These are the best earbuds and headphones for your iPhone under $500

Do you listen to your music through headphones or do you prefer to put earplugs in your ears? We have listed the best headphones and earplugs for your iPhone under 500 euros.

Earplugs or headphones?

If you like to listen to music on the go, you have the choice between earbuds and headphones. To make a selection you have to ask yourself a few questions. When will you use the earbuds or headphones?

If you are often on the go, earplugs are easier to store. But if you value extra features such as noise cancelling, then headphones are probably the better choice. Because the shells completely cover your ear and contain larger speakers, it is easier to exclude sounds. Ideal for a noisy office or on the plane.

Yet earplugs are also very good at filtering background noise these days. That is why the final choice is determined by comfort: what do you like best? Have you made your choice once? Then we have listed the best headphones and earplugs for your iPhone that cost less than 500 euros.

Best headphones: Sony WH-1000XM5 (from 348 euros)

The Sony WH-1000XM5 is the latest version of Sony’s popular range of headphones. It especially excels in noise canceling and is therefore ideally suited if you prefer to shut yourself off from the outside world. Sounds are excellently eliminated, especially when you’re listening to your favorite music in the meantime.

You do that for about 30 hours. Is it empty? Then you can use the supplied audio cable. You need an adapter cable to connect it to your iPhone, but this is no different for other headphones. It is striking that you can no longer fold this new version, so it cannot be compactly put in your bag. You can purchase it from 348 euros.

• View the Sony WH-1000XM5 at Bol.com – 348 euros
• View the Sony WH-1000XM5 at Coolblue – 348 euros
• Check out the Sony WH-1000XM5 at BCC – 348 euros

Best budget option: Sennheiser HD 450BT (from 113.95 euros)

Do you think the Sony WH-1000XM5 is a bit too expensive? Fortunately, we also have a budget option for you: the Sennheiser HD 450BT. This is available from 113.95 euros and also has an active noise reduction function that filters out background noise. With the function turned on, you can listen to your favorite tunes for about 30 hours.

When you’re done listening, you can easily fold it up. As a result, it does not take up much space in your bag. It is also very light in weight. Via the accompanying app for iOS, you can set the sound exactly the way you like it.

• View the Sennheiser HD 450BT at Belsimpel – 113.95 euros
• Check out the Sennheiser HD 450BT at Amazon – 113.95 euros
• View the Sennheiser HD 450BT at Bol.com – 129 euros

Best earbuds: Apple AirPods Pro 2 (from 239.95 euros)

Would you rather have earplugs in your ears? The very best for your iPhone are of course Apple’s earplugs: the AirPods Pro 2. The noise reduction is much better compared to its predecessor and the battery life has also been increased. This is due to the updated chip that has been used. The bass is also more powerful with these new earbuds.

You operate the earbuds by touching the stem. Swipe over it and you adjust the volume. Switch between noise canceling and adaptive transparency by squeezing the stem. This way you can still follow a conversation while the music is still playing. The AirPods Pro 2 are available from 239.95 euros.

• View the AirPods Pro 2 at Mobiel.nl – 239.95 euros
• View the AirPods Pro 2 at Bol.com – 256 euros
• View the AirPods Pro 2 at MediaMarkt – 259 euros

Best without noise canceling: Apple AirPods 3 (from 173.95 euros)

Do you hardly use noise canceling? Then choose the AirPods 3. These earbuds from Apple have a somewhat friendlier price, but still allow you to enjoy music of decent quality.

Furthermore, just like the AirPods Pro 2, they are equipped with dynamic head tracking and Spatial Audio. If you watch a movie on your iPhone and you move your head, the voices always seem to come from the direction of your smartphone. Even if you have Apple Music, you can enjoy music even more with Spatial Audio. It looks like you’re really there!

• View the Apple AirPods 3 at Mobiel.nl – 173.95 euros
• Check out the Apple AirPods 3 at Amazon – 174.95 euros
• View the Apple AirPods 3 at Joeps – 175 euros

Best alternative brand earbuds: Sony WF-1000XM5 (from 319 euros)

Are you looking for the best earbuds out there? Then the Sony WF-1000XM5 is a good option to consider. These earplugs are a star in suppressing the background noise. Your voice also comes through better during conversations thanks to the smart software.

You connect them to multiple devices at the same time, so you can switch quickly when you switch between your MacBook and iPhone. It is also useful that they can withstand a drop of water, for example during sports or a rain shower.

• View the Sony WF-1000XM5 at Bol.com – 319 euros
• View the Sony WF-1000XM5 at Coolblue – 319 euros
• Check out the Sony WF-1000XM5 at BCC – 319 euros