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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 $19.00 List
$19.00 at Amazon		$100 List
$89.95 at Amazon		$22 List
$23.99 at Amazon		$320 List
$271.99 at Amazon		$18.00 List
$17.97 at Amazon
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Pros Multiple connector options (3.5mm, USB-C, and lighting)Balanced sound, impressive volume, studio qualityExcellent sound quality, comfortable on-ear design, powerful volume, clean bassStylish, lots of ear tips options for finding the best fitAmazing sound, an enticing low price, excellent fit
Cons Bass is lacking, insecure fitExpensive for a wired option, no microphone, sensitive cable connection, limited featureLess secure, wires can get in the way, lack heavy bassPricey, sound quality left much to be desired, can cause ear pressure build-up, no micWires are cumbersome, poor noise blocking, no manual equalization
Bottom Line A cheap but lacking pair of wired earbuds that sound just okAn excellent pair of no-frills, entry-level studio monitorsGorgeous sound and a comfortable feel with an affordable price tagTheir sound quality does not match these buds tremendous price pointThese simple, inexpensive wired earbuds sound amazing, fit comfortably, and the price is right
Rating Categories Apple EarPods - USB-C Sennheiser IE 100 Pro Linsoul KZ ZSN Pro X Moondrop Blessing 3 UliX Rider - 3.5mm
Sound Quality (40%)
6.2
7.5
7.3
5.7
8.0
User Experience (20%)
3.2
5.3
4.0
5.4
5.6
Noise Cancellation (15%)
2.6
4.9
5.0
5.2
2.5
Battery life (15%) Sort Icon
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
10.0
Call Quality (10%)
7.7
0
9.0
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8.5
Specs Apple EarPods - USB-C Sennheiser IE 100 Pro Linsoul KZ ZSN Pro X Moondrop Blessing 3 UliX Rider - 3.5mm
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 IP54 N/A N/A N/A N/A
Measured Weight 0.42 oz 0.74 oz 1.06 oz 1.22 oz 0.62 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 USB-C 3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack 3.5mm jack
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 No Yes Yes Yes Yes