The 9 Best Earbuds to Buy in 2025, Selected by Mashable Audio Experts

The 9 best earbuds to buy in 2025, selected by Mashable audio experts

If you're in the market for a new pair of earbuds, we have good news: You have a lot of options. The bad news? You have a lot of options, and your decision can get overwhelming fast. Wasn't life easier when iPhones came with a free pair of earbuds?While you can still find wired earbuds that plug in and go (you'll even find a pair on this list), the market is flooded with wireless options. Now, you'll find models with advanced noise cancellation …

We torture test hundreds of microphones a year; how does the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) fare?

Upon its release, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) will likely be among the most popular active noise canceling (ANC) earphones not named “AirPods.” But now that earphones have morphed into do-it-all smartphone companions, there’s more to a purchase than just “does it sound good?” Earbuds are much more than a vehicle for music, but also a conduit to your friends and colleagues. For those of you with the gift of gab, it can be import…