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

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worst earbuds. One earbud will have charging issues soon( most probably left). I changed my earbuds two times in warranty and right after one year now that one earbud stopped working( it does not charge). This is what happed in my case.As it was gift from Office. You can search Sony wf-c500 issues on reddit
Sony wf-c500 Cheap, good, reliable, long battery.
Sony wfc500 at around 4k. Everything is very good about it
I use the Sony WF-C500 and clarity and tuning is good for the price, its lightweight and comfy for multi-hour use, and exceptional battery life (around 10 hours on a single charge). Simple controls and reliable Bluetooth make them low-fuss too which I like and prefer
I have a pair of Sony WF-C500 earbuds - currently £40 due to being discontinued (the updated model is still only £60). Although they do obviously block some sound, I find they're not isolating enough to stop me hearing the tyre noise of cars coming up behind me, provided the music is relatively quiet. But I mostly use them to listen to speech when I'm riding (especially on roads), and for that I don't think they're a safety issue at all. And they sound good enough that I never bother to get out my B&W PX7s any more.
Shokz is good but I don't like the sound, for ultrarunning I want to be able to shut off the outside world and listen to some 'good' music. Sony WF-C500/WF-C510 have been my go to, they cost between 30-50€ for a pair, seem to withstand heavy rain and sweat, sound OK (a lot better than bone conducting like Shokz) and most importantly they last 10 hours on a charge.
this and WF-C500 if you can still find them, they sounded a bit better. 10hrs battery life and sturdy, my go to ultra headphones. They cost like 40€ so I'm not too worried about losing one or breaking them In daily life i use AirPods Pro 3

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