Plugfones Basic Pro Wireless Bluetooth in-Ear Earplug Earbuds - Noise Reduction Headphones with Noise Isolating Mic and Controls (Blue & Yellow)

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During testing I used these for short periods of focus rather than longer use, like the Flare Calmer or Loop Experience. All things considered, the best swimming headphones at the moment are the Aftershokz Xtrainerz as they deliver great sound quality under water as well as being compatible with all swim-headwear, such as swimming caps, goggles and even earplugs. But if you’re on the hunt for a new pair of affordable buds solely for fitness, the Elite 7 Active are a solid choice and good value.

If I was in a noisy bar or at a concert, I doubt the Calmer would have made a noticeable difference. The repeated claim that Calmer removes distortion isn’t a sensible way of summarising what the product does. We did enjoy the audio on offer from these buds, but you may want to do some tweaking when it comes to the audio profile.But when I was sitting outside a cafe talking to my partner with low-level traffic in the background, I noticed a slight uptick in my ability to pay attention to the conversation and wasn’t quite so distracted by ambient sounds. There are several different colours to choose between, including pink, orange, purple and black, but it’s the metallic shades that I love most as they mimic jewellery.

The JLab Go Air Pop buds prove it’s possible to purchase a fantastic set of true wireless earbuds on a budget. I find the silicone tip feels comfy inside the ear canal, while on the outside a circular end sits flat between the conch and the tragus to hold it in place.

There's less protrusion than with Sony's more affordable buds ( Sony WF-C500, all eyes on you), because they're 37% lighter and 38% smaller than the top-tier WF-1000XM4 . Our current favorite true wireless earbuds, the Sony WF-1000XM4 combine class-leading sound with high quality noise cancellation tech.

For example, the Flare Calmer earplugs are designed to block out frequencies more likely to cause stress. With fantastic ANC, high quality audio and a bunch of features that work extremely well when used with an iPhone, these buds are a no-brainer for Apple lovers. Swimbuds recommend the tree style ear plug for lengths, the fins for watersports, the ergo for running and cycling and the mushroom for general purpose. Two important things to consider when you’re choosing new earbuds is what you want to listen to and where you want to listen to it. These earbuds are packed full of useful perks, including excellent ANC, voice detect, wearer detection and customizable on-ear controls – all of which work very well indeed – plus IPX7 water ingress protection.

They also, mostly, delivered on their promise of reducing some louder sounds whilst allowing me to hear others. You want great sound: These sound brilliant and shut out the real world so well - if you want to treat yourself, then you'll really appreciate it.

A standout is triple-point connectivity, which we found to be stable and useful, as well as Bluetooth 5. Secure, compact and comfortable with an IP57 rating that makes them sweat resistant, these buds are perfect for working out.

And these days, you don't need to sacrifice battery life or sound performance to get that tiny form factor.