JLab - Epic Air Sport ANC (2nd Generation)

What’s your budget looking like? ANC isn’t directly linked to price, like idk why the Bose QCs are always the first recc on this subreddit, but there is definitely a correlation considering the Samsung Buds really do work well. If you can afford those, go for it, my guy, but if you can’t then you should do some research into some off brand or niche ones I’d say[.](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C877KZG3) Like Huawei’s been good generally speaking, Jlab’s always been reliable. I think their [Sport Gen 2s](https://grassrouteguide.com/dp-B0C877KZG3S) actually hold up the most with ANC, considering it blocks out the sound but you don’t feel like your ears have been vacuum sealed. They’re open back so there’s still quite a bit of breathing room. gonna also just give my sour crab advice here, don’t go for Apple or Sony, they’re charging for brand name at this point, there’s so many buggy glitches with their products now, its just not worth the headache.

Omg yes, I got these as a gift and love them so far! I do sweat a lot when exercising and it has been performing like a champ. Its the little things like the integrated charging cable in the case that makes me appreciate them even more.

If you want good ANC and battery life you should seriously try Jlab Epic Air ANCs (I have the 2nd gen). I have started liking them more than my previous airpods because of the better battery life. Idk about sweat resistance but they do have one of those water resistance ratings.

JLab Epic Air Sport ANC - ticks all your boxes.

In this range JLab Air Gen 2 are grt

The kind with the ear hooks. I've got the Jlabs Epic Air sport and they stay in just fine

Sound is fine for what they are, noise cancellation could be better

your sony xm5s aren’t broken their mics just suck. everyone complains about the muffled sound. technics az1000 and jbl tour pro 3 will sound a little clearer, but not worth dropping big money for just call quality. they’re sidegrades, not upgrades. for actual improvement on calls, look at jlab epic air or [even tagry’s](https://vorolab.github.io/grab/?q=LPY55865) newer sets. mics blow sony/bose out of the water for clarity.

I will say my Jlab epic air earbuds have lasted almost a decade so just because they are BT doesn't mean they won't last. Also have a pair of Samsung wireless headphones that are over a decade old. And a pair of Harmon Kardon BT headphones that are even older and I gave to my sister and she still uses them.

I have had mine for almost a decade. I don't wear earbuds as often anymore so they mostly sit unused, I actually thought the battery might be dead as they were not used for almost a year but they charged up fine last time I used them. The only thing I didn't like about them was that they could only pair with one device at a time, so if you wanted to say switch from computer to phone you would have to do the paring process again. But maybe that has changed in the last decade. Other than that good sound quality for the price.

Either the basic corded apple earbuds or Jlab bluetooth earbuds, the kind with a cord that goes around the back of your neck so they won't get lost [jlab earbuds ](https://www.amazon.com/Canceling-Bluetooth-Resistant-Universal-Headphones/dp/B08LMMWY91/ref=mp_s_a_1_16?crid=2NGO4BMSUKFB6&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.pSM_uMw_Js--SlIcmUAggTM9A-gDYjAcBVlJi30moH_ZSuZC9UxlCsAleayysFMij7X9AysY8RA1vc-VxkylAHelFeDzQfdaPSa29nl-ngq_PD-zyGUW0BuyK8XJGq3hWD_4dJEGhQA7idvHuiNEIqt86uNnJFtALH_HLehdJzj-Y8IkfGnKYkijoCZj4GxLZ00wdVqPto6JBTeQ08RW8w.xycCz_wH4RG-8EyQAlUdkhMwFb4Gk4c0mdJB1W8fy6c&dib_tag=se&keywords=jlab+earbuds+bluetooth&qid=1764574067&sprefix=jlab+earbuds%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-16) I mostly ride with only one in so I can still fully hear out of the other ear

Ive always used bose sport or the quiet comforts because of how they fit. My old pair of sports are going on about 6-7 years but barely hold a charge. They are my backups, while one of my 3 year old quiet comforts just stopped working completely. I bought the Jlab ANC sport earbuds and they have been excellent. 1/3rd the price of Bose and honestly sound better IMO. the jlab app is nice and the be aware mode is great for running or activities when you're around others.