@@than9958 I tried the SpinFit tips, but found the Bose QuietComfort eartips work perfectly for my OnePlus buds 3(which have same ergonomics I believe as the pros). The Bose ear tips pack is sold on Amazon for around $15.
James - I gotta unsubscribe. I'm going bankrupt watching your reviews! My daily driver is the bose qc2 and pixel buds pros. For open ear I find the huawei freeclips th best for my use. Did you try them out?
You are truly the GOAT of earbud reviewers! I watch quite a few channels but you are by far my favourite and the only person I’ll listen to! I do have one quick question, how are the OnePlus buds pro 3 for metal music? 🤟🏾
I bought Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro+ because I saw your videos, I mainly focus in sound quality, everything else is just a gimmick for me, and I got it for just $ 60 in Amazon. Thank you man, all of your videos are great and well made, please don't stop reviewing TWS's!
Last week i bought the bose qc 2024, soundcore liberty 4 pro and the jabra elite 10 gen 2 together to test for a week. I ended up keeping the bose and returning the other two because sound quality was on par on all three ( after eq) and the nc was just noticeably better on the bose. I really tried to like the jabra the most because inl liked the looks the best but they just kept falling out of my ear/ getting loose in my ears during walking the stairs and chewing gum etc.
Great to see the Denon PerL Pro still holding strong as one of the very top choices for sound quality. I've been using them for the past month and couldn't be happier. One aspect I personally love is its unique design, which doubles as a stylish accessory. I know some people prefer unnoticeable earbuds that are as inconspicuous as possible, but I like my earbuds to be a fashion statement. Denon PerL Pro is the only earbud I've seen so far that offers a unique, premium, and stylish look.
❤ I've never been so excited for a video release before. I really trust your recommendations more than other reviewers. I literally waited 5 days before I bought my buds waiting for this video. Thank you for all of your hard work James!
SL3P and 1MBP3 But I have large ears so I'm going to try both of them plus the XL spinfit tips in the case and see which one works the best I'm also going to try the m100 because I don't see it on the list
My top options currently are the galaxy buds3 pro and the pixel buds pro 2. Which one woul you say has a bigger soundstage, and by how much? I would appreciate an answer, because this may well be my deciding factor. Also, if you know them- which one would be better for listening to Electric Wizard?
26:47 in my opinion the Earfun Air Pro 4 would be ranked higher due to the various codecs it supports, the OnePlus Buds 3 can only be enjoyed by phones that have the LHDC codec others wont get features like High Res or Low Latency mode.
JBL Live Beam 3, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3, Anker Liberty 4 Pro, Nothing Ear (2024), Jabra Elite 10, Jabra Elite 7 pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless, Marshall Minor IV BT TWS, Beats Studio Buds +, JBL Tour Pro 2 If you were to buy one of these just for the sound quality and clarity, which one would you get?
Awesome review as always. Sad to see that there is still no huawei devices in it... they are really top notch for the price, Im in love with my huawei freebuds 6i, their ANC is almost 90% of my airpods pro 2
I am in the Samsung ecosystem and so far I have used Galaxy Buds 2 Pro which I got for free with my phone. My wife and daughter use airpods 2 pro and airpods 4 so I have some comparison. Last week I bought Nothing Air for 110€ and these headphones are amazing, I reach for them at every possible opportunity. I was also considering OnePlus Buds 3 Pro but the price difference was quite big. After watching this video I know I was not mistaken. Great job!!!
@@McBain2024 In terms of sound, maybe not necessarily, they are definitely not worse. I am satisfied with Buds2 Pro after adjusting it in the equalizer. They definitely fit great in the ear, especially during activity, better ANC and the call quality is definitely better.
I have the galaxy buds 2 pro, but im a bit disappointed with the audio quality. Which one would be a worth upgrade for this earbuds? I was thinking the nothing ear or oneplus. I like how the airpods pro 2 ANC and comfort tbh, but not sure what's similar.
I really appreciated this rundown, and found it very educating and helpful for my holiday wishlist. However, I think one additional thing you should also consider is warranties. I purchased the Sennheiser Momentum TW 2 buds a while back, and they broke on me. I was within warranty (2 years) and was given a replacement. Then they broke again, and they replaced them with a new Momentum 3 pair. But then those broke and I am now out of warranty. That warranty was incredibly important for me, and it should be something a buyer should consider when purchasing expensive new technology such as wireless earbuds. As warranties vary per company (length, conditions permitting replacement, etc.) I think this would be a helpful detail to include. Overall though, nice video! Thank you for your extensive work and organized results.
hey, this amazing video helped me narrow my choices down but im stuck between 2 options. At first i was going to go wth the 1+ buds 3 but i found out my phone doesnt support lhdc, so im considering cmf buds 2 pro. Is it worth to buy Cmf over 1+ because of LDAC? Appreciate any responses.
