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What are the best Bluetooth earbuds/in-ear headphones?

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SoundPEATS QY7 vs Phiaton BT 100 NC vs Plantronics BackBeat Go 2

 vs Anker SoundBuds Sport vs Samsung Level U Pro vs Nothing Ear 1 Wireless Earbuds vs Soundcore Liberty 4 vs Bose QuietComfort 20 vs BeatsX vs Apple Airpods vs Stage Hero6 vs Sony Xperia Ear Duo vs Smartomi Q5 vs soundmagic e80s vs Phiaton PS 20 BT

Specs

Weight

16.4 g

Connectivity

Bluetooth 4.1

Battery Life

5 Hours ( Playback )

Microphone

Yes

Inline controls

Yes

Type

-

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

-

Weight

-

Connectivity

-

Battery Life

-

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

In-Ears & Earbuds

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

-

Weight

14 Grams

Connectivity

Bluetooth

Battery Life

4.5 Hours (Playback)

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

-

Splashproof

Yes

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

-

Weight

17g

Connectivity

Bluetooth 4.0

Battery Life

8 Hours Playback

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

-

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

Yes (CVC 6.0)

Sweatproof

Yes

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

-

Weight

-

Connectivity

-

Battery Life

-

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

-

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

-

Weight

4.7g

Connectivity

-

Battery Life

-

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

-

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

-

Weight

-

Connectivity

-

Battery Life

-

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

-

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

-

Weight

-

Connectivity

-

Battery Life

-

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

In-Ears & Earbuds

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

-

Weight

-

Connectivity

-

Battery Life

-

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

-

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

8h

True Wireless

No

Total Playtime

8h

Warranty

-

Weight

-

Connectivity

-

Battery Life

-

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

-

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

5h+

True Wireless

Yes

Total Playtime

24h

Warranty

-

Weight

45g

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.2

Battery Life

6.6 Hours Playback

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

-

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

Yes

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

-

Weight

-

Connectivity

-

Battery Life

-

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

-

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

-

Weight

5.67

Connectivity

Bluetooth 4.1

Battery Life

-

Microphone

Yes

Inline controls

-

Type

-

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

18 months

Weight

-

Connectivity

-

Battery Life

-

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

-

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

-

Weight

-

Connectivity

-

Battery Life

-

Microphone

-

Inline controls

-

Type

-

Splashproof

-

Noise cancelation

-

Sweatproof

-

Playtime Per Charge

-

True Wireless

-

Total Playtime

-

Warranty

-

Pros + Cons

Pro
 Boosted highs and lows, slightly recessed mids

The highs are boosted so they are crisp and airy. While there is not a lot of detail to the highs, they also do not sound fatiguing. The bass is powerful and goes pretty deep. It does not mess up the mid frequencies though so there is no muddiness to the sound. The mids are recessed, but you should still be able to easily hear vocals and other mid tones. These are perfect for those who want their music represented in a fun way, instead of an analytical or a bass heavy sound.
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Pro
 Stable wireless connectivity

Music and calls do not cut off frequently, and the signal stays pretty stable even if there are a number of wireless connections in your vicinity. This helps to minimize annoyance and distraction when these are in-use.
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Pro
 Buttons on ear-pieces have remote functionality

The earpiece buttons allow you to control music volume as well as pause/play tracks or answer/end calls, so you do not need to take out your smartphone/music player for these functions.
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Pro
 Includes plenty of accessories

You get a selection of silicone ear tips in different sizes, a micro-USB to USB charging cable, a shirt clip, and ear loops. This adds a lot of value to your headphone purchase.
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Pro
 Built-in microphone

One of the earpieces has a built in microphone so you can answer calls without the need to take these off.. Also, microphone sound quality is actually pretty good.
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Pro
 Lightweight with a short earpiece connection cable

Despite looking bulky, these are actually lightweight. The short connecting cord of the two earpieces further reduces the inconvenience when wearing these.
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Pro
 Cable does not tangle easily

The cables used are not just short, but also feature a flat and flexible design, making them quite resistant to tangling.
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Pro
 Good battery life for in-ear headphones

These can play music for 6 hours straight before the battery gets depleted.
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Con
 Sound may be too lean

While the mids are definitely present, they are also noticeably softer than the high or lows. This can give the impression that the sound coming too lean or even tinny. Definitely not for those who prefer the mids to be forward and full.
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Pro
 Combines good sound, splash resistance, noise cancelling and wireless connectivity at a great price

