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The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are my favorite gadget of the year so far
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are very weird. They clip onto your ears rather than sticking in them, a design meant to let in environmental sound. Open earbuds aren't a new product category, but they are pretty niche, and premium open earbuds more niche still. At $299, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are indeed extremely niche. Before I got my hands on them, I'd already all but dismissed them as a novelty — but a month into using the things, I'm hooked.
The Sony WF-1000XM5 set a new high-water mark for true wireless earbuds
Sony's latest premium buds handily take the crown as AP's favorite earbuds of 2023
As 2023 draws to a close, Android Police has been reflecting on the best tech of the year. In terms of groundbreaking new advancements, 2023 hasn't been an especially impressive time: many of our category winners — like our favorite phone, the Pixel 8 Pro, or our pick for best smartwatch, the Galaxy Watch 6 — are refinements to proven formulas that we've liked for years. Android Police's best earbuds of 2023, the Sony WF-1000XM5, don't buck that trend. Sony's latest flagship earbuds are a lot like its last flagship earbuds, which were themselves a lot like the pair before them. But Sony's been making some of the best earbuds you can buy for years, and that pedigree shines in the WF-1000MX5: these earbuds might not be radically cutting edge, but as earbuds go in 2023, they're damn near perfect.
Anker Soundcore AeroFit Pro review: Not fit for the big leagues
Clear sound, clear transparency, and clear discomfort
Most earbuds block out external sounds, but Anker's Soundcore AeroFit Pro earbuds are designed to let you maintain awareness of your surroundings while still providing impactful audio. They do this with an open design that leaves your ear canal unplugged, using drivers to channel sound into your canal instead.
What are true wireless earbuds, and are they right for you?
While they have their setbacks, true wireless earbuds offer the best solution for anyone wanting an unobtrusive listening experience
It feels like true wireless earbuds have been around forever, but they’re relatively new to the audio scene. True wireless earbuds piqued the ears of the public back in 2016 when Apple first released the AirPods. Not long after, other companies followed suit and arguably improved upon this tech, and now consumers enjoy an abundance of choices.
1More Fit Open Earbuds S50 review: Excellent in their own way
It doesn’t get much better when it comes to tuning in without fully tuning out
Listening to music, podcasts, or audiobooks, sometimes we want to just tune everything else out. The 1More Fit Open Earbuds S50 are a pair of Bluetooth earbuds that are decidedly not for tuning out. These earbuds set out to let you enjoy what you’re listening to while still hearing everything going on around you, and they deliver.
JLab JBuds Mini review: Big battery life in a tiny package
They may be mini, but these JBuds punch above their weight
When I use the Jbuds Mini, I’m reminded of a scene from the movie Moneyball. A recently acquired player learns that, unlike other teams around the league, the Oakland A’s make players pay for soda in the locker room. When he asks management about it, he’s informed that the team likes to keep the money on the field — giving them the best chance to win.
Treat your ears to these great wireless earbuds for just $25 today, a 50% savings
Use this code to score a massive discount for a limited time at Amazon
Sometimes, you just need a set of good yet cheap wireless earbuds that can go with you wherever the wind takes you. Not everyone wants to drop $200+ on a premium set of buds, and quite frankly, you don't have to if you want something that sounds good. Enter the Treblab WX8, a solid set of budget-friendly earbuds that sound good, are actually quite druable, and sit at a super cheap $50 price tag. They're a solid workhorse set of buds to either keep at home or take on the go, offering a cheap alternative to pricier options on the market. Even better, you can get them even cheaper right now if you use the special coupon code 50NOWWX8 at checkout.
Google Pixel Buds Pro vs. Sony Linkbuds S: Which are your new best buds?
Should you go for a bigger battery or the audiophile option?
Google’s flagship earbuds, the Pixel Buds Pro, were already chummy with the pixel phones when the Sony Linkbuds S were released. Some called them the Pixel Buds Pro-killers, but are they really? As an Android phone user, which would you benefit from most? Let’s investigate.