Is getting the oneplus buds pro 3 over regular oneplus buds 3 worth the upgrade if i'm only concerned about the sound quality? The price gap is about 90 USD in my region, almost double the price.
Sound quality is my main concern. I wanted to get the Sony xm5. Should i go for it or do you have any better suggestions? P.S. i listen to metal songs more.
Hi.... Today I bought liberty 4 nc earbud and didn't unpack it yet... Is it good? Why it's not including in your list? I still can exchange it. So please tell me is there any product better than it within that price range(70 - 80USD)? Thank you....
I think u can find earfun air pro 4 at the given price on the market. I have one pair and its just amazing at everything. It's my main daily driver now.
I bought oneplus buds 3 to see ur review, but it is not comfortable,its hurts, after few minute it irritate me,i try to use it large eartips but no change,if u have any solution? But it is not comfortable for all,there are many complain of oneplus buds 3 for fitting issue.thanks from bangladesh
Space Travel Spts Engine 4 Sounpeats air 4 pro QCY melobuds pro help which is the you can say bang for the buck? currently using soundpeats sonic and I just want an upgrade with superb quality and sound, hoping for your response thanks in advance and God bless
@pickyaudio last question sir I just watched your $100 category and it seems capsule 3 pro+ win compare to sounding is it better than air 4 pro? thanks a lot and thank you for answering, it means a lot
@@villaingaming6894no no, they don't sit "tightly" in the ears. They seem to "want to fall out" but they don't. for example, my previous Creative Outliers sat like a rock.
Thank you for all of your help and all of the work you've done this year. I could go on but I think you know how I feel about this channel. I'm riding high as a OnePlus guy. 💯🙏🇺🇸
hey great video, i bought the anker r50i a year ago and its good, i'm thinking about upgrading and i don't have a lot of options where i live, i'm thinking of the anker liberty 4 NC or the samsung galaxy buds FE? i prioritize sound quality what do you think
I noticed a lot of budget earphones have a higher rating than the premium earphones. Are they actually better or are they getting rated relative to their price?
what should i get oneplus 3 buds or soundpeats capsule 3 pro plus ? just for sound quality ? and are these two have similar sound quality like airpods pro or they are far from airpods pro sound quality ?
Hey, will you have - tested the Motorola Buds Plus "Sound by Bose" headphones? What do you think about them, where can they be placed? I have a Technics AZ80 and a Soundcore Liberty 4 PRO, I had a Soundcore Liberty 3 PRO and I think they had the best soundstage. I'm wondering whether to buy Moto Buds + because I have a Motorola phone, or maybe OnePlus Buds Pro 3?
4:47 I bought them yesterday and got super disappointed with sound quality… then I applied your EQ settings and got SUPER HAPPY with my purchase haha thanks mate!!!!
Hey Picky. Thanks for helping me to pick up Oneplus Buds Pro 3. I absolutely love them. But I want to buy them foam or silicone eartips but I can't find any brand compatible. Do Spinfit OMNI fit them? Which one should I get?
Is liberty 4 nc still a viable option in low mid range? I just want a good budget anc for quiet study session(With kind of better sounding) Thanks for the comprehensive video!
Hi, I'm using Samsung Galaxy s23 and I'm torn between Galaxy buds 3 pro vs Soundcore liberty 4 pro, which one do you think would make more sense for me?
do you think it’s worth grabbing the gen 2 if you already have the elite 8 active? I cycle a lot so transparency is important for that and anc important for gym - is there a noticeable difference on these between 1st and 2nd gen?
Bro, I just finished watching the video and went straight to buy the Jabra Elite 8 Active and started testing it. You made great reviews , subscribed to your channel.
Hey, what earbuds would you say is similar in shape/fit as samsung buds live, but also has as much bass, i like the bean shape it fits really well, I'm worried about other shapes not being as comforable
Hey, I have no tested any half in ear buds similar. The AirPods 4 ANC are super comfortable and sound much better than the buds live. Otherwise you'll need to look at an open earbud like the Soundcore AeroFit 2
@@pickyaudio i use a s24u so i don't think apple airpods would be best, what's your thoughts on the nothing ear (a) compared to buds live & samsung buds pro 3?
Great video. I don't understand the ranking though, some buds are both in the under 50 and under 100. Melobuds pro is higher than them in under 50, does that mean it'd be the best under 100 as well? Thanks
Hi! Thank you very much for the video! What would you recommend, if you don't pay attention to the price, then in terms of sound quality, Sony WF-1000XM5, OnePlus Buds Pro 3 or Liberty 4 Pro?
Hi! Thanks for all that content. One question. I am planning to buy one plus buds pro 3. Will i have any issue with Galaxy S24 Ultra? Or is it better to go for Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 pro because of the eco system? Will I get more features in customizing etc?
Appreciate the thoroughness of the vid! With most of these higher end earbuds, do you prioritize lossless, CD quality, etc? What's your go to music streaming app to get the best combo of quality and sound paired with the music app?
Can you test the Huawei Freebuds 5 for the semi in-ear category? They are in the same category as Airpods 4 and Galaxy buds 3. Having tried all I think the Freebuds 5 have the best audio quality
Thanks, great overview. I bought the OnePlus Buds 3 a couple of months ago and love them. What I wonder is whether there is benefit to cycling out of ANC then back again to have them re-measure ambient sound, or whether they continuously take measurements. I feel like they are sometimes better after cycling but not sure if it is placebo effect!
As an owner of the Sonys with a stupid name I absolutely had to have great noise canceling as my office is in a busy part of the building and they 100% deliver. Sound quality is also really very good, though obviously not on par with the tippy tops. The foam eartips and super light weight them very comfortable as well. It's really cool to see the spreadsheets and to have my eyes opened to the other options out there, excellent video!
Awesome bro! Something for all of us! My earbud drawer is getting quite packed! Just bought the SOUNDPEATS Airpro 4, and I am sending them back. And I love SOUNDPEATS! My daily is still the Sennheiser M Pro3. They tic a lot of boxes…The Status Between 3ANC are great too! I’m considering the B&W Pi8. Thank you bro! 🍻🎶💪🏽🎧
I finally got round to getting some ear buds. Went straight in with some B&W Pi8. I don’t care about ANC, as if I have music on at reasonable volume, it just doesn’t matter. These things sound incredible. You can tune the EQ to get the perfect sound for you and it is just so good. Very happy.
Thanks for your video, it's very useful. Could you do the same with headphone? I've got an android phone paired with airpods pro 2 and I would like to decide if I choose pi8, edifier stax spirit s10 or focal bathys, noble audio fokus Apollo, cambridge audio melomania p100.
Thank you very much for the nice review! I love my oneplus buds pro 3! They are very comfortable and sound amazing! A good upgrade for my soundcore liberty 3 pro! Makes me wonder how much better they would sound with a phone that supports LHDC! Still, they sound really good with my s23 ultra!
I'm so confused between sony wf 1000xm5 vs bose quietcomfort ultra , my only priority is ANC , I live next to a marriage garden in India and here they play very loud music. Therefore I'm unable to study, just tell me which one I buy, who will be able to block loud dj music noise😢
Mate you are legit the MAN! Have seriously enjoyed sinking my teeth into your reviews and love that you give all the different categories for everyone so that we're all able to make the right choice for us! One quick question though, my absolute favourite set of buds for exercise was the SoundPeats TrueFree 2. They were hands down the most secure set of buds I've ever used and I had no dramas whatsoever when it came to them falling out during runs or anything, despite heavy rain or sweat. Unfortunately I lost them and tried replacing them with the Free 2 Classics but didn't find them anywhere near as secure. Do any current soundpeats headphones have a similar style fit to the TrueFree 2s? Thanks in advance!
I really appreciate! Bro what a classic earbud the True Free 2 is! There aren’t many wing buds now days sadly. I’ll throw some at you though with a similar fit. Galaxy Buds Fe, Baseus MA10, Earfun Free Pro 3. Any of those are solid.
@pickyaudio mate thanks so much for the swift reply! Also as a fellow Excel enthusiast, I absolutely FROTH the sheets that you've developed. Keep up the amazing content 🤙
How do the Oneplus nord buds pro 3 compare? I hear theyre similar to the buds pro 3 but with a few QoL features missing I just bought the SoundPeats air 4 pro without doing much research. But seeing your video, it's got me hesitating to send them back SP Air4 pro for 50$ CAD 1+ buds nord pro 3 for 60$ CMF pro 2 for 90$ Battery life, sound quality, call quality and ANC in that order are most important
any custom plugs for one plus buds 3 pro? I dont like the in box ones, I feel like they are too shallow, but I tried bigger ones and the case wont close with them. I seek ones that goes deeper than factory ones but the case can still close with them attached
Got the cmf buds pro 2 for almost a month now. Currently loving it until I don’t bc of some kind of repetitive mini static/shock (if that makes sense) sounds it does when I’m connected to my laptop and it mostly does so when I’m listening to mainly vocal audios like podcasts. Don’t know how to fix it also.
So I'm confused between the oneplus buds pro 3 and the pixel buds pro2. I'm prioritising anc, transparency and fit. I guess you'd root for the oneplus but I wonder how much better is the comfort of these vs the pixels
Hi Picky, loving the reviews and the scoring sheet, thank you very much. Do the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 work with foam eartips, do they fit in the case? I usually have medium as a size of eartip. Keep up the great work! 💪
Glad you're liking it! I only have medium soncfoam eartips but they don't fit in the case. If you go for foam it would have to be shallower than those tips
Thank you for all the great reviews! I love the idea of your spreadsheets. Do Google Sheets easily translate to Excel? Re sound quality, which of the best ones are warm, i.e. not harsh or tinny in the highs?
I own the moon drop spacer travel and honestly they sounds amazing. I use these while working cause I can’t use my IEM’s and I love these. For the price. Literally can’t beat it.
Purchase SpinFit Eartips Here: geni.us/KqcL5G (Amazon)
Wich one you prefere for the oneplus buds pro 3
I prefer the Omni tips I don’t mind a deeper fit though
@@than9958 I tried the SpinFit tips, but found the Bose QuietComfort eartips work perfectly for my OnePlus buds 3(which have same ergonomics I believe as the pros). The Bose ear tips pack is sold on Amazon for around $15.
What price point makes a bud "Premium"?
@@SymbianBlack Roughly $200 usd and up I guess
Everyone is praying to see their pair of earbuds on the list
Fr 😂, I got the OnePlus buds pro 3 and I am happier than ever
no mention of buds fe its over
he hasnt even reviewed my xiaomi buds 5
But it only makes sense to have Gemini 2 b&o ex
Haha I think that’s a majority of the viewers 😆
We can’t thank you enough for the work you do putting these videos together.
I really appreciate the support!
Holy crap man. This beats every review video I have ever seen for ear buds. Thank you! Please keep em coming.
Thanks, will do!
James - I gotta unsubscribe. I'm going bankrupt watching your reviews! My daily driver is the bose qc2 and pixel buds pros. For open ear I find the huawei freeclips th best for my use. Did you try them out?
Nice knowing you 🤣 I'm yet to test them out, I plan to though
Please do, I'm very curious if they'll top your chart for mic quality.
Best ranked video 2024! Great job man.Thank you
Thank you!
You are truly the GOAT of earbud reviewers! I watch quite a few channels but you are by far my favourite and the only person I’ll listen to! I do have one quick question, how are the OnePlus buds pro 3 for metal music? 🤟🏾
Thank you! They're decent for that more heavy live kind of sound. Distorted guitars stand out better on a pair like the Nothing Ear though
I bought Soundpeats Capsule 3 Pro+ because I saw your videos, I mainly focus in sound quality, everything else is just a gimmick for me, and I got it for just $ 60 in Amazon.
Thank you man, all of your videos are great and well made, please don't stop reviewing TWS's!
I’m glad you’re liking them! Thank you 🙏
@@pickyaudio man when u will make reviews for devialet Gemini II
Last week i bought the bose qc 2024, soundcore liberty 4 pro and the jabra elite 10 gen 2 together to test for a week. I ended up keeping the bose and returning the other two because sound quality was on par on all three ( after eq) and the nc was just noticeably better on the bose. I really tried to like the jabra the most because inl liked the looks the best but they just kept falling out of my ear/ getting loose in my ears during walking the stairs and chewing gum etc.
Nice! The ANC is impressive on Bose Gen 2. They're only ranked a bit lower for me with the poorer low frequency cancellation
Great to see the Denon PerL Pro still holding strong as one of the very top choices for sound quality. I've been using them for the past month and couldn't be happier. One aspect I personally love is its unique design, which doubles as a stylish accessory. I know some people prefer unnoticeable earbuds that are as inconspicuous as possible, but I like my earbuds to be a fashion statement. Denon PerL Pro is the only earbud I've seen so far that offers a unique, premium, and stylish look.
Bought the Nothing Ear (2024) and Ear Stick based on your recs. Great options all around! Brilliant headphones!
My Nothing ear 2024 arrive tomorrow. Did a lot of research before this video. Glad to see it on here.
Good stuff!
Nothing Ear stick? That isn't on the nothing USA website. Is that like UK and Australia only or something like that?
What do you recomend between l4nc and cmf buds pro 2? Best sound quality anc battery. Please suggest.
Christmas came early! Thank you for great content!
No worries I appreciate the kind words!
❤ I've never been so excited for a video release before. I really trust your recommendations more than other reviewers. I literally waited 5 days before I bought my buds waiting for this video. Thank you for all of your hard work James!
Wow that's awesome! I appreciate it!
So what choice did you go with
@pickyaudio what is the loudest buds with most subwoofer bass for $100?
SL3P and 1MBP3
But I have large ears so I'm going to try both of them plus the XL spinfit tips in the case and see which one works the best
I'm also going to try the m100 because I don't see it on the list
My top options currently are the galaxy buds3 pro and the pixel buds pro 2. Which one woul you say has a bigger soundstage, and by how much? I would appreciate an answer, because this may well be my deciding factor. Also, if you know them- which one would be better for listening to Electric Wizard?
26:47 in my opinion the Earfun Air Pro 4 would be ranked higher due to the various codecs it supports, the OnePlus Buds 3 can only be enjoyed by phones that have the LHDC codec others wont get features like High Res or Low Latency mode.
Bruh i think you're the best earbuds review out here on YT ❤
Thank you 🙏
JBL Live Beam 3, Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3, Anker Liberty 4 Pro, Nothing Ear (2024), Jabra Elite 10, Jabra Elite 7 pro, Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless, Marshall Minor IV BT TWS, Beats Studio Buds +, JBL Tour Pro 2 If you were to buy one of these just for the sound quality and clarity, which one would you get?
Nothing Ear
@@pickyaudio ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
if you have a samsung phone then go for buds 3 pro .
I have tm and there really good@@ashishvishwas9952
Awesome review as always. Sad to see that there is still no huawei devices in it... they are really top notch for the price, Im in love with my huawei freebuds 6i, their ANC is almost 90% of my airpods pro 2
Cheers! Maybe I’m next years awards 😅
What about the sound quality?
Freebuds SE2 - awesome sound quality, best microphone (fr!), open fit and they cost 35 bucks.
I am in the Samsung ecosystem and so far I have used Galaxy Buds 2 Pro which I got for free with my phone. My wife and daughter use airpods 2 pro and airpods 4 so I have some comparison. Last week I bought Nothing Air for 110€ and these headphones are amazing, I reach for them at every possible opportunity. I was also considering OnePlus Buds 3 Pro but the price difference was quite big. After watching this video I know I was not mistaken. Great job!!!
Good stuff! Glad to hear you’re liking the Nothing Ear 👍
Worth the upgrade from the buds 2 pro??
@@McBain2024 In terms of sound, maybe not necessarily, they are definitely not worse. I am satisfied with Buds2 Pro after adjusting it in the equalizer. They definitely fit great in the ear, especially during activity, better ANC and the call quality is definitely better.
@@pickyaudio Yes, I am. And I hope Samsung doesn't change its policy and when I exchange my phone they will give me Buds 3 Pro for free😁
Do you think lofi is better on semi-open, open or anc earbuds?
Semi in ear has much fuller sound overall
@@pickyaudiothank you for responding, im thinking of choosing the galaxy buds or the nothing stick. ☺️
The soundpeats air 3 are awesome, love mine for outdoor use 👍
I have the galaxy buds 2 pro, but im a bit disappointed with the audio quality. Which one would be a worth upgrade for this earbuds? I was thinking the nothing ear or oneplus.
I like how the airpods pro 2 ANC and comfort tbh, but not sure what's similar.
Wow. That is some serious hard work.
Thanks for this
Hi, whats your opinion about Huwaei Freebuds Pro 3? I am doubt between him and Oneplus Buds Pro 3.
Got my oneplus buds pro 3 a few days ago, absolutely love them and the bass is indeed very very good! 10/10 product, very good video!
Thanks! Glad to hear 👊
I really appreciated this rundown, and found it very educating and helpful for my holiday wishlist.
However, I think one additional thing you should also consider is warranties. I purchased the Sennheiser Momentum TW 2 buds a while back, and they broke on me. I was within warranty (2 years) and was given a replacement. Then they broke again, and they replaced them with a new Momentum 3 pair. But then those broke and I am now out of warranty.
That warranty was incredibly important for me, and it should be something a buyer should consider when purchasing expensive new technology such as wireless earbuds. As warranties vary per company (length, conditions permitting replacement, etc.) I think this would be a helpful detail to include.
Overall though, nice video! Thank you for your extensive work and organized results.
hey, this amazing video helped me narrow my choices down but im stuck between 2 options. At first i was going to go wth the 1+ buds 3 but i found out my phone doesnt support lhdc, so im considering cmf buds 2 pro. Is it worth to buy Cmf over 1+ because of LDAC?
Appreciate any responses.
Is getting the oneplus buds pro 3 over regular oneplus buds 3 worth the upgrade if i'm only concerned about the sound quality? The price gap is about 90 USD in my region, almost double the price.
Sound quality is my main concern. I wanted to get the Sony xm5. Should i go for it or do you have any better suggestions? P.S. i listen to metal songs more.
Which semi-in-ear earphones have the best battery?
What about the realme buds air 6,the specs are good for budget,should I get them
Hi.... Today I bought liberty 4 nc earbud and didn't unpack it yet... Is it good? Why it's not including in your list? I still can exchange it. So please tell me is there any product better than it within that price range(70 - 80USD)?
Thank you....
It is. Watch the last 10 minutes of the video where he gives a detailed ranking of the top 5 in each category.
@@banjokazuya2913 Thanks. I will...
@@banjokazuya2913 Thanks... I will....
I think u can find earfun air pro 4 at the given price on the market. I have one pair and its just amazing at everything. It's my main daily driver now.
I bought oneplus buds 3 to see ur review, but it is not comfortable,its hurts, after few minute it irritate me,i try to use it large eartips but no change,if u have any solution? But it is not comfortable for all,there are many complain of oneplus buds 3 for fitting issue.thanks from bangladesh
A lot of effort has gone into it. awesome video. Wish I was seeing Huwai freeclip too
Thanks a lot!
Space Travel
Spts Engine 4
Sounpeats air 4 pro
QCY melobuds pro
help which is the you can say bang for the buck? currently using soundpeats sonic and I just want an upgrade with superb quality and sound, hoping for your response thanks in advance and God bless
SP air 4 pro 👍
@pickyaudio last question sir I just watched your $100 category and it seems capsule 3 pro+ win compare to sounding is it better than air 4 pro? thanks a lot and thank you for answering, it means a lot
i have QCY melobuds pro. great sound and ANC, but not good seat in the ears
@@emigrant4life so using it for a long time will cause some discomfort?
@@villaingaming6894no no, they don't sit "tightly" in the ears. They seem to "want to fall out" but they don't.
for example, my previous Creative Outliers sat like a rock.
Thank you for all of your help and all of the work you've done this year. I could go on but I think you know how I feel about this channel. I'm riding high as a OnePlus guy. 💯🙏🇺🇸
Cheers Mike! And congrats haha!
Did you test any wired earbuds?
I do but just casually on the side
So I see your earbud recs and reviews but what about earplugs? Any good audiophile grade earplugs you recommend?
Are the Nothing Ear a great buds? I do plan on buying the Sennheiser Momentum 4s, but I do want a pair of earbuds as well.
hey great video, i bought the anker r50i a year ago and its good, i'm thinking about upgrading and i don't have a lot of options where i live, i'm thinking of the anker liberty 4 NC or the samsung galaxy buds FE? i prioritize sound quality what do you think
hi pls help me which one is better choice google pixel buds pro2, sennheiser momentum true 4 and oneplus buds pro3. Android phone
Hi james which earbuds are the loudest you use?
I noticed a lot of budget earphones have a higher rating than the premium earphones. Are they actually better or are they getting rated relative to their price?
what should i get oneplus 3 buds or soundpeats capsule 3 pro plus ?
just for sound quality ?
and are these two have similar sound quality like airpods pro or they are far from airpods pro sound quality ?
Hey, will you have - tested the Motorola Buds Plus "Sound by Bose" headphones? What do you think about them, where can they be placed? I have a Technics AZ80 and a Soundcore Liberty 4 PRO, I had a Soundcore Liberty 3 PRO and I think they had the best soundstage. I'm wondering whether to buy Moto Buds + because I have a Motorola phone, or maybe OnePlus Buds Pro 3?
4:47 I bought them yesterday and got super disappointed with sound quality… then I applied your EQ settings and got SUPER HAPPY with my purchase haha thanks mate!!!!
Great to hear!
Best earbuds for iphone 16 used for daily such in transportation which you recommend?
Hey Picky. Thanks for helping me to pick up Oneplus Buds Pro 3. I absolutely love them. But I want to buy them foam or silicone eartips but I can't find any brand compatible. Do Spinfit OMNI fit them? Which one should I get?
wow - SO much work for you - thank you
Thanks for the support!
Is liberty 4 nc still a viable option in low mid range? I just want a good budget anc for quiet study session(With kind of better sounding)
Thanks for the comprehensive video!
Hi, I'm using Samsung Galaxy s23 and I'm torn between Galaxy buds 3 pro vs Soundcore liberty 4 pro, which one do you think would make more sense for me?
Go for the Buds 3 if you don’t mind spending a bit more
@pickyaudio Thanks for answer!
Well done, James. An incredible presentation. I am sure that takes a lot of time and effort
It sure did! Thanks for the support 😊
do you think it’s worth grabbing the gen 2 if you already have the elite 8 active? I cycle a lot so transparency is important for that and anc important for gym - is there a noticeable difference on these between 1st and 2nd gen?
It’s quite subtle, probably not worth the upgrade
@ thanks my man
Bro, I just finished watching the video and went straight to buy the Jabra Elite 8 Active and started testing it. You made great reviews , subscribed to your channel.
