12 TWS earbuds to recommend

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

Options for every taste, including far from well-known models from Anker, 1MORE and ZMI.

Recently, Lifehacker asked readers what kind of Bluetooth headphones they use. Based on the results of a survey with more than a hundred comments, we have compiled a list of 12 of the most interesting TWS models that are still relevant and available for sale in Russia.

Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro

These are the well-proven Anker headphones with armature drivers for balanced highs and dynamic for rich bass. They do not have active noise cancellation, but the autonomy is excellent - 8 hours without a case and up to 32 hours with it. There is wireless charging, support for the aptX codec and a lot of silicone pads included.

Price: from 8 750 rubles.

Soundcore liberty air 2

A more affordable model with diamond-coated dynamic emitters. The headphones also support the aptX codec and are distinguished by a decent autonomy - up to 7 hours without taking into account the case. A quick charge allows you to charge your Liberty Air 2 for two hours of music in just 10 minutes. Other benefits include two microphones in each earbud with Qualcomm noise canceling technology for voice calls.

Price: from 6 199 rubles.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live

Compact and lightweight bean-shaped headphones. Their miniature body accommodates 12 mm drivers, bone conduction sensors and three microphones. All this is complemented by a full-fledged active noise reduction system. They work up to 6 hours without recharging. Read more in the full review on the website.

Price: from 10 072 rubles.

1MORE ComfoBuds Pro

A relatively new model with highly effective QuietMax active noise canceling technology based on six microphones. It compensates for external sounds up to 40 dB. Quite large 13.4 mm dynamic drivers are responsible for the sound quality. Without recharge, the headphones will work up to 6 hours, and with a case, you can count on 28 hours.

Price: from 7,990 rubles (with coupon on AliExpress).

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

Sennheiser's flagship model with high-quality active noise canceling and transparency that lets you hear your surroundings. According to the manufacturer, this model offers the best possible sound quality for this type of headphone. Momentum True Wireless 2 works via Bluetooth 5.1, there is aptX support and an equalizer for fine tuning the sound.

Price: from 18 999 rubles.

Sennheiser CX400TW1

A much more affordable solution from Sennheiser with Bluetooth 5.1 and support for AAC and aptX codecs. According to the manufacturer, premium dynamic transducers are responsible for the sound. Without recharging CX400TW1 will work up to 7 hours, and taking into account the case - up to 20. The model is available in white and black.

Price: from 8 999 rubles.

ZMI PurPods Pro

Low cost solution with active noise cancellation up to 35 dB and transparency mode. The headphones support the modern Bluetooth 5.2 data transfer protocol and work on a single charge up to 10 hours. Taking into account the case that supports Qi-recharge, the autonomy reaches 32 hours. For gamers, a low latency gaming mode is provided.

Price: from 5 690 rubles (on AliExpress).

Huawei Freebuds Pro

Huawei's still current flagship headphones, which differ in their original design and unusual control through the compression of the legs. This model supports Bluetooth 5.2 and offers excellent noise cancellation, including during calls. However, they also have drawbacks, which we talked about in the full review.

Price: from 10,990 rubles (with the promo code GORIT1500).

Sony WF-1000XM3

Not the most compact, but very high-tech Sony headphones. Inside they have a multifunctional processor QN1e, which is responsible for digital noise cancellation, 24-bit audio signal processing and the operation of a digital-to-analog converter with an amplifier. This is complemented by DSEE HX technology, which enhances the quality of compressed music files. For quick pairing with a source, the case has NFC.

Price: from 12,990 rubles.

Redmi Buds 3 Pro

One of the most affordable solutions in the class of compact ANC headphones. Their noise cancellation is excellent, and the sound for a budget model is more than decent. The case, which provides up to 28 hours of battery life, supports wireless recharge technology, albeit at minimum power. We talked about Redmi Buds 3 Pro in detail in a separate review.

Price: from 5 990 rubles (on AliExpress).

Vivo TWS Neo

In-ear headphones inspired by the basic AirPods. Inside they have 14.2mm drivers with a composite diaphragm and a pure copper voice coil. There is support for modern technology aptX Adaptive, which reduces loss of quality when transmitting sound via Bluetooth 5.2, as well as DeepX stereo effects. The latter allow you to include special tuning profiles for deeper bass or expressive vocals.

Price: from 7 499 rubles.

AirPods 2

And finally - the AirPods themselves, which have become a real classic in their segment. The second generation of these headphones retained the design of the first version, received support for voice control via "Hey Siri" and became a little more autonomous. The earbuds can offer up to 5 hours of music listening time, and the charging case will extend that time to 24 hours.

Price: from 10 688 rubles.