best earbuds and in ear headphones

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• speed
  4.3 out of 5
• features
  4.3 out of 5
• display
  4.3 out of 5
• ease of use
  4.3 out of 5

• WORLD’S BEST IN-EAR ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION—Reduces up to 2x more unwanted noise than AirPods Pro 2 so you can stay fully immersed in the moment.¹
• BREAKTHROUGH AUDIO PERFORMANCE—Experience breathtaking, three-dimensional audio with AirPods Pro 3. A new acoustic architecture delivers transformed bass, detailed clarity so you can hear every instrument, and stunningly vivid vocals.
• HEART RATE SENSING—Built-in heart rate sensing lets you track your heart rate and calories burned for up to 50 different workout types.² With iPhone, you have access to the Move ring, step count, and the new Workout Buddy,⁶ powered by Apple Intelligence.⁷
• LIVE TRANSLATION—Communicate across languages using Live Translation,³ enabled by Apple Intelligence.⁷ EXTENDED BATTERY LIFE—Get up to 8 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation on a single charge.⁸ Or up to 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature.⁹
• SECURE IN-EAR FIT—All-new ear tips, now in five sizes, provide a more secure, personalized fit and better audio performance across the board.⁴
• HEARING HEALTH—Take a Hearing Test in the comfort of your home.¹⁰ Use the Hearing Aid feature,¹¹ now with automatic Conversation Boost, for clearer communication.¹² And active Hearing Protection helps prevent exposure to loud environmental noise.¹³
• Weight: 1.55 Ounces
• Water Resistance: Sweat-Resistant
• Ear Cushion Material: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
• Electronics Features: Live Translation, Volume Control, Wireless Charging, Adjustable Ear Buds
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth

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• display
  4 out of 5
• speed
  3.9 out of 5
• ease of use
  3.9 out of 5
• features
  3.9 out of 5

• REBUILT FOR COMFORT—AirPods 4 have been redesigned for exceptional all-day comfort and greater stability. With a refined contour, shorter stem, and quick-press controls for music or calls.
• ACTIVE NOISE CANCELLATION—AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation help reduce outside noise before it reaches your ears, so you can immerse yourself in what you’re listening to.²
• HEAR THE WORLD AROUND YOU—The powerful H2 chip comes to AirPods 4. Adaptive Audio seamlessly blends Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode—which lets you comfortably hear and interact with the world around you exactly as it sounds—to provide the best listening experience in any environment.¹ And when you’re speaking with someone nearby, Conversation Awareness automatically lowers the volume of what’s playing.³
• IMPROVED SOUND AND CALL QUALITY—Voice Isolation improves the quality of calls in loud conditions.³ Using advanced computational audio, it reduces background noise while isolating and clarifying the sound of your voice for whoever you’re speaking to.
• MAGICAL EXPERIENCE—Just say “Siri” or “Hey Siri” to play a song, make a call, or check your schedule.⁴ And with Siri Interactions,³ now you can respond to Siri by simply nodding your head yes or shaking your head no.³ Pair AirPods 4 by simply placing them near your device and tapping Connect on your screen. Easily share a song or show between two sets of AirPods.⁵ A skin-detecting sensor knows to play audio only when you’re wearing AirPods and pauses when you take them off. And you can track down your AirPods and Charging Case with the Find My app.⁶
• PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO—Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking places sound all around you, creating a theater-like listening experience for music, TV shows, movies, games, and more.⁷
• Weight: 32.3 Grams
• Water Resistance: Sweat-Resistant
• Ear Cushion Material: ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene)
• Electronics Condition: New
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth

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• Custom acoustic architecture and updated drivers for powerful Beats sound.
• Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.¹
• Ultralight ergonomic design for all-day comfort.
• Flex-grip headband and ergonomically angled, adjustable ear cups for a stable fit.
• UltraPlush ear cushions are designed for comfort and durability.
• Up to 50 hours of battery life.²
• Weight: .48 Pounds
• Water Resistance: No Water Resistance Rating
• Ear Cushion Material: Leatherette
• Estimated Charge Time: 10 Minutes
• Electronics Features: Built-In Microphone, Spatial Audio
• Connection Type: 3.5mm Audio, USB-C

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• Weight: .35 Pounds
• Water Resistance: No Water Resistance Rating
• Ear Cushion Material: Foam
• Estimated Charge Time: 2 Hours
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth 5.3

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• Adaptive Noise Cancelling with Smart Ambient: Adaptive Noise Cancelling means zero distractions when it's time to focus on your studies—or get your groove on. And if you want to hear the world around you without removing your headphones, Ambient Aware and TalkThru sharpen the sounds of your surroundings or voices. Easily activate these Ambient Sound Control modes through the JBL Headphones app.
• Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio *: Wirelessly stream high-quality JBL Pure Bass Sound from your smartphone with the help of the latest Bluetooth technology. Optimize the Bluetooth performance with the Smart Audio & Video feature in the JBL Headphones app by selecting the Audio (for the best sound quality) or the Video (for an optimal gaming and video output) modes.
• * Available via OTA update at a later stage.
• JBL Pure Bass Sound: JBL Tune 770NC headphones feature renowned JBL Pure Bass sound—the same that powers the most famous music venues all around the world.
• Customize your listening experience: Download the free JBL Headphones App to tailor the sound to your taste by choosing one of the pre-set EQ modes or adjusting the EQ curve according to your content, your style, your taste. Voice Prompts in your language guide you through the Tune 770NC’s other features.
• Hands-free calls with VoiceAware: Easily control your sound and manage your calls from your headphones with the convenient buttons on the ear-cup. Hear your voice while you're talking, with the help of VoiceAware.
• Weight: .51 Pounds
• Water Resistance: No Water Resistance Rating
• Ear Cushion Material: Foam
• Estimated Charge Time: 2 Hours
• Connection Type: USB-C
• Wireless Technology: Bluetooth 5.3