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Comparing Earbuds

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Awards Top Pick Award
Best Entry Level Studio Monitor
Editors' Choice Award
Best Wired Earbud
   
Price $100 List
$90.03 at Amazon		$18.00 List
$17.97 at Amazon		$320 List
$319.99 at Amazon		$24 List
$23.99 at Amazon		$19.00 List
$19.00 at Amazon
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Pros Balanced sound, impressive volume, studio qualityAmazing sound, an enticing low price, excellent fitStylish, lots of ear tips options for finding the best fitExcellent sound quality, comfortable on-ear design, powerful volume, clean bassMultiple connector options (3.5mm, USB-C, and lighting)
Cons Expensive for a wired option, no microphone, sensitive cable connection, limited featureWires are cumbersome, poor noise blocking, no manual equalizationPricey, sound quality left much to be desired, can cause ear pressure build-up, no micLess secure, wires can get in the way, lack heavy bassBass is lacking, insecure fit
Bottom Line An excellent pair of no-frills, entry-level studio monitorsThese simple, inexpensive wired earbuds sound amazing, fit comfortably, and the price is rightTheir sound quality does not match these buds tremendous price pointGorgeous sound and a comfortable feel with an affordable price tagA cheap but lacking pair of wired earbuds that sound just ok
Rating Categories Sennheiser IE 100 Pro UliX Rider - 3.5mm Moondrop Blessing 3 Linsoul KZ ZSN Pro X Apple EarPods - USB-C
Sound Quality (40%)
7.5
8.1
5.8
7.3
6.3
User Experience (20%)
5.3
5.6
5.4
4.0
3.2
Noise Cancellation (15%)
5.2
2.5
5.5
5.3
2.3
Battery life (15%) Sort Icon
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
Call Quality (10%)
0
8.8
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9.0
8.4
Specs Sennheiser IE 100 Pro UliX Rider - 3.5mm Moondrop Blessing 3 Linsoul KZ ZSN Pro X Apple EarPods - USB-C
Active Noise Cancelling No No No No No
Earbud Location Tracking No No No No No
Measured Battery Life N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Waterproofing N/A N/A N/A N/A IP54
Measured Weight 0.74 oz 0.62 oz 1.22 oz 1.06 oz 0.42 oz
Quick Charging N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Charges Per Case N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Wired Charging Port 3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack USB-C
Wireless Charging Option No No No No No
Claimed Battery Life N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Charging Carrying Case N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Transparency Mode No No No No No
Multipoint No No No No No
In-ear Detection No No No No No
Multiple Ear Tips Yes Yes Yes Yes No