{"id":631497,"date":"2023-04-20T09:56:00","date_gmt":"2023-04-20T14:56:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.sellorbuyhomefast.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/20\/best-wireless-earbuds-and-headphones-for-samsung-phones-cnet\/"},"modified":"2023-04-20T09:56:00","modified_gmt":"2023-04-20T14:56:00","slug":"best-wireless-earbuds-and-headphones-for-samsung-phones-cnet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2023\/04\/20\/best-wireless-earbuds-and-headphones-for-samsung-phones-cnet\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Wireless Earbuds and Headphones for Samsung Phones     &#8211; CNET"},"content":{"rendered":"<div xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/neutron\/images\/logos\/cnet-short.png\" alt=\"CNET logo\"> <span>Why You Can Trust CNET<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><span>Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. If you buy through our links, we may get a commission.<\/span> <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/home\/how-we-test-everything\/\">Reviews ethics statement<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>\n    Need new wireless headphones for your Galaxy smartphone? Here are CNET&#8217;s favorite choices.\n  <\/p>\n<div>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/57bd01e6b61ec56caa598849da032950c38b573e\/hub\/2019\/07\/31\/ad2b1941-f881-45f8-b74f-22bb30d3783a\/carnoy-headshot-2019-2.jpg?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=96&#038;width=96\" alt=\"carnoy-headshot-2019-2\" height=\"96\" width=\"96\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<div section=\"authorCard\" id=\"author-card-0\">\n<div>\n<div section=\"author_headshot\"><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/f92506e083186e5003054e649ea52e3ae58099b6\/hub\/2019\/07\/31\/ad2b1941-f881-45f8-b74f-22bb30d3783a\/carnoy-headshot-2019-2.jpg?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=84&#038;width=84\" alt=\"carnoy-headshot-2019-2\" height=\"84\" width=\"84\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>David Carnoy<\/span> <span>Executive Editor \/ Reviews<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET&#8217;s Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio products, including headphones and speakers. He&#8217;s also an e-reader and e-publishing expert as well as the author of the novels Knife Music, The Big Exit and Lucidity. All the titles are available as Kindle, iBooks, Nook e-books and audiobooks.<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span>Expertise<\/span> <span>Mobile accessories and portable audio, including headphones, earbuds and speakers<\/span> <span>Credentials<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Maggie Award for Best Regularly Featured Web Column\/Consumer<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"article-d4090fb5-23b0-4f8d-bd52-b124d45c38b3\" xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\">\n<div data-location=\"LIST\" section=\"listicle\">\n<div section=\"precap\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoto.target.com%2Fc%2F159047%2F201333%2F2092%3Fprodsku%3D86250849%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.target.com%252Fp%252Fsamsung-galaxy-buds2-pro-true-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-white%252F-%252FA-86250849%26intsrc%3DCATF_1444&#038;publisher_slug=cnet&#038;article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&#038;article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&#038;exclusive=1&#038;u1=[subid_value]\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"1\" section=\"all\">$200 at Target<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/5107364c00473214902c2ad8f849f6fcb0ea1b39\/hub\/2022\/08\/13\/8eb251ef-c31c-4d1b-9235-ce996a3598c0\/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-green-background-1.jpg?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=144&#038;width=144\" alt=\"The Galaxy Buds Pro 2 in the Bora purple color.\" height=\"144\" width=\"144\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro<\/p>\n<p>Best Samsung wireless earbuds<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div section=\"precap\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BNNMYSGQ?tag=cnet-buy-button-20\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"2\" section=\"all\">$56 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/59863a5670583c66b531c1a61ea16a3c4341460c\/hub\/2023\/01\/26\/45115595-4ba3-4f6e-93ab-2c4f07d4ad7d\/earfun-air-pro-3-red-background.png?