You get a lot of useful features from the BT 100 NC which includes decent noise cancelling, Bluetooth as well splash resistance, which makes these earphones great for casual or active use. Sound reproduction has great clarity as well as full mids and okay bass, and should work well with many music genres.
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Pro
 Detailed and clean sound

Bass is not emphasized yet is full and has good punch so the sound does not sound lean. The mids are warm and full, so guitars, vocals and drums sound great. The highs are slightly emphasized, which brings out a lot of detail from the music, but can also make cymbal and “s” sounds quite harsh.
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Pro
 Collar design houses all earphone controls

You’ll be able to control the various earphone functions using the buttons and switches on the BT 100 NC’s collar. It houses the earphones’ battery and noise cancelling circuitry along with the buttons for answering and ending calls, play/pause/skip/previous tracks, volume adjust and the noise cancelling switch. Aside from being easy to reach, the collar also takes as much weight off of the earpieces as possible, so they stay inside the ears well.
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Pro
 Good battery life

You’ll get a good amount of wireless listening time off of these earphones. Battery life with noise cancelling and wireless activated is around 8 hours, while you can get 12 hours of noise cancelling when these are used in wired mode.
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Pro
 Okay noise cancelling

While not the best, the noise-cancelling is decent and can reduce noise that may mix in with your music. You’ll still be able to hear some low pitched noise like the sound of engines though.
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Pro
 Earpieces can be stored in the collar

You can bring these earphones on the go without the earpieces flopping all over the place when they are not in use. There is a space in each end of the collar where you can dock the earpieces for easier transport.
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Con
 Bass-light with slightly aggressive treble

If you love powerful bass or non-fatiguing treble, then the BT 100 NC’s sound signature may not be for you. The bass is present, but the quantity may not be enough. The slightly emphasized treble can make the sound harsh and can be fatiguing to listen to for long periods, especially if you are sensitive to treble.
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Con
 Collar design may be uncomfortable

The collar rests on your neck. While lightweight, you may find this piece of plastic to be annoying, especially when doing vigorous moves when running or working out.
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Pro
 Extremely lightweight & compact

Plantronics BackBeat Go 2 is among the smallest headphones ever made - all functionality is crammed within the control buttons and earbuds themselves.
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Pro
 Optional charging case for extended use

To get extended use out of your headphones you can use a charging case that can be bought separately or as part of a bundle. You attach the micro usb connector from the charging case to the earbud and let it replenish the battery. A fully charged case can charge the earphones twice.
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Pro
 Sweatproof

These headphones are designed to be sweatproof so you can use them in the gym, while running, etc.
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Pro
 Can pair with multiple devices

The BackBeat Go 2 can pair with up to 8 devices.
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Pro
 Good sound quality

If adjusted to sit correctly in your ear, these headphones give a balanced sound performance, and should work well for all genres of music.
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Pro
 Will stay in the ears well

To help the earbuds stay comfortably in the ears, there are plastic stabilizers that can be adjusted to better suit your needs.
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Pro
 Good price

You can get them in a bunch of different colors at Amazon.com and you can find them for less than $30 US dollars.
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Pro
 Can make calls

The BackBeat Go 2 has a decent microphone for making calls indoors, but it is somewhat lacking for outdoor use.
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Con
 Short battery life

On average the battery lasts about 4.5 hours. You can extend battery duration with the charging case.
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Pro
 Can resist sweat/splashes of liquid

The IP4x certification makes these in-ears great for outdoor or active use as liquids will not damage these easily.
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Pro
 Balanced sound signature with a good level of detail

There is no harshness to the highs, the mids are clear and the bass has good oomph without the bloat. Detail from these headphones is also good, with instruments and voices sounding clear and well-defined. This sound signature can work fairly well with all types of music, though if you really want boosted bass or highs for certain types genres, then these might fall short of your needs.
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Pro
 Very light

At just 17 grams, these headphones are incredibly light. The mic and remote are on the earpieces instead of the cable, which helps keep the weight down.
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Pro
 Built in mic and remote in the earpieces

Instead of using a remote/mic combo attached to the cable, these functions are built into the earpieces themselves. These features allow for convenient calls and smartphone control.
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Pro
 Decent playback time off a charge

These can last 8 hours of playback time from a full charge.
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Con
 Stock ear tips are not great

