wireless earbuds are one of those ideas that sounded like a dream at first: Pop a little headphone into each ear and listen to music or take calls untethered from everything. The first wireless buds were gigantic, died after a few hours, and had a bunch of other problems. Luckily, times have changed. There are tons of new models that sound fabulous and work perfectly. After testing dozens over the past four years, these are our favorite wireless earbuds right now, in a wide range of styles and prices.
For more top picks, check out our other product guides, like the Best Wireless Headphones, Best Noise-Canceling Headphones, Best Cheap Headphones, and Best Workout Earbuds.
Updated September 2022: We’ve added the Google Pixel Buds Pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro, and Astell & Kern UW100.
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