Wireless earbuds often leave a lot to be desired. For one thing, a lot of them aren’t actually wireless. When you’re trying to listen discreetly, or listen while exercising, you don’t want a wire hanging down from your ears. For the absolute best in truly wireless, though, you do have to shell out a bit. Thankfully, we’ve got a round-up of some of our favorite truly wireless earbuds! 

Bose Soundsport Free 

Bose doesn’t tend to disappoint, and these truly wireless earbuds are evidence of that. While they cost a full $200, they’re still a great buy. They have a great fit and good sound quality. Bose’s Soundsport also comes with a charging case that holds two extra charges! They look a little goofy, sticking out of the ears a good way, but they sound good enough that it’s forgivable. Truly, if you’re an audiophile and don’t mind the tight fit, these are your best bet. Their biggest drawback? They cost more than the excellent Jabara Elite Active 65t. If sound quality is your main and only concern, though, go with the Bose Soundsport Free. 

Apple AirPods 

For a good while, Apple’s entry in the truly wireless market was the best. Recent releases have given them serious competition, but they’re still a solid choice. For one thing, they’re the best value among earbuds on this list, retailing for $160. They don’t have the tightest fit, but some prefer the more open-feeling fit. The AirPods also come with a charging case, and they’re delightfully lightweight. They have reasonable call quality, and they fit easily in a pocket while in their case. The downside? Well, they look sort of lame. Their weird, long stalks make them look kind of dorky, which seems to be a running issue with wirless earbuds. 

Our Favorite Wireless Earbuds: Jabra Elite Active 65t 

Apple’s Air Pods are a step in the right direction, but they’re not as great as the Jabra Elite Active 65t. Sporting awesome sound quality and sweat-proofing, you really can’t go wrong with these. They’re durable and long-lasting, with true sweat-proofing that will keep them going even after intense exercise. They’re also good for making phone calls as they have two microphones in each pod. The best part? They actually look pretty slick! Unlike most of their competition, the Jabara Elite earbuds don’t look quite so goofy! They’ll cost you, though. They retail for $190.