![]() Now the Pro 2 are a significant upgrade, offering fantastic audio performance thanks to new drivers and amplifiers. The original Apple AirPods Pro have long been one of our favorite pairs of wireless buds for iPhone owners. The highly-anticipated Apple AirPods Pro 2 are here and they enter our best wireless earbuds guide in a high spot because they offer superb audio performance and truly stunning ANC in a small and lightweight design. Especially since the buds are so small and comfortable, unlike most that are so feature-packed. There's no auto-pause when you remove them from your ears, and no volume control on the buds, but we can live with that. There's full support for Sony's app too, through which you can customize the sound and the noise cancelling profiles. More expensive earbuds manage to provide even more detail (and there's no support for CD-quality sound here through aptX or Sony's LDAC wireless systems), but you have to spend twice as much to get even a bit better, really. ![]() It's the same story for the sound quality, which we described as "one of the most expansive, three-dimensional and fun soundstages I've heard from a set of earbuds", also noting that "we get an extra ounce of detail and texture through her high belt, too, compared to the competition". The active noise cancellation is really impressive, for example – in our review, we said "When ANC is on, at my desk, all but the loudest noises are softened, leaving me immersed in my playlists. They're as good as earbuds get for under $100/£100 today. The Sony WF-C700N take most of the features and quality of the WF-1000XM4 at the top of our list, and make them smaller, lighter and cheaper. For another cheap option, but with active noise cancellation, take a look at the Earfun Air Pro 3 further down in our list. If your budget maxes out quickly for non-essentials (let's face it true wireless earbuds are a luxury), then you'll find a reliable product here. So although you won't get exceptional sound with the JLab Go Air Pop, or noise cancelling to rival the likes of the Sony WF-1000XM4 or Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2, during our testing we were surprised to find reliable Bluetooth connectivity, killer battery life, comfortable and light earpieces and solid music on the go. That said, it does charge the earbuds and means you’ll never have to search in the semi-darkness for your USB charger – or get caught short because you forgot to pack one. ![]() It has a tadpole-like cable that snaps out from the base. We also weren't impressed with the design of the charging case. Sonically, it is difficult to rave about the sound quality, chiefly because of this treble, which does distort even in relatively easy passages, but that's not really the point here. Listen to Prince's Kiss and while you'll get all of the bass funk in the intro, the artist's inimitable vocal comes off a little harsh. Stream Hootie & the Blowfish's Let Her Cry and the different guitars present themselves to each ear in a relatively expansive, open soundstage too. We put in the time and tested these budget buds and found that the JLab Go Air Pop are actually pretty good generally – and emphatically unbeatable for the money. ![]() The big question is: can earbuds this budget-conscious actually do a good job? Fast-forward to now, and JLab is bringing out durable listening gear at rock-bottom prices. The JLab Go Air Pop cost only $20 / £20 / AU$49.95, which is incredibly cheap and would have been unheard of just a few years ago. Design-wise, we found that these earbuds are smaller and lighter than previous models from Sony, like the Sony WF-1000XM3, which means they’re comfy to wear for long periods – though the Sony WF-C700N are much smaller and lighter again. ![]() And when the WF-1000XM4 earbuds sound as good as they do, second-best noise cancelling is no big deal.Īs well as the excellent sound on offer here, Sony’s buds offer great call quality, too, which makes them a solid choice for all kinds of scenarios, from commuting to work calls and everything in-between. Granted, noise cancellation isn't quite the best out there (the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 further down in our list deliver that), but will suit most people looking to drown out background noise. In our tests, the WF-1000XM4 immediately impressed, with tons of detail and an excellent rhythmic handling. That's partly thanks to their specially designed 6mm drivers, which reproduce a dynamic sound despite being so small. These wireless earbuds sound fantastic and offer full-bodied audio at every turn. ![]()
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