TOP 10 Earbuds in 2024 RANKED (With CUSTOM Scoring)

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0:00 Intro
0:27 Comfort
1:28 Security
2:22 Case & Battery
4:29 Controls
6:41 Connectivity
9:11 Call Quality
11:14 App/Extras
13:44 Noise Cancelling
14:39 Transparency
15:22 Sound Quality
20:54 Custom Scoring
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[@4loot]

Perfect video and right in time for black friday and the holidays! Love the in-depth videos!

[@Black808Dragon]

the spreadsheet is so cool man, your work is always on top

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks I'm glad you like it!

[@rodrigolaporte274]

What a great, detailed comparison! awesome work!!!!!! and that spreadsheet is pure gold. Instant sub!

[@Nyxius22]

Very well done video. I really appreciated watching the in depth reviews of the earbuds

[@omarzero1701]

This video is worth a new subscriber! Thank you for such details and the useful chart to download at the end.

[@dalemasten8252]

I am trying to figure out which earbuds I want and this is the most comprehensive and helpful review of all. Thank you so much for taking the time to do this!

[@_theAuthority]

So what are you waiting for..decide already!

[@davidmmuench]

James, you legend, thank you SOOOOOO much for including the max decibels for each bud! Since I have some hearing loss I'm in the "loud crowd", so the louder the better! Cheers!

[@pickyaudio]

Happy to help David! I got the idea from the one and only El Jefe

[@AWGG42]

Great, clear and systemic review. Brilliant. Thank you.

[@prakharagnihotri5579]

The best TWS review I've seen this year! I've been waiting to make up my mind between the Pixel Buds vs Nothing Ear(2) and tho I am still confused as I don't have a budget restriction, I find the Ear(2) to be the better overall value for money product that does everything and works with all devices the same. Thanks

[@pickyaudio]

Either way you go you're all good! The ear (2) does have the superior customisation overall

[@Freydale]

Ive been leaning toward a pair of these and thank you very much for that calculator. It basically confirmed what has been important to me. Was very cool to see that after ranking my priorities.

[@pickyaudio]

Aye! Nice to hear the calculator helped!

[@user-sinobi]

Great, clear and structured review, thank you very much for so much high-quality comparation

[@grandmachines]

Absolute best comparison test video! 🙏🏻 thank you

[@dextershelby6897]

This is so helpful! Especially the call quality test was sooo good !

[@burakakan8341]

this is the best headphone comparision video , keep up to good work man

[@GadZookz]

You did a fantastic job with this. Thanks!

[@jayelliott8549]

GREATLY appreciate the thought and explanations you put into this breakdown. Buying such things is a huge pain, so to have it spelled out in this manner was extremely helpful. Thanks man.

[@JDakaCorgi]

You got a sub from me just because of you doing the Jabra 10s, I had the 65ts and now have the elite 7 actives and tbh, I think the 65ts were betterz I was extremely impressed by those (65ts) back in the day but the mic wasn’t so great, that’s why I’m glad to see their new ones tested and ranked.

[@peaj4812]

Really? I bought a pair of 65ts and they were absolutely horrible for me. Constant Bluetooth issues and ANC would turn off and on.

[@JDakaCorgi]

@@peaj4812 Yes sir, I had them for like over 5 years and they didn’t start having connection issues until like year three.. it may have been a bad pair or maybe it’s case by case bc I know some companies are really good at making hit and misses, to where some are gray but some also such a lot of

[@ShadowNight808]

This spreadsheet was so helpful. I was looking for earbuds and got so overwhelmed with options and none seemed to fit everything that I wanted to use them for. I used your spreadsheet to fill out what parts were important to me and ended up getting a pair I had originally put aside (samsung galaxy buds2 pro) and I've been thoroughly enjoying them. Thank you for your informative videos and tools!!

