BEST WIRELESS EAR BUDS FOR WALKERS
Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus not only sounds fantastic but it fits great. Enjoy up to 15 hours of talk time, chatting with friends and family. Up to three minutes of charge can give you an hour of amazing workout session. The Noise Cancellation is not so great and the voice assistant, Bixby, still gives some issues.
PRICE: $99.80
PROS:
- Three adjustable ear and wing tips sizes
- Improved audio quality
- Better call quality due to third mic
- Comfortable
- Deeper 10s integration
CONS:
- No Active Noise Cancellation
- Bixby Voice pick up is still a hit and miss
Apple Air Pod Pro
Apple Air pod Pro glossy white, true wireless earphone. With the implanted Apple H1 chip, you can enjoy the Bluetooth menu and share music between two pairs of air pods. Although it’s costly, many users enjoy using it.
PRICE: $99
PROS:
- Apple H1 chips
- Wind proof mic
- Active Noise Cancelling
- Modern Design
- USB-C case
- Sweat Resistant
CONS:
- Quite costly
- Doesn’t have companion app
Jabra Elite Active 75t
The comfort, lightweight and great battery life features are just a little of what the Jabra Elite Active 75t is known for. It’s smaller and more compact. Because of the sweat resistance it is great for the athletes and runners.
PRICE: $129.99
PROS:
- Water-Sweat-Dust proof
- Solid construction
- Auto pause
- 7.5 Battery life
- Auto play
- Hear Through Transparency Mode
CONS:
- Lack of noise cancellation
- No wireless charging
- Feels less sturdy than the Elite Active 65t
Power Beats Pro
The Power Beats Pro allows for you to enjoy your workout sessions with no bother. Not only is it sweat and water resistant but the phone call quality is excellent. The Power beats Pro pauses and plays when you put on and take them off.
PRICE: $149.97
PROS:
- Phone calls quality is excellent
- Sweat and water resistance
- Apple H1 chip is phenomenal
- Has amazing ambidextrous controls
CONS:
- More expensive
- Doesn’t charge via USB-C
- Not the most discreet look for office or casual environment
- May not fit all ears
Sennheiser Momentum (True Wireless 2)
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 delivers an awesome cancelling feature and lasts up to 7 hours playtime. It allows you to experience transparent hearing so you can be aware of your environment and get back to your music or call when you’re ready.
PRICE: $269.95
PROS:
- Active Noise Cancelling
- lPX4 rated (Great for Gym)
- Awesome sound quality
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Great app and touch control
CONS:
- Costly
- No wireless charging
- Unintuitive default control
- ANC and transparency mode for battery life
Sony WF-XB700
Sony WF-XB700 is among the best. It has one of the longest battery life available in a true wireless earphone. This would be great for time consuming activities. The Sony WF-XB700 is water resistant which is great for gym users and athletes. A lot of users love it.
PRICE: $63
PROS:
- Excellent battery life (9 hours)
- Fun, punchy sound
- Powerful sub base
- USB-C charging
- lPX water resistant
CONS:
- Quite large
- No active noise cancellation
Bose Quiet Comfort Earbuds
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ear buds are great for persons who love having a well fitted earbud. The splash resistance feature protects it from potential damages caused by water. It is a bit expensive and the case is bulky but the sound quality is great.
PRICE: $279
PROS:
- Best in noise cancelling
- Crisp, rich and balanced audio
- Secure fit
- Splash resistant built
CONS:
- Expensive
- Bulky case
- One ear control not that great
- Sound signature isn’t for purists
Google Pixel Buds 2
The Google Pixel Buds 2 fit your ear well. It has great sound quality and the touch feedback works well. Sadly, the range is bad. If you do go out of range, you would need to reconnect yourself for some of the times.
PRICE: $179
PROS:
- Sound quality
- Fits well
- Ergonomic case
- Isolates noise well
- Touch feedback and controls are great
CONS:
- Unreliable signals
- Slow at pausing audio playback
- Uneven battery life
Jaybird Vista
The Jaybird Vista fits securely and has great sound quality. The downside is that you need a Spotify subscription plan to access many special features. Although a bit expensive, it can get you quite well through your sweaty workout seasons. A lot of users find it very friendly and it’s completely waterproofed.
PRICE: $129.99
PROS:
- Secure fit
- Sound is quite good
- 100% waterproofed
- Earbuds can be used independently
- Easy to use
- Decent battery life (6 hours)
- Compact case
CONS:
- Plastic exterior
- Lags while watching video
- You need Spotify Premium subscription to access a lot of the app’s special features
Jabra Elite 85h
The Jabra Elite 85h is definitely one to consider when searching for wireless headphones. It doesn’t only have awesome battery life but it also has customizable EQ and ANC modes, great design and one button access to Voice Assistance like Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa, hitting almost every mark. It is, however, not so great for large heads, it collects dust and has no power button.
