TOP 12 best TWS (fully wireless) headphones by customer reviews

The conductor to the world of TWS headphones is rightly called Apple. It was with their AirPods that the active development of the segment began. The high price has created competition and forced many manufacturers - from Chinese names to venerable brands on the market - to release something similar. Today, offers of fully wireless models are more than enough. Following expert reviews, user reviews and personal experience, I made a rating - TOP-12 of the best fully wireless headphones.

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Xiaomi Redmi AirDots

The low-cost alternative to Apple AirPods opens the rating. The form factor is intra-channel. Good sound. Quality soundproofing. Moisture protection - IPX4. Autonomy up to 4 hours + case charging included, extending the service life by 3 times. All this is offered in just . Only the “modest” delivery set is frustrating. Even the Chinese did not put the cable for charging the case in the box. On the other hand, the universal microUSB connector will not cause problems, everyone has such a charge.

Pros:

• price;
• compactness;
• ease;
• sound quality;
• moisture protection IPX4;
• soundproofing;
• Bluetooth 5.0
• charging connector - microUSB.

Minuses:

• there is no cable for charging;
• it is inconvenient to get the headphones out of the case;
• no charge indicator;
• tight mechanical buttons;
• no Multipoint;
• no aptX support;
• problems connecting headphones when using them on several different devices;
• sometimes the connection disappears;
• one earphone is disconnected from time to time;
• often out of sync left earphone with the right;
• some users note that one earphone is louder than another;
• microphone quality;
• no instructions in Russian.

AirPods fans who cannot afford them are dedicated. They are not inferior in sound quality, while the price is several times less. If the visual similarity is also important, I recommend the Chinese novelty - Xiaomi AirDots Pro.

CaseGuru CGPods Lite

Headphones of the young brand, by some criteria superior to the Chinese Xiaomi Redmi AirDots: the case is made of metal, autonomy - up to 15 hours, IPx6 moisture protection, a charging cable - included. The manufacturer gives the right to choose the color of the gadget, there are only 2 of them - white and black. It is not inferior in sound quality: it is voluminous, soft, and thanks to good sound insulation, the effect is completely immersed in your favorite music. Price - .

Pros:

• price;
• materials and build quality;
• compactness;
• ease;
• sit comfortably in your ears;
• sound quality;
• moisture protection IPX6;
• soundproofing;
• Bluetooth 5.0
• stable compound;
• autonomy - up to 15 hours.

Minuses:

• no Multipoint;
• no aptX support;
• little bass;
• microphone quality.

Good headphones for playing sports and trying to get away from the bustle of the city. But the bass in them is mediocre. If this criterion is important for you, I recommend JBL TUNE 120 TWS. They are more expensive by but they clearly benefit in sound and microphone quality. I would not recommend saving and taking Xiaomi Redmi AirDots.

JBL TUNE 120 TWS

Unlike Xiaomi, Redmi AirDots have a charging cable included, but it's too short. The charging case has LEDs indicating the charge level. In terms of autonomy, they are comparable to the Chinese competitor, as well as in sound quality: powerful bass, good highs - almost ideal for this form factor. They win by the quality of the microphone. From the position of design, everything is subjective: the headphones are in different colors, have company logos, they look nice, but to some users they seem too big. Price - .

Pros:

• materials and build quality;
• sound quality;
• good microphone;
• soundproofing;
• fast charge (15 minutes of recharge is enough for 1 hour of use);
• connector for recharging - microUSB;
• stable connection.

Minuses:

• dimensions;
• complete ear pads are not suitable for everyone;
• lack of volume control;
• background noise;
• no Multipoint;
• no aptX support.

In terms of sound and microphone quality they surpass Xiaomi Redmi AirDots, they cost almost twice as much, but they justify their price.

CaseGuru CGpods 5.0

Another model in the ranking from CaseGuru. Experts consider this offer one of the best in terms of price-quality ratio. In the headphones, not only the metal case, but also the charging case is made of aluminum with a convenient rotary opening mechanism. A comfortable, secure fit in your ears is provided by ear pads and additional silicone spacers, as in the Elari NanoPods. These headphones are superior even to the more expensive and popular Xiaomi AirDots Pro according to the following criteria:

• case charge level indication;
• moisture protection IPx6;
• Bluetooth v 5.0;
• autonomy - up to 17 hours.

This is true for athletes - the model is positioned as a sports model. In terms of sound quality, these headphones are imperfect, but not inferior to competitors in their price segment. Price - .