[@peace-wink]

Hey Picky, There is a small label mismatch in the sheet. The labels of the App/Extras and Call Quality are swapped on line 25 / 26. Thanks for the awesome review! : )

[@_-Z-]

Thank you for another great comparison and ranking, Picky! 👍

[@pickyaudio]

No worries!

[@Nube7202]

The spreadsheet was awesome!! Helped me concrete my purchase for the Bose comfort ultras!

[@pickyaudio]

I’m glad I helped 👍😊

[@justsomedude6373]

You are prob the most honest reviewer of earbuds on KZbin. Doing a real service here, thank you. Now my final decision through your videos is between 1+ buds pro and JBL live pro 2.

[@theplayer4mine759]

One of the best youtubers when it comes to detailed reviews! Keep it going and thanks for your work!!!💪🏽

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you 🙏

[@shethsa]

A very objective analysis of buds. This helped me ratify my decision to go in for the jabra elite 10s after using the airpods pro 2 for a year on my android phone. The lack of features on an android and the slight discomfort after an hour is the reason I'm hoping to switch to the jabras. Thank you!

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks I hope they work well for you

[@Justmakesomenoiz]

Just change the tips for memoryfoam and your set. Improved the sound and ANC alot.

[@alvinamana1459]

honestly that was a bad buy anyway using and airpod with an android phone? I'm surprised you last that long with that lol.

[@shethsa]

@@alvinamana1459 Actually it was the discomfort that made me change. Rest of it was fine. Especially the anc and transparency was pretty good. Sound was a bit tinny.

[@peernahman1276]

how's the jabra after using the airpods?

[@donnagathers6979]

Thanks for all your hard work putting together this video. ❤

[@pickyaudio]

No worries! Thanks for watching

[@dbb6106]

Great video. Would love to see a review of the status between 3 anc.

[@ededdeh1960]

Transparency is a great category, hope you keep it in future videos

[@micaeglaleiva]

I have been wanting a review on pixel buds pro for a month… thanks for that💚

[@pickyaudio]

No problem 👍

[@mikekakonikolas7407]

Realy detailed comparisons and reviews, these great videos help a lot of people to make their choice!!! Special thanks for including info about volume, most reviewers forget that! Keep it up!!!

[@pickyaudio]

Cheers! Glad to hear it's helping out 😊

[@phillippereira6468]

fantastic reviews, professionally done. Am in the boat of needing a bud for both a samsung s21FE and an iphone 13pro......Am thinking the jabra elite 10 will cover both bases...call quality for business calls and of course sound quality for music are important... your spreadsheet and review has me swaying to the jabra elite 10.....thoughts?

[@Sunko0o]

Thats the Video i was looking for! Damn why did it take so long to find this xD

[@jeroenselderslaghs9594]

I am in love with the Bose Ultra earbuds. There is something about the sound that is just magical. It's so crystal clear, musical, fun and pleasant to listen at. That in combination with the amazing ANC and just impeccable fit to my ears at least it's a wondrful peace of musical instrument. I tryed some other earbuds, like the one's from sony, Jabra, Technics, Sennheiser and even the Beoplay EX because i really wanted to give myself the ideal earbuds for x-max but I just can't but help but go back to the Ultra's. So i decided finally to get those in white cause they look pretty as well. :D

[@Justmakesomenoiz]

I've had them also but sold them and got another pair of airpods pro 2 instead. Couldn't stand the faint hizzing sound they had on standby and also that they on occasion dropped the connection. Superb sound though for music and ANC was good but still prefer airpods pro 2.

[@lyianx]

The bose not having wireless charging is a deal breaker for me (yes, i know you can buy a separate thing to *give* it wireless charging, but it should be included, and they charge and extra $50 for that). Ive also seen some complaints about them.

[@prasannasayami1351]

Just got my pair OnePlus Buds Pro 2 and I like everything about it except the noise cancellation (which seems to make the high pitch AC hum of my room more apparent) and the slightly loose fit on just my left ear for some reason. Following your comment on a previous video, I'm on the firmware that the buds came with. Would you still recommend not updating to the latest firmware? Can't find any official list of changes/improvements in the firmware updates.

