Earbuds Awards 2024 - Over 100 Ranked!

[@pickyaudio]

Purchase SpinFit Eartips Here: geni.us/KqcL5G (Amazon)

[@than9958]

Wich one you prefere for the oneplus buds pro 3

[@pickyaudio]

I prefer the Omni tips I don’t mind a deeper fit though

[@KnicksOrBricks]

@@than9958 I tried the SpinFit tips, but found the Bose QuietComfort eartips work perfectly for my OnePlus buds 3(which have same ergonomics I believe as the pros). The Bose ear tips pack is sold on Amazon for around $15.

[@SymbianBlack]

What price point makes a bud "Premium"?

[@pickyaudio]

@@SymbianBlack Roughly $200 usd and up I guess

[@jorgeshss]

Everyone is praying to see their pair of earbuds on the list

[@kaine8355]

Fr 😂, I got the OnePlus buds pro 3 and I am happier than ever

[@atoo7yt490]

no mention of buds fe its over

[@SimonBauer7]

he hasnt even reviewed my xiaomi buds 5

[@mosankoane4938]

But it only makes sense to have Gemini 2 b&o ex

[@pickyaudio]

Haha I think that’s a majority of the viewers 😆

[@zacktate445]

DAMN, this crazy effort for a video and a free personalized spreadsheet??! You're crazy generous bro, thanks for the value u bring to the community man. keep it up

[@pickyaudio]

No worries! Thanks for the support

[@Lokim23]

Not gonna lie, he earned a subscribe from me as a fellow creator because the attention to detail, effort, etc. :)

[@airjohnpro]

We can’t thank you enough for the work you do putting these videos together.

[@pickyaudio]

I really appreciate the support!

[@EspyHass]

Holy crap man. This beats every review video I have ever seen for ear buds. Thank you! Please keep em coming.

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks, will do!

[@radioclash84]

Or any electronic review. 100, the number is crazy.

[@ilkerustunn]

Best ranked video 2024! Great job man.Thank you

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you!

[@suburbanl3g3nd497]

Bought the Nothing Ear (2024) and Ear Stick based on your recs. Great options all around! Brilliant headphones!

[@mikeyis009]

My Nothing ear 2024 arrive tomorrow. Did a lot of research before this video. Glad to see it on here.

[@pickyaudio]

Good stuff!

[@johnkraft6053]

Nothing Ear stick? That isn't on the nothing USA website. Is that like UK and Australia only or something like that?

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

Thanks

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks a lot for the support 🙏

[@spas6128]

Christmas came early! Thank you for great content!

[@pickyaudio]

No worries I appreciate the kind words!

[@shadabhaider2945]

Appreciate your research and detail on comparison its very helpful for those who want best with their budget.

[@deadsick95]

You are truly the GOAT of earbud reviewers! I watch quite a few channels but you are by far my favourite and the only person I’ll listen to! I do have one quick question, how are the OnePlus buds pro 3 for metal music? 🤟🏾

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you! They're decent for that more heavy live kind of sound. Distorted guitars stand out better on a pair like the Nothing Ear though

[@dtonpbac]

Great to see the Denon PerL Pro still holding strong as one of the very top choices for sound quality. I've been using them for the past month and couldn't be happier. One aspect I personally love is its unique design, which doubles as a stylish accessory. I know some people prefer unnoticeable earbuds that are as inconspicuous as possible, but I like my earbuds to be a fashion statement. Denon PerL Pro is the only earbud I've seen so far that offers a unique, premium, and stylish look.

[@brayo_yobra]

I think best battery would be a category too,balancing between battery life and charging times.My thoughts tho.

[@davinovwalls8909]

Where is Huawei?

[@muhammadsuffiannikey8634]

😂

[@Gammabonos]

Yup. The video is kind of useless since he didn't included them.

[@shethsa]

James - I gotta unsubscribe. I'm going bankrupt watching your reviews! My daily driver is the bose qc2 and pixel buds pros. For open ear I find the huawei freeclips th best for my use. Did you try them out?

