Best Wireless Earbuds of 2023

What are our favorite wireless earbuds of the year? CNET editor David Carnoy presents his picks for top true wireless earbuds of 2023. The list includes 5 premium models and two bonus option. They were all released in 2023.
Find these wireless earbuds here:
Sony WF-1000XM5 - cnet.co/3Nefnn5
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds - cnet.co/47OD6Cr
AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) - cnet.co/4abeANB
Technics EAH-AZ80 - cnet.co/3RaAnMv
Beats Studio Buds Plus - cnet.co/3tbxVNJ
SoundCore Liberty 4 NC - cnet.co/4a5xyVI
Sony Pulse Explore - cnet.co/4a5xGVc
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0:00 The best earbuds of 2023
0:45 Sony WF-1000XM5
1:26 Bose QC Ultra Earbuds
2:09 The AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
2:54 Technics EAH-AZ80
3:30 Beats Studio Buds Plus
4:10 Honorable Mentions
4:38 SoundCore Liberty 4 NC
5:29 Sony Pulse Explore
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[@raesmith5816]

Perfect timing for this. In need of new Christmas gift

[@juan2three4]

I own 4 of the top 5 (no Beats), and out of all of them, the Technics is my favorite. Best sound and most comfortable. A close #2 is the Sony.

[@karagefanboy]

Merry xmas David I bought soundpeats because of you! They are great so thanks again

[@davidcarnoy961]

Glad I could help ;) Happy holidays to you, too.

[@laur.an01]

I just wanted to buy a pair great video!

[@jorgesolis5055]

Nothing Ear (2) should get an honorable mention. At $150 ($109 on Black Friday) the sound is great, tons of control customization, transparency feature and 4 settings of noise cancellation.

[@Kemenyan73]

i got it for 80 dollars . Amazing sound and customisation .

[@loretosteven23]

4 hours battery life

[@rtxgaming_tech]

Purchased xm5 last week. Amazing sound

[@catalogofhappiness]

How is the call quality?

[@gauravsood592]

I bought the Jabra Elite 10 recently, great comfort, audio and call quality. Any views on that one?

[@h4m74ro]

I'm also looking into the Jabra Elite 10. They seem like the perfect buds, if your not fully in the apple ecosystem. But I need more opinions.

[@nskbhatia1]

Jabra 10 are really good!

[@elwap0]

Aurvana Ace 2 ear buds bet the crap out of all of them...the first affordable XMEMS just amazing!!!

[@yts17]

Hauwei freebuds pro 3 is a must have in the list

[@7fink7]

Nuratrue Pro.. there is one on Ebay for sale,but buyer states ""APTX transmitter lost"", what does that means? is it still be a good buy,please? 🤔

[@gsxer13]

I got a par of Devialet Gemini II for myself for Christmas and they sound incredible but ANC is not as good as my Sony XM5

[@gauravarora9256]

Got myself a pair of Nothing Ear2. Sounds really good, worth a consideration for the price.

[@jorgesolis5055]

Same! I was impressed with the improvement over the Ear (1)

[@loretosteven23]

But 4 hours battery life

[@CaptainKarma95]

I am saving up for the Sony's but my Buds 2 pro are still doing really well after more than a year so IG I'll probably wait for a potential launch of the Buds 3 Pro?

[@robbyrockets1]

Save a ton of money and buy the Status Audio 3ANC's, they are the best sounding buds I've ever had, and I've owned pretty much everything on the market, including the Sony WF1000XM5's which your saving up for. Their the only buds that I know of that have a separate driver for the bass, mid, and treble, yes, a 3 driver setup. Sound quality is exceptional, deep clean bass that doesn't break up no matter how loud you play them, nice tight mid, and smooth treble that isn't overly bright like some. These are the rare product that exceeds the hype. Awesome battery life too, average about ten hours before I need to charge them, 15 minutes in the case when they get down to 18% and there back to 100%. You'll love them.

[@nskbhatia1]

You can’t wear the Sony fives all day. They get uncomfortable after a while.

[@stormense]

Hope the new Bose QC have not so sensitive touch. Cant were the 2022 with hoodie.

[@TheApro123]

Got the Beats Studio buds + for $109, love them

[@k2gees]

When and where?

[@TheApro123]

@@k2gees eBay a couple weeks ago

[@javtimestwo]

I just can’t wear any of these comfortable. My ear shape won’t allow but great job reviewing them all

[@jay-jayfernandez3866]

Buds 2 pro and Airpods pro 2 👌

[@beepover]

Apparently the SpinFit Omni for True Wireless Earbuds will fit, mine on order

[@johnnyblaze5551]

AirPods are the best❤ love how I can turn volume up and down on watch fr

[@rxonmymind8362]

Liberty soundcore isn't a bad pick. The LDAC is excellent. A solid budget dog walking earbuds or working in the back yard.

[@robbyrockets1]

Status Audio Between 3ANC are better than every set you've listed here by a rather large margin. Sound quality is incredible with every type of music, from metal, to rock, to hip hop and r&b, deep clean bass that doesn't break up no matter how loud they play, tight mid and very clean treble that isn't over done like some sets I've tried. Have tried most of the sets here including Sonys best and at the present price they cant be touched. By the way these have 3 drivers in each bud, which none of the others on your list have.