[@themenacenowak]

Love the review. Thank you

[@alvaroquispe1014]

Where is the b&o beoplay ex and the technics az60m2 or the az80? I mean in what position they could be?

[@ElizabethGlasby]

such a good detailed way of reviewing, super reliable, and showing examples (proof), so thanks mate :D

[@walidhassan4]

Hello Sir. I have been watching your videos lately. Can you suggest me if i should go for Beats Studio Buds or JBL Tune Buds. My priority is sound quality... Or do you have any other opinion?

[@STR82DVD]

Bloody brilliant lad. I was sad not to see the HHOGene GPods in the list😉 but hey most of my other buds made your list so all good lad. Thanks for the honest Christmas list. 🙏

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! Would love to have added another 10 earbuds haha!

[@STR82DVD]

@@pickyaudio Consumers are spoiled for choices these days.

[@blakewillson18]

My top are OnePlus Buds Pro 2, 1More Evo, Jabra Elite 7 Pro, JBL Endurance Peak 3, and SoundCore Liberty 4.

[@95alexi]

The excel sheet is exactly what I needed! Thanks

[@pickyaudio]

Nice! No worries

[@Mailme81]

Been watching picky audio for a while. Another great video thank you! Curious, where do you rank the SQ of say Soundpeats H1 compared with a benchmark like XM5?

[@daveo.alvarez1855]

I just happened to see your video. Thanks for your reviews. Personal opinion, you should add to your list of earbuds the JBL Tour Pro 2, you will be amazed.

[@gauravsood592]

Man! your reviews are bang on point. I bought the Jabra Elite 10 buds on your recommendation from earlier videos and I'm super happy. Based on your well thought scoring system I know I've made the right decision. My main considerations were comfort, ANC, call quality and sound quality. Based on my experience of using the Elite 10s for more than three weeks now, they are value for money. If I have to nitpick something it would be the Dolby spatial audio that isn't great. Also, the codecs could have been better, given the good battery life there was no harm in adding LDAC. I also want to point out the volume-down action doesn't work properly most of the time when long pressing the left bud. Instead, it toggles the ANC/transparency action :/

[@pickyaudio]

I'm glad you're liking them! I agree the spatial audio is a bit rough. Interesting about the volume adjustment on the left earbud. I have never had that issue, maybe reach out to Jabra and see if they can help out

[@gauravsood592]

@@pickyaudio thanks I'll have to ask them what's the issue

[@kevinyigu]

How about Elite 10's mic? Elite 7 Pro's mic is disaster, that's why I'm hesitating between SONY XM5 and Jabra Elite 10.

[@shethsa]

Hi Picky! I must've missed your review on the technics az80s. I'd love to see them in your spreadsheet.

[@johnidoctor9826]

Your eq settings for jabra elite 10 is just crazy good! Thank you man 👨

[@pickyaudio]

Glad you like them!

[@Pepeplas7]

It is really interesting to see the Pixel Buds evolution. With the new updates it is probably top 3. Call quality is unmatched, and that’s a software tweak. It’s really mind blowing. Sound quality is decent, and when you own an Android device the personalization is good enough to elevate it to a whole different level. They are amazing buds that can compete with the top brands for half a price. But the noise cancellation and soundstage are still very limited. I would totally recommend people to go out and try all the options and then see for themselves.

[@RicherTechReviews]

Excellent video bro cheers!

[@kellenwong]

Great video! I tried several earbuds on your ranking list. I still think Denon PerL Pro is the most amazing earbuds I have.

[@donglers]

Doing great work out here

[@originaozz]

The personalized scoring is amazing. Thanks so much for this review.

[@pickyaudio]

No worries! Glad you like it

[@Sri_Harsha_Electronics_Guthik]

Really appreciate the customs scoring Excel file you created. Thank you.

[@randomrandom2917]

Hey picky I wanna ask that if high res really matters. I bought a jabra elite 10 and might consider to return them if high res is really effects auido quality, then I might want switch to nothing ear 2. What's your opinion about that?

[@PhilLoveNaoTem]

Awesome video! Thanks for that

[@DeivixLV]

I use 2 phones for daily (Pixel 6 and Huawei P20). What piqued my interest was Nothing Ear 2 buds since i like stem shape because of comfort, especially while sleeping and they're overall nice. Which earbuds would you recommend for me..?

[@mrconnoiseur]

How did you test for lhdc audio on Nothing Ear(2)? What device did you use?

[@DJ279V]

Superb comparisons. Oneplus Buds Pro 2 are my 2nd go-to set next to the Status Between 3 ANC. App controls are vital now to enhance experience and value of each peoduct.

[@pickyaudio]

Nice! 3ANC is on my radar

[@JConner1864]

Your reviews on buds are some of the best I've found & this one is no exception......outstanding job! I'm looking to add to my rotation and I find myself increasingly leaning towards the Jabra Elite 10s, they look the most interesting to me as they seem to do a lot of everything right........I'm an Android user (S23 Ultra) and I already own & very much enjoy the Samsung Buds Pro 2. I'm down to Sony, Bose & the Jabras.....do u think I'm leaning in the right direction with the Jabras?..... again, fantastic channel & review & I would value your opinion on this.... have a great day!

[@arojasemploi2]

I tried them all and returned all but the jabras. Sony xm5 are very good but the foam tips was not a good fit for me, I had to push them back in to get a good seal. Bose ANC is amazing but sound quality is just ok. Jabras are good at everything. I really like the instrument separation and they sound the most natural.

[@JConner1864]

@@arojasemploi2 Thank you very much for that & have a great weekend......

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! Yea the Elite 10 do everything right

[@hanymohammad48]

Thanks for awesome video, however im stil confused little bit, So kindly if you can recommend me the best one for me as im attending many online meetings and i have to do many calls using the earbuds so im focusing on Calls quality , noise cancellation , so which one you would recommend? As i was using one plus buds pro 2 but i lost it few days a go and i want a bud which fit my usage. And many thanks again

[@seweratas]

do you have a separate in-depth review on the Jabra elite 10? nice video as usual though!

[@pickyaudio]

I do now! Linked in the descrption

[@zenzombie96]

Tq for the completed review. Auto subscribe 👍

[@Scottiedowawa]

One of the best reviews. Well done! Got another subscriber.

[@pickyaudio]

Awesome, thank you!

[@tomchepey2999]

Wow! Outstanding review. Thank you sir 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Melody2004.]

Hey, where would you rank the Beoplay EX in terms of sound quality?

[@whoever_81]

Daamn great comparison! I believe you should have included a quiet call quality test.

[@dananeang]

Really impressed with your video. Subscribed!!!

[@pickyaudio]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jonathanovshayev5302]

Hey Picky, I was curious why you decided to leave ot the Denon PerL Pros?

[@iGoldenBen]

What would people recommend between the Bose Quietcomfort Ultra vs Sony WF-1000XM5 for a narrower ear canal?

[@ZotmundSzele]

Awesome video and finally subscribed. (not sure why I did not subscribe earlier) I listened to the video with my Huawei Freebuds Pro 3 which (and its predecessor) were never mentioned. Are they banned Down Under or do you not find them interesting enough? They are very underrated and in my opinion and experience with many buds, simply the best TWS buds.

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks for the Sub! Iv'e been slowly building up my collection with whatever I can afford. I'll get them eventually.

[@Adrian_technic]

Do you have any other buds to compare them like Momentum 3, Liberty 3 pro? I want to buy Freebuds 3 Pro but i don't know if they are better than above mentioned which i hawe. How is the sub bass on freebuds pro 3? I love clear bass. Thank you!

