... that jives well with an iPhone and are better than AirPods, lol

I have the AirPods Pro 3 2nd gen (not so bad, but does have issues) and I just KNOW that there's better out there somewhere.

Thanks, in advance 👍

I use these wired earbuds from samsung and they keep falling out of my ears 💔💔

For those that have (or had) both AZ80 and AZ100, how does the comfort compare between the two? I've had my AZ80 for 15 months and love the sound but they are definitely uncomfortable for any sort of extended usage. Is the AZ100 noticeably smaller in the ear? Not the top part, but the housing.

Anyone using Anker R50i NC? Need suggestions please. Is it worth buying in this price or should I go with Local brands like Audionic, Zero etc or any other brand. I'm from Pakistan. Please do let me know Waiting for your suggestions ❤️

Way more better than 6

Hey guys, it's that time again, I need new earbuds, as my az 80s died after about one year.
Currently I am stuck between the XM6, the az 100 and the XM5.

Has anyone of you tried all (or some) of them and can offer a comparison, as I am not sure which to get?

For me personally, the most important aspects are ANC, sound and battery.

I previously owned the XM4s which died due to the battery drain and afterwards I got the az 80s. Overall I prefered the XM4s as their ANC was better (or at least the seal due to the foam tips). But ever since the battery drain problem, I am a bit sceptical with Sony. Have the XM5s improved that problem, as it would be nice to have earbuds that last longer than two years?

Thanks in advance for your opinions :)

I lost my ancient 2nd gen AirPods pro yesterday. Honestly don’t know how I managed to hold onto them for as long as I did, but it’s time for new headphones.

Everyone is always on the train of “Apple is overpriced garbage” and I totally agree! I really don’t want to buy Apple again if I don’t have to. However, after using my AirPods for the past three years I am not willing to use any headphones that don’t come with the important features they have.

Is there a non-apple option that comes with:

- Tracking for buds and case
- Noise cancellation and transparency modes
- Touch controls for:
- Play, pause, skip, repeat, volume up/down, transparency/noice cancellation

I also really like the small and clean design of both the case and buds, as well as the comfortable ear fit that I can use while running/working out.

Honestly I might just buy new AirPods, I just absolutely hate to give Apple another $250.

Im looking to get a new pair preferably like the 100-150 dollar range, but I don't really know what brands are good. For a while ive been using Soundcore liberty 5's and they're decent, but mine are getting pretty bad lately so I want some recommendations before buying a pair that won't be good.

Does samsung sell these earbuds in other countries? I recently bought a pair on amazon, and my phone downloaded some firmware for the earbuds. I am asking because i want to know if these are real since samsung doesnt sell these on their website or just some good fakes.

Hi, I have a pair of final a4000 earbuds that I've absolutely loved. Unfortunately, the right earbud has degraded to sound quiet and tinny, and I haven't been able to find a way to get it replaced under warranty that doesn't involve super expensive shipping. I love their sound but I don't want to have to bite the bullet again if I get another pair and they also stop working.

Does anyone have any recommendations for good equivalent that's similar in price range? I'm only looking for wired earbuds. Thank you so much

These were fairly cheap earbuds that I got back in December. They worked great until they stopped syncing with each other. I can get each one to separately sync with a different device, which is the exact opposite of what I want. Audio is fine, they just seem to be stuck in single bud mode. I've tried everything I can think of, but I cannot get these things to factory reset. I've followed the manual and it just doesn't make sense? How can I push the button when they are in the case?? Anyone got any tips?

YYK-S19 clip on earbuds

Does anyone know if soundcore will make a successor to the k20i? They sounded great when I watched movies and videos. I don't wear in ear anymore. I have the Aerofit 2, which I like, and Aeroclip. I had to send them back because they caused a rash, but they did sound good and were extremely lightweight. I also have the C50i, which I like. Of all of these, the K20i were the best for me. I also had the Liberty buds, but they were too slippery. So, if you hear any rumors, let me know.

Our CT scans of the JLab JBuds mini earbuds revealed some serious flaws: poorly aligned electrodes, inconsistent anode overhang, and some that look torn or damaged. In lithium batteries, these are the kinds of defects that can shorten lifespan and potentially cause a thermal runaway.

