If you ask any person what could be the best innovation in the 2020s, many would probably point to wireless earbuds. While the Bluetooth headset technology has been around for over a decade, the refinement to its current iteration is more than welcome for the portable age. The idea of putting a pair of small devices on your ears and automatically listening to your favorite tunes, even on the go, adds that hi-tech touch that most users wouldn’t even think they want at first, but they absolutely love.
Most earbuds today may come in similar form: small earpieces that go to your ears when active, then go inside their portable charging cases when inactive. However, a few of the best earbuds stand out by offering more features and unique uses with their wireless technologies. Here are a few wireless earbuds you may want to check out for yourself.
Often touted as the “pioneers” of the wireless earbuds, the Apple Airpods were first released in 2016 as their exclusive and entry-level listening devices that could partner with their iPhones. The Airpods also introduced some of the trademark features of the device, such as the auto-pause/auto-play when removed, the tap/touch function for volume control, optimized voice commands compatible with other Apple devices, and the automatic charging case. Its latest incarnation, the Apple Airpods Pro, offers a perfect balance of sound, quality, and ease of use, especially if you are an Apple user.
Not to lose in the premium true wireless technology, Sony also released their premium line of wireless earbuds with the WF lines. These earbuds improve the audio quality and add their top of the line noise canceling technology, making music listening more immersive. Superior sound quality with clear mids, punchy bass, and exceptional highs, you wouldn’t want to miss out with their flagship audio devices.
Chinese group Xiaomi probably provided the first alternative true wireless devices with the Airdots. Made originally to partner with their Mi phones, the Airdots prove to be more impressive due to these working with any Bluetooth capable devices, like laptops and Android phones, all without limiting their other functions. The Airdots are also one of the more affordable options out in the Philippines through their entry-level Redmi Airdots series.
The Jabra Elite series are flagship earbuds that are marketed specifically for athletes, with their devices having added features that make them both tough and comfortable. This group expertly designed their earbuds to fit perfectly on the ears, without these falling off even when the user is active. Sweatproof, water-resistant, and made to connect actively even when on the go, the Jabra Earbuds set is as elite as they come.
One of the most important features for the wireless earbuds is battery-life, not just in the devices but also in the case as well. Most earbuds have an average of 6 – 8 hours usage per charge, making Samsung’s an outlier. The premium Galaxy Buds+ set not only boasts crisp and clear audio but also an impressive 11 – 12-hour battery life in a single charge, while its case could support up to 3x full charging capacity before needing to be recharged itself. Topped it off with an excellent noise-cancelling technology on its own right, and you have yourself a complete true wireless earbuds package.
Choosing the best true wireless earbuds would usually fall under what types of gadgets you use and where you’ll ultimately equip these audio devices. Still, with more brands and electronics groups jumping in on this technology, you’ll surely find the proper listening devices that can bring out the great audio even while on the go.