[@ennkhaan]

Great video bro. Thanks for the time you put in. Could you please also add one important functionality in your test, which is single bud use(meaning if each of the buds can be used separately). This is specially useful for using the buds for work to entend battery life

[@SaadBorr]

Do have any idea if jabra elite 10 could work separately for calling? The left one alone?

[@ennkhaan]

@@SaadBorr i had the Jabra elite 75T and 85T and they both didn’t have the possibility to use only the left earbud. Jabra said they wouldn’t upgrade to this feature as well. So im guessing it doesn’t have it

[@Wilderness384]

@@SaadBorr I have Jabra Elites at home, they are about 3 years old, but they do NOT work without both buds in at the same time. If you remove one bud they halt all sound. Really annoying in the evening when I want to lay on my side without the pillow jamming the buds down my ear.

[@mictaylor9531]

I’ve got a couple of sets of the Jabras and they are outstanding! I wear them for work and at home all day 👌🏻

[@prid2287]

Hey..i am really confused with Nothing ear 2 and One plus buds 2 pro. My one plus buds pro doesn't last longer. But call quality and comfirt are my priority & i like bass in my sound. Could you please suggest which one should i go ?

[@muhairweedmond5877]

Great video as always. Though I’m still stuck between getting the sound core liberty 4 nc or the OnePlus buds 2 pro. What would be the best choice?

[@jvmjunior10]

I got the liberty 4 not the NC and love them

[@jannytangotv5800]

Which the Best Marshall Motif 2 or nothing ear 2?

[@harshil3107]

Great video ! Earned a like and subscribe 😃 Quick question though: Was this test on Oneplus Buds Pro 2 performed after newest update ? What's your verdict on new update. Upgrade or skip ?

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! I had some issues with sound at first but now it’s all good 👍

[@godbilla1991]

I love Jabra elites actives, I had the elite 75ts for 3 years before one finally failed and that was with a lot of use, 2 hour gym sessions everday. When they broke I decided to try the airpod pros. IMO they're not great for weight training at all. So easy to knock them out this ultimately led to me accidentally breaking one. Now i'm back to the jabra elite actives but with the 8 this time and sound wise it was a great upgrade. Hearthrough was superior on the 65-75ts though.

[@darthkujo]

The buds 2 pro got some updates that included aura cast, improvements to 360 audio, live translation if you have a s24 ultra and also seemlesss connection with Windows now between other fixes .

[@mayankcoolism]

Apart from Apple AirPods 2 pro, which one should I go for iPhone 15? I am thinking of oneplus buds 3 or oneplus buds z2. Suggest if you would recommend something else.

[@joewickreacher]

Great list i'm looking forward to get the soundcore liberty 4 this holiday if i receive my 13month pay.😊

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you! I hope you do 👍

[@EspiritualidadCiencia]

You're like me if I was a musician, but I'm just an Excel freak so I'm happy I ran into this video. Using your guide for my purchase! Thank you so much.

[@moazzamali5053]

Great detailed video ❤ What do you think about the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC? Do they rank similarly to the Soundcore Liberty 4?

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks! Yea they have slightly stronger ANC and more bass boosted stock tuning.

[@moazzamali5053]

@@pickyaudio Perfect, thanks for the reply ❤️ I just ordered a pair of Soundcore Liberty 4 NC's for $62 via AliExpress. Can't wait to get my hands on them. Also got a pair of Moondrop Space Travel's out of curiosity for the hype. Switching from Soundpeats H2's because the left bud developed a squeaking issue on high volume. This is why I decided to move away from Soundpeats (I was considering the Engine 4's and nearly ordered the Opera 5's as they are on sale here, for $53) Would you say the sound quality of the Opera 5's is worth taking the risk? Would I be missing out on significant sound quality when compared to the Liberty 4 NC's? I just don't want to run into any Soundpeats quality control issues 🤦‍♂️

[@mario-ck3es]

Ive been using the powerbeats because of they attach to the ear and i cant easily lose them. But only get about 10 months to a year and then batteries are gone. What would you suggest to get that same volume? I mean these are just loud. I love the volume. Im afraid to move to something with lower volume.

