Archive · 25 Aug 2026
Five Wireless Earbuds Compared For Calls, Commutes And Listening
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.
The roundup compares five wireless earbuds sold on Amazon for sound, calls, commuting and long listening sessions.
CMF Buds 2 offer 48dB hybrid ANC, up to 55 hours of battery life and six microphones at ₹2,599.
realme Buds Air 8 feature dual drivers, 55dB ANC, up to 58 hours of battery life and three-device connectivity.
OnePlus Buds 4 provide dual drivers, up to 55dB adaptive ANC, fast charging and up to 45 hours of playback.
Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Apple AirPods Pro 3 offer premium audio and noise cancellation, but cost more and limit some features to their ecosystems.
- Who
- Consumers comparing wireless earbuds for music, calls, commuting, gaming and exercise.
- What
- A roundup compares five wireless earbuds by sound, comfort, battery life, microphones, connectivity and noise cancellation.
- Where
- The products are presented as available on Amazon.
- Why
- The earbuds differ substantially in features, performance, compatibility and price, so product specifications alone may not determine the best choice.
- 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