These are the top 5 best earplugs of 2025
Sony WF-1000XM5
Sony knows how to make both good headphones and good earbuds, and it proves that with the WF-1000XM5. These earbuds are very good at blocking out ambient noise and providing a rich, deep sound experience. The drivers in these earbuds are 8.2 millimetres, and the app offers a good equaliser to adjust the sound to your liking. In addition, the battery life is also perfect: you can listen to it for up to 8 hours before you need the nice little case again.
AirPods Pro 3
The best that Apple currently has to offer are the AirPods Pro 3, which work much better with your iPhone than other earbuds on this list. They are comfortable, easy to operate, and they can even monitor your heart. These earbuds are – even more so than many competitors – made for calling and meetings, so the audio quality is not only about what you hear, but also about what you share. These earbuds also last up to 8 hours, which is a significant improvement over the AirPods 2, which last 2 hours less. Finally, the earplugs offer excellent active noise cancellation so that you really have peace of mind.
Nothing Ear (3)
If you want something special, you can consider these earplugs from Nothing. They come in a special, transparent box that also includes a button you can use to use them as a walkie-talkie or just as a good microphone. In terms of sound, you can count on substantial volume, unlike with Nothing earbuds in the past. The only thing that makes these earbuds less good than many others is their battery life: it is only 6 hours. They only cost 150 euros, which is not bad at all for earbuds with this unique design and good sound quality. We are also fans of the pinch control with its clicking sounds.
Soundcore Aeroclip
In this article, we not only try to choose earplugs in different price ranges, but we also go beyond the standard in-ears. Soundcore Aeroclip is an earplug with an open design, which you wear around your ear like a ring, leaving the ear canal open. Ideal for sports or cycling, because you experience a little more of your surroundings. These earplugs are very comfortable and very light, so you hardly notice you are wearing them. It’s a shame that the case looks very cheap, because these earplugs have many premium features. And again, a good battery life of 8 hours.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra
Bose QuietComfort has been a very popular audio product for years, and these Ultras certainly live up to their name. The sound is fantastic; every detail in the music is audible. In addition, they are comfortable, and there is even a special mode for those who want to sit for a long time: Audio Cinema. The only thing we would like to see better with these earbuds is the 6-hour battery life. They also have a nice case; you can make yourself understood with them, and you can charge them wirelessly. These are earphones that will last you a long time.