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The best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025

Chris Welch

created: Aug. 7, 2025, midnight | updated: Aug. 7, 2025, 1:34 p.m.

You can get phenomenal noise cancellation and sound quality in the premium tier of earbuds if you’re willing to spend big. Most of our picks include several sizes of ear tips; usually they’re silicone, but some companies use foam (or both). Long battery life Collapse Most earbuds these days can reach between five and six hours of continuous battery life with ANC enabled. Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds offer the best noise cancellation of any pair of wireless buds. The AirPods Pro have traditionally ranked among the best wireless earbuds when it comes to voice call quality, and the second-gen earbuds don’t disappoint.

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