Pros:

• price-quality ratio";
• convenient touch control;
• secure fit of the headphones in the case;
• quality of materials and workmanship;
• convenient case design;
• good sound;
• sit comfortably in your ears;
• compactness;
• ease;
• autonomy - up to 17 hours;
• Bluetooth 5.0;
• stable connection;
• waterproof IPX6.

Minuses:

• charging connector - micro-USB;
• weak microphone;
• the sound is not equally good with all devices. Some users complain about the poor development of the midrange, others - about the lack of lows and bass;
• the touch buttons are too sensitive, they can work from touching when trying to adjust the earpiece;
• the case is too big, its design is not approved by everyone: for some users it seems inconvenient, unreliable;
• there are sound delays when watching online video;
• no Multipoint;
• no aptX support.

The best in this price segment headphones. Close competitors - Elari NanoPods and Xiaomi AirDots Pro - lose both in ergonomics and in basic technical parameters. The main feature of CaseGuru CGpods 5.0 is a completely metal case for the headphones and case, which is unusual for budget models and increases the reliability of the gadget. The pivoting mechanism for opening the case is a controversial decision: most people like it, but there are also critics who argue that the structure will quickly fail. In part, I agree with them, but the case looks very beautiful, even pulls on the premium segment. I definitely recommend this model. Pay for Xiaomi AirDots Pro worth it if you need active noise canceling wireless headphones. If you plan to use them often as a headset, the microphone there is much better.

Elari NanoPods

Vacuum headphones of the brand, which are not significantly inferior to imported counterparts. The sound is not bad, with bass and decent high frequencies. There is a built-in microphone. IPX4 moisture resistant. Autonomy - up to 10.5 hours, the small battery capacity of the case brings. On a single charge, the headphones last up to 3.5 hours. According to user reviews, they have problems with connection stability. Price - .

Pros:

• ergonomics (additional struts, comfortable reliable fit);
• materials and build quality;
• good sound;
• soundproofing.

Minuses:

• unstable connection;
• weak microphone;
• small battery capacity in the case (enough for 2 charging cycles);
• tight buttons;
• lack of volume control and track switching;
• no indication of charge level;
• the case does not turn on automatically when the headphones are placed in it.

Not bad headphones, but the price is clearly overpriced. There are offers on the market with a more stable connection and equally good sound, for example, Xiaomi Redmi AirDots or JBL TUNE 120 TWS. You can save a lot.

Xiaomi AirDots Pro

Experts have already called this model the "killer" of Apple AirPods 2. In addition to good sound, these headphones are also outwardly similar to the popular "Apple" ones. The form factor is plugs. Active noise cancellation. Waterproof IPX4. Touch control. Autonomy - up to 10 hours. Price - .

Pros:

• comfort;
• stable connection;
• good sound;
• soundproofing;
• good microphone;
• infrared sensors (playback is paused when the earpiece is pulled out of the ear);
• moisture protection;
• the ability to use one earphone;
• fast charge (less than an hour);
• case charging included;
• USB-C charging connector.

Minuses:

• dimensions of the case and the headphones themselves;
• no charge indication;
• out of sync;
• audio delay in video and games;
• no Multipoint;
• no aptX support;
• few management opportunities;
• playback does not resume when the earphone is placed back in your ear.

A good alternative to Apple AirPods 2, sound good, cheaper, you can safely purchase.

HUAWEI FreeBuds Lite

Another competitor to Apple AirPods. It is difficult not to notice the external similarity. High sound quality is achieved with metallized polyurethane membranes. They sound better than the Xiaomi AirDots Pro. Also have an advantage when used as a headset - equipped with 4 noise canceling microphones. Moisture protection IPX4. Autonomy - up to 12 hours. Price - .

Pros:

• sound quality;
• a good microphone, more precisely, as many as 4 - no problems arise when used as a headset;
• soundproofing;
• connection stability;
• infrared sensors (playback is paused when the earpiece is pulled out of the ear);
• moisture protection;
• the ability to use one headphone;
• fast charging (15 minutes of charging lasts for 1.5 hours).

Minuses:

• no Multipoint;
• no aptX support;
• playback does not resume when the earphone is placed back in your ear;
• lack of volume control and switching tracks;
• sometimes out of sync with the need to re-pair;
• sound delay in video and games;
• The sensor does not always respond.

