Reviews You Can Rely On
We independently buy, test, and rate all the products we review. When you purchase through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more

Comparing Earbuds

Showing 4 products | Change
 
Awards   Editors' Choice Award
Best Wired
 
Price $300 List
$298.00 at Amazon		$18.00 List
$17.90 at Amazon		$24 List
$21.59 at Amazon		$19.00 List
$15.99 at Amazon
Overall Score Sort Icon
70
66
70
58
Star Rating
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 1
  • 2
  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
Pros Mind-blowing battery life, comfortable foam tips, impressive seal, excellent appNice sound, an enticing low price, excellent fitExcellent sound quality, comfortable on-ear design, powerful volume, clean bassMultiple connector options (3.5mm, USB-C, and lighting)
Cons Foam tips are less durable, call quality is subparWires are cumbersome, poor noise blocking, no manual equalizationLess secure, wires can get in the way, lack heavy bassBass is lacking, insecure fit
Bottom Line Impressive battery life and comfy foam ear tips will get you through the day and then someThese simple, inexpensive wired earbuds sound good, fit comfortably, and the price is rightGorgeous sound and a comfortable feel with an affordable price tagA cheap but lacking pair of wired earbuds that sound just ok
Rating Categories Sony WF-1000XM5 UliX Rider - 3.5mm Linsoul KZ ZSN Pro X Apple EarPods - USB-C
Sound Quality (40%)
6.7
7.3
7.3
6.2
User Experience (20%)
8.7
4.6
4.6
3.2
Noise Cancellation (15%)
5.2
2.5
5.2
2.6
Battery Life (15%)
9.2
10.0
10.0
10.0
Call Quality (10%)
3.9
8.5
9.0
7.7
Specifications Sony WF-1000XM5 UliX Rider - 3.5mm Linsoul KZ ZSN Pro X Apple EarPods - USB-C
Measured Battery Life 14.0 hr N/A N/A N/A
Earbud Location Tracking No No No No
Active Noise Cancelling Yes No No No
Waterproofing IPX4 N/A N/A IP54
Transparency Mode Yes No No No
Measured Weight 0.21 oz 0.62 oz 1.06 oz 0.42 oz
Quick Charging 3 min N/A N/A N/A
Charges Per Case 2 N/A N/A N/A
Claimed Battery Life 12 hrs N/A N/A N/A
Charging Carrying Case Yes N/A N/A N/A
Tested Wireless Charging Option Yes No No No
Multipoint Yes No No No
In-ear Detection Yes No No No
Ear Tips Sizes 4 sizes 3 sizes 4 sizes None