[@nicoleminotti8429]

This is amazing. And the customizable spreadsheet for us, haha! Looks like something I would do. 😅 Thank you for your excellent analysis.

[@pickyaudio]

haha glad you liked it

[@andy957]

Have XM4 now, disappointed in battery life but love the sound and am a Sony fanboy. Now I can't decide between XM4 and Sennheiser TWMomentum 3. Looking for full rich sound and good battery life. Any recommendations are appreciated.

[@RashidMidani]

Super perfect video …thanks a lot

[@mokisan]

Thanks for the video mate, can you sleep sideways using the bose qc ultra buds ? I use anc buds for that too.

[@pickyaudio]

No worries! I can't sleep on my side with any of these earbuds. That's just me though

[@otrotland5377]

true wireless? Is that between the earbuds or between the ear buds and the pc?

[@RenDana-ej7pi]

Thanks for these super detailed reviews as always!! cant believe I've become so picky nowadays lol. The JBL tour pro 2 are gona be 100 USD soon. Probably worth adding to a collection right?

[@pickyaudio]

No worries! That's a great deal definitely worth it. I would have added them to this video but 11 earbuds sounded strange 😂

[@strapjamtangan]

Just bought it today, and I give it to my employee. The sound bad. Trust me. Far better tws momentum 3.

[@amijoe1408]

​@@strapjamtanganbut mtw3 had a worst quality issue..bad connectivity plus dead within month of usage..

[@KamransHairCut]

@pickyaudio Hi , which headset can you recommend for the iPhone 11?

[@marclbishop]

Next level review,, but they end up being expensive for me 😅. I bought the Sennheisers and then the Nothing Ears under the influence of your reviews (happy with both), and now I'm considering the Jabras. I can see 100k subscribers in your near future.

[@pickyaudio]

Cheers Marc!

[@potter4325]

The anc is identical on both momentum 3 and jabra elite 10. I wonder why you scored them like that

[@adamweinberger9446]

Dope video! How would the AirPods 2 rate against the AirPods Pro 2?

[@dragonchi26]

Do all earbuds allow for single ear bud usage? I need that for work.

[@beegest_yoshi]

Quick note on the volume of the Nothing ear 2 when using the advanced EQ, it's like that so that your gain boosts don't introduce clipping and distortion! It's a universal rule of manual EQ that you should always reduce the preamplification (basically volume) by your highest gain so that the total gain is 0 and therefore no clips and distortion :)

[@pickyaudio]

Makes sense! Thanks for sharing that

[@RuthlessX66]

You very briefly touched on the Denon Perl Pro's, I've heard people say they're the best sounding earbuds out there, would you do a review on them?

[@pickyaudio]

Yep! Coming in two days

[@zin336]

Which one is better Soundpeats Engine 4, Soundpeats Mini Pro, Soundpeats True Free 2, SoundPeats TrueEngine 3se for running and listening to music?

[@volthndsa2005]

Could you please share your eq presents for the XM5? maybe a video about it?

[@BrucePetClark]

Wow what a review your great bro that's very challenging well done👍

[@pickyaudio]

Thank you

[@Currentaffairs2324]

Can you please recommend me the best ANC earbuds?

[@chancewallace2258]

Great review. The Jabra Elite 10s are awesome

[@pickyaudio]

Thanks, Great all rounder

[@devilishtj3483]

Hi, I am considering buying a TWS RN, my daily driver is pixel 7, can you please suggest the best TWS for me considering below points it will be very helpful. Considered earbuds - Pixel buds pro, One plus buds pro 2, nothing buds pro and galaxy buds pro 2 1. ANC should be good enough. 2. Bass head. 3. Spatial audio support.