Can’t stand Apple’s true wireless earbuds? Check out these top truly wireless earbuds instead.
Wires have their faults – they get tangled, get caught, and slap your neck while working out. That might be why you’re looking for the best true wireless earbuds around, and we’re here to help.
The days of wireless earbuds offering sound quality and design that’s inferior to their wired counterparts are how firmly behind us, and you can now get a serious audio experience on the go without any wires.
The latest true wireless earbuds not only sound just as good as their wired equivalents, but they’ve become just as reliable thanks to major improvements in Bluetooth 4.0 and other wireless technologies.
True wireless headphones may be a bit more expensive, sure, but that additional upfront cost pays for the convenience of living cable-free.
If you’re ready to take the jump, read on for our picks.
Acoustic design: Open-back| Weight: 4g (38g with case)| Cable length: N/A| Driver type: Dynamic **Battery life (on-board):** 5 hours| Battery life (charging case): 20 hours| Wireless range: 10m| NFC: No
Apple AirPods have popularised the true-wireless format. They work seamlessly with an iPhone, sound good in terms of their form factor, and have excellent connectivity and battery life.
But, move away from an iPhone and all these benefits are lost.
Other headphones allow you to control your music more quickly, and more easily. Siri is no match for a dedicated in-line remote (and isn’t the best of voice helpers), and it feels counter-productive having to constantly take your phone out of your pocket to control music.
There’s no getting away from the fact that these are an expensive pair of headphones, and for that kind of money we think that you can find better products elsewhere – especially if you’re looking to pair with anything other than an iPhone. Read on for our favorite alternatives…
Acoustic design: Closed| Weight: 13g| Cable length: N/A| Frequency response: 20Hz — 20kHz| Drivers: 6mm| Driver type: Dynamic| Sensitivity: N/A| Impedance: N/A| Battery life (on-board): 5 hours| Battery life (charging case): 20 hours| Wireless range: 10m| NFC: No
Although the TrueConnect is RHAs first true wireless headphone, the company showed they did their research and development by making it one of the best true wireless headphones on the market today. The combination of sound quality, battery life, and wireless reliability means these are a pair of headphones you can rely on everyday.
The Jabra Elite 65t set the standard for what true wireless headphones should be and, regardless of what RHA has done here with the TrueConnect, they’re still great headphones. Compared to the RHA TrueConnect, the Jabra has more features with its useful ambient noise mode to help with situational awareness and an app that lets you tailor sound.
The RHA doesn’t have either of those features but we didn’t miss them, thanks to better sound quality and wireless reliability. The RHA also feels more like a premium product than the all-plastic Jabra.
All said, if you’re shopping for a pair of true wireless headphones, the $170 (£150, about AU$265) RHA TrueConnect should be at the very top of your list.
Read the full review: RHA TrueConnect
Acoustic design: Closed| Weight: N/A| Cable length: N/A| Frequency response: N/A| Drivers: N/A| Driver type: Dynamic| Sensitivity: N/A| Impedance: N/A| Battery life (on-board): 2.5 hours| Battery life (charging case): 25 hours| Wireless range: 8m| NFC: No
If you want a pair of high quality truly wireless earbuds that aren’t the Apple AirPods, then the Jabra Elite 65t should be at the top of your list.
After spending over a month with them, we came away impressed with the well-rounded package that Jabra managed to create: The earbuds offer a subtle, mature look and a reliable wireless connection, which isn’t always the case with truly wireless earbuds.
