Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2

Anker is known for making products that give you excellent bang for your buck and the Soundcore Liberty Air 2 are no exception. They have clear sound over all frequencies and the second generation has improved bass capabilities as well, something earbuds often lack. The pair will last you for 7 hours on its won, with 3 other charges ready and waiting in the case for a total of 28 hours of playback time. With Bluetooth 5 you’ll get stable and fast connection. The only thing this pair is missing is the big brand name, but if you don’t care about it, you won’t go wrong by getting these. The Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 are the best true wireless earbuds under $100.

Plantronics BackBeat Pro 5100

Plantroncs’ contenders for best true wireless earbuds are the BackBeat Pro 5100. These earphones are smaller than most other pairs here and offer inconspicuous design if that’s what you’re looking for.  Battery life is decent despite the compact body, you get up to 6.5 hours of listening on a single charge and another 13 hours stored within the charging case. Cases with larger batteries give you a bit more freedom but 19 hours isn’t too bad either. A handy feature the Pro 5100s have is the auto play-pause function that triggers when you take them out of your ears. They also have an IP54 rating, which makes them sweat and water spray resistant, so rain and heavy workouts are no issue for these earbuds.

Samsung Galaxy Buds+

Apple AirPods

Even though they’ve been out for quite a while now, the Apple AirPods remain one of the best all-around true wireless solutions for casual music listeners. Sure, they’re not perfect, but the combination between the $159 price point, exceptional audio quality, intuitiveness when it comes to their setup, and battery life, makes them something you should consider if you’re in the market for a truly wireless pair. 

Jaybird Vista

They Jaybird Vista are the pair to choose if you want to go off the beaten path. Both literally and figuratively. They’re not as mainstream as most of the other brands and have a cool-looking design but beyond that, they’re not only IPX7 certified for waterproofness, but also meet the U.S. military MIL-STD 810G rugged compliant standards, which makes them perfect for outdoor adventures. Unfortunately, the Jaybird Vista have a battery life of just 6 hours and the case provides only 10 on top of that for a total of 16 hours. Not enough for a camping trip in the wilderness. Still, for everyday use they

Jabra Elite Active 75t

Jabra has quickly became a brand that is toe-to-toe with the big names in the audio business. Its over-the-ear headphones had us impressed and so did the Elite Active 75t earbuds. They offer high-quality sound, a comfortable fit and 7.5 hours of music playback on a single charge and up to 28 hours when using the charging case to top them up. 

Sony WF-1000XM3

We’re entering the high-end of the true wireless earbuds spectrum and it shows. In this segment where all earbuds offer comparable sound in terms of quality, it becomes more a question of taste which one are the best. Still, many consider the Sony WF-1000XM3 to be the best true wireless earbuds right now (despite their terrible name). A big part of it is the amazing active noise canceling they provide. That does come at a cost, however. Despite the bulky body, the 1000XM3s offer only about 5 hours of playback time on one charge, with another 19 hours or so in the case.

Another drawback is the lack of water-resistance rating, which means you should probably avoid using them on rainy days or while working out. That’s a bummer considering the high price but if those things aren’t part of your everyday life, you’d be more than happy with the Sony WF-1000XM3s in your ears.

Beats Powerbeats Pro

We can’t talk about headphones without including a pair of Beats by Dre at some point. The Powerbeats Pro are the only pair that hooks over your ear for extra safety during use. And you’d need that because these earbuds are all about your workout entertainment. They can run for 9 hours on a single charge, which is good because the charging case is big compared to most others. With it, you can have these on for a total of 24 hours.

Beats being an Apple brand comes with some benefits. Mostly if you’re an iPhone user, that is. The Apple H1 chip ensures fast pairing and better connectivity overall, and the charging case comes with a Lightning port, which means one fewer cables to carry around. But even if you’re an Android user, the Powerbeats Pro are the best true wireless earbuds for working out.

AirPods Pro

If you’re in the Apple ecosystem but working out isn’t your priority, then the AirPods Pro are an easy choice. Unlike the regular AirPods, the Pros come with active noise canceling that’s rivalling that of the Sony pair in quality. The drivers of the AirPods Pro deliver exceptional highs and mids, but aren’t the bassiest earbuds out there. The battery life is also on the lower end, lasting 4.5 hours on a single charge and up to 24 hours when using everything the charging case can offer.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

If you want to stand out from the crowd with something a bit more special, then the new Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 are here to help. Or almost here, depending on when you’re reading this. The pair goes on sale on April 3. Naturally, we can’t comment on the sound quality yet, but given the praise the original Momentums got, this second generation should only be better. 

The Momentum 2s are objectively better in terms of battery life, however, now sporting 7 hours of playback time with a single charge and up to 28 hours when using the case to recharge. And that’s with active noise canceling on, which of course this pair has. For some, these might be prohibitively expensive, but if you’re looking for the best true wireless earbuds and price isn’t a big factor, the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 will be a delight for your ears.