[@pickyaudio]

Nice knowing you 🤣 I'm yet to test them out, I plan to though

[@YalokIy]

Please do, I'm very curious if they'll top your chart for mic quality.

[@michelserrudosergiorodrigo6711]

The best!!!! Thbaks for the effort

[@0guz1993]

Last week i bought the bose qc 2024, soundcore liberty 4 pro and the jabra elite 10 gen 2 together to test for a week. I ended up keeping the bose and returning the other two because sound quality was on par on all three ( after eq) and the nc was just noticeably better on the bose. I really tried to like the jabra the most because inl liked the looks the best but they just kept falling out of my ear/ getting loose in my ears during walking the stairs and chewing gum etc.

[@pickyaudio]

Nice! The ANC is impressive on Bose Gen 2. They're only ranked a bit lower for me with the poorer low frequency cancellation

[@MikeAkerfeldt]

Thank you for the great video. Which ones of these are the loudest ?

[@01mememememe]

wow - SO much work for you - thank you

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks for the support!

[@brunogerardini62]

people, I bought the OnePlus Buds 3 like 3 months ago thanks to Picky Audio. These are the best earbuds for this budget range. Stop doubting. I'm from Argentina and bought them in Aliexpress, I had to wait 2 months for them to arrive and worth every penny.

[@pickyaudio]

Good stuff 🙌

[@Senayoshy]

You say best in this budget range, what other buds in that price range have you tried and compared it to come to that conclusion??

[@LucasRod0110]

Can you please send the link?

[@pierosho]

Hi, why you did not review any of the LG Tone ear buds? Thanks bro

[@dilara7126]

You're the best, thanks for your effort !

[@__cagri__]

JBL Live Beam 3, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3, Anker Liberty 4 Pro, Nothing Ear (2024), Jabra Elite 10, Jabra Elite 7 pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless, Marshall Minor IV BT TWS, Beats Studio Buds +, JBL Tour Pro 2 If you were to buy one of these just for the sound quality and clarity, which one would you get?

[@pickyaudio]

Nothing Ear

[@__cagri__]

@@pickyaudio ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ashishvishwas9952]

if you have a samsung phone then go for buds 3 pro .

[@skelkup708]

I have tm and there really good​@@ashishvishwas9952

[@valdemarbildtgard4005]

My top options currently are the galaxy buds3 pro and the pixel buds pro 2. Which one woul you say has a bigger soundstage, and by how much? I would appreciate an answer, because this may well be my deciding factor. Also, if you know them- which one would be better for listening to Electric Wizard?

[@borjalpze]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="287">4:47</a> I bought them yesterday and got super disappointed with sound quality… then I applied your EQ settings and got SUPER HAPPY with my purchase haha thanks mate!!!!

[@pickyaudio]

Great to hear!

[@BlackhawkTDI]

Bought the Denon Perl Pro back when they were the NuraTrue Pro buds. Awesome buds.

[@BarrettBooth]

Very great job at compiling and doing this review / lists.

[@pickyaudio]

Glad you liked it!

[@zainbaloch7890]

What do you recomend between l4nc and cmf buds pro 2? Best sound quality anc battery. Please suggest.

[@elwachinmanda]

When at <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1302">21:42</a> you mention 'and these are one of the few triple drivers earbuds in the market', what are the others? Bc so far these are the only ive ever saw

[@guyonwheels6059]

Should I go for One plus buds 3 or buds 3 pro? Budget is not the issue, I just want to know if the sound difference is major?

[@sicebim1]

Excellent detailed video. Thanks for your effort. 👍🏽

[@borsh2002]

just for your load of work , you just got a new subscriber sir! Nice job!

[@blackdarkdarkerbleach7100]

Wow. That is some serious hard work. Thanks for this

[@vgplay4850]

Hey, what earbuds would you say is similar in shape/fit as samsung buds live, but also has as much bass, i like the bean shape it fits really well, I'm worried about other shapes not being as comforable

[@pickyaudio]

Hey, I have no tested any half in ear buds similar. The AirPods 4 ANC are super comfortable and sound much better than the buds live. Otherwise you'll need to look at an open earbud like the Soundcore AeroFit 2

[@vgplay4850]

@@pickyaudio i use a s24u so i don't think apple airpods would be best, what's your thoughts on the nothing ear (a) compared to buds live & samsung buds pro 3?

[@akshaanmehra128]

One of, if not the best earbuds ranking video I have ever seen on this platform 🙌❤️

[@EpineCA]

I noticed a lot of budget earphones have a higher rating than the premium earphones. Are they actually better or are they getting rated relative to their price?

[@aztin2891]

What about best transparency modes

[@jabbadahuttful]

Hooray 👍😁Great Haircut !!!! And love your hard work videos for us!

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks a lot!

[@Only1TReal]

Best detailed video out!! I appreciate your hard work on this!

[@jayden90]

So glad that my OnePlus Buds Pro 3 purchase is justified! Are CP1025s the only right Spinfit tips for them?

[@S4lito-SaloHernandez]

Thank you James. Great work!

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks a lot!

[@abrahamroberts2040]

Wow, just wow. You rock!!! ❤

[@pickyaudio]

👊😊

[@aariq2791]

Is getting the oneplus buds pro 3 over regular oneplus buds 3 worth the upgrade if i'm only concerned about the sound quality? The price gap is about 90 USD in my region, almost double the price.

[@philspence3093]

Love your work. Thank you

[@pickyaudio]

No worries! Thanks for watching 😊

[@MayankJairaj]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1607">26:47</a> in my opinion the Earfun Air Pro 4 would be ranked higher due to the various codecs it supports, the OnePlus Buds 3 can only be enjoyed by phones that have the LHDC codec others wont get features like High Res or Low Latency mode.

[@legendaryz_ch]

Oppo Enco X2. Its the predecessor of the 1+ buds 3 pro and they support LDAC as well

[@kielcruz8378]

denon perl pro vs. liberty 4.pro? no need to compare the price,what would you choose?

[@crimsonblad5]

This was very helpful! Thank you!

[@BlackwingDuck]

Great, informative video! It's much appreciated. You seem to really like oneplus offerings, have you ever tried the Nord pro 3 variant? It's priced below the standard 3, but it's called a pro. Curious what you make of that or if you have any comparisons.

[@BarrettBooth]

Is there a concern of audio compression with the top earbuds because of their Bluetooth connectivity?

[@mangosan24]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1633">27:13</a> there is sbc on my oneplus buds 3 (CN/HK variant)

Hi, I need help because, otherwise, it might take me years to find the answer I’m looking for. I’ve tried the Momentum TW4, JLab Epic Edition, Bowers & Wilkins PI8, and Galaxy Buds2 Pro, but I ended up returning all of them. None of them gave me a solid, stable sense of sound robustness or an immersive audio experience, like being at a live concert. Of all of them, the Galaxy Buds2 Pro came the closest to what I want, but I feel there must be something better out there. My goal is to find earbuds that deliver the immersion and strength I’m looking for. I’m a fan of rock and punk, and I want to enjoy deep bass alongside distorted guitars without losing sound clarity or experiencing distortion. I understand there are earbuds that offer clean, high-quality audio, but I’m looking for something more: robustness, immersion, and power. Thanks in advance for your help. I already have your technical insights on earbuds, but I still have one question: how much time can you save me with your recommendation?

[@JondyGems]

Do you think lofi is better on semi-open, open or anc earbuds?

[@pickyaudio]

Semi in ear has much fuller sound overall

[@JondyGems]

​@@pickyaudiothank you for responding, im thinking of choosing the galaxy buds or the nothing stick. ☺️

[@wren1150]

Hey i wanted to get the soundcore x20 for not just running and workout earbuds, but as everyday earbuds i can use. The thing is i wear glasses and i might not find them comfortable as ive tried using the aerofit 2 but didnt find it nice to wear with glasses. Another problem i have my ears get pretty waxy and slippery after using earbudd for an hour, so its hard to find ones that stay on Do you think these are fine to use with glasses or should i consider something else. Ive been considering getting the sony galaxy buds fe as ive heard they fit well and dont fall off very easily. People say they are good for runners and everyday use, they arent too expensive either as my budget is 100 dollars.

[@liamporter1137]

Great review and comparisons. Thanks for sharing.

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@pratyushgolchha8941]

Wow, very detailed video. Thanks for your hardwork.

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@reza.km1992]

Thanks brather Awesome comprehensive review!

[@pickyaudio]

Cheers!

[@eriktoupal8437]

Pixel 8 pro + Denon perL pro?

[@BorjaBuelta]

Thanks for the hard work detailing every aspect. Absolutely helpful :)

[@Marc80music]

Great video, and thanks for sharing the spreadsheets!! 👌

[@FadyBasaly-q8t]

incredibly clear and detailed review and summing up to every thing ...Much love from Egypt

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you! 🇪🇬👋

[@Meowski_2]

I really wanted to love the one more buds however they're pretty small and kept falling out of my ears and the low end bass kept clipping no matter how many times I reset the buds and had to return them

[@DuckieJan]

I wish spinfit have mesh cover on them, or is it even possible? But they are great, I’ve used them on most of my earbuds except XM5s because they don’t have mesh cover on the nozzle

[@stevenaichele]

Seriously good work mate thanks a lot!!

[@chiarabassoli3690]

Hi, I’m torn between two earbuds models: the Beats Studio Buds and the SoundPEATS Capsule3 Pro+. Could you help me decide which one is better? (Considering that I use an iPhone but also plan to use them with a Windows PC). Thanks a lot in advance!

[@ader.haydar8742]

Hi, what's the best eartips for Nothing Ear in your opinion? I kinda dislike the one that comes with the box, a bit slippery and didnt have a decent passive canceling for my liking. Thanks man, keep up the good work!

[@nicoleivanitsky]

I'm wondering if I should get the one plus 3 pro or the one plus 3?

[@ZaksterBlue]

Thanks, great overview. I bought the OnePlus Buds 3 a couple of months ago and love them. What I wonder is whether there is benefit to cycling out of ANC then back again to have them re-measure ambient sound, or whether they continuously take measurements. I feel like they are sometimes better after cycling but not sure if it is placebo effect!

[@selloutforveiws783]

Awesome vid! But no huawei?

[@muhammadramish8737]

Soundpeats capsule 3 pro plus vs qyc melbuds pro ??? Confused which one to buy. Want best sound quality and durability

[@SaintOfKillers22]

Fellow drummer here :) I've been using the Engine4 based on your recommendation and I'm thinking of upgrading. I really like premium sounding buds. Which would you say is the next best choice with ANC and decent battery life, without sacrificing sound quality?

[@spirosakalestos3185]

Thank you for the detailed analysis!

[@pickyaudio]

No worries!

[@tarenrome3740]

Did you not review the Jabra elite aid, active or elite 10 active gen 2? Because I’m shocked neither of those are on your list.

[@shethsa]

So I'm confused between the oneplus buds pro 3 and the pixel buds pro2. I'm prioritising anc, transparency and fit. I guess you'd root for the oneplus but I wonder how much better is the comfort of these vs the pixels

[@saoribanger1976]

Just confused should i get the Cmf buds pro 2 currently (sale £45) i dont want to push budget further from here yk what i mean.

[@toozbi]

Between the CMF Buds Pro 2 and the QCY Melobuds Pro, which sound quality do you prefer? Also, I feel like it'll be helpful if you create a comprehensive list with earbuds from all price points so we can compare and contrast higher cost earbuds to more affordable ones

[@vmr0830]

Appreciate the thoroughness of the vid! With most of these higher end earbuds, do you prioritize lossless, CD quality, etc? What's your go to music streaming app to get the best combo of quality and sound paired with the music app?

[@KBWarrioR2018]

Ahh.. that friendly laid-back Aussie accent review. Love it.

[@LiamHinds-g9k]

What about the realme buds air 6,the specs are good for budget,should I get them

[@OM1EZ]

Thanks for that huge work

[@turkish-giant]

Why no Huawei freebuds pro 3?

[@havoc8737]

Thank you for such a great work you do I like the way you test them and categories them your videos are much more specific in terms of picking one you like tks going with denim thank you

[@blinking137]

thx for making, great well rounded review / content.

[@pickyaudio]

No worries!

[@lilyscassh3764]

Wich one do you recommend more in terms of anc, calls and audio between (one + buds pro 3, nothing ear and huawei free buds pro3)

[@zetnikoven]

A lot of effort has gone into it. awesome video. Wish I was seeing Huwai freeclip too

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks a lot!

[@MythKX]

Hi, whats your opinion about Huwaei Freebuds Pro 3? I am doubt between him and Oneplus Buds Pro 3.

[@batjargalmunkhjin4115]

hi pls help me which one is better choice google pixel buds pro2, sennheiser momentum true 4 and oneplus buds pro3. Android phone

[@удивительный-б8х]

hey great video, i bought the anker r50i a year ago and its good, i'm thinking about upgrading and i don't have a lot of options where i live, i'm thinking of the anker liberty 4 NC or the samsung galaxy buds FE? i prioritize sound quality what do you think

[@JohnDoe-f8q]

Which semi-in-ear earphones have the best battery?

[@seancore1]

Why didnt you get the chance to test huawei buds? I feel like they would be neartop choices as they suprised me with the amazing sound quality, bass, controllability, size and battery. I bought the huawei 5i and i have been speechless ever since.

[@leekellehern7]

do you think it’s worth grabbing the gen 2 if you already have the elite 8 active? I cycle a lot so transparency is important for that and anc important for gym - is there a noticeable difference on these between 1st and 2nd gen?

[@pickyaudio]

It’s quite subtle, probably not worth the upgrade

[@leekellehern7]

@ thanks my man

[@neondewan2701]

Sound quality is my main concern. I wanted to get the Sony xm5. Should i go for it or do you have any better suggestions? P.S. i listen to metal songs more.

[@AmirMolaie-k5s]

Why you didn’t ranked soundcore R50i NC? Please say what is Score for it?

[@PavelCholakov]

Great video! I just ordered soundpeats air4 pro... But now I see that there is maybe a better option. Should I regret for not picking OnePlus Buds 3??

[@ahmadnaggy6596]

Great video. I don't understand the ranking though, some buds are both in the under 50 and under 100. Melobuds pro is higher than them in under 50, does that mean it'd be the best under 100 as well? Thanks

[@brownthiti7083]

(81) is Soundpeats.. It's correct? Or Eerfun Air 5 because Im use Earfun Air 4 pro NOW

[@jxrd-ks]

I’m 3-way split between the SC L4Pro, Nothing Ear & 1+ Buds 3 Pro: with the respective bass enhance features on the Nothing and 1+, do you find they roll off or the EQ attenuates as the volume is turned up @pickyaudio ? Reason being, I had a pair of XM4s and initially found they didn’t go loud enough for me, but as I increased the volume above 50ish%, the bass I EQ’d in would start to roll off and the EQ would return to a more flat response the higher I turned the volume up - so ended up getting a pair of Liberty 3Pros - just want a pair that get properly loud, but retain the EQ settings without distortion or flattening out as the volume is increased etc :) Many thanks!

[@Blu3_777]

Thanks for this great review and all the hard work you put in all year stay picky!!!

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks for all the support!

[@bradh6185]

I'd like to hear about charging time and run time.

[@Teh-Penguin]

The excel you provide is a mighty tool!

[@JesseWilliam95]

I had the Momentum 3s and had an issue with them. Sent them in to Sennheiser and they literally sent me back the 4s. The sound quality blows away all of the earbuds I’ve owned, when it decides it wants to connect to my phone. I have to sit there and play with it and turn off on Bluetooth three times and hope it works. I have an IPhone 13 Pro Max so maybe there’s something there that is making it a little janky but idk.