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The 8 best earbuds of 2026, tested by audio experts
A person holding a pair of Beats Fit Pro against a lawn
We tested the best headphones and earbuds for working out
four pairs of earbuds on a table
The 5 best noise-cancelling earbuds include the most comfortable buds we've ever tested
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds on pink and purple abstract background
Score a pair of Bose Ultra Open Earbuds for $100 off
samsung galaxy buds 3 fe against a pink and orange patterned background
Act fast to save $30 on the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE at Amazon
airpods 4 earbuds against a purple patterned background
Apple AirPods 4 (with ANC) are on sale for under $140 in Amazon's Presidents' Day sale

Earbuds

close-up view of Sony XM6 earbuds in charging case
Sony's new XM6 earbuds are finally here — but you'll want to brace yourself
Grab the Bose Ultra Open earbuds in any color for their best price ever
Our favorite open earbuds, the Shokz OpenDots One, are on sale for $30 off
Snag a pair of discounted Apple AirPods 4 and level up your listening
Shokz most affordable bone conduction headphones are on sale for nearly 40% off
sony xm6 earbuds in charging case on red background Review: Sony’s WF-1000XM6 earbuds are so good that I can excuse their price point
open earbuds from anker soundcore, shokz, nothing, and bose on oak tabletop The best open earbuds in 2026: These picks stay put, sound great, and keep you aware of the world
Sony logo on building exterior New Sony XM6 earbuds leak reveals possible specs, price tag
Beats Powerbeats Fit Earbuds - Orange (Open Box) These Beats Powerbeats Fit earbuds can keep up with you — and they’re $60 off
airpods pro 2 earbuds and case with charging cable next to phone Listen up: The AirPods Pro 2 are in stock and just 99 cents away from their lowest price ever

Reviews

black shokz earbuds on picnic table The Shokz OpenFit Pro give some real competition to Bose's open earbuds reign
orange powerbeats fit earbuds in a man's hand Review: The Beats Powerbeats Fit are mid-range buds unconvincingly disguised as high-end buds
woman with purple fingernails pulling pixel buds 2a earbuds out of charging case Pixel Buds 2a review: Google's new mid-range earbuds are a little too... mid?
apple airpods pro 3 charging case on display at apple park headquarters AirPods Pro 3 review: Without a doubt, one of the best products of the year
beats powerbeats pro 2 earbuds and charging case on stone plinth Long-term review: I used Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds for 6 months
bose earbuds and case on red notebook Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds 2 are one of the best noise-cancelling earbuds available, but not a must-upgrade
sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds sitting on mini turntable Long-term review: I've used my Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds for 2 years and still think they’re a category best
anker soundcore sleep a30 earbuds in case on top of orange blanket Soundcore's Sleep A30 earbuds set the bar for premium sleep earbuds
skullcandy earbuds case and buds on brick wall in front of trees Review: Skullcandy's new $99 Bose-powered earbuds are an impressive budget choice
The author wearing the clip-on Shokz earbuds The Shokz OpenDots One earbuds offer impressive sound in a chic clip-on design

Versus

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 and the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 on a colorful background AirPods Pro 3 vs. Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: Which wireless earbuds should you buy?
A photo of the Apple AirPods Pro 3 sitting on an orange table next to the Sony WF-1000XM5, both in their case Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs. Sony WF-1000xM5: Which noise-canceling earbuds are better?
airpods pro 3 and bose qc ultra earbuds on abstract background that says "vs" Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2
apple airpods pro 2 vs powerbeats pro 2 AirPods Pro 2 vs. Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: Which is better?
skullcandy earbuds on banner versus bose earbuds Skullcandy Method 360 ANC vs. Bose QuietComfort: Comparing Bose-powered earbuds

Deals

beats powerbeats pro 2 against a red, purple, and blue patterned background Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 have dropped below $200 at Amazon — act fast to save over $50
woman wearing AirPods 4 with blue background The noise-cancelling Apple AirPods 4 just got $60 cheaper
soundcore by anker space a40 earbuds against an orange and blue patterned background Soundcore by Anker Space A40 earbuds are under $45 right now at Amazon — save $35
Mymanu Orb Open-Ear AI Translation Earbuds Travel smarter with these earbuds that translate over 50 languages in real time
airpods pro 3 against a purple patterned background Apple AirPods Pro 3 are on sale for under $200 at Best Buy — 24 hours to save $50
man riding bike wearing Soundcore C30i open earbuds Try Soundcore's C30i open earbuds while they're down to their best price ever
A pair of Soundcore P41i earbuds on a wooden table These affordable earbuds are the perfect AirPods alternative, and now they're $30 off
man stretching wearing JBL Endurance Zone earbuds The first of JBL's open earbuds from CES 2026 are officially available to buy
a black and white pair of JBL Endurance 2 earbuds with their included cases on a pink and purple background The workout-friendly JBL Endurance Race 2 earbuds are on sale at Amazon for nearly half off
samsung galaxy buds fe and a case against a pink and purple patterned background Score over $30 off Samsung Galaxy Buds FE right now at Amazon

