
Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC but can cause ear pain.

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If same price i’d go for the pixels simply for a better microphone, the microphone on the earfun is horrible. It’s only good in a quiet environment, as soon as there’s wind it falls apart even while just walking.
Google pixel buds 2. I have an Android phone and the multi-point and synergy with my phone while using my deck is hard to beat.
I have used a bunch my picks are the following Overear Bose QC ultra 2 - super comfy,. really good noise cancelling and decent features for easy use For the best actual noise cancelling the pixel bud 2s are actually incredibly good, when I fly which I do often for work I stack these two together and can't hear any other noise when listening to something which is really good. I have used the the qxc550s which are amazing but take some tweaking to sound better than the Bose ones which are great out the box. I've also use the jabra ANC headphones for work which I forget the name off, decent enough but wouldn't buy with my own money. If I could only pick one I'd probably take the pixel buds despite having the worst sound (not bad by any means) of the lot simply because they are small, have the best noise cancelling and easy to track with the app so I've never lost them.
Pixel Buds 2 (I got them for music with my phone but use them with SteamDeck and my TVs often)
I recently purchased a PBP2, I found them pretty decent, the ANC and transparency modes are both good. They feel very comfortable in my ears, I can wear them for hours without a problem which is a first for me. The EQ is alright and if you fiddle around you can get a decent sound profile. The seal is decent although I have to use the large silicone tips even though I don't have large ears. Also I have a Pixel phone so the connection is seamless. However, they aren't anything special, they won't blow you away. I paid £120 for a second hand pair which I'm happy with, I would have been annoyed if I had paid the full price as I don't think they are worth that much.
I've noticed audio lag with my Pixel Buds 2 on the deck at times.

Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC but can cause ear pain.

OnePlus
Buds 4
Budget king, great ANC/sound, but no wireless charging.

Anker Soundcore
Sport X20
Secure fit for sport, durable, but connectivity issues.

EarFun
Air Pro 4
Budget value, good ANC/sound, but cheap case, noisy transparency.

Beats (Apple)
Fit Pro
Workout king, secure fit, but wing-tips tear easily.

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Denon - PerL Pro

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Sony - WF-1000XM5

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