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What are the best wireless earbuds? In this video, Kate reviews and ranks her favorite wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation between popular models and others that are more underrated. From the best wireless noise-cancelling earbuds based on sound quality and design to battery life and smart features, this list should help you get started with your research on which earbuds are right for you.

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00:00Hey guys, in this video I'll be ranking the best wireless earbuds based on hundreds of hours of

00:05testing. The earbuds on this list are all noise-canceling earbuds specifically and are all

00:10ones that I personally recommend. So if you'd rather just skip everything else and see the

00:15full list, check the links in the description, feel free. But I suggest sticking around for

00:20the key specs and features of the best earbuds worth buying right now.

00:23My top pick overall are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds. Bose has rightfully earned its

00:33reputation in the audio world and these earbuds live up to it. These have the best noise-canceling

00:38I've ever experienced in a pair of earbuds. Seriously, it is unmatched, even in loud environments

00:44like planes and subways. They're also incredibly comfortable with multiple eartip options that

00:49make it easy to get the perfect fit. The sound is warm and bass-forward, which I love for

00:55rock, rap, pop, and every genre in between. I will say the immersive audio features can

01:00be a little bit of a mixed bag. For me, some of the tracks feel a little bit more open while

01:04others lose impact, but battery life is very solid at six hours and while there's no wireless

01:09charging, it's a trade-off I'll gladly take for how good I think these look and feel. If

01:15your priority is stellar noise cancellation, you won't find any earbuds better than these.

01:22Next up, I have what are some of the most recognizable earbuds on the market. Of course,

01:27I'm talking about the AirPods Pro 2. There are plenty of reasons why the AirPods Pro 2 continue

01:32to beat out most other earbuds, and they're without a doubt the best wireless earbuds and

01:37best noise-canceling earbuds for iPhone users. While testing them out, I've found that the fit makes

01:43them a viable option for fitness, for work, and entertainment alike. Not only are the earbuds

01:48IPX4 rated for protection from sweat and light showers, but so is the charging case itself.

01:54Battery life of six hours on a single charge from the earbuds and up to 30 hours with the wireless

01:59charging case, both of those are great as well. On the audio front, Apple's H2 chip and custom

02:04amp and driver delivers impressive low and high frequencies, and then you can use the iPhone's

02:09TrueDepth camera to create a personalized spatial audio sound experience paired with unparalleled

02:15comfort. They're a popular choice for a reason, and the best part, they're almost always on sale.

02:21But if you want the best wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation that are a lot less

02:25expensive, like half the price of the other ones, the Sony WF-C710N are my next pick. Not only do these

02:32come in some very fun colorways, but with touch controls, wear detection, and powerful sound,

02:37these feel a lot more premium than the price lets on. The earbuds make bass lines sound powerful and

02:42vocals sound clear, and a user-friendly app lets you customize the EQ to your heart's content. Oh,

02:47and the ANC is extremely effective as well. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's comparable to Bose.

02:53Plus, you get up to 12 hours of continuous listening and over 33 hours of battery with the charging case

02:59total. The Sony WF-C710N are the ultimate balance of style and substance, but more importantly,

03:06their value proposition can't be beat.

03:11Now, if this were a list that didn't value noise-canceling performance as much, this next one

03:16would probably be my top overall pick. One of the best wireless earbuds you can buy right now

03:21are the Sony WF-1000XM5. Yes, another Sony pair, but this pair of wireless earbuds in particular are

03:27packed with some of the strongest features and performance I've ever seen from a pair of buds.

03:32They also have some of the most dynamic and engaging sound I've ever heard. But that's not all. With

03:38eight hours of battery life, these buds outlast most rivals. Plus, there's LDAC support for higher

03:43quality music and adaptive listening mode and full EQ customization. Call quality is even solid thanks

03:50to a special noise reduction engine with AI that's able to make voices sound clear in noisy environments.

03:55Simply put, the XM5s are the full package when it comes to wireless earbuds.

04:03If you're like me and you don't always love the feel of those little silicone ear tips, then the AirPods 4

04:07with ANC might just be the best wireless earbuds for you. I've been genuinely so impressed by how the

04:13AirPods 4 effectively offer a noise-canceling experience without having a true seal. They somehow

04:19still do a solid job at reducing ambient noise. The adaptive audio feature is especially nice. It's

04:25going to blend ANC with transparency for a really balanced listening experience. Also, a version without

04:31ANC that are a little bit more affordable, but considering that this version comes with a wireless

04:36charging case plus a ton of premium features like spatialized audio, conversation awareness, they're so

04:42worth it. Simply put, if you want a reliable and comfortable pair of wireless earbuds that work

04:48effortlessly across all your Apple gear, the AirPods 4 are a very easy pick.

04:56Now, if the actual quality of the audio performance is what matters most to you, the best wireless

05:01earbuds for sound are the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4. These buds have the strongest Bluetooth and

05:07audio codec support of any pair that's around on the market at the moment.

05:11Sound quality is outstanding, and I love Sennheiser's unique sound signature. Everything sounds just

05:17perfectly balanced and just right. Although they're not quite up to the standard to rival the Bose QC Ultra

05:23earbuds in terms of the ANC performance, the Sennheiser's block out sounds effective enough

05:28and also have a very decent transparency mode. I also appreciate features like the ear fit test and

05:34sound personalization mode to help you get the best fit and sound that's right for you.

05:38I happen to think they look quite nice too.

05:44Last one on the list, these are for my fitness enthusiasts, runners, gym goers, you name it. The

05:49Powerbeats Pro 2 have secure ear hooks which provide the kind of stability and comfort for anyone who's

05:55going to be moving around a lot. The case is kind of massive compared to the other best wireless earbuds

06:01on this list. But it's fine for a gym bag and in return you get up to 45 hours of battery life.

06:07They're powered by Apple's H2 chips so performance is snappy and seamless and it works with both iOS

06:13and Android devices. Although the noise cancellation and transparency modes don't quite reach the level

06:18of some of the other options on this list, I love the physical buttons and the fact that there's even

06:23a built-in heart rate monitor that can sync with apps like Peloton. Now with so many wireless earbuds

06:29to choose from you might find it difficult to settle on just one. There are several factors to consider

06:34like design, comfort, and a secure fit. If you're a stickler for good audio quality then you're going

06:39to want to give that more weight in your decision. Also if you're the type of person who likes to buy into an

06:44ecosystem so to speak, a pair of earbuds from the same brand as your smartphone might make a lot of

06:49sense. Then there are things like battery life, IP ratings, call quality, accessories, all things that

06:55might not be deal breakers for a lot of people but are good things to consider nonetheless. Your earbuds,

07:00especially the ones that are on this list, are meant to be an investment so make sure that all your

07:05needs are met. And hey if you do ever have any follow-up questions that's what the comment section of

07:10this video is for. I just want to remind you all again that the best wireless earbuds that you saw

07:15here in this video are linked in the description. Last I checked there were some pretty good deals

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07:25never miss another Tom's Guide video. Anyway that's it for me, thanks for watching, I'll catch you next time.

07:40I'll catch you next time.

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