$362.65
Rankings
Baseus Bass BH1 NC packs hybrid adaptive ANC, LDAC Hi-Res audio and an 80-hour battery into a budget package, making it attractive for travelers and audiophiles. However, its plastic build and occasional app issues keep it from matching premium rivals.
Riibox Y7Pro delivers long battery life, hybrid ANC and LDAC support at a budget price, making it a solid travel companion. Build quality and high-frequency ANC are modest, and the companion app can be laggy.
The Px8 S2 McLaren Edition delivers true 24-bit wireless audio, top-tier adaptive ANC, and a luxurious carbon-fiber build. It's aimed at audiophiles and travelers who demand the highest fidelity, though it carries a premium price and a heavier profile.
The Space One delivers premium-grade ANC, LDAC Hi-Res audio and long battery life in a comfortable, over-ear package, though it lacks folding and water resistance.
The EarFun Air Pro 4 offers a compelling mix of high-resolution audio, adaptive hybrid ANC and solid battery life in a true-wireless form factor, backed by a feature-rich app and IPX5 resistance. While the sound and codec support are standout, the lack of on-ear volume knobs and a slightly bulky case keep it from feeling premium.
The Px7 S3 adds true lossless Bluetooth audio, an 8-mic array and adaptive ANC to the Px7 line, delivering top-tier sound and call performance in a premium, touch-controlled package.
The Space Q45 (A3040) combines adaptive ANC, long battery life and IPX7 waterproofing in a powerful over-ear speaker package. While it offers LDAC support and strong output, its bulk and lack of dust resistance keep it from being a universal portable solution.
The Pi8 earbuds deliver flagship-level sound with aptX Lossless, hybrid ANC and a novel case audio retransmission, wrapped in a premium design with wireless charging, though battery life and treble are modest.
The Soundcore Space A40 earbuds offer auto-adjustable ANC with up to 98% noise reduction, LDAC-enabled hi-res audio, and a lightweight 18 g design, complemented by app customization and wireless charging. While feature-rich, details on water resistance and Bluetooth specifications are limited.
The EarFun Wave Pro offers a budget-friendly package with hybrid ANC, LDAC support and industry-leading battery life. While its sound is bright and ANC struggles with voices, the foldable design and multipoint connectivity make it a solid travel companion.
The Soundcore P31i earbuds combine strong adaptive ANC, a sizable 50-hour total battery life, and AI-driven call quality in a compact, IP55-rated package. However, the touch controls are overly sensitive, high-resolution codec support is lacking, and users may need to fine-tune the fit.
The 1Mii AI Y8+ combines industry-leading battery endurance, hybrid ANC that works wired, and LDAC Hi-Res support, making it a strong contender for travelers, though its size, latency and lack of water resistance limit its appeal for active use.
The Air Pro 3 offers strong hybrid ANC, solid battery endurance and a rich codec set in a compact true-wireless form factor. Its 6-mic call system and IPX5 rating make it versatile for work and fitness, though the lack of auto-pause and occasional app instability are drawbacks.
The Free Pro 3 delivers strong audio performance and a feature-rich app at a budget price, with IPX5 resistance and fast charging. However, its ANC is modest and battery life falls short of specifications, making it better suited for sound-first users rather than heavy noise-cancellation seekers.
