The $250 AirPods Pro are my go-to earbuds. I ditched them for the $130 HUAWEI FreeBuds 6, and came away truly impressed.

Coming in at $89, the AirPods 4 are now in the range of many budget earbuds but they offer a premium experience that’s hard to beat. These fourth-generation earbuds have been redesigned to be more comfortable and stable for all-day wear. The new shape and shorter stem sound better and also fit more securely.

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is underway, and most wireless earbuds I tested for this guide are on sale. The recently launched Powerbeats Pro 2 earphones are 28% off, bringing their price well below $200. The budget-friendly Soundcore P30i earbuds are a straight-up impulse buy for less than $25 after a generous discount.

Our list of what we want to see from the Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds mentions better noise cancellation, improved connectivity, better battery life, an upgraded IP rating, more color options, and (of course) a cheaper price.