The included ear tips are quite thin and squishy. They are not able to provide a good grip while in the ears, and can make the earpieces prone to falling off. These tips also adversely affect the sound so using better quality ear tips will result in noticeably improved audio.
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Pro
 Earpiece magnets grant basic phone and music control

Each earpiece has a magnet inside. When both pieces are connected, incoming calls are ended while music is played. Separating the earpieces will answer a call or resume music. The magnetic earpieces also help keep Level U Pro around the neck when not in use.
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Pro
 Good battery life

Average battery life is around 9 hours, which should be good enough for a day of use.
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Pro
 Decent sound

These earbuds have a relatively good sound with powerful bass and clear (albeit recessed) mids. Highs have good clarity but are more on the smooth side instead of very detailed.
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Con
 Bass can be overpowering

The bass can get out of hand, and can muddy up the overall sound.
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Con
 Bulky for earbuds

There is a fairly large plastic piece that goes around the neck which help keep these secure, but also puts extra weight.
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Pro
 Active noise cancelling

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 ANC works well

Active Noise Cancelling
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 Heart rate sensor

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Pro
 LDAC support

Hi-res-capable LDAC codec support.
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Pro
 Good bass

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 Ergonomics and comfort

Overall the most comfortable bluetooth headphone. Very lightweight and easy to carry in a small pocket. Flexible neckband is great.
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Pro
 Superb connectivity with Apple products

If you are connecting with Apple products, switching between devices is significantly better experience than just regular Bluetooth devices due to the special chip in this one. Losing a connection has not ever been an issue either.
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Pro
 Very fast charging

Just five minutes of charge will give you two hours of music playback.
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Pro
 Good sound, good microphone

Pleasant and clear sound, microphone is good for phone calls and conference calls.
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Con
 No easy off

This earbuds have magnets so you can keep buds together when off, but that doesn't trigger shut-off to save battery, as it does in many competitor products. There's also no "auto shut-off if not used for N minutes" feature, AFAIK. Bottomline: it's easy to forget these are on and drain the battery even when not using.
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Pro
 ANC ON & OFF

Incredible noise cancellation brings you a wonderful immersive experience. It quietly reduces around 75% of external noise at low volume and 100% at medium volume. The ergonomic isolation also helps with the noise cancellation issue.
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Pro
 Good quality

The build quality of the headphones is good, the box too, but no metallic material (more resistant) on the hinge, so this part feels a little more fragile.
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Pro
 Very fast and simple pairing

This model allows us to use each independently while loading the other. Pairing is a strong point of these headphones.
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Con
 Earbuds are good, charger design is bad

The earbud is good, fits well and is very pleasant to hear, what is wrong is the design of the charger, it looks like soap (rounded and smooth), it opens easily (especially when dropped) and the earphone fits in an illogical way, so , if you are clumsy, distracted, like to do things with one hand, his life will be short because it will fall a lot.
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Pro
 You can listen to music while hearing your surroundings

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Con
 Poor touch and gesture controls

The touch pads are awkwardly positioned, which makes it easy to miss the pad on the first tap. The main controls (pause/forward/back) aren't customizeable, and are overlapping: one/two/three taps, so if you miss the pad, instead of restarting the track, you'll be going forward or pausing your music. I've gotten better at it over time, but it's still a frustrating experience. Head gestures are an option, but they can be a little too sensitive - looking both ways before crossing the street can cause a track switch.
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Pro
 2 colors of black and white

The earbuds have 2 colors for different tastes. Whether you try to keep mystery wearing a black one, or try to be swanking wearing a white one, Smartomi Q5 satisfies you.
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Con
 Not available anymore

This product can't be bought anymore unfortunately.
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Pro
 Sound quality

It's really good for this price level. The sound is crisp, mids are good, highs are clear and you have a good amount of bass, which can go very deep.
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Pro
 Comfortable

Due to it's atypical half in-ear design these earphones allow great flexibility in terms of comfort adjustment.
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 6h battery life

These headphones will last 6 hours on average with 250 hours of standby time.
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 30 feet range

These headphones have a range of up to 30 feet.
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 Can take calls

A microphone is built in the module so you can answer calls without having to reach for your smartphone.
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Con
 The module is a hassle

The module it comes with allows for better battery life, making calls, and it has a clipper to attach it to clothing, but having to deal with it in the first place might be uncomfortable for some or even defeat the purpose of having a Bluetooth device in the first place.
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