[@itsmini6175]

I sense a bot 🤖

[@therebelgentleman]

Bose ultra QC my choice

[@martsmarts]

How's the connectivity? I heard they disconnect quite often... and you cant use 1 bud at a time

[@nskbhatia1]

Love the ultras!

[@DeeDeeDanone]

No Sennheiser? That is bold. I recently picked up Soundcore Liberty 4nc and they are actually really good. They replaced the Xm4’s which is heartbreakingly left on a train. The Sony were better musically and the experience more refined.

[@andrewhennig1648]

Maybe when the Sennheiser MTW4 come out... The 3s are from last year, and outclassed by Bose for noise cancelling, Sony and Technics for sound, the others for price, and several across categories for features - not to mention the infamous connectivity issues that seem to plague the MTW3.

[@agustin713]

Bang and olusfen ex is best with sound especially the bass and treble uff for noise cancellation the sonys and Bose are the best out there for transparency and call quality the AirPods Pro are the ones. Your welcome

[@S7E7V7E7N]

No beoplay ex?

[@user-my5hb6gj1y]

Bose Ultras or the Apple are great choices. There is something to be said for service after the sale and Sony is horrible at best. Their name used to be mean something but their customer service is terrible at best.

[@esvinperez3580]

SONY Never Disappoints.

[@user-my5hb6gj1y]

unless you need to talk to customer service.

[@Vlad.007]

unless ur unlucky to get a pair with battery issues...

[@mahelnapo8385]

Well my wf1000xm4 got a battery issue after an update. It does within an hour. Now the same thing is happening with the Sony link buds S. Money wasted. I can't buy another Sony earbud.

[@GreliBelandres]

No Audio Technica?

[@Redgyart]

I’m curious to know what you think about Raycons since KZbinr keep saying that they are good earbuds but I’m skeptical

[@mh3225]

They are pretty shoddy quality. There’s a few genuine reviews on KZbin.

[@jonyu9333]

Best is Huawei watch buds. The best earbud is one which you have with you all the time.

[@Yord_Music]

I will never buy the BOSE QC earbuds again based on the annoying connectivity issues. Great fit, sound, and noise cancellation tho.

[@frozengamer3030]

I just returned the Sony pulse explore earbuds.

[@joelmeza123]

Why

[@frozengamer3030]

@@joelmeza123 because they gave me ear fatigue and it just don't feel comfortable for me. The sound quality was good but not £200 good if you know what am saying

[@charvlim5159]

Whats a list without !JBL

[@samaelmartinus3273]

Anybody know of any 3d audio earbuds?? 150 200$$$???

[@12themainevent]

I’m using OnePlus buds pro 2 it’s loud …

[@h4m74ro]

No Jabra Elite 10 unfortunately in the list. 😢

[@user-mu4vc3nd8w]

There is no Jabra Elite10. It's not fair.

[@davidcarnoy961]

Honorable mention, though!

[@playersunknownbattleground8422]

EarFun Air Pro 3 should be added for the cheapest good quality earbuds.

[@lilkumquat2008]

I had these but just recently lost the left piece so I'm looking for an upgrade

[@motohead3214]

Add all the batteries will be dead in 2 years I’ll stick to the 30 dollar Amazon earbuds , if you didn’t know the price you couldn’t tell which ones are 300 and what are 30

[@willowunleash4590]

I ain't rich to buy these. 🚶🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@CleAnMa]

These are not earnuds but In-ear, I'm I wrong?.

[@user.asleep]

Where's the Denon PerL Pro? D:

[@lj8549]

I unliked my own comment

[@lj8549]

@@marcamusprime9513 😅

[@Alex-Ackerman]

Real SIGMA😂

[@arodavenue]

stop it, get some help

[@20dpb]

It was alright

[@AndrewSmith7]

How does it taste

[@RealSteveDave]

Can't take this seriously if you dont have the 2023 Jabra on the list. Come on CNET I expect more from you.

[@davidcarnoy961]

Sorry, only made honorable mention 😂

[@123looneygan]

I still have my Jabra Elite Active 75T. Sound stage and bass is freaking excellent

[@bigbear7567]

looks like you don't think battery life without case is important.

[@newfnshow031]

$300 for earbuds... Jesus that's how much my phone costs

[@BoRerunn]

None will have adequate BASS

[@Jeemihawk]

The AirPods have to be replaced because it becomes static after 6 months

[@kahleedurdenproductions1999]

All of these reviewed have bad issues.

[@tecemdia9759]

🎉🎉🎉🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🎉🎉🎉

[@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184]

I Never like Earbuds/Earphone!!! It always Drop Off from My Ears!!! 👌🏻😅👌🏻

[@kxc0005]

I've never heard of "Earphone" but to avoid earbuds falling out, you should try Headphones.

[@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184]

@@kxc0005 Yes I always use Wireless Headphones Everyday Yay!!! 👍🏻😄👍🏻

[@cvmixes]

Beats Studio Buds Fail 1 Year After Apple Care Expires! I’ve Owned 3 Pairs HaHaHa

[@michealbay1290]

No Bluetooth waves next to your brain is bullshi

[@Malcolm-Reid]

I own 4 of the top 5 (no Beats), and out of all of them, the Technics is my favorite. Best sound and most comfortable. A close #2 is the Sony.