In-ear headphones (TWS)
In-ear headphones: compact buds with a charging case that fit in a pocket and stay put during training. Models from Xiaomi, Huawei, Anker Soundcore, Sudio and JBL.
Xiaomi Mi In-Ear Headphones Basic Silver 3.5mm
Dell Pro Plus EB525 Earbuds with ANC Noise Canceling
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro wireless earbuds, IP55, midnight black
Gembird Seattle Grey TWS Bluetooth Headset
Sony MDR-E9LP Fontopia In-Ear Headphones Black
Sony MDR-E9LP In-ear Headphones Grey
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro wireless earbuds, noise reduction, titanium
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro wireless earbuds, Wi-Fi edition, black
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max wireless earbuds, ANC, black
Anker Soundcore Liberty 5 Pro Max earphones, AMOLED case, titanium gold
Gembird TWST-01-G Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headset - Green
Sony MDR-EX15LP In-ear Earbuds Blue | Wired
Lenovo Accessories 110 Analog In-Ear Headphones Grey
Apple AirPods 4 White Bluetooth Wireless Earbuds
Koss KE5k Wired In-ear Headphones Black
Koss KE5w White In-Ear Wired Headphones
Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro Noise Cancelling Earbuds White
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Bluetooth in-ear wireless earbuds white
Gembird MHS-EP-001 In-Ear Wired Headset
Shure SE535 Clear In-Ear Earphones
Who in-ear headphones suit
Buds are the smallest option: you wear them all day, forget them in a bag and take them out when needed. Most here are true wireless (TWS) and charge in a case, though wired USB-C models sit on this page too.
- Battery and case. 5–8 hours in the buds; the case adds 2–4 charges, so 24–36 hours away from a socket.
- Fit. Silicone tips isolate better and hold while running; a semi-open shape suits people who dislike tips in the ear canal.
- Noise cancelling. ANC in a small housing is weaker than over-ear, but on transport and in open offices you hear the difference at once.
- Water resistance. IPX4 handles sweat and rain, IPX7 a brief dunk.
- Calls. Several microphones plus ENC make a clear difference on the phone.
If buds don't fit you
Better sound and longer battery come from over-ear headphones. To hear your surroundings with nothing in the ear, see open-ear clips. For play, see gaming headsets.
Frequently asked questions
Are buds good for running? Yes — pick silicone tips and at least IPX4.
Are wired models here too? Yes, USB-C and 3.5 mm in-ear models are on the same list — use the Connection filter on the left.
The full range is in the headphones category.