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Five Wireless Earbuds Compared For Calls, Commutes And Listening

Better sound is only part of the appeal. These 5 earbuds could change how you handle calls, commutes and long playlists · livemint.com

The article compares five wireless earbuds for everyday use.

People might use them for music, phone calls, travel or exercise.

The CMF Buds 2 are the least expensive listed option and have long battery life.

The realme Buds Air 8 also last a long time and can connect to three devices.

The OnePlus Buds 4 focus on detailed sound, noise cancellation and clear calls.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro are designed especially for people who use Galaxy phones.

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 include features such as heart-rate sensing and Live Translation, especially for Apple users.

Buyers generally liked the sound, comfort and noise cancellation of the products, but some reported problems with fit, controls or ANC.

The best choice depends on which features, phone compatibility and price matter most to the buyer.

Key facts

Products compared: CMF Buds 2, realme Buds Air 8, OnePlus Buds 4, Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Apple AirPods Pro 3
Longest stated battery life: realme Buds Air 8: up to 58 hours with the charging case
Lowest listed price: CMF Buds 2: ₹2,599
Noise cancellation: The listed ANC ratings range from 48dB on CMF Buds 2 to 55dB on realme Buds Air 8 and OnePlus Buds 4
Water and dust protection: CMF Buds 2, realme Buds Air 8 and OnePlus Buds 4 have IP55 ratings; Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Apple AirPods Pro 3 have IP57 ratings
Connectivity: CMF Buds 2, realme Buds Air 8 and OnePlus Buds 4 use Bluetooth 5.4; Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro uses Bluetooth 6.1; Apple AirPods Pro 3 uses Bluetooth 5.3
Key ecosystem limitations: Several Samsung features require a Galaxy phone, while several Apple features require Apple devices

livemint.com · 1 week ago