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Wireless Earbuds (TWS)

Fully wireless TWS earbuds travel conveniently with you and charge in a case of their own, without cables. This category has earphones for everyday listening, training and remote meetings: the selection leans towards in-ear models, but there are also over-ear headphones from Sony among others, and headsets designed for office use. Some models have active noise cancellation (ANC) and an ENC microphone that filters background noise out of calls. There are at least a few things worth checking when choosing. Battery life means two figures in practice: the playback time of the earbuds themselves and the reserve the charging case brings. The Bluetooth version affects connection stability and power consumption, so a newer version is usually the safer choice. Fit decides comfort: tips that seal the ear canal shut out surrounding sounds, while more open earbud designs let them through, which is safer in traffic, for instance. For sports use it is worth choosing a model that withstands sweat and splashes, and if you make a lot of calls, pay attention to microphone quality.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between active noise cancelling and passive isolation?

Passive isolation is just the shape of the headphone: in-ear tips or over-ear pads physically block sound. Active noise cancelling (ANC) also listens to your surroundings through microphones and generates an opposing wave, so it works best on steady drone — a plane, a bus, ventilation. ANC does very little against sudden sounds such as speech.

How long do wireless earbuds really last on one charge?

In-ear buds usually play for 4–8 hours, and the case adds another two to four full charges. Over-ear headphones last 20–40 hours. High volume, ANC and cold weather all cut into that — in winter expect roughly a fifth less.

Can I use one pair with both my phone and my computer?

Yes, if the headphones support multipoint: they stay connected to two devices at once and switch by themselves when a call starts on the computer. Without multipoint you have to disconnect one device manually every time.