Tech
Wireless earbuds
Everyday true wireless earbuds, compared on sound, battery, ANC and price.
Battery gets quoted two ways, buds alone and buds plus case, so compare like for like. Active noise cancelling and a companion app are the usual line between budget and midrange, and the cheapest pairs skip both. Check the water resistance rating if these will see workouts, and check the fit style, since open buds and sealed tips suit different ears.
What wireless earbuds cost right now
We track 3 products here across 5 offers from 3 retailers. Every figure below comes from a price we opened and checked ourselves, between Aug 26, 2026 and Oct 11, 2026.
- Typical
- $79.99
- Most expensive
- $129
The middle of the 3 best prices on this page
Top of the range we currently track
All 3 products we track, cheapest first
JLab Go Air Pop
An ultra-budget everyday earbud with surprisingly long battery life.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
A sub-$100 ANC earbud with LDAC hi-res audio and long battery life.
Apple AirPods 4
Apple's standard open-ear earbuds with the H2 chip and deep iPhone integration.
What actually differs
The specs that vary across the wireless earbuds we track. Sorted cheapest first, so you can see what the extra money is buying rather than guessing.
| Product | Best price | Water Resistance | Battery (earbuds) | Connectivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JLab Go Air Pop | $19.89 | IPX4 | 8+ hours | Bluetooth with Dual Connect |
| Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC | $79.99 | IPX4 | 10 hrs normal, 8 hrs with ANC on | Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint |
| Apple AirPods 4 | $129 | IP54 (earbuds and case) | — | — |