Excellent sound, a good microphone are the advantages of this model. Touch control, rather, brings inconvenience to the user. The price, for me, is a bit high, but if you need a headset, you will not find anything cheaper with the same microphone quality. If the main purpose of buying headphones is listening to music, you can purchase Xiaomi AirDots Pro and save about .

Samsung Galaxy Buds

Samsung did not stand aside and created a competitor to AirPods in the form of Galaxy Buds. These are earbuds with 2 noise canceling microphones, wireless charging case, Bluetooth v 5.0, Multipoint, accelerometer, proximity and Hall sensors, can partially replace the fitness tracker. Autonomy - up to 6 hours from 1 charge, the charging case will last for 2 cycles. A nice bonus for owners of Samsung smartphones with Android 7.1.1 and higher is the automatic pairing via the SmartThings application. Price - .

Pros:

• compactness;
• ergonomics and design;
• moisture protection IPX2;
• Bluetooth v 5.0;
• the possibility of wireless charging;
• fast charging (15 minutes gives up to 90 minutes of work);
• good sound;
• noise canceling microphone;
• Ambient Sound function - allows you to hear ambient sounds;
• touch control;
• voice assistant;
• convenient synchronization with Samsung Galaxy smartphones;
• Multipoint support;
• fitness features;
• infrared sensors (playback is paused when the earpiece is pulled out of the ear).

Minuses:

• Type C charging
• the battery capacity in the case could be larger;
• sometimes the connection is lost;
• the microphone does not always fulfill the declared function of noise reduction, sometimes it is unrealistic to conduct a conversation - the interlocutor does not hear;
• some users, comparing the sound with other wireless headphones, are unflattering about this model;
• no aptX support.

The headphones are not bad, but the fact that a number of users complain about not the best sound, connection problems is unforgivable for the brand, especially for such a sum. But for fans of Samsung and owners of phones of the same name, these headphones are a good option with extended functionality. If your budget is not designed for such expenses, take a look at HUAWEI FreeBuds Lite or Xiaomi AirDots Pro. The first show themselves as a headset. At the same time, you will have to forget about wireless charging, Bluetooth v 5.0 and Multipoint support.

Apple AirPods 2

I couldn’t but include in the rating the “hero of the occasion”, more precisely, the updated second version of Apple AirPods, presented this year. Form Factor - Inserts. Each earbud has a noise canceling microphone. Autonomy - up to 5 hours from a single charge and up to 24 hours - with a case-charging. Supplied in several configurations. One of them contains a case with wireless charging, but this modification is more expensive. From the network, the case is charged through the Lightning connector. At the heart of the headphones is the new H1 intelligent processor. Based on it, voice control options and a stable connection via Bluetooth v 5.0 are implemented. The sound at the level of the first version is good, but taking into account the form factor is not the best on the market: poor sound insulation affects it. There are sensors that pause playback when you remove the earpiece from your ear. Price - .

Pros:

• good sound;
• Bluetooth v 5.0 - stable communication within a radius of 45 meters;
• Multipoint support;
• convenient compact case;
• wireless charging case;
• fast charge (15 minutes for 3 hours);
• autonomy up to 24 hours;
• voice control.

Minuses:

• price;
• Lightning charging connector;
• case cover backlash;
• sometimes fall out of the ears;
• low noise reduction;
• no aptX support.

Apple fans have already criticized the model for lack of innovation compared to the first version. Added voice control and the ability to wirelessly charge the case (but not in all versions). It is reasonable to ask: for what such money? If you are a die-hard Apple fan and want a personal answer to this question, the model is well worth the purchase. For everyone else, I recommend the gags of Xiaomi AirDots Pro or HUAWEI FreeBuds Lite.

Beats Powerbeats Pro

Apple AirPods internal competitor, which is more expensive on ... Inside, the same H1 chip provides voice control. The key difference is the form factor - the earplugs. Suitable for sports. They have an increased operating time from 1 charge - 9 hours, while the total autonomy remains at the level of 24 hours. The charging case has a Lightning connector. Full charging time is only 50 minutes, there is a quick charge function. IPX4 moisture resistant. Location sensors in the ear. The sound is unexpectedly smooth, there are no usual Beats basses, everything is balanced and decent. Price - .

Pros:

• good sound;
• comfortable and secure fit;
• autonomy;
• fast charging (5 minutes for 90 minutes of work);
• convenience when working with iOS devices;
• voice control;
• stable connection via Bluetooth v 5.0;
• moisture protection IPX4;
• the ability to use one earphone.