This Galaxy Buds 2 Pro deal saves $50 on some of the best wireless earbuds around
Samsung's top-rated earbuds get a discount ahead of the holiday weekend
With the holiday weekend quickly approaching, you'll start to see more early Labor Day deals showing up over the next few days. Some of which may not be at their best price just yet, but others are offering a sizable discount already that warrants a look. This offer on Samsung's best wireless earbuds to date, the premium Galaxy Buds 2 Pro earbuds, is a particularly good deal for members of the Samsung ecosystem, taking just over 20% off these Galaxy-centric buds and saving $50 off the standard price.
This Prime Day deal just made the EarFun Air Pro 3 earbuds a must buy
Snag the impressive EarFun Air Pro 3 earbuds for $64 right now
With Amazon's two-day Prime Day savings event underway, the chance to score a killer deal on a pair of wireless earbuds is finally here for budget-conscious buyers. While there are plenty of offers to check out, one in particular just dropped on the EarFun Air Pro 3, one of our favorite buds. With an already low price point of $80 to start, they've quickly found a spot in our hearts as some of the best budget-friendly buds you can grab, but an extra $15 discount this Prime Day makes them an even better buy.
Sony's budget-friendly WF-C500 true wireless earbuds are an even smarter buy at 30% off
Enjoy rugged, weather-resistant buds with incredible sound
True wireless earbuds come in all shapes, sizes, and prices these days. But if you're after a solid set of in-ear beans that won't drain your bank account, then you'll be hard-pressed to find a better option than Sony's WF-C500 true wireless earbuds. They're rugged, comfortable to wear, and offer great sound quality for their standard price tag of $100, so it makes even more sense to grab a pair of these already budget-friendly earbuds now that they've been given a 30% discount.
Jabra Elite 5 review: Standard-issue earbuds
Competent audio and ANC and all the features you need for $150
Flashy flagships may get the most attention from tech media, but there’s something really satisfying about a product that does everything you need it to and nothing you don’t at a price that seems fair. The Jabra Elite 5 earbuds are just that. They offer good audio and ANC, long battery life, and great call quality, plus several convenient features that make them easier to use, all for a realistic MSRP of $150. I think I’ve found my new favorite midrange earbuds.
The best OnePlus wireless earbuds are only $80 in this crazy Cyber Monday deal
OnePlus is on a roll with unmissable deals on wireless earphones
OnePlus completed its TWS (Total Wireless Stereo) portfolio with the launch of the high-end Buds Pro last year. Launched at $150, the OnePlus Buds Pro were always a tough sell in a sea of the best affordable wireless earbuds. If you want to step up your TWS experience, there isn't a better time than this Cyber Monday to buy the OnePlus Buds Pro for only $80.
OnePlus is quickly becoming a veteran in the true wireless earbud market. With last year's release of the original Buds, followed shortly thereafter by the budget-oriented Buds Z, it's safe to say that OnePlus has had opportunities to work out some of the bugs. And so enters the OnePlus Buds Pro, a set of ANC-enabled true wireless buds that features plenty of high-end capabilities and a similarly higher price tag.
Pick up Sony's still-excellent WF-1000XM3 TWEs for $200 less than the new ones
They're refurbished, but it's hard to argue with a price this low
Between last year's WH-1000XM4 headphones and the brand-new WF-1000XM4 earbuds, Sony is currently the undisputed champ of personal audio. Of course, if you don't need the latest and greatest in tech, its last-gen products are still pretty good, and they're often available way below their original prices. If you're okay with buying refurbished, you can pick up some fantastic true wireless earbuds from Sony for just $80.
Even more images of Sony's upcoming ANC true wireless earbuds have leaked
Hi-res press shots leave little the imagination
Sony's personal audio products have set a very high bar in recent years, with the over-ear WH-1000XM4 being rightly labeled as the best around (read our review to see why we love them so much). When they came out in 2019, the true wireless WF-1000XM3 were also fantastic, but the true wireless earbud space is far more competitive so it's about time Sony updated them. The upcoming successor has now been leaked in great detail.