Wireless earbuds are everywhere. Walk down the street and you are pretty much guaranteed to spot someone wearing a pair.
Thankfully, TWS earbuds are also getting better every year, and here is a list of the top earbuds that stood out in 2022.
Best overall: Oppo Enco X2
Oppo’s Enco X2s provide a proper flagship-grade audio experience for much less money than other earbuds on this list. Not only do they sound very good, but the on-board bone conduction mic on these earbuds also ensures great calling performance.
These earbuds work well with both Android and iOS and therefore they deserve your attention.
Best noise-cancelling: Sony WF-1000XM4
Sony’s flagship earbuds offer many strengths of its over-ear headphones in a pocketable form factor. The WF-1000XM4s sound amazing, have the best active noise cancellation in the earbuds business and also come with a long battery life.
They work well with both Android and iOS which is a big plus. However, the earbuds are slightly bulkier than competing earbuds so they may not be as comfortable for all.
Best sound quality: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro
Samsung has done a brilliant job with the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by making sure that they sound superbly balanced and are also very comfortable to wear.
However, these are a Samsung ecosystem product, which means that many great features like high-res audio and multipoint Bluetooth connectivity do not work with non-Samsung phones.
That being said, you should not bother looking at other earbuds if you own a Samsung Galaxy smartphone as this is the best option in that case.
Best for iOS: Apple AirPods Pro 2
The second-generation AirPods Pro are Apple’s best earbuds yet. They sound great and have really effective noise cancellation as well.
The second generation model also gets onboard volume control and adaptive transparency. If you have an iPhone or a MacBook, then look no further.
Best for Android: Google Pixel Buds Pro
Google’s Pixel Buds Pros are quite an all-rounder. These earbuds sound great, offer a long battery life and also have decent noise cancellation.
While the fit of these earbuds can be hit or miss depending on the size of your ears, the Pixel Buds Pro make for a very well balanced pair of earbuds for Android.
Best budget option: Oppo Enco Buds 2
Brands, in general, want you to spend a lot of money for a quality product. However, exceptions do exist.
Let’s talk about the Enco Buds 2. They have good sound, commendable set of features and a solid battery life - all at a price of just ₹2,199. If you’re on a tight budget, these earbuds should be your pick.
Honourable mention: Sony WF-LS900N
Sony’s WF-LS900Ns, also called LinkBuds S, are one of the most comfortable pairs of Bluetooth earbuds that you can buy today. They also come with a sound profile that can be easily customised to your liking.
However, at ₹16,990, they are priced way too close to Sony’s excellent WF-1000XM4s, which is the reason why these earbuds are not a part of the main list.
Also watch: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review