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=144&#038;width=144\" alt=\"The Earfun Pro 3 include a wireless charging case\" height=\"144\" width=\"144\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Earfun Air Pro 3<\/p>\n<p>Best new budget noise-canceling wireless earbuds<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div section=\"precap\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/assoc-redirect.amazon.com\/g\/r\/https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09XS7JWHH\/ref=asc_df_B09XS7JWHH1665399600000?tag=cnet-ce-20&#038;creative=395261&#038;creativeASIN=B09XS7JWHH&#038;linkCode=asn\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"3\" section=\"all\">$398 at Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/c71192f3b4efeeb57c5126d91061da59ec3e05f0\/hub\/2022\/05\/11\/bfbc7400-584f-4663-8e55-5f1334b62932\/sony-wh-1000xm5-promo-image.jpg?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=144&#038;width=144\" alt=\"A pair of white Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones against a blue background\" height=\"144\" width=\"144\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Sony WH-1000XM5<\/p>\n<p>Best noise-canceling headphones from Sony<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>While popular Apple-centric headphones and earbuds like the\u00a0<span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/apple-airpods-pro-2-review-better-battery-life-and-improved-sound\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Apple AirPods 2<\/span><\/a><\/span>, the <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/m\u00f3vil\/apple-airpods-max-review-top-notch-sound-noise-canceling-and-a-hefty-price-tag\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>AirPods Max<\/span><\/a><\/span> and the\u00a0<span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/beats-fit-pro-review\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Beats Fit Pro<\/span><\/a><\/span>\u00a0do work with Samsung Galaxy devices for audio listening and making calls, you won&#8217;t get access to extra features like spatial audio and always-on Siri that work exclusively with Apple devices. That&#8217;s why if you own a Samsung smartphone you&#8217;ll want a set of earbuds or headphones that&#8217;s either platform-agnostic or geared toward Galaxy devices (yes, Samsung, like Apple, plays the exclusive features game).<\/p>\n<p>You may also want to get earbuds or headphones that feature support for the aptX or LDAC audio codecs, which may offer slightly better audio quality when streaming via Bluetooth. Samsung and other Android phones support aptX and LDAC, but you have to enable support for those codecs by going into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.samsung.com\/ie\/support\/mobile-devices\/how-do-i-turn-on-the-developer-options-menu-on-my-samsung-galaxy-device\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">developer mode in the settings<\/a> and activating the codec you want. It can be a little tricky.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the best earbuds and headphones for Samsung smartphones right now?<\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for earbuds geared to your Galaxy smartphone or tablet, the answer is easy: The <span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Galaxy Buds 2 Pro<\/span><\/a><\/span> are arguably the best earbuds you can get for your Galaxy device. They not only sound very good but offer good noise canceling and work well for making calls. They&#8217;re also equipped with some special extra features for users of Galaxy devices, including spatial audio and hands-free Bixby.<\/p>\n<p>As for full-size headphones, we like the Sony WH-1000XM5, a 2022 CNET Editors&#8217; Choice winner. But there&#8217;s a slew of other headphones geared toward both Apple and Android users, several of which I&#8217;ve out on this list.\u00a0<\/p>\n<div data-location=\"LIST\">\n<div> <a href=\"https:\/\/shop-links.co\/link\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fgoto.target.com%2Fc%2F159047%2F201333%2F2092%3Fprodsku%3D86250849%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.target.com%252Fp%252Fsamsung-galaxy-buds2-pro-true-wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-white%252F-%252FA-86250849%26intsrc%3DCATF_1444&#038;publisher_slug=cnet&#038;article_name=__ARTICLE_NAME__&#038;article_url=__ARTICLE_URL__&#038;exclusive=1&#038;u1=[subid_value]\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"1\" section=\"listicle|image\"><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/e5b7ff23cea992e217f2360bab64839c3b1e86bc\/hub\/2022\/08\/13\/8eb251ef-c31c-4d1b-9235-ce996a3598c0\/samsung-galaxy-buds-pro-green-background-1.jpg?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=360&#038;width=640\" alt=\"The Galaxy Buds Pro 2 in the Bora purple color.\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/a><figcaption><span>David Carnoy\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro offer improved noise canceling along with very good sound and voice-calling performance, plus support for high-resolution wireless audio streaming if you&#8217;re a Galaxy device owner with the right setup. That said, their biggest upgrade may their new design and smaller size, which make them a better fit for more ears (they&#8217;re also fully waterproof).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-review\/\" rel=\"follow\">Read our Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review<\/a>.\n      <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div data-location=\"LIST\">\n<div> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0BNNMYSGQ?tag=cnet-buy-button-20\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"2\" section=\"listicle|image\"><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/d500ddfb07492afb8c526d83945abf8efeaa2108\/hub\/2023\/01\/26\/45115595-4ba3-4f6e-93ab-2c4f07d4ad7d\/earfun-air-pro-3-red-background.png?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=360&#038;width=640\" alt=\"The Earfun Pro 3 include a wireless charging case\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/a><figcaption><span>Screenshot by David Carnoy\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Earfun has put out a series of wireless earbuds over the last couple of years with one important commonality: They&#8217;re very good values, made more so by frequent discounts. The company&#8217;s new-for-2023 Earfun Air Pro 3 earbuds feature the latest\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualcomm.com\/products\/application\/audio\/qcc30xx-series\/qcc3071\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Qualcomm QCC3071<\/a>\u00a0system-on-a-chip with aptX Adaptive for Android and other devices that support the new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.soundguys.com\/bluetooth-le-audio-lc3-explained-28192\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LE Audio standard and LC3 audio codec<\/a>, which is superior to the SBC codec (they also support AAC for Apple devices).<\/p>\n<p>Lightweight and comfortable to wear &#8212; I got a good seal with the largest ear tip size &#8212; these aren&#8217;t a huge upgrade over the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/deals\/get-savings-on-earfuns-best-noise-canceling-earbuds-yet\/\">Earfun Air S<\/a>, but they are better. They have slightly larger wool-composite drivers (11mm versus 10mm), slightly improved noise canceling and better battery life (up to seven hours with noise canceling on, according to Earfun).<\/p>\n<p>In short, the Earfun Air 3 deliver strong performance for their modest price, with robust bass, good clarity and a relatively wide soundstage. They also pack in a lot of features, including a wireless charging case and &#8220;multidevice&#8221; connectivity. (I could pair them to two devices simultaneously but had to pause the music on one device and hit play on the other for the audio to switch.) They&#8217;re IPX5 splash-proof and also work well (though not exceptionally well) as a headset for making calls.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Note that while the list price of these buds is $80, if you click the instant 10% coupon on their Amazon product page and then apply the code\u00a0<strong>EAP3CNET\u00a0<\/strong>at checkout, you get an additional 20% off, bringing the buds&#8217; price down to $56.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/deals\/earfuns-new-air-pro-3-earbuds-deliver-impressive-sound-and-theyre-already-30-off\/\" rel=\"follow\">Read our Earfun Air Pro 3 review<\/a>.\n      <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div data-location=\"LIST\">\n<div> <a href=\"https:\/\/assoc-redirect.amazon.com\/g\/r\/https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09XS7JWHH\/ref=asc_df_B09XS7JWHH1665399600000?tag=cnet-ce-20&#038;creative=395261&#038;creativeASIN=B09XS7JWHH&#038;linkCode=asn\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"3\" section=\"listicle|image\"><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/1f37acd62087ece2c5d1c3eb346348b009956d9f\/hub\/2022\/05\/11\/bfbc7400-584f-4663-8e55-5f1334b62932\/sony-wh-1000xm5-promo-image.jpg?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=360&#038;width=640\" alt=\"A pair of white Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones against a blue background\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/a><figcaption><span>David Carnoy\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Battery Life<\/span><span> Rated up to 32 hours<\/span><span>Noise Canceling<\/span><span> Yes (ANC)<\/span><span>Multipoint<\/span><span> Yes<\/span><span>Headphone Type<\/span><span> Over-ear wireless headphones<\/span><span>Water-Resistant<\/span><span> No IP rating<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>When you have a product that a lot of people love, change can be risky. Such is the case for Sony&#8217;s WH-1000XM5, the fifth generation of the 1000X series headphones, which were first released in 2016 as the MDR-1000X Wireless and have become increasingly popular as they&#8217;ve improved with each generation. Over the years, Sony has made some tweaks to the design, but nothing as dramatic as what it&#8217;s done with the WH-1000XM5. Other than the higher $349 price tag, most of those changes are good, and Sony&#8217;s made some dramatic improvements with voice-calling performance as well as even better noise canceling and more refined sound.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/sony-wh-1000xm5-headphones-review\/\" rel=\"follow\">Read our Sony WH-1000XM5 review<\/a>.\n      <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div data-location=\"LIST\">\n<div> <a href=\"https:\/\/assoc-redirect.amazon.com\/g\/r\/https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B094242FV1\/ref=asc_df_B094242FV11681902000000?tag=cnet-ce-20&#038;creative=395261&#038;creativeASIN=B094242FV1&#038;linkCode=asn\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"4\" section=\"listicle|image\"><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/95d7726c51296a0b83e6318fee7aacc8f51ec9a3\/hub\/2021\/10\/14\/e3bccd75-aa44-4063-b78d-45f5678d3bfc\/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-cnet-2021-06.jpg?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=360&#038;width=640\" alt=\"samsung-galaxy-buds-2-cnet-2021-06\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/a><figcaption><span>Lexy Savvides\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Battery Life<\/span><span> Rated up to 8 hours<\/span><span>Noise Canceling<\/span><span> Yes (ANC)<\/span><span>Multipoint<\/span><span> No<\/span><span>Headphone Type<\/span><span> Wireless earbuds<\/span><span>Water-Resistant<\/span><span> Yes (IPX7 &#8212; can be submerged for 30 minutes up to 1 meter)<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>If you can&#8217;t afford the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the standard Galaxy Buds 2 are a good option for Galaxy users. Released in 2021, they don&#8217;t sound as good as the newer Galaxy Buds 2 Pro or have quite as effective noise canceling. But they offer decent sound and noise canceling along with very good voice-calling performance and often are discounted to around $100.<\/p>\n<p>The Buds 2, like the earlier Buds Plus, are only IPX2 sweat-resistant. That means they should be fine for lighter workouts, but it&#8217;s probably best to avoid wearing them in a rain storm.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-review\/\" rel=\"follow\">Read our Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review<\/a>.\n      <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div data-location=\"LIST\">\n<div> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JBL-Live-Pro-Cancelling-Beamforming\/dp\/B09V9S3455?tag=cnet-buy-button-20\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"5\" section=\"listicle|image\"><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/8e0536e08522e10cdddfd077190ff89d54229d58\/hub\/2022\/05\/27\/3852a149-f4bf-4440-bf26-89b155b36e61\/jbl-live-pro-2-copy.jpg?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=360&#038;width=640\" alt=\"JBL Live Pro 2 earbuds and case\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/a><figcaption><span>David Carnoy\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Over the years, JBL has put out some decent true-wireless earbuds, but nothing that really got me too excited. That&#8217;s finally changed with the arrival of the Samsung-owned brand&#8217;s new\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/assoc-redirect.amazon.com\/g\/r\/https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JBL-Live-Pro-Cancelling-Beamforming\/dp\/B09V9ZZTYY?tag=cnet-buy-button-20&#038;ascsubtag=___COM_CLICK_ID___%7C2bb0bc79-2f43-4967-831f-ec27e35943c5%7Cdtp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live Pro 2<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/assoc-redirect.amazon.com\/g\/r\/https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/JBL-Live-Free-Cancelling-beamforming\/dp\/B09VB1Y5NS?tag=cnet-buy-button-20&#038;ascsubtag=___COM_CLICK_ID___%7C2bb0bc79-2f43-4967-831f-ec27e35943c5%7Cdtp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Live Free 2<\/a>\u00a0buds. Both sets of buds &#8212; the Live Pro 2 have stems while the Live Free 2 have a pill-shaped design &#8212; offer a comfortable fit along with strong noise canceling, very good sound quality and voice-calling performance, plus a robust set of features, including multipoint Bluetooth pairing, an IPX5 splash-proof rating and wireless charging.<\/p>\n<p>The Live Pro 2 and Live Free 2 are equipped with the same 11mm drivers, six microphones, oval tubes and oval silicon tips. Aside from the design, the biggest difference between the two buds is battery life; the stemless Live Free 2 is rated for up to seven hours, while the Live Pro 2 is rated for 10 hours. The Live Pro 2 is available in four color options.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/jbl-live-pro-2-and-live-free-2-great-new-earbuds-on-sale-for-50-off\/\" rel=\"follow\">Read our JBL Live Pro 2 first take<\/a>.