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40 hours | 75 hoursbest | 50 hours | 7 hours | 7.5 hours | 10 hours | 6 hours | 30 hours | 55 hours | 30 hours | 8 hours | 55 hours | 55 hours | 6.5 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 258 g | 276 g | 281 g | 52 g | 5 gbest | 18.1 g | 41.5 g | 310 g | 266 g | 300 g | 59 g | 235 g | 250 g | 272 g |
40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | 11 mm | 10 mm | — | — | 40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | 11 mm | 40 mmbest | 40 mmbest | 12 mm | |
55 hours | 100 hoursbest | 65 hours | 9 hours | 11 hours | — | 7.5 hours | — | 80 hours | — | 10 hours | 80 hours | 75 hours | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 minutesbest | 10 minutes | 5 minutesbest | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 5 minutesbest | 10 minutes | 15 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 15 minutes |
| ↓ lower better | 16 Ωbest | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 Ω | — |
93 dB SPL | 105 dB SPLbest | — | 100 dB SPL | 100 dB SPL | — | 100 dB SPL | — | 100 dB SPL | — | — | — | 105 dB SPLbest | — | |
10 m | 10 m | 30 mbest | 10 m | — | — | — | — | 19.8 m | — | — | — | 10 m | — |
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Audio(5) | ||||||||||||||
Driver Size (mm) | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 11 mm | 10 mm | — | — | 40 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 11 mm | 40 mm | 40 mm | 12 mm |
Frequency Response (Hz) | 20-20000 Hz | 0-40000 Hz | 60-20000 Hz | 20000 Hz | 20-20000 Hz | — | 20-20000 Hz | — | 20-40000 Hz | — | — | 20-40000 Hz | 20-40000 Hz | — |
Impedance (Ω) | 16 Ω | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 Ω | — |
Sensitivity (dB SPL) | 93 dB SPL | 105 dB SPL | — | 100 dB SPL | 100 dB SPL | — | 100 dB SPL | — | 100 dB SPL | — | — | — | 105 dB SPL | — |
Noise Cancellation Type | Adaptive | Hybrid | Adaptive | Hybrid | Adaptive Hybrid | Active | Hybrid | Adaptive | Hybrid ANC with QuietSmart 2.0 technology | Adaptive noise cancellation | Adaptive | Real-Time Adaptive Hybrid ANC | Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation | Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation |
Connectivity(3) | ||||||||||||||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 6.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | — | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 5.4 |
Supported Audio Codecs | SBC, AAC, LDAC | LDAC, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC, LC3 | SBC/AAC/aptX Adaptive/LDAC/LC3/LE Audio | LDAC | aptX Adaptive, AAC, SBC, Snapdragon Sound | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, AAC, SBC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 | aptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Classic, AAC, SBC | LDAC, Hi-Res Audio | SBC, AAC, LDAC | LDAC, SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, aptX Classic, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
Wireless Range (m) | 10 m | 10 m | 30 m | 10 m | — | — | — | — | 19.8 m | — | — | — | 10 m | — |
Build & Design(3) | ||||||||||||||
Weight (g) | 258 g | 276 g | 281 g | 52 g | 5 g | 18.1 g | 41.5 g | 310 g | 266 g | 300 g | 59 g | 235 g | 250 g | 272 g |
Foldable Design | false | true | — | — | — | — | — | — | true | — | — | true | true | — |
Water Resistance (IP Rating) | None | — | IPX7 | IPX5 | IPX5 | — | IPX5 | — | — | — | IP55 | — | — | IP54 |
Battery & Power(4) | ||||||||||||||
Battery Life (ANC On) (hours) | 40 hours | 75 hours | 50 hours | 7 hours | 7.5 hours | 10 hours | 6 hours | 30 hours | 55 hours | 30 hours | 8 hours | 55 hours | 55 hours | 6.5 hours |
Battery Life (ANC Off) (hours) | 55 hours | 100 hours | 65 hours | 9 hours | 11 hours | — | 7.5 hours | — | 80 hours | — | 10 hours | 80 hours | 75 hours | — |
Fast Charge Time (minutes) | 5 minutes | 10 minutes | 5 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 5 minutes | 10 minutes | 15 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes | 15 minutes |
Charging Port Type | USB-C | USB-C | USB-A | USB-C | USB-C | Wireless | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C |
Warranty(1) | ||||||||||||||
Warranty Period (years) | 1.5 years | 1 years | 1.5 years | 1.5 years | 1.5 years | 1.5 years | 1.5 years | 2 years | 1.5 years | 2 years | 1.5 years | 2 years | 1 years | 2 years |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Reviewers praise the strong ANC, LDAC support and battery endurance, while noting the lack of folding design and occasional touch-control issues.
Users love the battery life, comfort and sound quality, but mention the absence of a foldable design and occasional ANC hiss.
Professional reviewers highlight the Y8+'s LDAC support, hybrid ANC that stays active while wired, and staggering 100-hour battery life as standout features, while noting the lack of onboard EQ knobs and 200 ms latency as minor drawbacks.
“For the price, it punches way above its weight and compares favorably with more expensive headphones.”
“shockingly impressive”
“exceptional right out of the box”
Everyday users rave about the sound quality, passive noise isolation and especially the ultra-long battery life, but complain about left-only jack placement, a non-functional wired play/pause button, occasional hiss and the bulkier head profile.
