Earbuds go by many different names, including earphones, in-ear headphones, in-ear monitors or simply buds. They also come in all shapes and sizes and can be both wired or wireless, with some variations. Probably the most widely known (and worn) earbuds are the AirPods, which Apple launched in 2016.
Compared to over-ear and on-ear headphones, they offer a more compact, lightweight design that’s easier to set up and store. Earbuds are often cheaper too (usually), and have better stability. Being small does have its disadvantages - namely with sound quality, which can’t match wired headphones - but every music lover should own at least one pair all the same.
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Last chance: get AirPods Pro 2 at the lowest price ever before Prime Day ends
For Prime Day 2025, you can get AirPods Pro 2 for the insane price of just $149 – a $100 discount.
Gemini arrives on the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, with more Samsung and Sony earbuds to follow
Samsung's Pro earbuds are the first third-party buds to get Google's Gemini –and more are coming soon.
OK, so AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 and AirPods Max are all still heavily discounted for Prime Day but hurry – Amazon deals must end midnight!
AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max are all getting deep discounts
Some of our favorite Beats earbuds drop back to their record-low price for Prime Day
The excellent Beats Studio Buds Plus are down to a record-low price for Amazon Prime Day.
OnePlus Buds 4 review: the best ANC performance I've ever tested in a set of earbuds
The OnePlus Buds 4 have a svelte design, top-notch ANC and a bassy sound, so it’s a shame that a few rough edges let them down.
The Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds could land sooner than the AirPods Pro 3, according to a new leak
It looks as though Sony's next premium pair of wireless earbuds are going to launch in the next few months.
Forget AirPods Pro 3 – I think you should grab AirPods Pro 2 for this record-low Prime Day price while you can
I love my AirPods Pro 2, and I'd happily buy them again at this price, despite the rumors of a new pair – here's why
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