\n      <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div data-location=\"LIST\">\n<div> <a href=\"https:\/\/goto.walmart.com\/c\/159047\/568844\/9383?veh=aff&#038;sourceid=imp_000011112222333344&#038;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fip%2F1870220056&#038;subId1=[subid_value]\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"6\" section=\"listicle|image\"><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/6246f360fcc7af5c3012e114213eded65df8a245\/hub\/2022\/08\/19\/ff5be1ca-b102-485c-8eb9-4ad229bd3dea\/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless-yellow-background.png?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=360&#038;width=640\" alt=\"The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless features a totally new design\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/a><figcaption><span>Sennheiser<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Sennheiser&#8217;s previous-generation Momentum Wireless headphones have always had a pretty distinct look that was part retro, part modern, and stood out for the exposed metal on their headband. For better or worse, that&#8217;s all gone now, and the new Momentum 4 Wireless, Sennheiser&#8217;s flagship noise-canceling headphones, look a bit more subdued and also a bit more like some of their competitors.<\/p>\n<p>The Momentum 4 Wireless offers superior performance over the Momentum 3 Wireless in every regard, though the biggest gains are with noise canceling and voice-calling performance as well as battery life, which is outstanding &#8212; up to 60 hours at moderate volume levels. There&#8217;s also a transparency mode that allows ambient sound in, and they have the ability to create a custom sound profile in the Smart Control app for iOS and Android using the built-in EQ, sound modes and a new Sound Personalization feature that &#8220;assesses the user&#8217;s listening preferences and adjusts the listening experience according to their taste.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Equipped with 42mm drivers, Sennheiser says the Momentum 4 Wireless offer &#8220;best-in-class&#8221; sound, which is debatable. I&#8217;d say the Momentum 4&#8217;s sound quality is right there with other models in this price range &#8212; they sound excellent, with the requisite well-defined, punchy bass, relatively wide soundstage (they sound pretty open) and smooth treble that brings out some of the finer details in well-recorded tracks. They&#8217;re a pleasure to listen to.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/sennheiser-momentum-4-wireless-headphones-are-built-to-take-on-sony\/\" rel=\"follow\">Read our Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless first look<\/a>.\n      <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div data-location=\"LIST\">\n<div> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-3586864-13378794?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bose.com%2Fen_us%2Fproducts%2Fheadphones%2Fnoise_cancelling_headphones%2Fquietcomfort-headphones-45.html%3Fmc%3D25_AF_NC_AO_00_CJ_%23v%3Dqc45_black&#038;[subid_value]\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"7\" section=\"listicle|image\"><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/0e4b33ffdeda7605c7a1ca51a493719581772f5c\/hub\/2022\/08\/26\/2524492b-c491-4b48-9541-e524b6abdbc5\/bose-quietcomfort-45-green-background.jpg?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=360&#038;width=640\" alt=\"The Bose QuietComfort 45 in white\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/a><figcaption><span>David Carnoy\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Battery Life<\/span><span> Rated up to 25 hours<\/span><span>Multipoint<\/span><span> Yes<\/span><span>Headphone Type<\/span><span> Over-ear wireless headphones<\/span><span>Water-Resistant<\/span><span> No IP rating<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>The QuietComfort 45 has virtually the same design as its predecessor, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/reviews\/bose-quietcomfort-35-ii-review\/\">QuietComfort QC35 II<\/a>, which many people considered one of the most comfortable over-ear headphones &#8212; if not\u00a0<em>the<\/em>\u00a0most comfortable. It has the same drivers, according to Bose, and the buttons are in the same place. However, there are small but notable changes. First off, we&#8217;re pleased that these have USB-C instead of Micro-USB.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, the microphone configuration is different. Not only have the mics been shifted on the headphones, but there&#8217;s now an additional external microphone for voice pick-up, which means the QC45 has a total of six mics, four of which are beamforming and used for voice. By contrast, the QC35 II has a total of four, two of which are used for voice. (The Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 also have six microphones total.)