These are the Best True Wireless Earbuds in 2022

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True Wireless Earbuds are difficult to choose between as there are a lot of factors that one has to consider when making a choice. Luckily, here at Pocketnow, we come across several earbuds, getting the opportunity to use them and understand why they stand out. Thus, to help make your decision easier, we have picked out the best options for the three categories to which we think these gadgets belong.

The list contains earbuds that are the best overall because of their audio quality and feature set, then there are those pairs you can sweat in with comfort being at the all-time highest, and last is the budget product, which does just a little bit of everything but to such a degree that you'd wonder how they cost so less. So, without further ado, here's Pocketnow's guide for the best wireless earbuds in 2022!

Best Overall

Sony WF-1000XM4

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The Sony WF-1000XM4 tops this list because of its all-around showing, which prioritizes high-quality audio, great active noise canceling, and battery life that can easily outlast its toughest competition. And because the design features a significant and positive overhaul compared to the previous generation — plus an IPX4 rating. The earbuds are an all-around improvement that even WF-1000XM3 owners can consider upgrading.

Focussing on the hardware, the Sony WF-1000XM4 comes with a 6mm driver unit to produce an audio profile that's refined, giving the earbuds the ability to focus and enhance the distinct details of most songs, be it the background vocals or a mild instrument. For ANC performance, the new V1 chip built into the earbuds works with dual-noise-sensor microphones to erase most ambient sounds in your surroundings.

And let us tell you that this feature works great, beating out its competition easily. In his review of the WF-1000XM4 for Pocketnow, Joshua Vergara says they're pretty much on par with the close-backed WH-1000XM4.

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As for battery life, these earbuds are rated to last eight hours on a single charge with ANC turned on. If you use them without noise-canceling, that number increases to 12. Plus, the carrying case adds another 24 hours to the mix. You will need a USB-C cable or a wireless charging pad to charge them. There is also support for fast charging, which gives 60 minutes of playtime to the earbuds with a five-minute charge.

Lastly, extras like Google Fast Pair, Swift Pair, Smart Assistant Support, and DSEE Extreme are available on these earbuds. While they have a steep asking price of $279, finding deals on them isn't rare, and if you ask us, they're worth the money if you want the absolute best.

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Best for Fitness

Jabra Active 7

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Next up are the Jabra Elite 7 Active. These earbuds make it to the list as the top option to consider if you spend a lot of time doing rigorous activities and working up a sweat. The primary selling factor with this pair of earbuds is its ShakeGrip technology, which refers to the silicone rubber-like material used in their manufacturing.

The Jabra Elite 7 Series has another pair, the Elite 7 Pro. The Elite 7 Active earbuds come reasonably close to it in terms of audio quality due to the 6mm drivers packaged into their compact design. As for fitting, these earbuds are made to sit deep within your ears, ensuring minimal shifting while exercising and providing great passive noise isolation. Add to this the ANC capabilities, and these earbuds will do a great job at keeping many frequencies out of your ears, especially the clanging sound of metal in the gym.

Elaborating on the sound-related features, the Jabra Elite 7 Active has a sound profile that emphasizes the thumping provided by a bass, which leads to less noticeable instruments. Nevertheless, these earbuds will be pretty enjoyable if you're an EDM guy in the gym. And coming to the microphones, there is a six-microphone array that features noise and wind reduction. The experience provided here will leave you easily audible to the person on the other end of the line.

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The case that ships with these earbuds is relatively compact and provides about 22 hours of charge which, when combined with the earbuds' eight, gives you 30 hours of listening before you need to plug in. You will also find a fast wired charging element (and support for wireless charging) here with the earbuds capable of providing an hour of playback with a five-minute charge.

As for extras, these earbuds support Bluetooth Multipoint, which will let you pair them with more than one device at once — a feature that even the Sony WF-1000XM4 doesn't have. Apart from that, you will find support for the latest Bluetooth 5.2 standard, aptX, AAC, and SBC codecs, and an application that lets you manage gestures (which can also be used to increase volume), plus lets you customize equalizer settings.

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Best Value

Realme Buds Air 2

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Coming to the best value segment of this article. The Realme Buds Air 2 aren't new by any margin, as they've been on sale since February 2021, but they've also been part of my daily carry for the last year. And in my opinion, for $50, these punch way above their paygrade, with an audio profile that's well balanced and a control scheme that doesn't leave you wishing for more.

In my day-to-day use, I've found them to have the perfect amount of bass, which lets other instruments also come through without much masking — but these can be made bass-heavy via the Realme Link app if you wish to! And ANC performance that's shockingly impressive.

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Realme promises about 25 hours of usage with the Buds Air 2 before you find yourself looking for a charger. The claim held when I first got there, and the story is pretty much unchanged a year later. I still get about four hours of use with ANC active, and the case's twenty-odd hours last me through a week (sometimes two) before needing to charge it. There is a quick charge feature here with 10 minutes on the charger providing 120 minutes of listening, but your earbuds will have to be at zero to see these exact results.

I've found their fit to be comfortable, and if you'd like to use them during a drizzle or in the gym, you can do so without worry due to their IPX5 rating. As for other extras, you can find in-ear detection on these earbuds. Its companion app will provide access to several features, like modes that allow for increased bass, lower latency, and customizable controls.

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And that completes our round-up of the best True Wireless Earbuds in 2022. What are your thoughts on this compilation? Let us know with a comment below.