usually around 75 percent).<\/p>\n

To judge audio quality, we listen to a range of genres, noting any differences in the sound profile across the styles. We also test at both low and high volumes to check for consistency in the tuning. To assess call quality, we\u2019ll record audio samples with the earbuds\u2019 microphones as well as have third parties call us.<\/p>\n

When it comes to features, we do a thorough review of companion apps, testing each feature as we work through the software. Any holdovers from previous models are double checked for improvements or regression. If the earbuds we\u2019re testing are an updated version of a previous model, we\u2019ll spend time getting reacquainted with the older buds. Ditto for the closest competition for each new set of earbuds that we review.<\/p>\n

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