Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless
The Sony LinkBuds S Truly Wireless are the best buds we’ve tested for Android at this price point. They’re another great choice for Android users since they support Quick Pair for Android and multi-device pairing, so you can pair them to your phone and another device simultaneously. They last for just over seven hours off a single charge, and their case holds 2.3 additional charges to top them up. While decent, their battery performance falls short of the Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 3, and they don’t have the same impressive build quality as the more premium pick. Still, their noise isolation is slightly better than the Sennheiser and is especially good at cutting down on sounds like office chatter.
These headphones have a warm sound profile, so sibilants and cymbals sound a bit subdued, but instruments and vocals are still reproduced accurately without any honkiness. They lack low- to mid-bass, so kick drums and basslines are robbed of thump and punch, especially compared to the Sennheiser’s deeper bass. The LinkBuds are particularly well-suited for genres like folk and jazz, but you can also switch up their sound with the companion app’s graphic EQ and presets.
Google Pixel Buds Pro Truly Wireless
If Google-specific features are more important to you than all-round performance, consider the Google Pixel Buds Pro Truly Wireless. Like the Sony, they support Quick Pair for Android, but when connected to a Google Pixel phone, the Pixel Buds allow you to use HD Audio AAC for a higher-quality audio experience. You can even use them with the Google Translate app to translate languages in real-time. Unfortunately, they stick out of your ears and can pop out fairly easily, so they’re not quite as comfortable as the Sony.
