What are our favorite wireless earbuds of the year? CNET editor David Carnoy presents his picks for top true wireless earbuds of 2023. The list includes 5 premium models and two bonus option. They were all released in 2023.
Find these wireless earbuds here:
Sony WF-1000XM5 –
Bose QC Ultra Earbuds –
AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) –
Technics EAH-AZ80 –
Beats Studio Buds Plus –
SoundCore Liberty 4 NC –
Sony Pulse Explore –
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Best Wireless Earbuds of 2023
0:00 The best earbuds of 2023
0:45 Sony WF-1000XM5
1:26 Bose QC Ultra Earbuds
2:09 The AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
2:54 Technics EAH-AZ80
3:30 Beats Studio Buds Plus
4:10 Honorable Mentions
4:38 SoundCore Liberty 4 NC
5:29 Sony Pulse Explore
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@ConceptionMilkent
December 7, 2023 at 8:11 am
Very comfortable🌺
@frozengamer3030
December 7, 2023 at 8:24 am
I just returned the Sony pulse explore earbuds.
@joelmeza123
December 7, 2023 at 10:55 am
Why
@frozengamer3030
December 7, 2023 at 11:11 am
@@joelmeza123 because they gave me ear fatigue and it just don’t feel comfortable for me. The sound quality was good but not £200 good if you know what am saying
@michealbay1290
December 7, 2023 at 8:29 am
No Bluetooth waves next to your brain is bullshi
@GreliBelandres
December 7, 2023 at 8:36 am
No Audio Technica?
@Redgyart
December 7, 2023 at 8:43 am
I’m curious to know what you think about Raycons since YouTuber keep saying that they are good earbuds but I’m skeptical
@marcamusprime9513
December 7, 2023 at 9:16 am
They get paid to say that.
@mh3225
December 8, 2023 at 1:08 am
They are pretty shoddy quality. There’s a few genuine reviews on YouTube.
@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184
December 7, 2023 at 9:07 am
I Never like Earbuds/Earphone!!! It always Drop Off from My Ears!!! 👌🏻😅👌🏻
@kxc0005
December 7, 2023 at 10:34 am
I’ve never heard of “Earphone” but to avoid earbuds falling out, you should try Headphones.
@evelinecarolinelienhuaming1184
December 7, 2023 at 1:49 pm
@@kxc0005 Yes I always use Wireless Headphones Everyday Yay!!! 👍🏻😄👍🏻
@johnnyblaze5551
December 7, 2023 at 9:47 am
AirPods are the best❤ love how I can turn volume up and down on watch fr
@user.asleep
December 7, 2023 at 9:59 am
Where’s the Denon PerL Pro? D:
@therebelgentleman
December 7, 2023 at 10:04 am
Bose ultra QC my choice
@martsmarts
December 7, 2023 at 10:49 am
How’s the connectivity? I heard they disconnect quite often… and you cant use 1 bud at a time
@rtxgaming_tech
December 7, 2023 at 10:54 am
Purchased xm5 last week.
Amazing sound
@dropless2002
December 7, 2023 at 10:55 am
I will never buy the BOSE QC earbuds again based on the annoying connectivity issues. Great fit, sound, and noise cancellation tho.
@gauravsood592
December 7, 2023 at 11:15 am
I bought the Jabra Elite 10 recently, great comfort, audio and call quality. Any views on that one?
@gauravarora9256
December 7, 2023 at 11:20 am
Got myself a pair of Nothing Ear2. Sounds really good, worth a consideration for the price.
@jorgesolis5055
December 8, 2023 at 3:29 am
Same! I was impressed with the improvement over the Ear (1)
@RealSteveDave
December 7, 2023 at 11:22 am
Can’t take this seriously if you dont have the 2023 Jabra on the list. Come on CNET I expect more from you.
@davidcarnoy961
December 7, 2023 at 3:41 pm
Sorry, only made honorable mention 😂
@user-my5hb6gj1y
December 7, 2023 at 12:09 pm
Bose Ultras or the Apple are great choices. There is something to be said for service after the sale and Sony is horrible at best. Their name used to be mean something but their customer service is terrible at best.
@Jeemihawk
December 7, 2023 at 12:19 pm
The AirPods have to be replaced because it becomes static after 6 months
@stormense
December 7, 2023 at 12:54 pm
Hope the new Bose QC have not so sensitive touch. Cant were the 2022 with hoodie.
@DeeDeeDanone
December 7, 2023 at 1:25 pm
No Sennheiser? That is bold.
I recently picked up Soundcore Liberty 4nc and they are actually really good. They replaced the Xm4’s which is heartbreakingly left on a train. The Sony were better musically and the experience more refined.
@andrewhennig1648
December 7, 2023 at 4:30 pm
Maybe when the Sennheiser MTW4 come out… The 3s are from last year, and outclassed by Bose for noise cancelling, Sony and Technics for sound, the others for price, and several across categories for features – not to mention the infamous connectivity issues that seem to plague the MTW3.
@javtimestwo
December 7, 2023 at 2:57 pm
I just can’t wear any of these comfortable. My ear shape won’t allow but great job reviewing them all
@BoRerunn
December 7, 2023 at 3:38 pm
None will have adequate BASS
@laur.an01
December 7, 2023 at 3:38 pm
I just wanted to buy a pair great video!
@juan2three4
December 7, 2023 at 7:25 pm
I own 4 of the top 5 (no Beats), and out of all of them, the Technics is my favorite. Best sound and most comfortable. A close #2 is the Sony.
@tecemdia9759
December 7, 2023 at 8:20 pm
🎉🎉🎉🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🎉🎉🎉
@12themainevent
December 7, 2023 at 8:25 pm
I’m using OnePlus buds pro 2 it’s loud …
@CaptainKarma95
December 8, 2023 at 2:15 am
I am saving up for the Sony’s but my Buds 2 pro are still doing really well after more than a year so IG I’ll probably wait for a potential launch of the Buds 3 Pro?
@jorgesolis5055
December 8, 2023 at 3:29 am
Nothing Ear (2) should get an honorable mention. At $150 ($109 on Black Friday) the sound is great, tons of control customization, transparency feature and 4 settings of noise cancellation.
@jay-jayfernandez3866
December 8, 2023 at 8:22 am
Buds 2 pro and Airpods pro 2 👌
@karagefanboy
December 9, 2023 at 5:35 am
Merry xmas David I bought soundpeats because of you! They are great so thanks again
@yts17
December 9, 2023 at 5:47 am
Hauwei freebuds pro 3 is a must have in the list
@jonyu9333
December 9, 2023 at 8:45 am
Best is Huawei watch buds. The best earbud is one which you have with you all the time.
@cvmixes
December 9, 2023 at 9:21 am
Beats Studio Buds Fail 1 Year After Apple Care Expires! I’ve Owned 3 Pairs HaHaHa