Wireless Earbuds Comparison Table — Features Side by Side
Compare wireless earbuds side by side. ANC, codecs, battery life, and fit. Find the right earbuds for your lifestyle.
| Feature |
Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
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Sony WF-1000XM5
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Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
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Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
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Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
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Nothing Ear (2)
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JBL Tour Pro 3
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Technics EAH-AZ80
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| Rating |
9.4/10
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9.3/10
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8.8/10
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9.1/10
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8.5/10
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8.7/10
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8.9/10
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8.2/10
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8.4/10
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8.6/10
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| Price | $249/one-time | $278/one-time | $249/one-time | $299/one-time | $229/one-time | $249/one-time | $299/one-time | $149/one-time | $299/one-time | $249/one-time |
| Driver Size | Custom Apple driver | 8.4mm | 11mm + 6.5mm dual driver | Custom Bose | 11mm | 10mm | 7mm TrueResponse | 11.6mm custom | 10mm | 10mm |
| ANC | Yes (Adaptive) | Yes (V2 processor) | Yes | Yes (CustomTune) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Battery Life (Buds) | 6 hours (ANC on) | 8 hours (ANC on) | 5 hours (ANC on) | 6 hours (ANC on) | 7 hours (ANC on) | 6 hours (ANC on) | 5.5 hours (ANC on) | 4 hours (ANC on) | 8 hours (ANC on) | 6 hours (ANC on) |
| Battery Life (Case) | 30 hours total | 24 hours total | 20 hours total | 24 hours total | 31 hours total | 27 hours total | 22 hours total | 22 hours total | 32 hours total | 24 hours total |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IP54 | IP54 | IPX5 | IPX4 |
| Codec Support | AAC | LDAC, AAC, SBC | Samsung Scalable, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC | aptX, AAC, SBC | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC | LHDC 5.0, AAC, SBC | AAC, SBC | LDAC, aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC |
| Wireless Charging | MagSafe, Qi | No (case upgrade available) | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Multipoint | No (Apple ecosystem only) | Yes (2 devices) | Yes (Galaxy only) | Yes (2 devices) | Yes (2 devices) | Yes (2 devices) | Yes (2 devices) | No | Yes (2 devices) | Yes (2 devices) |
| Weight (per bud) | 5.3g | 5.9g | 5.8g | 6.2g | 5.2g | 5.8g | 6.2g | 4.5g | 6.2g | 7g |
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Our Methodology
We test each pair of wireless earbuds for at least 2 weeks across commuting, gym, and office scenarios. We measure ANC effectiveness with a calibrated SPL meter, battery life under continuous playback at 50% volume, and latency using specialized audio tools. No brand has editorial influence over our rankings.
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