Minuses:

• price;
• no aptX support;
• case dimensions;
• Lightning charging connector;
• there is no possibility of wireless charging of the case;
• control - mechanical buttons;
• no Multupoint;
• poor sound insulation;
• weak microphone;
• sound delay in games, especially on Android devices;
• limited functionality when working with Android devices.

A subsidiary of Apple could compete with Apple AirPods if not for the price. for sports headphones that are adapted for iOS - too expensive. Suitable for athletes - fans of Apple.

Sony WF-1000XM3

These plugs please excellent in comparison with all competitors higher sound quality and excellent noise reduction. Powered by Sony QN1e HD processor. Connected via Bluetooth v 5.0. There is an NFC chip. The leader in battery life - up to 32 hours without ANC and up to 24 hours - with it, 8 and 6 hours from a single charge, respectively.There is a quick charge - 10 minutes is enough for 90 minutes of work. Management - touch, with the ability to reassign gestures through a proprietary application on a smartphone. The application has an equalizer with wide functionality and flexible noise reduction control (about 20 operating modes). Price - .

Pros:

• design;
• 6 pairs of foam ear pads included;
• charging connector - Type C;
• good sound;
• excellent adaptive noise reduction;
• touch control;
• NFC chip
• Bluetooth v 5.0 - stable connection;
• voice control;
• fast charge;
• autonomy - up to 32 hours;
• the ability to use one headphone;
• smartphone application with the ability to reassign control gestures, an equalizer, and adjust noise reduction;
• headphone position sensors.

Minuses:

• price;
• no volume control;
• dimensions of the case and the headphones themselves;
• plastic case. For the premium segment model, I would like metal;
• weak microphone;
• lack of moisture protection;
• case charge indicator;
• no multupoint;
• no aptX support.

The list of advantages of the model far outweighs the list of minuses. For their intended use, they are ideal: they have good noise reduction, the ability to customize for themselves. The minus is a microphone, as a headset they can be used only in a quiet room. If it weren’t for the price, this moment could be missed, but before us are the premium segment headphones, and the microphone in them, as in most inexpensive models, is built-in for show. They are suitable if it is important to have real noise reduction - this model has no competitors. Otherwise, you can save and take Beats Powerbeats Pro or HUAWEI FreeBuds Lite.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless

Completing the TOP 10 Most expensive headphones in the ranking. Price - . The emphasis is on the quality of materials and workmanship. The case is trimmed with textured rough fabric, the headphones themselves are made of durable plastic, weigh only 13.2 g (both). Sound is an order of magnitude better than what is presented in the budget segment, and slightly better than premium models. There is support for aptX. Sound insulation is at a decent level, so the implementation of the Transparent Hearing function looks appropriate: it mixes sounds from the outside to be able to perceive information without having to remove the earphone from the ear. Autonomy - up to 12 hours with a case (4 hours from a single charge). IPX4 water resistant.

Pros:

• materials and build quality;
• Great sound with support for aptX and SBC;
• Bluetooth v 5.0 - stable connection;
• touch control;
• proprietary application with an equalizer;
• voice control;
• Transparent Hearing mode.

Minuses:

• price;
• Do not turn off even in the case. Spend a charge. Implemented for quick connection to extract from the case. After updating the firmware, you can forcefully turn it off from the application, but it is inconvenient, since for this the headphones must be in your ears;
• no Multipoint;
• short charging cable included;
• no noise reduction;
• autonomy;
• weak microphone;
• lack of wireless charging of the case;
• You cannot reconfigure management in the application.

Perhaps someone will consider some of the disadvantages of nit-picking, but if you take into account the price of the model, I consider these user claims justified. Headphones are suitable for music lovers looking for something close to the ideal of sound with such a form factor. There are few worthy competitors in this model, they are all more expensive. Otherwise, its capabilities coincide with the headphones of the mid-price segment, so I see no reason for overpaying.

Optimum in terms of price-quality ratio, I think Xiaomi AirDots Pro or HUAWEI FreeBuds Lite. For Apple fans, Apple AirPods 2 will still be the best buy. If adaptive noise reduction comes first, then choose Sony WF-1000XM3 For those whose budget is limited, you can consider budget Xiaomi Redmi AirDots or JBL TUNE 120 TWS - nothing special in their functionality is not, but the sound quality is decent, and in quiet rooms they can even be used as a headset.