The JBL UA Project Rock Over-Ear Training Headphones are a sporty beast with monstrous performance in an indestructible shell.

The $79 1More ColorBuds 2 packages customizable sound and effective ANC into a unique design, but it falls short in some areas.

The Marshall Minor III offers better sound and aesthetics than the AirPods, but the limited feature set makes you question the MSRP.

The LG Tone Free offers several cool perks like dynamic, customized sound and a self-cleaning mode, but certain areas require polishing.

The Jabra Elite 3 undercuts the competition with versatile audio, great call quality, and select features for just $79.

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.