<\/p>\n<p>These headphones are excellent for making calls. They&#8217;re similar to the Bose Headphones 700 in that regard. They also include top-notch noise canceling and multipoint Bluetooth pairing, so you can connect them with a PC and your phone simultaneously.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/bose-quietcomfort-45-review\/\">Read our full review of the QuietComfort 45<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div data-location=\"LIST\">\n<div> <a href=\"https:\/\/assoc-redirect.amazon.com\/g\/r\/https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09T935X38\/ref=asc_df_B09T935X381681902000000?tag=cnet-mobile-20&#038;creative=395261&#038;creativeASIN=B09T935X38&#038;linkCode=asn\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"8\" section=\"listicle|image\"><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/2c990e35f40b35146744fbed65fa39cd3bfd6f6a\/hub\/2022\/04\/25\/dfa8d6b6-8326-45aa-ba71-60afedfc8a4a\/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-3-blue-background1.jpg?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=360&#038;width=640\" alt=\"sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-3-blue-background1\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/a><figcaption><span>David Carnoy\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Featuring excellent sound, improved noise canceling and voice-calling performance as well a smaller, more refined design that includes stabilizing fins (so the earbuds stay in your ears more securely), the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 were among the best new true-wireless earbuds of 2022. They&#8217;re also one of the best true-wireless earbuds overall, giving the Sony WF-1000XM4 a run for the money.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/sennheiser-momentum-true-wireless-3-review\/\" rel=\"follow\">Read our Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review<\/a>.\n      <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div data-location=\"LIST\">\n<div> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kqzyfj.com\/click-3586864-13378794?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bose.com%2Fen_us%2Fproducts%2Fheadphones%2Fearbuds%2Fquietcomfort-earbuds-ii.html%3Fmc%3D25_AF_HI_AO_00_CJ_%23v%3Dqc_earbuds_ii_black&#038;[subid_value]\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"9\" section=\"listicle|image\"><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/a7e88fc111185f315829c895d2e9e4fbf0515cc9\/hub\/2022\/09\/12\/50b8853a-f8df-47b1-ab19-e4439b7a977c\/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2-green-background.jpg?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=360&#038;width=640\" alt=\"The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 have a smaller design and stellar noise canceling\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/a><figcaption><span>David Carnoy\/CNET<\/span><\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Battery Life<\/span><span> Rated Up to 6 Hours<\/span><span>Noise Canceling<\/span><span> Yes (ANC)<\/span><span>Multipoint<\/span><span> No<\/span><span>Headphone Type<\/span><span> Wireless Earbuds<\/span><span>Water-Resistant<\/span><span> Yes (IPX4 &#8212; Splash-Proof<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Bose&#8217;s second-generation QuietComfort Earbuds 2 are not only about 30% smaller than their predecessors, but their case is about 40% smaller and truly pocketable. They feature best-in-class noise canceling and improved sound, thanks to Bose&#8217;s new CustomTune sound calibration system that customizes the sound for your ears. Voice-calling performance is also significantly better than that of the original QuietComfort Earbuds.<\/p>\n<p>The other big change is to the ear tips. Bose has ditched its one-piece StayEar wing tips for a two-piece Fit Kit system that features separate ear tips and &#8220;stability bands&#8221; in three size options, giving you more flexibility to get a secure fit and tight seal.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/bose-quietcomfort-earbuds-2-review\/\" rel=\"follow\">Read our Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 review<\/a>.