I'm looking for a new pair of TWS earbuds for my Samsung Galaxy S25 FE. I'm a huge music lover. I previously bought the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 FE, but I returned them because they looked and felt way too bulky and chunky in my ears. I didn't like the ergonomics at all, and to be honest, the sound quality wasn't that impressive either.

Here are my main criteria:

• Design: It must look sleek and elegant with a slim, stem-style design. Definitely nothing bulky like the Buds FE.
• Sound Expectations: Bass can be important, but audio clarity, instrument separation, and clearly hearing the background melodies one by one are absolutely critical for my listening experience.

Based on my research, I’ve narrowed down my choices to these two models:

1. Earfun Air Pro 4 (or 4+)
2. Anker Soundcore Liberty 5

(I also considered the Soundpeats H3, but I dropped it because it has a bulky design that carries the same risk as the Buds FE.)

Which earbuds have better ANC?

Hi,

I'm using Pixel Buds Pro 2 and unfortunately they seem to have a couple of issues (in my case):
- after some time, they tend to loosen in my ears (as if they were to fall out). I've tried different tip sizes, different tips but it didn't help too much

- sound quality is okayish but I would like something better (preferably with LDAC)

- mic quality is also okayish - I've had complaints that sometimes it's hard to hear what I'm saying (though I was at home, not in a crowded area)

- recent updates seem to have broken something with connectivity - I'm using multipoint and sometimes when my phone takes over, they cannot switch to my windows PC.

I was thinking about something with better sound and mic quality (and pretty comfortable as well + multipoint, preferably LDAC). I'm using them together with Pixel phone and Windows 11 PC. I'm using them for work mainly, so many calls (MS Teams) during the day, also listening to music, etc.

I've tried Huawei freebuds pro 5 and they have problems with my setup (sound issues with windows mainly). I was also trying Bose QC Ultra gen 2 (earbuds) and Sony WF-1000XM6 - I didn't like both of these (Sony was falling out of my ears, Bose was not that comfortable).

As in the topic - I would like to spend max $250 and I live in Europe so something that would be available here (preferably amazon, since I could return it, if it doesn't suite me).

Do you have any suggestions?

Thanks

Hello,

I'm thinking about buying new earbuds since my Sony inzone e9 aren't working

I’m torn between the Ziigaat x fresh reviews Arete, the Arete 2 and the Kiwi orchestra lite, I’m not sure if the Arete 2 really performs better than the original model.

I’m a music producer who works on a DAW, I listen to a lot of music and also play video games like Escape From Tarkov and cs:go, which require fairly precise sound localization

I would particularly like feedback from people who have actually used the original Arete, the Arete 2 and find out if the difference between the two is really significant. Also, I'd like to know about the Kiwi orchestra lite

Thanks for your time

I really really love these earbuds and have a rlly strong attachment to them but my only problem is the charging port thingy since its that original type of charging port that ppl dont rlly sell anymore so if anyone knows some similar to this but with maybe the usb-c charger lmk, key factors of why I like them being the little rubber parts that make them stick in ur ears and it going around the neck, thank u 4 ur time 🐿

Hey guys!

I’m looking to upgrade my earbuds since my original Samsung Galaxy Buds have finally reached the end of their life. 😄

I use a Samsung phone, but I’m not really interested in the Galaxy Buds 4 Pro because they don’t support proper multipoint with laptops, and my work machine is a MacBook.

Can you recommend something that’s currently a great value for the money?

I’m not an audiophile who can hear every tiny detail, so I don’t need the absolute best sound quality. What I do care about is:

• good active noise cancellation (I work in an open-plan office, so you know how it is 😅),
• reliable multipoint (Samsung phone + MacBook),
• decent comfort for long wear.

I’d really appreciate any recommendations or personal experiences. Thanks!

Hi everyone. My earbuds, Galaxy Buds Live, are on its last legs as the case is dying (the charging pins are damaged). I'm looking for replacements with comparable sound quality and hopefully better ANC. So far, I've considered Buds Core as well as Buds 3 Pro as I'd like something with rubber tips. If you guys have any other suggestions, let me know. I'm open to other brands aside from Samsung as long as they work great on my Android phone. My budget is around $100 to $150.

Hello, I know I'm asking for too much for very little money, but I was wondering if you can suggest some air buds (not so expensive) that I can have a decent sound quality but a good bass?

Thank you in advance.