Best Earbuds (2026): Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Our top picks for best earbuds, ranked by independent verdict scores from 5 tested products.

#1

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

9.4/10

4.7★ (28,400)

H2 chip, adaptive ANC, USB-C, hearing aid feature, spatial audio, 6hr battery. The Apple earbud.

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#2

Sony WF-1000XM5 Wireless Earbuds

9.4/10

4.5★ (6,800)

Industry-leading ANC, LDAC, 8hr battery, multipoint, adaptive sound. The noise-cancelling benchmark.

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#3

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones

9.3/10

4.6★ (6,800)

Best-in-class ANC, Immersive Audio spatial, 24hr battery, plush comfort, over-ear. The comfort ANC king.

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#4

Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC Earbuds

8.8/10

4.3★ (14,200)

98% noise reduction, LDAC, 10hr + 28hr, multipoint. Budget ANC earbuds that over-deliver.

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#5

JBL Tune Flex Wireless Earbuds

8.6/10

4.4★ (8,400)

ANC, open/closed fit options, 32hr battery, JBL Pure Bass, IPX4. Best-value ANC earbuds.

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