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

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I just got the IEM-shaped Moondrop Robins and they are the most secure to date. It's really snug and doesn't really cause strain after hours of wearing much to my surprise.. The spring type tips that comes with the buds probably also helped
Your eq is a game changer holy they sound as good as my moondrop robin TWS or nothing ear (2024) thanks so much what a night and day difference does the eq do
Moondrop robins are very good audio quality for the cost if you don't mind anime girl packaging and anime girl talking to you upon Bluetooth connection
I wouldn't trust rtings for this sorta thing. Soundpeats H3 is a good option, but if you're going sound quality above all else (below $300 at least) go Moondrop Robin.
So, my opinion... there is stuff from "mainstream" brands like samsung, sony, apple, etc. It is all on approximately the same level with different tuning, mostly focused on secondary stuff like connectivity, ANC, etc. From this IMO both samsung and apple do pretty good, as you've noticed. Sony, for me personally, has such a poor tuning most of the time (mud, mud for days...) that i never even consider them as an option. Then there is stuff from less generally known headphone manufacturers. Here you'd get better sound, but everything else would be sacrificed. Like moondrop space travel is *crazy* for its price in terms of sound. And moondrop robin is perhaps the best TWS i've tried so far, apart from mo hardcore option... - BT earhooks like FiiO UTWS5 2025 + any IEM of your choice. If sound is the top priority that's where you go. You get like 95% of what you'd get with the same IEMs wired and it is not even comparable to average TWS. The only question is picking IEM you'd like in terms of tuning...
Check out the Moondrop Robin (use with comply foam t500). I have the soundcore liberty pro 4 (great overall functionality) ,devialet gemini 2 (good sound, mediocre fit), but in terms of sound quality, Robin is best (with the comply foam tips). Got them on Amazon for less than 100 usd recently

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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Beats (Apple) - Fit Pro

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ISOtunes - PRO Aware 2.0

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Shokz - OpenFit Series