Looking better than the AirPods they copy, Nothing’s transparent little buds are a great buy even at twice the price. The 11-millimeter dynamic drivers boast an open, natural midrange that’s impossible not to enjoy, while the ANC provides better quiet than most budget options. The sound quality won’t worry Sony or Bowers & Wilkins, but they’re a classy design with a great fit, intuitive stem controls, in-app EQ, and fast pairing.
The most comfortable non-stem earbuds this reviewer has ever used, with a pocketable case as small as AirPods. Google updated the software in 2025 to add adaptive audio, louder noise protection, better Gemini integration, and head gesture controls, which isn’t as silly as it sounds. A great option for Android users with the best integration.
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Featuring the same H2 chip that powers the AirPods Pro 2, the PowerBeats Pro 2 impressed our reviewer, who praised the “crazy comfortable” fit and dynamic sound. There’s also ANC and Transparency modes for both road safety and gym sanity, wireless charging, IP57 durability, full-on bass-forward audio quality, and built-in heart rate monitoring.
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