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The Best Noise-cancelling earbuds

We compared six noise-cancelling earbuds on owner ratings, expert reviews, and specs. The JLab Go Air Pop+ offers the best sound quality and value.

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The bottom line

The JLab Go Air Pop+ is our top pick for noise-cancelling earbuds, offering excellent sound quality and value at $24.99. TechRadar rates it 4.5/5. The Soundcore P30i is a close runner-up at a similar price, with strong noise cancellation and long battery life. For a budget option, the JBL Tune Buds at $8.99 offer good sound and comfort, though with less battery life. The TAGRY Bluetooth Headphones, despite their high owner ratings, fall short in durability and comfort for prolonged use.

Top pick
JLab Go Air Pop+JLab Go Air Pop+ $24.99

Best overall noise-cancelling earbuds

The JLab Go Air Pop+ offers excellent sound quality, customizable EQ, and long battery life for $24.99. TechRadar rates it 4.5/5. The tradeoff is slightly less noise cancellation compared to the Soundcore P30i.

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Runner-up
Soundcore P30iSoundcore P30i $24.99

Strong noise cancellation and long battery life

The Soundcore P30i offers 45 hours of battery life and 42dB noise cancellation for $24.99. Owners rate it 8.6/10. The tradeoff is slightly lower sound quality at extreme volumes.

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Budget pick
JBL Tune BudsJBL Tune Buds $8.99

Affordable with good sound and comfort

The JBL Tune Buds offer JBL Pure Bass Sound and up to 48 hours of battery life for $8.99. Owners rate it 8.4/10. The tradeoff is less battery life compared to the JLab Go Air Pop+.

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The field, ranked

  1. JLab Go Air Pop+ Best for sound quality and value 9.0/10 $24.99 Amazon
  2. Soundcore P30i Best for noise cancellation and battery life 8.5/10 $24.99 Amazon
  3. JBL Tune Buds Best budget option with good sound 8.0/10 $8.99 Amazon
  4. TAGRY Bluetooth Headphones Earbuds with Wireless Charging Case Good sound and battery life, but comfort issues 7.5/10 $25.98 Amazon
  5. TAGRY Bluetooth Headphones High owner ratings, but durability concerns 7.0/10 $24.43 Amazon
  6. Soundcore P30i Good noise cancellation, but no expert reviews 6.5/10 $24.99 Amazon

What owners say

Owners of the JLab Go Air Pop+ frequently mention its great sound quality and durability. The Soundcore P30i is praised for its strong noise cancellation and long battery life. The JBL Tune Buds are noted for their comfort and good sound, though some users report issues with the app installation. The TAGRY Bluetooth Headphones, despite high ratings, have recurring complaints about durability and comfort for prolonged use.

Also-rans

The TAGRY Bluetooth Headphones, while popular, fall short due to durability issues and comfort concerns. The Soundcore P30i (B0CRTYZG5C) lacks expert reviews, making it less certain as a top choice. The JBL Tune Buds, though affordable, have less battery life compared to the top picks.

How this was put together

This guide is based on 254,166 owner ratings, 1 expert review, and detailed specs from the dossiers. No products were tested hands-on. The evidence is thinnest for the Soundcore P30i (B0CRTYZG5C) due to the lack of expert reviews.