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7 Best Wireless Earbuds - Noise-Cancelling Review
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Jul 23, 2025
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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Hey guys, in this video I'll be ranking the best wireless earbuds based on hundreds of hours of
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testing. The earbuds on this list are all noise-canceling earbuds specifically and are all
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ones that I personally recommend. So if you'd rather just skip everything else and see the
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full list, check the links in the description, feel free, but I suggest sticking around for the
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key specs and features of the best earbuds worth buying right now
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my top pick overall are the bose quiet comfort ultra earbuds bose has rightfully earned its
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reputation in the audio world and these earbuds live up to it these have the best noise canceling
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i've ever experienced in a pair of earbuds seriously it is unmatched even in loud environments
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like planes and subways they're also incredibly comfortable with multiple ear tip options that
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make it easy to get the perfect fit. The sound is warm and bass forward, which I love for rock
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rap, pop, and every genre in between. I will say the immersive audio features can be a little bit
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of a mixed bag for me. Some of the tracks feel a little bit more open while others lose impact
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but battery life is very solid at six hours. And while there's no wireless charging
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it's a trade-off I'll gladly take for how good I think these look and feel
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If your priority is stellar noise cancellation, you won't find any earbuds better than these
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Next up, I have what are some of the most recognizable earbuds on the market
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Of course, I'm talking about the AirPods Pro 2. There are plenty of reasons why the AirPods Pro 2 continue to beat out most other earbuds
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And they're without a doubt the best wireless earbuds and best noise-canceling earbuds for iPhone users
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while testing them out i've found that the fit makes them a viable option for fitness for work
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and entertainment alike not only are the earbuds ipx4 rated for protection from sweat and light
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showers but so is the charging case itself battery life of six hours on a single charge from the earbuds and up to 30 hours with the wireless charging case both of those are great as well On the audio front Apple H2 chip and custom amp and driver delivers
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impressive low and high frequencies and then you can use the iPhone's true depth camera to create
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a personalized spatial audio sound experience paired with unparalleled comfort. They're a popular
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choice for a reason and the best part they're almost always on sale. But if you want the best
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wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation that are a lot less expensive, like half the price
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of the other ones, the Sony WF-C710N are my next pick. Not only do these come in some very fun
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colorways, but with touch controls, wear detection, and powerful sound, these feel a lot more premium
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than the price lets on. The earbuds make bass lines sound powerful and vocals sound clear
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and a user-friendly app lets you customize the EQ to your heart's content. Oh, and the ANC is
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extremely effective as well. I'm not exaggerating when I say it's comparable to Bose. Plus, you get
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up to 12 hours of continuous listening and over 33 hours of battery with the charging case total
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The Sony WF-C710N are the ultimate balance of style and substance, but more importantly
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their value proposition can't be beat. Now, if this were a list that didn't value noise-canceling performance as much
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this next one would probably be my top overall pick. One of the best wireless earbuds you can
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buy right now are the Sony WF-1000XM5. Yes, another Sony pair. But this pair of wireless earbuds in
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particular are packed with some of the strongest features and performance I've ever seen from a
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pair of buds. They also have some of the most dynamic and engaging sound I've ever heard
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But that's not all. With eight hours of battery life, these buds outlast most rivals. Plus
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there's LDAC support for higher quality music and adaptive listening mode and full EQ customization
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Call quality is even solid thanks to a special noise reduction engine with AI that's able
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to make voices sound clear in noisy environments Simply put the XM5s are the full package when it comes to wireless earbuds If you like me and you don always love the feel of those little silicone ear tips
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then the AirPods 4 with ANC might just be the best wireless earbuds for you
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I've been genuinely so impressed by how the AirPods 4 effectively offer a noise-canceling
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experience without having a true seal. They somehow still do a solid job at reducing ambient
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noise. The adaptive audio feature is especially nice. It's going to blend ANC with transparency
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for a really balanced listening experience. Also, a version without ANC that are a little
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bit more affordable, but considering that this version comes with a wireless charging case
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plus a ton of premium features like spatialized audio, conversation awareness, they're so worth it
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Simply put, if you want a reliable and comfortable pair of wireless earbuds that work effortlessly
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across all your Apple gear, the AirPods 4 are a very easy pick
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Now, if the actual quality of the audio performance is what matters most to you
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the best wireless earbuds for sound are the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
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These buds have the strongest Bluetooth and audio codec support of any pair that's around
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on the market at the moment. Sound quality is outstanding, and I love Sennheiser's unique sound signature
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Everything sounds just perfectly balanced and just right. Although they're not quite up to the standard to rival the Bose QC Ultra earbuds in terms of the A and C performance
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the Sennheiser's blockout sounds effective enough and also have a very decent transparency mode
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I also appreciate features like the ear fit test and sound personalization mode to help you get the best fit and sound that's right for you
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I happen to think they look quite nice too. Last one on the list, these are for my fitness enthusiasts, runners, gym goers, you name it
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The Powerbeats Pro 2 have secure ear hooks which provide the kind of stability and comfort
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for anyone who going to be moving around a lot The case is kind of massive compared to the other best wireless earbuds on this list but it fine for a gym bag and in return you get up to 45 hours of battery
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life. They're powered by Apple's H2 chips so performance is snappy and seamless and it works
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with both iOS and Android devices. Although the noise cancellation and transparency modes don't
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quite reach the level of some of the other options on this list, I love the physical buttons and the
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fact that there's even a built-in heart rate monitor that can sync with apps like Peloton
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Now, with so many wireless earbuds to choose from, you might find it difficult to settle on just one
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There are several factors to consider, like design, comfort, and a secure fit. If you're a stickler
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for good audio quality, then you're going to want to give that more weight in your decision. Also, if you're the type of person who likes to buy into an ecosystem, so to speak
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a pair of earbuds from the same brand as your smartphone might make a lot of sense
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Then there are things like battery life, IP ratings, call quality, accessories, all things
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that might not be deal breakers for a lot of people, but are good things to consider nonetheless
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Your earbuds, especially the ones that are on this list, are meant to be an investment
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so make sure that all your needs are met. And hey, if you do ever have any follow-up questions, that's what the comment section
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of this video is for. I just want to remind you all again that the best wireless earbuds that you saw here in
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Thanks for watching. I'll catch you next time
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