
Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC, but fit issues & poor Windows support.

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do you want headphones/earphones or earplugs? loops are earplugs, they have different intensity levels based on the model and they work well for what they are, but they only filter noise, don't block it completely if you want to actually block out all sounds you want noise cancelling, which you won't get in earplugs but only in headphones/earphones. the rule of thumb with these is that noise cancelling earphones, that go in your ear like earplugs, will give you better noice cancelling for cheaper when compared to over-ear headphones. the model I've personally used and can recommend is jabra elite 4 active, I've used them for about a year but lost them and got the elite 8 active model instead, but I feel like the 4s had better noice cancelling than the 8s, even though it's an older model
Strangely enough, the only think that works for me are my Shokz Openmove. I've tried buds (APP2, Pixel Buds Pro 2, Jabra Active 4), and I always find that one has fallen out somewhere.
I love my jabra elite active 4, have had them for like 3-5 years now, have a 2nd pair for when one runs out, less than 100 I’m sure
I was happy with my Jabra Elite 4 Active but suddenly, after about a year, one of them lost volume after a couple of seconds of use. I got a pair of JBL Live Pro 2 instead. I like everything about them but not the fit. It feels like they're about to slip out any second. I wouldn't dare running or anything like it with them. Would love a clone of the old Jabra, the fit was great.
Jabra Elite 8 Active. Love them. Have Shokz, Elite 4 Active (got as I went on holiday without my Eilte 8s) AirPod Pros, Oakley Vanguards and the Elites are still the best for everyday running. I do like my vanguards and the sound is nice too, and it’s 3 things in 1, but not useful on the treadmill. The Elite 8 really do knock out the background sounds.
Jabra Elite Active 4 and Active 8. I've been using both during hiking, mountaineering, cycling, travelling, home chores, workouts, bouldering/climbing gym and mostly road- and trailrunning and love them. Battery life is really good for both (5hrs v4 and 8hrs v8), sound quality is great (v8 better than v4, Equalizer can be adjusted in the app) and they sit comfortably (4 better than 8 in my ears). The pairing works very well with a great Bluetooth range, the ear pieces can be used independently (i.e. using only one during running, or sharing ear pieces with a friend for listening together). The active 8 also allows you to freely map commands to the button on the ear pieces (start/stop current song, skipping song, activate/deactivate ANC/hearthrough etc.). Also the Active 8 is completely waterproof. I once accidentally went showering while wearing them and the pieces were just fine. Sadly they are not produced anymore but some high quality used pieces can still be found on ebay etc. (just saw some Active 4 in good quality for 44€ the other day).

Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC, but fit issues & poor Windows support.

OnePlus
Buds 4
Budget ANC king, but no wireless charging & windy transparency fails.

Beats (Apple)
Fit Pro
Workout secure, Apple-friendly, but wing-tips tear and case feels cheap.

Anker Soundcore
Sport X20
Value workout buds, secure fit, but connectivity can be iffy.

EarFun
Air Pro 4
Budget champ with great sound/ANC, but transparency has static.

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Apple - AirPod Pro Series

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Technics - EAH-AZ100

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ISOtunes - PRO Aware 2.0

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Shokz - OpenFit Series