It is interesting to note how the world of headphones has rapidly evolved in recent years, leading to a differentiation of these accessories into different sub-categories, a symptom that the needs of us end users have become increasingly specific. The so-called true wireless is among the most visible and, perhaps, also among the most desired: truly wireless, excellent battery life, and new functions.

Their development and diffusion are directly linked to the exceptional efficiencies achieved with the small integrated batteries; being able to use them for several hours thus consecrated the true wireless on the market, with increasingly advanced functions that are raising the bar. We are thinking of the noise cancellation, still difficult to integrate into such small elements, but already present on several wireless earbud headphones that we are comparing today.

Before starting with this best true wireless earbuds 2020 guide, however, we would like to clarify one thing: unfortunately, the best sounding wireless earbuds have not yet invented by anyone, they can certainly excel in something and thus meet the more specific needs sought by someone, but there is still work to be done on different fronts. We also like to think of this content as “temporary”, on the other hand, there are many other interesting true wireless earbuds that will soon arrive on the market, from Google’s Pixel Buds to Amazon’s Echo Buds and Microsoft’s Surface Buds.

Apple Airpods Pro

They are probably among the most comfortable of the best true wireless earbuds 2020 guide, finally renewed in design and technology, Apple has obviously done its homework very well and brought to the market a pair of wireless earbud headphones capable of providing excellent sound quality. Featherweight with only 5.4g per single earpiece, you can wear them and forget you have them, plus ergonomics is almost perfect and allows you to insert them in the charging box without too much hassle.

Compared to the previous model, its nature changes, these are real in-ear with lots of silicone eartips that help to exclude external noises. We also hated inserting rubber in the ears, but in recent years the materials and overall comfort have improved, greatly reducing the hassle. The AirPods Pro is a perfect evolution that adapts to current times, firm in the ear, and with a yield that projects them immediately onto the podium of the sector. Transparency mode that makes the difference and allows you to wear them and listen naturally to his and the voices that surround us.

They are also suitable for sports, resistant to water and sweat (IPX4 certification), thanks to the shape and the ear tips just described, they are firm and do not run away during the most classic physical activities. Finally, the audio on call is more than excellent, even if they lack a bit of bass and in direct comparison with Sony, they pay a pledge. High price, the AirPods Pro is the most expensive of this best true wireless earbuds 2020 guide with a list price of $249 (REVIEW).

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Pros:

Noise Cancelling Earbuds

Compact Case

Wireless Charging

Top Audio Quality

Comfortable calling, also for sports

Software and Integration match with ecosystem

Android compatibility

Cons:

Lightning port

Price

Silicone Tips

Touch Controls

Samsung Galaxy Buds+ (Plus)

The Samsung Galaxy Buds+ (REVIEW) maintain the design almost unchanged from its predecessor but go to improve part of the internal hardware. This translates into the superior battery (the best in its category) and an audio quality finally worthy of the brand. They can be used for 11 continuous hours and the case, also equipped with Qi wireless charging, guarantees an additional charge.

The entire sound system as usual always backed by AKG, is composed of 3 two-way microphones and speakers, perfect for giving a good amount of bass and adequate vocal clarity both in and out. There are also touch controls to manage music tracks and ergonomics are perfect for sports too. Too bad for the absence of a more accurate noise cancelling system.

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Pros:

Comfortable, light and Super Ergonomic

Case with Wireless Qi Charging

Touch Controls

Cons:

No Noise Cancellation

No APTX

Huawei Freebuds 3

The only ones of this guide that are not in-ear: Huawei Freebuds 3 (REVIEW), they do not have earbuds, and follow AirPods design very closely. The similarities are clear: they are slightly larger and slightly heavier but as soon as you wear them you don’t even notice these details.

The battery is amazing: up to 10 hours of continuous playback and the possibility of recharging them another 4 times through the battery integrated in the case. The latter, needless to say, has USB Type-C and also boasts wireless charging. These are also wireless noise cancelling headphones, which does its job fairly well but does not “completely” isolate us from the surrounding world.

For the controls there is the classic touch-sensitive external surface that allows you to start playback (or stop it) with a simple tap: through the application, still immature, you can then customize the gestures and other connected combinations.

You can buy it from the Amazon.com online store.

Pros:

Battery

Sound quality

Comfort

Noise Cancellation

Wireless Charging

Cons:

No support for stop music if we remove earbuds

Some options will work with EMUI 10 only

Lower volume when used with PC

Sony WF-1000XM3

Probably the best of the best true wireless earbuds 2020 that we have tried so far, the WF-1000XM3 do not, however, boast a particularly appealing name and a form factor that makes them difficult to wear if you want to do physical activity. The technological solutions adopted by Sony have a price in terms of dimensions, inside there is a chip dedicated to the noise cancellation (HD QN1e) and 6mm drivers.

The sound quality is excellent: clear, crystal and at the same time full-bodied, as far as it is possible on such a device, it is important to underline that true wireless will hardly be able to achieve the performance of much larger over-ear headphones. Voice calls are more than satisfactory, but as long as the noise cancelling is turned off, otherwise, the words cut off at the end that make understanding more complicated.

The case is delightful, certainly improved: it provides battery three times beyond that of the batteries integrated into the headphones, has the NFC chip that facilitates pairing, but weighs 77g and is far too large to fit comfortably in your pocket. Touch controls work pretty well, taps are recorded quickly.

With the latest update on November 27, Alexa’s support and volume control directly from the wireless earbud headphones also arrived, a very important detail that is almost impossible to find on true wireless.

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Pros:

Audio quality

Best noise cancelling earbuds

Good Battery life

Immediate touch response

Volume control from earbuds

Cons:

The charging case is easily scratched

Price

Big Case

QCY T3

This wireless ear buds are very difficult to drop, as it is an in-ear type form that specifically designed for exercising or running. The charging box has a magnet integrated, but the process of using the box has been somewhat difficult due to the slit design being very slippery and horizontal.

The design of the QCY T3 (REVIEW) is similar to an Airpods, but this is an in-ear form and has a larger body than the Airpod’s ear. Material and perfection on this headset are not really perfect and so it does not attract many people.

You can buy it from the Amazon.com online store.

Pros:

Price

Noise cancelling (Limited)

IPX5

Cons: