Wireless earbuds
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3 picks
Bluetooth earbuds that sit in your ear without a cable between them, often called TWS (true wireless stereo). They recharge in their pocket case and pair with phones, tablets and computers.
The cheapest here is $35.
Moondrop Space Travel 2 Ultra Planar magnetic true wireless earbuds with LDAC and AI noise cancellation from , over your budget 
KZ Xtra Pro Qualcomm QCC5181 wireless earbuds with LDAC, aptX Adaptive, and 55dB ANC from , over your budget 
Moondrop Golden Ages II Planar magnetic true wireless earbuds with Bluetooth 6.0, LDAC, and 3D spatial audio from , over your budget Questions
Which wireless earbuds have noise cancellation?
All three picks do. The KZ Xtra Pro ($35) lists hybrid ANC up to 55 dB (the maker's figure), the Moondrop Space Travel 2 Ultra ($40) has AI-assisted ANC, and the Moondrop Golden Ages II ($90) has wide-band ANC with a transparency mode.
Which earbuds support LDAC?
All three: the KZ Xtra Pro, Moondrop Space Travel 2 Ultra and Moondrop Golden Ages II list LDAC. The Golden Ages II also lists LHDC 5.0 and LC3. LDAC needs a phone that supports it, which many Android phones do, while iPhones use AAC.
Are these earbuds good for gaming?
Each has a game mode with 55 ms latency, according to its maker. That's a maker's figure, not something chi-fi measured, and wired earphones or a dongle will still have less lag.
How long do the batteries last?
Per the makers: about 8 hours per charge and 40 hours with the case for the KZ Xtra Pro, about 8 hours and 24 hours for the Moondrop Golden Ages II, and about 7 hours and 24 hours for the Moondrop Space Travel 2 Ultra. Real use varies with volume and ANC.
Are the picks tested by chi-fi?
No. Picks come from research into reviews and specifications, not hands-on testing. The How we pick page explains the process.
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