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Comparing Earbuds

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Awards Top Pick Award
Best Sound Quality
Editors' Choice Award
Best Noise Cancelling Earbuds
Editors' Choice Award
Best Earbuds for Most People
  
Price $300 List
$179.95 at Amazon
$299 List
$229.00 at Amazon
$280 List
$199.99 at Amazon
$250 List
$149.99 at Amazon
$280 List
$229.00 at Amazon
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Pros Mind-blowing sound quality, feature-filled appInsane noise cancellation, wildly immersive, our favorite treble and bassLush, enveloping sound, smart case, comfy fit, easy appComfortable, killer sound quality, great app, rugged constructionTop tier active noise cancelling, excellent sound quality, adjustable EQ to fine-tune music experience
Cons ANC is lacking, poor connectivity with iPhonesNot the best fit, shorter battery life, connectivity issuesJabra leaving commercial market, ear tips lodge in ears, below average battery lifeNot the best noise cancellation, high-end price without all the bells and whistlesEar fit is not the best for everyone, no spatial audio, issues with Bluetooth connectivity
Bottom Line Android users and audiophiles will love the epic sound of these pricey buds, just don't expect them to block noise wellPerfect if you want to tune out the world at the touch of the button and get lost in the musicJabra's swan song is a well-executed hit with exceptional sound, comfort, and intuitive controlsComfortable, easy-to-use earbuds that deliver an elevated sound experience and better noise cancellation than previous versionsThis provide some of the best sound quality but were ousted by other top-tier buds
Rating Categories Sennheiser Momentum 4 Bose QuietComfort U... Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 Jabra Elite 10 Bose QuietComfort II
Sound Quality (40%) Sort Icon
8.6
8.5
8.3
8.2
8.0
User Experience (20%)
7.8
6.2
8.9
8.9
6.2
Noise Cancellation (15%)
3.9
9.5
8.6
6.9
9.5
Battery life (15%)
5.8
5.1
6.1
6.1
5.4
Call Quality (10%)
6.8
8.5
8.2
6.1
8.5
Specs Sennheiser Momentum 4 Bose QuietComfort U... Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 Jabra Elite 10 Bose QuietComfort II
Active Noise Cancelling Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Earbud Location Tracking No No Yes Yes No
Measured Battery Life 7.5 hr 6.2 hr 8.1 hr 8.0 hr 6.7 hr
Waterproofing IPX4 IPX4 IP57 IP57 IPX4
Measured Weight 0.21 oz 0.22 oz 0.20 oz 0.20 oz 0.22 oz
Quick Charging 8 mins = 1 hr 5 mins = 1 hr 5 min = 1hr 5 mins = 1 hr 20 mins = 2 hrs
Charges Per Case 3 5 3 3 3
Wired Charging Port USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C USB-C
Wireless Charging Option Yes Yes Yes Yes No
Claimed Battery Life 7.5 hrs 6 hrs 8.0 hrs 8 hrs 6 hrs
Charging Carrying Case Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Transparency Mode Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Multipoint Yes No Yes Yes No
In-ear Detection Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Multiple Ear Tips Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes