My Favorite Earbuds In 2023...So Far!

[@barryrubin11]

So glad you didn't "retire" from You Tube. My bank account isn't quite as glad as I am. 😊

[@Clockwise_aep]

Lol lmfao

[@michaelshepard9409]

Guy, I hear that!!!!! I keep saying this is it.then I watch another review, and the next thing I know I'm ordering another set of buds....

[@Trekapedia]

My family got me into TOZO and I love them! Glad to see you like the company too in your videos @Gamesky. Ty again for the videos and content and I hope you’re doing well. You always do a really good job and keep up the great work!

[@michaelshepard9409]

Tozo are fantastic!!! Affordable, bass...great buds

[@armaanmodi]

Gamesky keepin the grind on

[@wadec6799]

Gamesky have you gotten to use the tozo nc7 2022? These things for 40 bucks are the best surprise I've gotten on set of tws... ever .. and I've owned pretty much all of em lol since 2019 my currents are the nc7 2022 the between 3 anc liberty 3 pro liberty 4 amd galaxy buds 2 pro and last week. The only pair I used daily was the nc7.. that's how good these r !!! Take care man and dig your list lots of great sets here

[@JRobbbbb]

I recommend checking out the $25 Moondrop Space Travel. They sound amazing and especially given that they are only $25. Decent anc and transparency. Only gripe is no volume control on earbuds. They are bt 5.3 and have a low latency gaming mode

[@dallase1]

I thought the Status 3 ANCs were large, but they pale in comparison to the the Final ZE8000's that look like you have steel Girders sticking out of you ears instead of a Ring Doorbell.

[@elitepunch1498]

Cool video! Now it will be even helpful if you can share a video on your top 5 for call quality cos a lot of us use earbuds primarily for calls.

[@r0p]

Loved the sound of the sennheiser twm3 but they kept breaking. Right bud giving out and beeping. Bow have the jabra elite 7 pro but sound and mic is shit. I just need a good set for music and calls that doesnt break. On to my 5th set in 3/4 of a year...

[@whiteknight5100]

I tend to use earhook style buds for the sake of security and almost all of them only have a single driver geared toward bass although some have eq option while none of them are Hi Fi certified. The closest is probably the Anker Soundcore Spirit X2 with aptx codec although I love the very aggressive sound from the JBL Endurance Peak 2 but the options of the JLAB Epic Air ANC cannot be bested. And finally I use Oladance Wearable Stereos for work and although they aren't as bass heavy as eartip style buds, the sound is still entertaining with the mids and treble. I'm not necessarily a bass head, I appreciate low as well as high end.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

JLab epic air anc are nice...75 hours of battery in the case. But they are getting old. We need more companies to make/refresh earhook options.

[@whiteknight5100]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 I wish Sony would make a pair

[@xRamZx]

After 2 years of heavy daily use my spirit x2's are dying, so I'm shopping new buds. I like the earhook style but don't know what to get! Liberty 3 pros are 85 bux right now, might pick them up.

[@whiteknight5100]

@@xRamZx Well JBL did just release the Endurance Peak 3s. Ten hour battery life. App support. Those are worth a look. JLAB also has various models with earhooks too. I have their Epic Air Sport ANC and what I like about them is customizable sound from the earbuds and in app.

[@yyyyyyessirrrrrr]

Thanks man I have been following you for years! My Sony WF1000XM4 just went out along with my ladies pair. Glad we got the warranty at Best Buy! Definitely going to go in and do more research on the ones from this new list

[@malcontent_1]

I'd really like to see your favorite earbuds for phone/video calls, perhaps broken down by price point. Thx

[@loganbittner6265]

Hey, I’m really struggling to decide between the linkbuds s vs the Soundcore Liberty 4s vs the nothing Ear 2s. Sound quality and comfort are my biggest priorities, based on this list you would go Nothing, then Sony, then Soundcore?

[@Leadloose]

Linkbuds S. I have all those and comfort and S.Q. on the sonys are great. You won't be disappointed

[@larrytate1657]

@@Leadloose do the link buds get loud on max?

[@Leadloose]

​@larrytate1657 they get to be about 75 to 80 db I believe. Not the loudest out there. But they are comfortable and I seem to gravitate to them out of most of the buds i own. My JBLs technics, Nura Pros my fav.

[@Patrickmathieu0482]

My top 3 is: B&O EX, Sennheiser momemtum 3 tws and B&O EQ…. For anc, the best is bose qcii… hands down !!!!!! By far !!!

[@BrianJohnson-bq9tr]

Great to see you still at it, Keith. I hope things are going well for you. You've become a big part of my KZbin library. Rock on, mate!!

[@Foobymaster1]

My linkbud s are my favorite for and probably sound. Lypertek z5 has my favorite control scheme of all the ones I've tried.

[@JustAnother_Millennial]

literally came here for those status between 3, def gonna grab next time their on sale, undoubtedly one of the best headphones out right now. Hell, the between 2's are still amazing, but they stepped it up even more with the 3ANC's and im too juiced

[@TF2ReplayMaker]

Calm down son you're talking about earbuds

[@danielismyname3727]

These things are no joke I've got the between pros and the between 3anc and their fan fucking tastic

[@jacobdolphine1829]

Is the linkbud S better than soundcore liberty 4 and OnePlus earbuds pro 2 in terms of sound and volume??

[@BaherTarek94]

No .. 75 or 80 percent volume on oneplus buds pro 2 equals 100 of linkbuds S ... Liberty 4 is not louder than oneplus but louder than linkbuds S

[@gtbigdog3507]

I have to say, I sold all my Sony earbuds because I wasn’t impressed. I like the Sennheisers Momentum 3 and the Bang & Olefsen much better with the now discontinued Technics A70 being my favorite.

[@Bluelovebird69]

This is it, i am still processing it, i just bought sony wf1000xm5 with high expectations, but it feels like something not right. I already sold wf1000xm4 two times, xm3 1 times. I ended up with beoplay EX that got missing on my travel. So i bought this wf 1000xm5 with expectation: yes, sony will level up their game in terms of sound, maybe they will different tuning. And i can now : no, they’re not. Yes, its better but not worth the price. When everyone says yo tws is just a bit junk of over processed sound you hear, yes when you use sony. Any suggestions?

[@denniscolbourne6126]

Great review! I own the status between pros... Do you think the new version is a worthy upgrade ref the sound quality vs price?

[@kofiobodaitetteh8226]

So good to see I’m still getting notifications of your videos. Thanks for continuing

[@BJPerryJr]

The Status Between 3ANC are easily my favorite wireless earbuds in my collection and I own a few...lol Great list you have here man & excellent work like always. Keep doing what you do 💪💯👍

[@krisztianpapp1150]

The aesthetic of that tws is really gas.

[@Nohndl]

I am considering getting the 3 ANC's. My three important qualities are sound quality with smooth, deep bass but not boomy, phone call quality, especially in noisy environments, and noise canceling. I read that those excel in all three areas. Lastly, I would throw in all day comfort. What are your favorite features when using them?

[@BJPerryJr]

@@Nohndl I have to agree that they’re good in all of those areas you mentioned, though those areas are all very subjective. I really really enjoy using them & could use them for long periods of time myself. I barely use my Senheiser MTW3 since getting them. I’m definitely going to recommend them without any hesitation. ** You can get whatever sound you want with them when you use the EQ within the app, BUT, I also think you’ll be satisfied with their preset options as well. Go ahead & get them. I can’t see anyone regretting making that purchase decision

[@Nohndl]

@@BJPerryJr thanks BJ. I appreciate your input. I think I'm going to do that!

[@michaelshepard9409]

I agree, sir....mine to!!!!

[@LubkoHrdy]

Hello, I cannot decide between linkbuds s, opera 05 and nothing ear 2. Which one has the deepest low end and good mids+highs? I listen everything from hardcore to classics 😊

[@Woupsme]

Loved my NuraTrue Pro but sadly lost them. They've been bought/partnered with Denon and can be bought on their website it seems. But nowhere else.

[@marchervais1269]

I am happily using the opera 5, but the problem that I have with them is that they would gladly like to get out of my ear canal, specially when my hands are full and I cannot push them back. Apart from gluing them in my ears, do you know about any add on that I could buy that would help to keep them more tight on my ears?

[@DJ279V]

Another awesome list. Definitely have the Status on my Christmas list!!

[@erinmarie0677]

I have a limited income and live check-to-check. I recently ordered a $40 pair of Obbug TWS V5 0+EDR from Amazon and of course, got what I paid for. The quality of the music sound is great, if they're noise cancelling, they're not very good at that. My biggest problem is that callers tell me they can't understand me and it sounds horrible. And I cannot figure out how to turn them off while on a call without turning off my Bluetooth. Is there such a thing as true wireless, noise cancelling + clear calling ear buds for under $100?

[@someguynj]

I loved the Linkbuds S but had connectivity issues when walking around with my phone in my pocket. It cut out frequently and there was digital distortion if I didn't hold the phone at chest level. It's too bad - they were better than earbuds that were much more expensive and really very comfortable.

[@Nohndl]

My Linkbuds were great. They were likely the most comfortable and lightweight buds owned. And the sound quality, while not the match of the XM4, was quality for that design. And the features, like it's effective noise canceling and speak to chat made them very capable for commuter buds. I'm wondering if Sony will upgrade them soon because I might try them again.

[@DBAMAN7]

@@Nohndl what do you use now?

[@Nohndl]

@@DBAMAN7 Well, I lost my Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro and the first B&O buds, the uh, e8s are losing battery life so now I am using Tozo NC7, which are surprisingly decent despite being cheap What do you use?

[@MrVivorico]

What phone were you using?

[@someguynj]

@@MrVivorico Samsung S22 Ultra at the time.

[@michaeldavis6550]

Ok which ones have the best mic for phone calls in noisy environments where the caller can clearly hear my voice instead of back ground noise. I keep trying buds that dont work.

[@cheesecrums1559]

Have you checked out the LG Tone Free t90's? Im looking into buying these.

[@jonathanbarnes7641]

Which do you think sounds better the 3ANC or the BEOPLAY EX for hiphop and reggae music?

[@JC-wj3hx]

Any good earbuds that have good ANC n good for calls? :) I'm thinking of Soundcore's Life P3 vs Liberty Air 2 Pro.

[@eluv2401]

Great list. Really want the Nothin, Status and Link Buds.

[@chrisjohnson9306]

current rotation Evos,Jab 7 pros,Edy 240,Tech AZ60s,Tozo X1,OnePlus pro 2...and always swap in at some point my all time favs 😍Sabbat E16😍And why is taking soundpeat so long to get the operas to stores for purchase :(

[@gregman0007]

Where would the Sennheiser true wireless 3 fall in on your top earbuds lost?

[@VicharB]

My current combo for wireless consists of Sennheiser CX Plus SE TWS along with Momentum 4 headphones. For wired i am continuing to use Okko OH10 IEM along with Sennheiser HD600 and HD58x.

[@Advisorblogger]

Great video and really solid list. I have been open to those nothing earbuds. My current rotation is 6 deep. Anker liberty 2 air, liberty 2, liberty 3, liberty air pro, apple beats studio buds, skullcandy indy evo, and I keep the jlab executive air in my bag for in case.

[@pillcosby3949]

Rotation? They’re tools dawg, who keeps a rotation of earbuds😂😂😂

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

I have a bunch. They serve different use cases. I have some that I need multipoint for because I have a work phone and a home phone. Some that are tuned better and make more sense if you want better quality music over. I have an LG tone Flex neck band when I need excellent call quality and assistant functionality. Having only one pair of these is usually insufficient because they're prone to troubleshooting, they have weak battery... Don't get me wrong six is probably excessive but one pair of these doesn't usually cover every use..

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

Do you have more than one hat? A pair of shoes? Speakers? People have more than one guitar or sometimes even more than one car if they can afford it. Having a collection of different earbuds/im/headphones is it pretty reasonable hobby n

[@nissanzx1]

Thank you, but can I use the JBL headphones with only one side, right or left, and control the properties, or is there only one main side? Since I own an old version of JBL + Sony, and they only have one main side As I own Samsung bods, and they have the feature to control in either direction

[@ligeralon]

Have you tried TWX9? Would love to hear your thoughts on the amd how they compare

[@adventuretech3765]

I have the Status 3ANC and the Beats Fit Pro, who you ranked at #2 and for my money, the Status 3ANC's sound better. I realize this is subjective and I won't pull the audiophile card on you because IMO anyone can call themselves an audiophile since there is no certification, no class you can go to and honestly nothing that proves calling yourself this means literally anything of substance. I work in broadcasting and my 30+ years of wearing headphones means I know what I'm talking about...but I still respect others' opinions. I love your reviews, keep up the good work.

[@MrRootlinux]

Fantastic line up and great video.

[@sundeep18]

Nura buds have been bought out by Denon. The Nura buds pro are now called Denon Perl

[@argeemar]

How about the OnePlus buds pro 2? What do you think about them?

[@thewindowguys7564]

Have u tried any bowers and Wilkins ps17 I think

[@riez1150]

Can anybody tell me which earbuds has the best mic quality for calls besides than Airpods? My Airpods just doesn't work well with Windows laptop.

[@agamenonmarques4448]

I use a tws1 pro from edifier and wanna update for one with the same price, any sugestion?

[@adraineholmes4566]

Have u tried the galaxy buds 2 pro? How are they?

[@Agent311]

Thinking about picking up the Earfun Air Pro 3 but I already have the Air S, are they any better at all? I used to like the Air S when I got them but over time I found myself reaching for them less and less.

