Alex Bracetti

The Razer Hammerhead True Wireless is a welcome upgrade with respectable ANC, THX-certified sound, and RGB lighting at a reasonable price.

The 1More ComfoBuds Pro is a welcome upgrade with better sound and impressive ANC, but not all elements shine.

The Soul Emotion Max might win you over with ANC, bass and comfort, but much of the rest is a letdown.

The Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport is a sturdier, more expensive version of the original with similar performance.

The Jaybird Vista 2 retains the original’s unbreakable design and lively sound, with newly added ANC, but not everything runs smoothly.

The $129 Cleer Ally Plus II offers respectable noise cancellation and sound, though it requires more features and fine-tuning in some areas.

The Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch delivers more than its money’s worth in audio and battery life, but acts buggy at times.

The Status Audio Between Pro is a worthy AirPods competitor, though it could benefit from more features and a lower price point.

The House of Marley Positive Vibration XL ANC has great sound and battery life, but also lacks performance in many areas.

The Beats Studio Buds delivers dynamic sound and effective noise cancellation at a great price, but compromises on select features.

The Cleer Enduro ANC gives you enticing sound and extensive playtimes at an unbeatable price.

The Bowers & Wilkins PI7 is a stellar debut backed by top-tier ANC and sound, though it comes with a steep price.

The JBL Live Pro Plus offers plenty of functionality and features at a more attainable price than the AirPods Pro.

Pick up the Audeze LCD-1 if you seek audiophile headphones at an attainable price point.

At $299, the Master & Dynamic MW08 is a pair of noise-cancelling wireless earbuds with the design and sound to match their high price.

At $249, the UE Fits might share the same price as the AirPods Pro, but they offer a more personalized fit and sound experience.

The Grado GT220 delivers premium sound and stable battery life, but its high price tag should warrant more features and functionality.

Great in some areas, flawed in many others, the Marshall Mode II rely on audio and design to do all of the heavy lifting.

The JBL Reflect Mini NC are great sporty wireless earbuds if you want dynamic audio and noise cancellation in a damage-proof package.

For $69, the House of Marley Champion gives you vibrant sound in a stylishly sustainable package.