Ditch the cable with the best true wireless earbuds
The best true wireless earbuds you can buy right now have the most advanced audio technology around today baked-in. This means they’re just as good as almost any pair of wired earbuds on the market. Some of the earbuds in this list could possibly even rival our selection of the best over-ear headphones – and that’s saying something.
Let’s not forget that true wireless earbuds used to be a risky bet until only recently. But today there’s never been a better time to cut the cord. In the guide below we’ve selected the best pairs of true wireless buds to help you choose the right pair for your budget and your needs.
Let’s briefly recap what true wireless earbuds are all about. As you’ve guessed, they have no cable at all to connect to your phone or any other device. However, what sets them apart from wireless earbuds is there’s no cable to connect each bud to the other either. What this does is makes true wireless earbuds extremely convenient, as well as flexible for a whole range of environments and uses. But be warned: it also means you need to be extra careful not to lose one.
The best true wireless earbuds of 2021 are all high-end – and most have a price tag to match. Each pair on this list comes with a whole bunch of impressive features built-in, including active noise cancellation as well as artificial intelligence for voice control – in the case of the Google Pixel Buds, there’s real-time language translation too. Of course, if you're just after stellar sound quality, we recommend you check out models like the Grado GT220 and the Cambridge Audio Melomania 1, which are there to cater to your inner audiophile.
One of the first super popular pairs of true wireless earbuds that went truly mainstream were the Apple AirPods. However, things have moved on. These days there are far better options out there, including the latest release from Apple, the AirPods Pro. Before you buy a pair of old-school 'Pods, check out our selection of the best true wireless earbuds and AirPods-alternatives you can buy in 2021.
[Update: There are lots of cool true wireless earbuds coming out of CES 2021, including the JBL Tour Pro+, the Mobvoi Earbuds Gesture, the Edifier TWS NB Pro, and the Anker Soundcore Liberty Air Pro 2.
Plus, we're expecting to see the rumored Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro on January 14, with the new buds rumored to be launching alongside the Galaxy S21. Check out our guide on how to watch the Samsung Unpacked event for the latest from the South Korean tech giant.]
