{
  "id": 7356280,
  "title": "The 10 best wireless earbuds weve ever tested",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/the-10-best-wireless-earbuds-weve-ever-tested",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-14T15:44:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Mashable",
    "slug": "mashable",
    "url": "https://mashable.com/roundup/best-wireless-earbuds-expert-tested-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "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.\n\nSome 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.\n\nWireless 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.",
  "summary": "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.",
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}