PRICE: $224
PROS:
- Class leading battery life
- Feature packed app
- Better design for other competitors
- Custom EQ and ANC modes
- Great sound reproduction
- One-button access to voice assistants
CONS:
- No power button
- May not fit large heads
- Clothes surface collects dust and debris
Apple Air Pods 2
The Apple Pro 2 comes with wireless charging case. It has a comfortable design and is very lightweight. This portable air pod does not fit every ear and is, sadly, still not waterproofed and has no workout feature. The bright side is that it has good audio quality and it connects way faster on iOS devices.
PRICE: $159.98
PROS:
- Crisp, clear audio
- Solid mic clarity
- Excellent wireless charging case
- Comfortable design
- Apple H1
CONS:
- Limited on ear control
- No IP rating for water resistant
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphone
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphone is great if you are one of those who want to connect it to more than one device simultaneously. To judge against the Quiet Comfort 35, this delivers an improved canceling call and sound quality.
PRICE: $339.00
PROS:
- Awesome Noise Cancelling
- Superb voice calls
- Connects to two devices simultaneously
CONS:
- Expensive
- Accident button presses are common
- The Bose Music App needs a lot of rectifying
- Not quite as light as the QC35lls
Browers & Wilkins PX7
The Browers & Wilkins PX Headphone is great for noise cancelling. It offers smart sensors for automatic pause and plays. This is great for music lovers as they can adjust ANC mode as well as so how much ambient noise the cans let in. It may be a bit expensive and weighty but it’s worth the buy.
PRICE: $331.55
PROS:
- Stunning and durable design
- Adjustable active noise cancellation
- Great Audio Quality
- Easy to use controls
- Battery life
CONS:
- Expensive
- A bit weighty
AKG N6 NC wireless
The AKG N6 NC offers great audio quality. It is very portable and it’s lightweight. It may not be the best for music lovers because of the weak ANC and it is quite expensive. The design is really cool and it has a good battery life. The rechargeable battery offer 30 hours of listening time.
PRICE: $127.00
PROS:
- Great sound
- Very Portable
- Nice design
- Battery life is great
CONS:
- Weak ANC
- Charging cable isn’t the standard micro USB variety
- Expensive
Philips PH 805
This headphone feels great and the sound quality has improved. They are quite comfortable to wear but one of the downside about the Philips PH 895 is that the sound quality could offer more dynamics and the touch isn’t so great but otherwise, there’s little else to complain about.
PRICE: $199.95
PROS:
- Improved sound quality
- Build and sound quality are really great
- Battery life is good
- Still comfortable to wear over a long period of time
CONS:
- Touch controls aren’t that great
- Noise Cancellation
Sony WH-1000 XM3
This Sony WF 1000 XM3 is another example of the true wireless device from Sony. It has a number of features such as EQ adjustment for little tweaks, noise cancellation, ETC. Though a bit expensive, you definitely get what you paid for.
PRICE: $229
PROS:
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Great audio quality
- EQ adjustment
- Excellent battery life
CONS:
- No waterproofing
- No on-ear volume control
- Expensive
JBL Tune 750 BTNC
Decent sound quality and good price are some of the ways we can describe the JBL Tune 750BTNC. It may not have the best noise cancelling feature but it’s a fine choice if you are working with a tight budget.
PRICE: $99
PROS:
- ANC is ok
- Fun base
- Good wireless performance
- Access to Voice Assistants
CONS:
- Bluetooth 4.2 instead of Bluetooth 5
- Vacant mids
- Fit initially seems a bit tight
Microsoft Surface Headphone 2
The Microsoft Surface headphone 2 happily last longer on charge and has improved noise cancelling and sounds better. The Microsoft Surface 2 has good dial and touch controls but the ACC support is a bit disappointing.
PRICE: $249
PROS:
- Comfortable
- Great controls
- Ambient sound
- Battery life is good
- Pairs quickly
CONS:
- No ACC support
- Only folds flat
- Noise and sound cancelling
Shure Aonic 50
The Shire Aonic 50 gives you the offer of listening with wires or completely wireless. The battery life is quite good. The major turn off is that is doesn’t power off by itself. If that’s not an issue for you, you should check it out.
PRICE: $249
PROS:
- ACC, AptX HP, LDAC
- Good battery life
- Bluetooth 5
- Multipoint connectivity
- Clear and clean delivery
- Comes with the option of wired listening
CONS:
- Expensive
- The carrying case is not so great
- No auto off feature
- Microphone tends to amplify background noise
Grado GT 220
The Grado GT 220 has definitely improved it sound quality. It’s quite comfortable and light. While users are loving the responsiveness of the voice and touch control, there’s no app control and the active noise cancellation feature isn’t great.
PRICE: $259
PROS:
- Improved sound quality
- Voice and touch control
- Light and fairly comfortable
CONS:
- ANC
- No control app
- Fit can be a bit fiddly