[@nhsplayer07]

Thinking about the Air S for gym and occasional zoom calls would u recommend it especially around that price?

[@llyonnel2847]

what should i buy soundpeats capsule 3 pro or earfun air 3 pro?

[@yixianng9512]

Would you mind sharing, if given a choice between the Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro and Opera 05, which do you prefer, and why? Noticed you did a video 2 months earlier that featured your liking of the Capsule 3 Pro. Thanks.

[@OfficialGamesky]

The Opera 05 is my favorite, it's been my go to earbuds for everything because it sounds great no matter what I'm listening to

[@yixianng9512]

Thank you. Wish you great success.

[@KhomAsian]

I only focus on sound quality, and the stable of the product, so what best sounding tws under 150$? I'm using S23 Ultra

[@Buzza235]

Can you use beats with android?

[@maryly09]

Can u recommend a button control earbud? I hate touch control earbuds bc they're annoying when i accidentally touch them.

[@juwelpatuary5822]

Soundcore life dot 3i

[@theodwroz]

Hi there, i ve been a subscriber since your beginning and i am still waiting for a review on fiio utws system for iems and not only. Please give it a try...

[@Amordil]

Bro you really helped me out thanks a lot I really like the Sony link buds S

[@captainMony]

imagine not being so indecisive as a reviwer

[@zahirmulla6715]

What about Beoplay EX?

[@duramax74]

Tozo NC9 Plus are my favorite all-around earbuds due to the price, controls & comfort.

[@dariussatius1621]

Another great video, thank you!!!!

[@petermurage8685]

Really nice list

[@MasterOfZombies115]

Hello bro, between the 1more evo and Sony linkbuds S, which one would you choose?

[@Patrickmathieu0482]

One more!!!! Easily !!!!!!!

[@jameshastings6538]

What earbuds would you say fit better between the SoundPeats Opera 05 or the Status Between ANC? I’m trying to find a pair of workout earbuds and nothing seems to work well.

[@whiteknight5100]

Get earhook style buds

[@jameshastings6538]

@@whiteknight5100 I would if there was a hook style earbud that had the sound quality like these two. I won’t buy anything that doesn’t have at least dual drivers.

[@whiteknight5100]

@@jameshastings6538 Yeah they don't have that. Currently there's none that are hi res certified. Maybe Powerbeats Pro, I'm not sure on them.

[@jameshastings6538]

@@whiteknight5100 oh. It doesn’t have to be hi res certified. I got an iPhone so the codecs don’t really mean much to me. I wish they would add better codecs. I’ll look into the Powerbeats Pro. I do like the style of Beats Fit Pro but I’m waiting to see if they release an updated version in hopes they use dual drivers.

[@whiteknight5100]

@@jameshastings6538 I want a pair of hi res buds or phones but I don't know which ones to get

[@Advisorblogger]

As of today may 3, some location of Walmart have the linkbuds s on clearance for 99. As an FYI. If you look at his original review that might be a solid price point for some.

[@TIMB1044]

I use the liberty 3 pros, samsung buds pro and Sony wf 1000xm3

[@jokok2333]

no timestamp?

[@oddomayo5636]

Great video,very helpful

[@koningklootzak7788]

soundcore space a40 is the best overall.

[@h1a8]

Jabra elite 7 pro is getting no love. They are Damn near perfect in tuning, with meh technicalities. Best fit, decent anc and call quality. They are in my top 5 for sure.

[@nhsplayer07]

I sold mine cus they weren’t loud and sound was ok compared to my soundcore liberty 3 pros.

[@remingtonmateo8156]

I've been using the Earfun Free Pro 2 since May 2022. They are still great for me.

[@arkangelarkangel1302]

I'm still waiting for my Soundpeats Opera 5s. 😢

[@salgymbro7624]

I'm still waiting for the opera 05 to drop, at least soundpeat's page says "coming soon"

[@ksmooth1973]

Also the beat fit pros are very fatiguing for your ears you cant keep them in to long they actually start to irritate the ear and if you wear them to long it actually hurts. He didnt discuss any of these things that's why I am bringing them to light

[@vstolpner]

Love your videos, but May 1st isn't exactly close to halfway point... Barely a 1/3 of the way through ;)

[@Mickieshelton]

Soumdcore A1 Life has great bass...couldn't hear nothing but these when I was grocery shopping

[@steadfast78]

Vegeta, what does the scouter said?! *breaks scouter* it’s ZE8000

[@petermurage8685]

Just out of curiosity,why didn't the OnePlus buds pro 2 not make the list?

