1. Apple AirPods Pro 2

SPECIFICATIONS           

Bluetooth version: 5.3          

Noise-canceling: Yes

Battery Life: 30hrs         

Charging: Lightning, wireless   

Built-in mic and controls: Yes

TODAY'S BEST DEALS

$199 at Amazon  $199.99 at Best Buy $229 at Walmart

REASONS TO BUY +Clear, detailed, and powerful sound +Excellent noise-canceling +Longer battery life +Smooth, intuitive use with iOS devices

REASONS TO AVOID -Many features are iOS-only -No customizable ANC

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2. Sony WH-1000XM5

SPECIFICATIONS  

Bluetooth version: 5.2    

Noise-canceling: Yes    

Battery life: 30hrs                                       

Charging: USB-C     

Built-in mic and controls: Yes

TODAY'S BEST DEALS

$348 at Amazon $348 at Crutchfield $349.99 at Best Buy

REASONS TO BUY +Sensational sonic clarity +Nice to use +Punchy and precise, agile bass

REASONS TO AVOID -Build less premium than before -Don’t fold away completely

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3. Sony WF-C500

SPECIFICATIONS      

Bluetooth version: 5.0    

Noise-canceling: No   

Battery life: 20 hrs (buds: 10hrs; case: 10hrs)    

Charging: USB-C    Built-in mic and controls: Yes

TODAY'S BEST DEALS

$68 at Amazon $68 at Crutchfield $69.99 at Best Buy

REASONS TO BUY +Compact and comfortable design +Spirited, well-balanced sound +Fine control app

REASONS TO AVOID -Ordinary battery life -Slightly small-scale sound -Numerous serious rivals

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4. Apple Airpods Max

SPECIFICATIONS   

Bluetooth version: 5.0 

 Noise-canceling: Yes 

Battery life: 20 hrs

 Charging: Lightning      

Built-in mic and controls: Yes

TODAY'S BEST DEALS

$479.99 at Amazon $499.99 at Best Buy $499.99 at Walmart

REASONS TO BUY +Superb sound and noise-canceling +Cinematic spatial audio +Exceptional build quality

REASONS TO AVOID -Near-pointless case -Audio cable not included -Practically Apple-only

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5. Panasonic RZ-S500W

SPECIFICATIONS   

Bluetooth version: 5.0   

Noise-canceling: Yes 

Battery life: 19.5hrs (buds: 6.5 hours; case: 13hrs) 

 Charging: USB-C   Built-in mic and controls: Yes

TODAY'S BEST DEALS

$89.06 at Amazon $110.30 at Amazon

REASONS TO BUY +Expansive detailed presentation +Excellent noise canceling +Superb touch controls

REASONS TO AVOID -Fit could be an issue for some

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6. Earfun Air Pro

SPECIFICATIONS   

Bluetooth version: 5.0   

Noise-canceling: Yes   

Battery life: 25hrs (buds: 7 hrs; case: 18hrs)    

Charging: USB-C     

Built-in mic and controls: Yes

TODAY'S BEST DEALS

$79.99 at Amazon $112.99 at Walmart

REASONS TO BUY +Solid, accurate bass weight +Effective noise canceling +Classy build and finish

REASONS TO AVOID -Harsh upper midrange

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7. Sony WF-1000XM4

SPECIFICATIONS   

Bluetooth version: 5.2   

Noise-canceling: Yes    

Battery life: 24hrs (buds: 8hrs; case: 16hrs)     

Charging: USB-C     Built-in mic and controls: Yes

TODAY'S BEST DEALS

$228 at Amazon $228 at Crutchfield $229.99 at Best Buy

REASONS TO BUY +Clear, detailed bass performance +Wonderful sense of musicality +Comfortable +Class-leading battery life

REASONS TO AVOID -Missing Sony’s Multipoint feature -Lacking ear tip choices 

-No aptX HD

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8. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3

SPECIFICATIONS    

Bluetooth version: 5.2   

 Noise-canceling: Yes    

Battery life: 7 hrs (28 hrs with charging case)       

Charging: USB-C      

Built-in mic and controls: Yes

TODAY'S BEST DEALS

$189.95 at Amazon $189.95 at Sweetwater Sound $199.99 at Best Buy

REASONS TO BUY +Spacious, refined, and insightful sound +aptX Adaptive Bluetooth support +Nicely priced

REASONS TO AVOID -Earpieces slightly cheaper looking -Pick up wind noise

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9. Sony WH-1000XM4

SPECIFICATIONS                 

Bluetooth version: 5.1              

 Noise-canceling: Yes  

Battery life: 30hrs          

Charging: USB-C       

Built-in mic and controls: Yes

TODAY'S BEST DEALS

$348 at Amazon $348 at Crutchfield $349.99 at Best Buy

REASONS TO BUY +Dynamic, detail-rich sound +Sensational sense of timing +Lightweight, comfy, and clever

REASONS TO AVOID -No IP rating -No aptX support

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10. Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2

SPECIFICATIONS   

Bluetooth: 5.2   

Noise-canceling: Yes    

Battery life: 30hrs  

Charging: USB-C        

Built-in mic and controls: Yes

TODAY'S BEST DEALS

$399 at Amazon $399 at Crutchfield $399 at Best Buy

REASONS TO BUY +Insightful, clean, focused sound +Taut bass +Premium build

REASONS TO AVOID -Not class leaders -No mini jack input