\n      <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div data-location=\"LIST\">\n<div> <a href=\"https:\/\/assoc-redirect.amazon.com\/g\/r\/https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B089B658NP?tag=cnet-api-20&#038;linkCode=ogi&#038;th=1&#038;psc=1\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" data-position=\"10\" section=\"listicle|image\"><\/p>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/676d85b59ca3708bcc7322af66ca12b478f4874e\/hub\/2020\/08\/04\/35931462-534c-40cd-8c24-9e9d9dacffe6\/galaxy-buds-live-7.jpg?auto=webp&#038;fit=crop&#038;height=360&#038;width=640\" alt=\"galaxy-buds-live-7\" height=\"360\" width=\"640\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/a> <\/div>\n<div>\n<p><span>Battery Life<\/span><span> Rated up to 8 hours<\/span><span>Noise Canceling<\/span><span> Yes (ANC)<\/span><span>Multipoint<\/span><span> No<\/span><span>Headphone Type<\/span><span> Wireless earbuds<\/span><span>Water-Resistant<\/span><span> Yes (IPX2 &#8212; sweat-resistant and protection against light splashes)<\/span><\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p>Say what you will about the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live&#8217;s bean-shaped design, but it is innovative. Like the standard AirPods 3, they have an open design &#8212; you don&#8217;t jam an ear tip into your ear &#8212; and they&#8217;re quite comfortable to wear and fit my ears more securely than the AirPods. That said, they won&#8217;t fit everybody&#8217;s ears equally well. These wireless buds are discreet and basically sit flush with your ear without a little white pipe extending out from them.<\/p>\n<p>They deliver good sound and work well as a headset for making calls, with good background noise reduction so callers can hear you clearly even when you&#8217;re in noisier environments. While they feature active noise canceling, it&#8217;s mild compared to the noise canceling in earbuds that have a noise-isolating design. In other words, buy them for their design and sound, not their noise-canceling features. And now that they&#8217;ve been on the market for a few years, they can be often found at a nice discount.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/news\/samsung-galaxy-buds-live-review-fit-ears-better-than-airpods-noise-canceling-needs-work\/\">Read our Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review<\/a>.\n      <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div>\n<div><svg><use xlink:href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/#play\" \/><\/svg> <\/p>\n<figure>\n<div><picture> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/a\/img\/resize\/b9bef257965305ce4d58082e47d2d2339c9ff9ab\/hub\/2022\/08\/24\/6f9b267d-5c1c-43a9-9449-e10c524ba531\/220815-yt-site-galaxy-buds-full-review-2.jpg?auto=webp&#038;width=768\" alt=\"220815-yt-site-galaxy-buds-full-review-2\" height=\"306\" width=\"768\"> <\/picture><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p><strong>Watch this:<\/strong> Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review: Best Galaxy Buds Yet\n        <\/p>\n<p><time><svg><use xlink:href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/#play\" \/><\/svg> <span>11:17<\/span><\/time><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>More headphone recommendations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-headphones\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Best Headphones of 2023<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-running-headphones\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Best Headphones for Running<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-noise-canceling-headphones-under-100\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Best Cheap Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones Under $100<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-on-ear-headphones\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Best On-Ear Headphones for 2023<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-noise-canceling-headphones\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Best Noise-Canceling Headphones of 2023<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-wireless-earbuds\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Best True Wireless Earbuds of 2023<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-workout-headphones\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Best Workout Headphones in 2023<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-over-ear-headphones\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Best Over-Ear Headphones for 2023<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-cheap-earbuds-and-headphones\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Best Cheap Earbuds and Headphones<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-airpods-cases\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Protect Your AirPods: 5 Cases Under $15<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span section=\"shortcodeLink\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/best-cheap-wireless-earbuds\/\" rel=\"follow\"><span>Best Cheap True Wireless Earphones<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/m%C3%B3vil\/best-wireless-earbuds-and-headphones-for-samsung-phones\/#ftag=CAD590a51e\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a><br \/>\n David Carnoy<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why You Can Trust CNET Our expert, award-winning staff selects the products we cover and rigorously researches and tests our top picks. 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