News

sony linkbuds clip earbuds with charging cases in a variety of colors Sony’s new LinkBuds Clip open earbuds embrace pastel colors and a clip style design
open earbuds in cases open on wooden bench Open earbuds guide: What they are, who should buy them, and why they're popping up everywhere
A pair of Soundcore P41i earbuds I prefer these under-$100 Soundcore earbuds to Apple AirPods
person running outside wearing ear hook earbuds CES 2026: Soundcore introduces new open earbuds with active noise cancellation
white shokz openfit pro earbuds and case on black table CES 2026: Shokz's new OpenFit Pro are the first from the brand to feature noise-reducing tech
woman wearing JBL Soundgear CLIPS in purple CES 2026: JBL's new open earbuds lineup gives listeners 5 unique options
apple airpods pro 2 on blue and pink cyber monday background AirPods Pro 2 are officially cheaper than they were on Black Friday — if you know where to look
apple airpods 4 on a pink and red black friday background that says available now The $69 Apple AirPods come with all kinds of extra Apple perks at Walmart
person holding ozlo x calm sleepbuds next to open ozlo app on their phone The new co-branded Ozlo Sleepbuds come with a free year of Calm
Apple's AirPods Pro 3 in their case, sitting on a table next to a Google phone I’m an Android user testing the AirPods Pro 3 — and I’ve got opinions

More Earbuds

Don't break the bank: The best budget earbuds, tested by our audio experts
By Bethany Allard and Samantha Mangino
A pair of Bose QuietComfort earbuds
JBL's Endurance Peak 3 earbuds are down to a record-low $60
By Christina Buff
woman in a running stance wearing JBL Endurance Peak 3 earbuds
The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolutions Phantasmal Flames Booster Display Box is down to market value at Amazon
By Joseph Green
Mega Evolutions Phantasmal Flames
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are down to under $200 at Amazon — act fast to save
By Hannah Hoolihan
airpods pro 3 against an orange and blue patterned background
Bose is giving away free Ultra Open earbuds — last chance to get your pair
By Christina Buff
woman wearing Bose Ultra Open earbuds
Get the best preorder price for the Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box on Amazon
By Joseph Green
Magic: The Gathering Lorwyn Eclipsed Play Booster Box
Preorder the new Soundcore Sleep A30 Special earbuds to get better rest by the end of the month
By Lauren Allain
the soundcore sleep a30 special sleep earbuds in three colorways on a pink and purple background
Soundcore's new noise-cancelling open earbuds announced at CES are already on sale
By Christina Buff
woman having a conversation while wearing the soundcore aerofit 2 pro earbuds
Grab Apple AirPods 4 for under $100 at Amazon — save $30 for a limited time
By Hannah Hoolihan
airpods 4 against a pink and purple patterned background
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are on sale for under $200 at Amazon — save over $50
By Hannah Hoolihan
beats powerbeats pro 2 against a green patterned background
Get $20 off the JBL Vibe Beam earbuds at Amazon
By Hannah Hoolihan
jbl vibe beam earbuds in a case against an orange and blue patterned background
Can't sleep? Upgrade to the Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds while they're $30 off
By Lauren Allain
the anker soundcore sleep a30 earbuds on a green background
Level up your listening with $39 off the Apple AirPods Pro 3
By Brittany Vincent
Apple AirPods Pro 3 on teal and orange abstract background
JBL Tune Buds are still at their lowest-ever price at Amazon — save $60 before Christmas
By Hannah Hoolihan
jbl tune buds in a case against a pink and purple patterned background
Get the Bose Ultra open-ear earbuds for under $200 at Best Buy
By Hannah Hoolihan
bose ultra open-ear earbuds against a green patterned background
Amazon just dropped the AirPods Pro 3 to their best price ever
By Christina Buff
Apple AirPods Pro 3 in case with blue and purple background
Snag a pair of Apple AirPods 4 for nearly half off
By Brittany Vincent
Apple AirPods 4 on pink and and coral abstract background
Record-low price alert: We've never seen the AirPods Pro 3 this cheap at Walmart
By Lauren Allain
Apple AirPods Pro 3 on a pink and coral-colored backgrond
Apple AirPods Pro 3 are back to their best-ever Black Friday price — save over $20 right now
By Hannah Hoolihan
apple airpods pro 3 earbuds against an orange and blue patterned background
Apple AirPods 4 are down to $80 at Best Buy — last chance to secure this low price
By Hannah Hoolihan
apple airpods 4 against a blue and purple patterned background
Last chance to score Apple AirPods for under $100 — save $80 after Cyber Monday
By Joseph Green
Apple AirPods on Cyber Monday background
The best Cyber Monday earbuds deals: New price drops on AirPods, Sony, and Bose earbuds
By Bethany Allard
silver panasonic technics, beats, and shokz earbuds on blue background with cyber monday sign
The best Cyber Monday AirPods deals: $69 AirPods 4 and lowest-ever price on AirPods Pro 3
By Haley Henschel , Brittany Vincent , and Samantha Mangino
Cyber Monday graphic with AirPods
Mashable's favorite open earbuds are on sale for Cyber Monday: Save $60 on Shokz OpenDots One
By George Yang
shokz opendots one on abstract background
$99 Apple AirPods 4 are live for Cyber Monday — act fast to score this record-low price
By Matt Ford
Apple AirPods 4 on Cyber Monday
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