The Best Wireless Earbuds of 2021: from budget to premium

Wireless earbuds have gained a great deal of popularity in recent years since the release of the original Apple AirPods in 2016. Within two years of their release, these wireless earbuds quickly turned into Apple's best selling accessory in addition to becoming a global sensation. 

What makes wireless earbuds like the AirPods so great?

• Their compact, portable structure 

• They are cheaper than most good quality wireless headphones

• Their practical self-charging cases for on the go

• Their great sound quality 

With so many wireless earbuds now on the market, it can be difficult for consumers to find the best kind for their specific budget and needs.

We’ve rounded up the best budget and premium earbuds to make sure you can enjoy your gym session without those awful tangling wires getting in the way…

Best Value - JBL Reflect Flow

The Reflect Flows are a great choice all round, especially if you’re on a tighter budget. They have an impressively strong bass depth for those grueling gym sessions without they price tag of on-ear headphones. They also offer 10 hours of battery life with an extra 20 from the charging case, JBL also guarantees that a quick 10-minute charge is enough for an hour's playback.

Price: $92.56

Best premium - Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2

Sitting on the pricier end of the spectrum, these Sennheiser earbuds have what is quite possibly the most refined sound quality on the wireless bud market. The earbuds are super lightweight, subtle and comfortable when sat in the ear, which is even more impressive considering they are noise-cancelling and have touch-sensitive pads on each earpiece, designed to adjust music playback and other phone features. When fully charged, they also offer 28 hours of battery life.

Price: $326.70