14 comparisons

Wireless Earbud Comparisons

ANC depth, codec support, battery per charge, call quality, and ecosystem compatibility — the specs that separate good from great.

Specs we compare: Driver SizeMultipointActive Noise CancellationChargingTransparency Mode

Apple vs Android

AirPods Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM5

AirPods Pro are best-in-class for iPhone users — Sony delivers superior audio and longer battery for Android.

AirPods Pro 2 vs Sony XM5

Samsung vs Best Call Quality

Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs Jabra Elite 10

Galaxy Buds3 Pro integrate deeply with Samsung phones — Jabra leads on call quality and multipoint.

Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs Jabra Elite 10

ANC Flagship Battle

Bose QC Earbuds II vs Sony WF-1000XM5

Bose CustomTune auto-calibrates ANC to your ear canal — Sony WF-1000XM5 adds LDAC hi-res audio and 8-hour battery.

Bose QC Earbuds II vs Sony WF-1000XM5

Mid-Range Feature Picks

Nothing Ear (2) vs Soundcore Liberty 4 NC

Nothing Ear (2) adds a planar tweeter and LHDC 5.0 — Soundcore Liberty 4 NC lasts 10 hours per charge with LDAC.

Nothing Ear (2) vs Liberty 4 NC

Android Flagship ANC

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Jabra Elite 10

Pixel Buds deep-integrate with Android — Jabra delivers the most natural ANC sound.

Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Jabra Elite 10

Everyday ANC Earbuds

Sony WF-C700N vs Jabra Elite 4

Sony packs strong ANC tuning into a compact shell — Jabra keeps it simple and reliable.

Sony WF-C700N vs Jabra Elite 4

Sport vs Premium ANC

Beats Fit Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Beats locks in for sport with wing tips — Samsung delivers premium ANC with blade design.

Beats Fit Pro vs Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Mainstream Apple vs Samsung

Apple AirPods 4 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3

AirPods 4 brings ANC to the open-ear design — Galaxy Buds3 offers a cleaner seal and wider codec support.

AirPods 4 vs Galaxy Buds3

Mini Fit vs Big Bass

TOZO A1 Mini vs Soundcore P20i

The Soundcore P20i wins on bass, app control and per-charge battery; the TOZO A1 Mini wins on fit and total runtime.

TOZO A1 Mini vs Soundcore P20i

Original vs ANC Successor

JBL Vibe Beam vs JBL Vibe Beam 2

The Vibe Beam 2 is the upgrade that matters: ANC, multipoint and 40 hr battery on the same 8 mm driver and IP54 body.

JBL Vibe Beam vs JBL Vibe Beam 2

Passive Seal vs Hybrid ANC

Soundcore P20i vs Soundcore P30i

The Soundcore P30i wins: same driver and bud battery as the P20i, plus 42 dB ANC, multipoint and a 45-hour case.

Soundcore P20i vs Soundcore P30i

Pocket Size vs Big Bass

JLab Go Air Pop+ vs Soundcore P20i

The Soundcore P20i wins on bass, AAC and IPX5; the JLab Go Air Pop+ wins on size, Be Aware mode and total runtime.

JLab Go Air Pop+ vs Soundcore P20i

Stronger ANC vs Multipoint

TOZO NC9 vs Soundcore P30i

The TOZO NC9 wins on 45 dB ANC, 10-hour ANC-on battery and IPX8; the Soundcore P30i wins if you need multipoint.

TOZO NC9 (2024) vs Soundcore P30i

JBL ANC vs Adaptive ANC

JBL Vibe Beam 2 vs Soundcore P30i

The JBL Vibe Beam 2 wins: stronger ANC, 8 hr ANC-on battery and a 3 hr fast charge beat the P30i’s app and 45 hr case.

JBL Vibe Beam 2 vs Soundcore P30i