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VPNs for ad-blocking Whether you’re looking for a cheap pair of buds, a pair with a great sounding microphone, or a pair you can wear all day, we’re here to help with our picks for the best wireless earbuds you can buy in Australia right now. Add in reliable battery life, a comfortable design, and the best microphone quality and ambient mode around, and you’ve got a pair of high-end earbuds that are hard to beat. Jabra’s Elite 3 are cheap enough that you shouldn’t have to stretch your budget that far to afford them, and they deliver a ton of bang for your buck when it comes to features. On a gutsy technical level, the Jabra Elite 3 earbuds sport 6mm dynamic drivers, Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, and IP55 splash and sweat resistance. All this is to say that you’re not missing out a lot when it comes to the essential features by going for the cheaper earbuds option. That said, it’s in the finer, everyday details where you start to make a few concessions. For examples, the charging case does feel a little cheap, and there’s no active noise cancelling to be found. All the same, Jabra’s latest remain a compelling but budget-friendly choice for those who can afford the $119 asking price. The heavy-duty Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro wireless earbuds boast eight hours of playback per earbud, and an extra 24 hours of charge in the case. That’s one of the most impressive figures out there when it comes to battery life in true wireless earbuds. However, unlike something like the Audio-Technica ATH-CKS5TW earbuds, the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro deliver long battery life without compromising on either everyday comfort or fidelity. The punchy sound profile won’t be for everyone, but we were blown away by the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro earbuds’ ability to produce such powerful and crisply detailed sound in a tiny package. To the eye, Beats’ latest are a little sportier than the AirPods or Galaxy Buds. That said, they’re still streamlined enough that you could probably wear them elsewhere without giving yourself away as a gym rat While the carry-case for these gym-friendly buds is a little bulky at 55g, the slim form factor of the earbuds themselves has little impact on either battery life or sound quality. The Beats Fit Pro will give you 6 hours of playback per bud, and another 18 hours of charge in the case. While they don’t hit the same heights of something like the Sony WF-1000X M4 earbuds for fidelity, the overlap in hardware here between these earbuds and the AirPods Pro works to their benefit in surprising and not so surprising ways. Like the AirPods Pro, the Beats Fit Pro are a set of sleek earbuds that combine premium sound quality and design with practical perks like sweat resistance, fast-charging and noise-cancellation. Fortunately, there’s more to the Nothing Ear 1s than nostalgia. While the striking design hooks you in, they’re also a great-sounding pair of budget earbuds. While it’s unfortunate that some of the AirPods Pro’s most impressive features are exclusive to the Apple ecosystem, there’s no doubt that iPhone, iPad and Mac users benefit from the extra bells and whistle, such as Spatial Audio, Siri, Find My compatibility and seamless switching between devices. If you’re looking for Android-specific buds, the XM4s feature helpful bells and whistles like Fast Pair and Google Assistant support. They’ll also be getting multi-point support in the near future software update, making up for one of their key omissions. The QuietComfort Earbuds II also offer great sound quality and resilient battery life. On the flip side, they do have a chonky case and are a little more expensive than their competitors. Since they don’t have silicone tips, the AirPods 3 sit in your ear rather than poke into your ear canal. When combined with a light build, this makes them the comfiest earbuds we’ve tested. It’s easy to forget you’re even wearing them. The trade-off is an open design lets in a whole lot of noise. The AirPods 3 have no noise isolation. This isn’t the biggest issue if you’re listening at home, in an office, or on a quiet walk, but becomes much more problematic in louder environments, like the gym or on public transport. Every tweak that Apple has made is for the better, and most importantly, you still get that clear, natural, microphone quality.
Sound: Obviously. Do they sound good? Comfort & Design: Are they nice to wear? Features: Is the battery good? Is the connectivity reliable? What’s the noise-cancelling like? Vibe: What’s the overall experience like? Value: Are they good for the money?
While audio products can be quite subjective for many reasons, we have standardised testing procedures across the team designed to help us look at the category in a consistent way. You can read more about how we review wireless earbuds here. Nowadays, there are decent earbuds options available at almost every price segment. Paying for something premium will likely yield better results, but even budget earbuds feel easier to get away with than they did once upon a time. If you’re in the market for a set of true wireless earbuds, here are some key questions you’ll want to consider.
How much battery life do you want? Where are you going to be wearing these earbuds? Are they for the gym or for everyday commuting? Are you going to be taking hands-free calls with these earbuds? How important is noise-cancelling to you? Are you hoping to be listening to high resolution audio using these headphones? Do you care about having earbuds that neatly integrate with the operating system of your connected device? How bulky does a case have to be for it to bother you? How much money feels like too much money to spend on a set of earbuds?
Everyone’s needs are different, so your answers to the questions above will vary accordingly. Regardless, getting a sense of what features and specs you care about is usually the simplest way to navigate a crowded gadget landscape. That’s just as true for true wireless earbuds as anything else. And hey, maybe earbuds aren’t for you. If you’d prefer over-ear headphones, check out our top picks here.