Thank you! Enjoy the 8 active 👍
Hey, what earbuds would you say is similar in shape/fit as samsung buds live, but also has as much bass, i like the bean shape it fits really well, I'm worried about other shapes not being as comforable
Hey, I have no tested any half in ear buds similar. The AirPods 4 ANC are super comfortable and sound much better than the buds live. Otherwise you'll need to look at an open earbud like the Soundcore AeroFit 2
@@pickyaudio i use a s24u so i don't think apple airpods would be best, what's your thoughts on the nothing ear (a) compared to buds live & samsung buds pro 3?
Great video. I don't understand the ranking though, some buds are both in the under 50 and under 100. Melobuds pro is higher than them in under 50, does that mean it'd be the best under 100 as well?
Thanks
Great video and perfect timing before the sales season! Do Beats Studio Buds + work well with Android as I see them called "Apple"?
Cheers! Yea they do you can download the beats app on android
Great Video James! Thank you a TON for this.
I'm glad I've got the OnePlus Buds 3 as well as their Pro equivalent.
No problem 👍
Hi! Thank you very much for the video!
What would you recommend, if you don't pay attention to the price, then in terms of sound quality, Sony WF-1000XM5, OnePlus Buds Pro 3 or Liberty 4 Pro?
No worries! Overall the XM5 once you EQ them a bit
@@pickyaudio thank you! But if you didn’t look at the price and chose only based on audio quality and noise reduction, would you still choose the XM5?
Wow, just wow. You rock!!! ❤
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I’ve got the one plus buds pro 2, is it worth upgrading to the pro 3s?
Hi! Thanks for all that content. One question. I am planning to buy one plus buds pro 3. Will i have any issue with Galaxy S24 Ultra? Or is it better to go for Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 pro because of the eco system?
Will I get more features in customizing etc?
Wait, when did you chop the locks ?
which has best transparency by price/category??
Check the spreadsheets it's all in there
Appreciate the thoroughness of the vid! With most of these higher end earbuds, do you prioritize lossless, CD quality, etc? What's your go to music streaming app to get the best combo of quality and sound paired with the music app?
Can you test the Huawei Freebuds 5 for the semi in-ear category? They are in the same category as Airpods 4 and Galaxy buds 3.
Having tried all I think the Freebuds 5 have the best audio quality
Thanks, great overview. I bought the OnePlus Buds 3 a couple of months ago and love them. What I wonder is whether there is benefit to cycling out of ANC then back again to have them re-measure ambient sound, or whether they continuously take measurements. I feel like they are sometimes better after cycling but not sure if it is placebo effect!
What is the best airbuds around $60 for calls? What do u think about lebirty 4NC
OnePlis Buds 3, Ear (a). CMF buds pro 2 is also very decent
As an owner of the Sonys with a stupid name I absolutely had to have great noise canceling as my office is in a busy part of the building and they 100% deliver. Sound quality is also really very good, though obviously not on par with the tippy tops. The foam eartips and super light weight them very comfortable as well. It's really cool to see the spreadsheets and to have my eyes opened to the other options out there, excellent video!
I would want to get the one plus buds pro 3 but idk if it is worth it if my phone doesn't have lhdc
High res codecs barely make any difference. I made a video about it. They sound great on any device 👍
Awesome bro! Something for all of us! My earbud drawer is getting quite packed! Just bought the SOUNDPEATS Airpro 4, and I am sending them back. And I love SOUNDPEATS! My daily is still the Sennheiser M Pro3. They tic a lot of boxes…The Status Between 3ANC are great too! I’m considering the B&W Pi8. Thank you bro! 🍻🎶💪🏽🎧
Haha I love a good earbud drawer 😆
Great video as always.
Out of curiosity where would the OnePlus Buds 3 rank amongst the premium options?
He ranked them in the top 15 in best overall. That tells you how good they are for the price.
Lots of complaints about the QC Ultra getting a buzzing in the left bud. Have you experienced this personally?
I have sadly
Why you didn’t ranked soundcore R50i NC?
Please say what is Score for it?
I finally got round to getting some ear buds. Went straight in with some B&W Pi8. I don’t care about ANC, as if I have music on at reasonable volume, it just doesn’t matter.
These things sound incredible.
You can tune the EQ to get the perfect sound for you and it is just so good. Very happy.
That was an amazing overview!! Best out there.
Respect the effort. You've got a new subscriber
Are the Earfun Air Pro 4 good? They weren’t mentioned.
I did mention them and yes they’re good
Thanks James you are the GOAT❤. Between soundpeats capsule 3 pro+ and soundpeats engine 4 which is better in sound quality?
I’ve never compared them directly but I’d have to pick the pro + for the treble response. Engine 4 is a bit warmer
Thanks for your video, it's very useful. Could you do the same with headphone? I've got an android phone paired with airpods pro 2 and I would like to decide if I choose pi8, edifier stax spirit s10 or focal bathys, noble audio fokus Apollo, cambridge audio melomania p100.
Is liberty 3 pro deserve to bought in this time?