[@giovannitedesco8703]

I bought the OnePlus buds pro last year I would be careful if I were you, me and many other users on the OnePlus support forum have a battery drain issue after a firmware update, the battery only last about 1h and OnePlus don't seem to care bc they haven't fixed this issue in over 6 months

[@y0u5uf]

Thanks again. I think I'm going to get the Sonys

[@mikeevans7381]

I'm using the JBL Live Pro2's the Donner Do buds and the Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro. I have more expensive earbuds but these are the ones I like right now. Thank you for recommending the Donner's and the Soundpeats you were spot on as usual. 🔥🔥💯🇺🇸

[@IncredibleJim]

I'm using the OnePlus Buds Pro 2. Sound great but they have their issues

[@triplerrrboss]

You should try the latest OnePlus buds

[@haydermahmood387]

Nura pro is best now but no one mention them!!!

[@Nohndl]

Gamesky, great review and list. Though, I would have liked to see you add the other features beyond sound that make them your favorite earbuds.

[@jaydakinggg]

I still use the soundcore liberty 3 pros 🤷🏾‍♂️

[@chrisferrey]

I'm surprised sennheiser didn't make your list?

[@tdmduc]

Listening to this vid on my Opera 05 😎😘🥳💪

[@karlo4664]

You sleeping on soundcore?

[@marufahmed9066]

Samsung buds pro 2 should have been added in this.

[@mikehancock6280]

I saw the link s at Walmart on clearance for $99. I think I should go pick them up.

[@highfived]

The champ is her making content ❤. Hope your ok Gamesky ?

[@LokiDWolf]

Why don't people use the word "are" anymore? The word "is" shouldn't be used in so many places in this video. 😁 Looking for a replacement pair of earbuds. I knew I would get some good info here. I have to see about water proof because that's a feature I like.

[@mosankoane4938]

Yeah sound is subjective so they say but a top 5 list of earbuds rated in terms of sound but there's no Sennheiser in it ? I mean 😮

[@robertc4826]

Keith? You're one of the top reviewers on YT that I not only trust but enjoy. I (still) cannot find a excellent earbud with stellar ANC and Ambient mode. After going thru 8-9 pairs of Jlab Epic air anc earbuds to only have ONE pair where BOTH the ANC and Ambient mode work. But after purchasing (and returning) over 15-20 earbuds I'm about ready to give up. With a severe hearing loss I'm guessing that my subjective opinion on ANC and Ambient mode is limited. But I just am happy to see you still posting videos Sir

[@carlson2012abqb]

Airpod pro 2

[@Patrickmathieu0482]

Between 3 anc take sooo long to arrive at your home !!!! More than 4-5 weeks !!!! It’s a shame for status audio !! They send you thousands of emails per day to buy their products, but they have problems to send you their products!!!!

[@adamcanterbury]

Status Between Pro and Status Between 3ANC are the best sounding tws out there…

[@Smykonis]

I am using pixel buds pro but there are many great earbuds.

[@Patrickmathieu0482]

I have over 35 earbuds and over 30 headphones! So listen people!!! Some youtubers clail: right out of the box they sound… bla bla bla !!!! (That’s fucking bullshit!!!!) Heyyyyyy ! When i buy a car, does i buy the car only for normal mode or i want the race or sports mode too?!!!! I want to try the race or sports mode too!!!! So here is the point! Sennheiser momemtum 3 tws are the best TWS on the market !!! Why? Because you can tweak them like you want without distortion!!!!! They can take everything you give to them!!! +10 bass, + 10 treble…. Everything you want !!!! So they can sound any way you want without distortion !!!!!!!! Only the B&O EX can do this too !!!! But there is 300$ between the two !!!! So buy Sennheiser!!!!!

[@那人冷靜一點]

Lol no tws can get eq without distortion 😂 you can't even assign the q value of the band you're eqing. I guess you dont have good wired iems or headphones 😂

[@Patrickmathieu0482]

Hahaha stupid ! I paid 2000$ canadian for 1 headphone wireless and 1200$ for one pair of earbud!! Ohh i forgot, i have a room dedicated to my best headphones. I used solid wood and sonopan to isolated the sound. Inbought the Abyss AB-1266 that cost me 15000$ canadian and i have my golden heaphones, Sennheiser HE1 that cost me 82000$ canadian with taxes… i don’t remember what you said: i don’t have good headphones?! So now, you can go fu$& yourself ;)

[@colinstewart3965]

What no Soundcore ?!?? Lol

[@THExDUDEx8624]

All of the soundpeats earbuds are so oversized.

[@moviesunified6746]

I ❤ one plus buds pro 2

[@Haiqavlog]

Nice beautiful ❤️

[@AnxiousCHKNLeg]

Hell yea