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What are the best wireless earbuds? In this video, Kate reviews and ranks her favorite wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation between popular models and others that are more underrated. From the best wireless noise-cancelling earbuds based on sound quality and design to battery life and smart features, this list should help you get started with your research on which earbuds are right for you.

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00:00Hey guys, in this video I'll be ranking the best wireless earbuds based on hundreds of hours of

00:05testing. The earbuds on this list are all noise-canceling earbuds specifically and are all

00:10ones that I personally recommend. So if you'd rather just skip everything else and see the

00:15full list, check the links in the description, feel free. But I suggest sticking around for

00:20the key specs and features of the best earbuds worth buying right now.

00:23My top pick overall are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds. Bose has rightfully earned its

00:33reputation in the audio world and these earbuds live up to it. These have the best noise-canceling

00:38I've ever experienced in a pair of earbuds. Seriously, it is unmatched, even in loud environments

00:44like planes and subways. They're also incredibly comfortable with multiple eartip options that

00:49make it easy to get the perfect fit. The sound is warm and bass-forward, which I love for

00:55rock, rap, pop, and every genre in between. I will say the immersive audio features can

01:00be a little bit of a mixed bag. For me, some of the tracks feel a little bit more open while

01:04others lose impact, but battery life is very solid at six hours and while there's no wireless

01:09charging, it's a trade-off I'll gladly take for how good I think these look and feel. If

01:15your priority is stellar noise cancellation, you won't find any earbuds better than these.

01:22Next up, I have what are some of the most recognizable earbuds on the market. Of course,

01:27I'm talking about the AirPods Pro 2. There are plenty of reasons why the AirPods Pro 2 continue

01:32to beat out most other earbuds, and they're without a doubt the best wireless earbuds and best

01:37noise-canceling earbuds for iPhone users. While testing them out, I've found that the fit makes

01:43them a viable option for fitness, for work, and entertainment alike. Not only are the earbuds

01:48IPX4 rated for protection from sweat and light showers, but so is the charging case itself. Battery

01:54life of six hours on a single charge from the earbuds and up to 30 hours with the wireless charging

01:59case, both of those are great as well. On the audio front, Apple's H2 chip and custom amp and driver

02:05delivers impressive low and high frequencies, and then you can use the iPhone's TrueDepth camera to create a

02:11personalized spatial audio sound experience paired with unparalleled comfort. They're a popular choice

02:17for a reason, and the best part, they're almost always on sale. But if you want the best wireless

02:22earbuds with active noise cancellation that are a lot less expensive, like half the price of the other

02:27ones, the Sony WF-C710N are my next pick. Not only do these come in some very fun colorways, but with touch

02:34controls, wear detection, and powerful sound, these feel a lot more premium than the price lets on. The earbuds make

02:40bass lines sound powerful and vocals sound clear, and a user-friendly app lets you customize the

02:45EQ to your heart's content. Oh, and the ANC is extremely effective as well. I'm not exaggerating when I

02:51say it's comparable to Bose. Plus, you get up to 12 hours of continuous listening and over 33 hours of

02:58battery with the charging case total. The Sony WF-C710N are the ultimate balance of style and substance, but more

03:05importantly, their value proposition can't be beat.

03:11Now, if this were a list that didn't value noise-canceling performance as much,

03:15this next one would probably be my top overall pick. One of the best wireless earbuds you can

03:20buy right now are the Sony WF-1000XM5. Yes, another Sony pair, but this pair of wireless earbuds in

03:27particular are packed with some of the strongest features and performance I've ever seen from a pair

03:32of buds. They also have some of the most dynamic and engaging sound I've ever heard. But that's not

03:37all. With eight hours of battery life, these buds outlast most rivals. Plus, there's LDAC support for

03:43higher quality music and adaptive listening mode and full EQ customization. Call quality is even solid

03:49thanks to a special noise reduction engine with AI that's able to make voices sound clear in noisy

03:55environments. Simply put, the XM5s are the full package when it comes to wireless earbuds.

04:03If you're like me and you don't always love the feel of those little silicone ear tips,

04:06then the AirPods 4 with ANC might just be the best wireless earbuds for you.

04:11I've been genuinely so impressed by how the AirPods 4 effectively offer a noise-canceling experience

04:17without having a true seal. They somehow still do a solid job at reducing ambient noise.

04:22The adaptive audio feature is especially nice. It's going to blend ANC with transparency for a really

04:27balanced listening experience. Also, a version without ANC that are a little bit more affordable,

04:33but considering that this version comes with a wireless charging case, plus a ton of premium

04:38features like spatialized audio, conversation awareness, they're so worth it. Simply put,

04:43if you want a reliable and comfortable pair of wireless earbuds that work effortlessly across

04:49all your Apple gear, the AirPods 4 are a very easy pick.

04:56Now, if the actual quality of the audio performance is what matters most to you,

05:00the best wireless earbuds for sound are the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4. These buds

05:05have the strongest Bluetooth and audio codec support of any pair that's around on the market at the moment.

05:11Sound quality is outstanding, and I love Sennheiser's unique sound signature.

05:15Everything sounds just perfectly balanced and just right. Although they're not quite up to the

05:21standard to rival the Bose QC Ultra earbuds in terms of the ANC performance, the Sennheiser's

05:26block out sounds effective enough and also have a very decent transparency mode. I also appreciate

05:32features like the ear fit test and sound personalization mode to help you get the best

05:36fit and sound that's right for you. I happen to think they look quite nice too.

05:40Last one on the list, these are for my fitness enthusiasts, runners, gym goers, you name it. The

05:49Powerbeats Pro 2 have secure ear hooks which provide the kind of stability and comfort for

05:55anyone who's going to be moving around a lot. The case is kind of massive compared to the other best

06:00wireless earbuds on this list, but it's fine for a gym bag and in return you get up to 45 hours of

06:07battery life. They're powered by Apple's H2 chips so performance is snappy and seamless and it works

06:12with both iOS and Android devices. Although the noise cancellation and transparency modes don't

06:17quite reach the level of some of the other options on this list, I love the physical buttons and the

06:22fact that there's even a built-in heart rate monitor that can sync with apps like Peloton.

06:27Now with so many wireless earbuds to choose from, you might find it difficult to settle on just one.

06:32There are several factors to consider like design, comfort, and a secure fit. If you're a stickler

06:37for good audio quality, then you're going to want to give that more weight in your decision. Also, if

06:42you're the type of person who likes to buy into an ecosystem, so to speak, a pair of earbuds from the

06:47same brand as your smartphone might make a lot of sense. Then there are things like battery life,

06:51IP ratings, call quality, accessories, all things that might not be deal breakers for a lot of people,

06:57but are good things to consider nonetheless. Your earbuds, especially the ones that are on this list,

07:02are meant to be an investment, so make sure that all your needs are met. And hey, if you do ever have

07:07any follow-up questions, that's what the comment section of this video is for. I just want to

07:12remind you all again that the best wireless earbuds that you saw here in this video are linked in the

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07:27Anyway, that's it for me. Thanks for watching. I'll catch you next time.

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