Nah
Thank you very much for the nice review! I love my oneplus buds pro 3! They are very comfortable and sound amazing! A good upgrade for my soundcore liberty 3 pro! Makes me wonder how much better they would sound with a phone that supports LHDC! Still, they sound really good with my s23 ultra!
Glad you like them! LHDC only subtly improves the sound
Did you not review the Jabra elite aid, active or elite 10 active gen 2? Because I’m shocked neither of those are on your list.
This is the best “overall” review I’ve seen for earbuds. God sent lol thx
Thank you!
I'm so confused between sony wf 1000xm5 vs bose quietcomfort ultra , my only priority is ANC , I live next to a marriage garden in India and here they play very loud music. Therefore I'm unable to study, just tell me which one I buy, who will be able to block loud dj music noise😢
Just confused should i get the Cmf buds pro 2 currently (sale £45) i dont want to push budget further from here yk what i mean.
Mate you are legit the MAN! Have seriously enjoyed sinking my teeth into your reviews and love that you give all the different categories for everyone so that we're all able to make the right choice for us! One quick question though, my absolute favourite set of buds for exercise was the SoundPeats TrueFree 2. They were hands down the most secure set of buds I've ever used and I had no dramas whatsoever when it came to them falling out during runs or anything, despite heavy rain or sweat. Unfortunately I lost them and tried replacing them with the Free 2 Classics but didn't find them anywhere near as secure. Do any current soundpeats headphones have a similar style fit to the TrueFree 2s? Thanks in advance!
I really appreciate! Bro what a classic earbud the True Free 2 is! There aren’t many wing buds now days sadly. I’ll throw some at you though with a similar fit. Galaxy Buds Fe, Baseus MA10, Earfun Free Pro 3.
Any of those are solid.
@pickyaudio mate thanks so much for the swift reply! Also as a fellow Excel enthusiast, I absolutely FROTH the sheets that you've developed. Keep up the amazing content 🤙
How do the Oneplus nord buds pro 3 compare? I hear theyre similar to the buds pro 3 but with a few QoL features missing
I just bought the SoundPeats air 4 pro without doing much research. But seeing your video, it's got me hesitating to send them back
SP Air4 pro for 50$ CAD
1+ buds nord pro 3 for 60$
CMF pro 2 for 90$
Battery life, sound quality, call quality and ANC in that order are most important
Picky what's loudest with the most bass Nothing Ear or One Plus 3
Thank you James. Great work!
Thanks a lot!
any custom plugs for one plus buds 3 pro? I dont like the in box ones, I feel like they are too shallow, but I tried bigger ones and the case wont close with them. I seek ones that goes deeper than factory ones but the case can still close with them attached
Got the cmf buds pro 2 for almost a month now. Currently loving it until I don’t bc of some kind of repetitive mini static/shock (if that makes sense) sounds it does when I’m connected to my laptop and it mostly does so when I’m listening to mainly vocal audios like podcasts. Don’t know how to fix it also.
Does it only happen with the laptop? If it happens with all devices then it could be faulty
@ as far as I can tell it’s just when I connect it to my laptop and listen to podcasts.
So I'm confused between the oneplus buds pro 3 and the pixel buds pro2. I'm prioritising anc, transparency and fit. I guess you'd root for the oneplus but I wonder how much better is the comfort of these vs the pixels
Any chance for an EQ spreadhseet? struggling with my oneplus buds 3 and metal
incredibly clear and detailed review and summing up to every thing ...Much love from Egypt
Thank you! 🇪🇬👋
Would you recommend c510s? Im trying to look for a budget friendly earbuds that I can use roughly. Thanks
Never tested them
You mean the Sony? I tried them and it's good, but found the Galaxy Buds FE for the same price and it's better in every aspect.
Hi Picky, loving the reviews and the scoring sheet, thank you very much. Do the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 work with foam eartips, do they fit in the case? I usually have medium as a size of eartip.
Keep up the great work! 💪
Glad you're liking it! I only have medium soncfoam eartips but they don't fit in the case. If you go for foam it would have to be shallower than those tips
Based on your review i bought the Bose QC 2 on sale around ₹10k (120$). My main preference is ANC and then sound quality and these hits both ✌️
Solid deal!
Thank you for all the great reviews! I love the idea of your spreadsheets. Do Google Sheets easily translate to Excel?
Re sound quality, which of the best ones are warm, i.e. not harsh or tinny in the highs?
Surprised to not see the SoundCore Liberty 4 NC as it was one of the highest ranking budget earbuds in many reviews, anything wrong with them?
They're up there there are just so many options in the $100 category
I own the moon drop spacer travel and honestly they sounds amazing. I use these while working cause I can’t use my IEM’s and I love these. For the price. Literally can’t beat it.
100% 👊