What Are the Best Wireless Earbuds Right Now?
Testing the latest Sony noise-canceling buds on the streets of New York City.
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Wireless earbuds and headphones are among the most popular products on CNET. Not only do we test a lot of earbuds, but we create a lot of best lists to help folks narrow down their choices and navigate the buying process. After testing dozens of models, the?Sony WF-1000XM4?currently sits at the top of the list — and it’s actually on sale right now, too.
$230 at Amazon
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Prime Day is coming up in just a few weeks and — if you’re like most people — you probably have plenty of preferences and specifics when it comes to headphone shopping. To that end, we also have more granular lists for those looking for specific types of earbuds with certain qualities or more specific uses. We’ve compiled all those best lists here on one landing page to give you quick access to our comprehensive earbuds buying advice.?
CNET best earbuds lists
- Best True-Wireless Earbuds of 2022
- Best Open Wireless Earbuds that Aren’t AirPods
- Best Noise-Canceling True Wireless Earbuds for 2022
- Best Wireless Earbuds and Bluetooth Headphones for Making Calls
- Best-Sounding Wireless Earbuds in 2022
- Best Workout Earbuds and Headphones
- 4 True Wireless Earbuds Worth Buying for Under $40
- Best AirPod Pro Alternatives That Cost Less
- Best Running Earbuds and Headphones in 2022
- Best Cheap True-Wireless Earbuds for 2022
- Best Multipoint Bluetooth Earbuds and Headphones for 2022
- Sony LinkBuds vs. AirPods 3: Which Open Earbuds?
- Best AirPods Deals