The 9 Best Editor-approved Wireless Earbuds for Travel, Working Out, and More

"A compact, comfortable pair of wireless earbuds is non-negotiable for red-eye flights, workspace concentration, or gym workouts. I have a hard time in crowded places, and I rarely leave my house without a pair of earbuds tossed in my bag, whether I'm heading to a coffee shop, on a long train ride, or hitting the gym. I've been testing wireless earbuds pretty consistently for the past five years to find the pairs with the best combination of battery life, comfort, sound quality, and water resistance."

"I have different pairs for different uses, and I've tested several earbuds on this list, including the Ozlo Sleepbuds, Apple AirPods, and Anker Soundcore Space A40. A few of my favorites didn't make the cut, like Skullcandy's Method 360 and Raycon's tiny-yet-powerful Fitness Earbuds. This year, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds took the top spot with the team's tested earbuds thanks to their incredible sound quality, world-class noise canceling, and comfort during long wear. Read on for the rest of our top picks."

"Google's Pixel Buds Pro are the Android's answer to Apple's AirPods, and the tiny, lightweight, Pro 2 is a noticeable upgrade from the first iteration. The gesture and touch controls are almost the same as the Pixel Buds 1, but we found the new model to respond more reliably. The soft silicone ear tips are also more comfortable than the previous version."

Compact, comfortable wireless earbuds are essential for flights, work, and workouts. Testing over five years evaluated battery life, comfort, sound quality, and water resistance. Multiple pairs are used for different situations, with models tested including Ozlo Sleepbuds, Apple AirPods, and Anker Soundcore Space A40; some favorites like Skullcandy Method 360 and Raycon Fitness Earbuds did not make the list. Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds ranked highest for sound quality, noise canceling, and long-wear comfort. Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 offer a slimmer, more comfortable fit, improved responsiveness, reliable controls, strong noise cancellation, and decent sound-customization features.

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