Are you ready for a new set of AirPods? Or do you want to buy other wireless earbuds? We have listed the 5 best wireless earbuds for you. We also tell you what the best budget models are. That way you never pay too much!
The 5 Best Wireless Earbuds
There’s nothing like listening to music when you’re cycling to school, relaxing on the couch or just wanting to disconnect from the buzz at the workplace.
Don’t have wireless earbuds yet or are you looking for a new set? Then look no further, because here you will find the top 5 best AirPods and similar earbuds. And do you think these best wireless earbuds are too expensive? No problem, because we’ve also put together a handful of budget wireless models for you!
We have looked up the best prices for each set of wireless earbuds. In addition, we have also set up a price comparison site for some, where you can find the best price yourself. This way you can be sure that you will never pay too much for your new wireless earbuds. We wish you a lot of listening pleasure!
1. Best Wireless Earbuds Winner: Apple AirPods
You can’t escape it, but the best earbuds for iPhone, iPad or Mac are the Apple AirPods. They work really well with all your Apple devices, making them the best choice for any Apple fan. You just have to choose which one you want.
As general earplugs, the AirPods 3 (from 179.95 euros) are the best choice. The fit and sound are better than the previous one (the AirPods 2). In addition, Spatial Audio and MagSafe are welcome additions. We would only go for the AirPods Pro (from about 205 euros) if you also want active noise suppression.
Do you want to buy AirPods 3? Or do you just want the AirPods Pro? Below you will find the best prices for both AirPods in our price comparisons!
2. Beats Studio Buds
The Beats Studio Buds are also an excellent choice if you are looking for a set of earplugs. Number two in our list of the best wireless earbuds has many of the same features as the AirPods Pro. Think, for example, of the active noise suppression, but they are a lot better priced at 149.95 euros.
Beats is a subsidiary of Apple. Although the Studio Buds are not an official Apple product, you can expect good cooperation with your iPhone or iPad. For example, you can activate the digital assistant Siri hands-free by saying “Hey Siri”. You also enjoy the spatial Spatial Audio.
Because the Studio Buds do not have an Apple chip on board, you do miss some functions. For example, if you watch a video on your iPhone and then tap a video on your iPad, the earbuds don’t switch automatically. Do you want these features with your Beats earbuds? Then there are the Beats Fit Pro for 229 euros.
3. Teufel Real Blue
Teufel also has a set of earplugs with active noise canceling (ANC) for a suggested retail price of 149.99. The earbuds have touch controls on the earcup for music control and a transparency mode so you can still hear outside sounds. At the moment there is a sale going on and you can buy the earbuds for a lower price (129.99 euros).
4. Sony WF-1000XM4
The premium earplugs from Sony (WF-1000XM4 for 249 euros) have very good noise canceling, which dampens the ambient noise. The great thing about the Sony earplugs is that you can adjust the sound reproduction entirely to your liking with the special Sony Headphones Connect app. There is also a fit test in the app that allows you to choose the ideal size for the tips (the silicone caps). Check the price comparator for the best price.
5. JBL Reflect Flow Pro White
The JBL Reflect Flow Pro (list price: 179 euros) is available in different colors, but we liked the white one the best. If you look around a bit, they are already for sale for 145 euros.
The great thing about the JBL earbuds is that they are waterproof (with IP68 certification). So you can immediately clean them under the tap after exercising. They also have active noise canceling and you can adjust the sound reproduction with the special app.
The best wireless earbuds: budget models
Is the price of the above top 5 best wireless earbuds just a bit too high? Then we have a top 6(!) with affordable alternative options. You don’t get all the functions of the expensive models with these earplugs, but you often save a lot of money.
1. Best Wireless Earbuds (Budget) Winner: AirPods 2
With the AirPods 2 you do not have all the functions of the AirPods 3 or the noise canceling of the AirPods Pro, but that they are good wireless earbuds is one thing that is certain. In addition, you also save quite a bit on the price. The suggested retail price of the earbuds was 149 euros, but they are already for sale for 129 euros.
Looking for good deals on the AirPods 2? You see in the AirPods price comparison:
2. JBL Tune 225TWS
These JBL earplugs are also great for the small purse. This gives you a great set for your daily activities. The earbuds are part of the ‘Pure Bass’ series and have deeper bass tones than comparable JBL earbuds. The suggested retail price is 79.99 euros, but they are now cheaper to get. Check our price comparator for this.
- Buy JBL Tune 225TWS at BCC (69.99 euros)
- Buy JBL Tune 225TWS at Bol.com (69.99 euros)
3. Sony WF-C500
These excellent wireless earbuds were originally 79 euros, but are now for sale everywhere for only 55 euros. This gives you a good set of earbuds to listen to your music. As with the other Sony earbuds, the app allows you to adjust the equalizer. They are splash-proof and available in four colours.
- Buy Sony WF-C500 at Amazon.nl (55 euros)
- Buy Sony WF-C500 at MediaMarkt (55 euros)
4. Sennheiser CX True Wireless
The Sennheiser CS True Wireless (list price 99 euros) also have its own app with which you can adjust the settings of the earbuds. They are also water resistant and therefore will not break due to rain or sweat. They are slightly larger than the average earplugs, but if you don’t mind that, then you have an excellent set.
- Sennheiser CX True Wireless at Belsimpel white (89 euros)
- Sennheiser CS True Wireless at Coolblue black (99 euros)
5. Tribit FlyBuds NC True Wireless Earbuds
One of the cheapest wireless earbuds on our list, but certainly not bad. Originally, the Tribit Flybuds NC True Wireless Earbuds were 49.99 euros, but they can now be found for 29.99 euros. It is striking that these earplugs have ANC (active noise cancelling), which you normally only find on expensive earplugs. It’s not the best noise cancellation, but it can certainly get by. The earplugs are a bit larger and therefore fall out of your ear a little easier during exercise.
- Tribit FlyBuds NC True Wireless Earbuds at Amazon (29.99 euros)
6. Skullcandy Dime TW
Finally, an extra budget tip: the Skullcandy Dime TW. These earbuds have a suggested retail price of 39.99 euros but are now for sale for 29.99. The earphones are sweat and water resistant (IPX4) and (according to the manufacturer) you can enjoy your favorite music for more than 12 hours after charging for an hour.
- Skullcandy Dime TW at MediaMarkt (29.99 euros)
- Skullcandy Dime TW at Amazon (29.99 euros)
Apple AirPods review
Do you want to know more about our winner(s)? Then read the review of the AirPods 3 again. Or if you decide to save some money, we also have the review of the AirPods 2 for you to read through! And do you still want to go for noise reduction? Then check out the AirPods Pro review!
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