The 10 best wireless earbuds weve ever tested
Mashable tested the best wireless, in-ear, open, and noise-cancelling earbuds at every price point. See how Apple AirPods, Sony XM6, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 earbuds and more compare.
Wireless earbuds come in a wide price range, from around $10 to $1,000, depending on their features. For professional-grade studio earphones, you might spend up to $300. This price point allows for active noise cancellation and peace and quiet. Additionally, there are specialized models like sleep earbuds, bone-conduction earbuds for workouts, and open earbuds for transparency.
Some of the best wireless earbuds as of September 2026 include the Sony WF-1000XM6, Bose QuietComfort Ultra (2nd gen), and Panasonic Technics AZ100s. These models provide outstanding sound quality and active noise cancellation, but they can run you anywhere from $299 to $329. While the top picks are more expensive, there are also budget-friendly wireless earbuds under $100 that still deliver excellent performance.
Wireless earbuds connect to devices via Bluetooth, while wired earbuds use a physical wire to connect to an audio source. Wireless earbuds typically have a battery life of eight hours or more, while wired earbuds don't require charging. However, wired earbuds are becoming less common and are not included in our top picks.
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