Professional reviewers from CNET, TechRadar, and The Verge commend the A3040 for delivering audiophile-grade sound, solid build, and robust waterproofing at a mid-range price, noting its impressive stereo imaging and deep bass while highlighting its excellent value compared to pricier models.
Everyday users consistently praise the speaker's clear audio, long-lasting battery, and waterproof durability, while common complaints focus on pairing issues with older devices, bass distortion at max volume, and the absence of voice-assistant features.
Professional reviewers praise the Air Pro 3 for its standout ANC, low latency and robust battery life, noting its codec support and 6-mic call system place it near premium offerings.
Everyday users are overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the impressive ANC, week-long battery endurance, clear call quality and EQ app, while noting frustrations with missing auto-pause, a flat ambient mode, and occasional app crashes.
Professional reviewers consistently highlight the Air Pro 4's impressive value proposition, noting its strong sound signature, solid ANC for the price point and the inclusion of high-resolution codecs and Auracast. Critics point out that the latency isn't low enough for competitive gaming and the ANC falls short of flagship models on higher frequencies.
Everyday users love the long battery life, punchy bass and reliable ANC for travel, as well as the clear call quality and the novelty of Auracast. Common frustrations revolve around the lack of on-ear volume controls, a somewhat finicky companion app, occasional over-sensitive touch inputs, and a case that feels a bit large for pocket storage.
Professional reviewers rate the Free Pro 3 at 7.9/10, highlighting impressive sound quality and app features but criticizing weak ANC, sub-par transparency mode and shorter real-world battery life.
Everyday users love the punchy bass, extensive EQ options and secure fit, while complaining about weak ANC, shorter battery life than advertised and occasional audio drop-outs.
Reviewers praise the Px8 S2 for its reference-grade clarity, adaptive ANC and the rare ability to stream true 24-bit audio wirelessly.
Users rave about detailed sound, superior ANC and the luxurious feel, while noting the weight and lack of auto-pause.
Professional reviewers view the Wave Pro as a feature-rich, budget-friendly option with standout battery life and LDAC support, but note that its ANC and sound quality fall short of higher-priced competitors.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the long battery life, LDAC capability and comfort, while repeatedly complaining about the ANC's inability to block voices, a bright/tinny sound profile, and the lack of auto-play/pause or touch controls.
Professional reviewers praise the Px7 S3 for its rare aptX Lossless support, best-in-class call quality and refined ergonomics, while noting the lack of LDAC and auto-pause.
Users applaud the lossless sound, crystal-clear calls and effective ANC, but mention missing LDAC, average battery life and occasional app issues.
Professional reviewers commend the P31i for delivering premium-grade ANC (-52 dB) and a powerful 11 mm titanium driver package at a competitive price, while noting the absence of spatial audio and high-resolution codecs as drawbacks for audiophiles.
Everyday users rave about the earbuds' price-to-performance ratio, praising the strong ANC, bass response, and the useful AI translation feature, while common complaints focus on overly sensitive touch controls and the need to experiment with ear-tip sizes for a secure fit.
Professional reviewers commend the BH1 NC for packing LDAC, adaptive hybrid ANC and an 80-hour battery into a budget package, calling it a 'technical tour de force' and a potential 'flagship killer.' They note the ANC is strong at low frequencies but falls short of premium rivals in mid-high frequencies, and caution the all-plastic chassis may not endure heavy abuse.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the marathon battery life, effective low-frequency ANC on transport, rich sound with LDAC and clear calls, while mentioning the cheap-feel plastic, oversized earcups, and occasional app disconnects.
Professional reviewers praise the Y7Pro as a value-packed performer, highlighting its long battery life, effective hybrid ANC, and LDAC-enabled high-resolution sound. While the sound is bass-forward and the build is solid for the price, they note the ANC doesn't match flagship levels, the app could be more polished, and the plastic chassis may not endure heavy abuse.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the marathon battery life, comfortable fit, and impressive sound quality, especially the LDAC support. Common complaints revolve around a weak transparency mode, average microphone performance, overly strong bass, occasional app lag, and a plastic feel that feels less durable.
Professional reviewers laud the Pi8 for its flagship sound, high-resolution codec support and unique case audio feature, while noting the premium price, weaker treble and limited EQ options.
Everyday users praise the sound, ANC and case retransmission, but point out the high cost, short ANC-on battery life and overly sensitive touch controls.
