Earbuds reviews
The Mute Zone team tests every model in real conditions: sound, ANC, calls, battery, comfort, travel and value.
8.3/10Bowers & WilkinsEarbudsBowers & Wilkins Pi8
Complete test of the B&W Pi8 in 2026: aptX Lossless, hybrid ANC, measured battery life of 6 h 10, comparison with Sony WF-1000XM5 and AirPods Pro 2. Factual verdict at 419 €.
8.3/10HuaweiEarbudsHuawei FreeClip 2
Mute Zone wore the Huawei FreeClip 2 for four weeks: measured battery life of 8 h 35, call quality, sports stability and acoustic leakage in open-plan offices put to the test.
8.5/10EdifierEarbudsEdifier NeoBuds Plus
Test Edifier NeoBuds Plus 2026: ANC measured at 35-40 dB, stable LDAC at 660 kbps, 7 h 55 with ANC on. The Mute Zone team delivers an uncompromising technical verdict.
8.4/10OnePlusEarbudsOnePlus Buds Pro 3
The Mute Zone team tested the OnePlus Buds Pro 3 for four weeks: adaptive ANC, LHDC codec, measured battery life of 5 h 45 and V-shape signature put to the test.
8.0/10JBLHeadphonesJBL Tour One M3
Complete test of the JBL Tour One M3: ANC 41 dB measured, LDAC 990 kbps, LC3 Auracast, 38h40 of autonomy with ANC enabled. Comparison Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QC Ultra Headphones.
8.1/10SonyHeadphonesSony WH-1000XM4
Test Sony WH-1000XM4 in 2026: measured hybrid ANC, LDAC 990 kbps, 28 h 20 real-world battery life. Mute Zone analyzes this headset against current references.
8.4/10XiaomiEarbudsXiaomi Buds 5 Pro
The Mute Zone team tested the Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro for 4 weeks: ANC 55 dB, LDAC, LC3 and Wi-Fi XPAN at 159 €. Complete technical verdict, measurements and comparisons included.
8.2/10PhilipsHeadphonesPhilips Fidelio L4
Complete test of the Philips Fidelio L4: adaptive ANC, LDAC, LC3, 37 h 40 measured ANC on. The Mute Zone team delivers its verdict against the Sony WH-1000XM6 and Bose QC45.
8.6/10CMF by NothingEarbudsCMF Buds 2 Plus
Full test of the CMF Buds 2 Plus in 2026: real measured ANC, LDAC at 990 kbps, 7 h 05 verified battery life, sound signature and calls scrutinized at 60 €.
8.0/10DysonHeadphonesDyson OnTrac
Full test of the Dyson OnTrac in 2026: ANC measured at 28-35 dB, LHDC codec at 900 kbps, 451 g on the head, verified battery life of 48 h 40 min. Comparison with Sony XM6, Bose QC Ultra.
7.9/10BoseHeadphonesBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)
Complete review of the Bose QC Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen: adaptive ANC 35-38 dB, aptX Adaptive, 28 h 10 min measured with ANC on. How it compares to the Sony WH-1000XM6 at 500 euros.
8.3/10HuaweiEarbudsHuawei FreeBuds Pro 5
Test Huawei FreeBuds Pro 5 in 2026: measured L2HC signature, ANC up to 31 dB, real battery life 6 h 12 min ANC on, comparison Sony WF-1000XM5. Mute Zone Verdict.
8.3/10SonosHeadphonesSonos Ace
The Mute Zone team tested the Sonos Ace for six weeks: measured ANC, aptX Lossless, TV Swap, 28 h 40 real-world battery life. Technical verdict at 449 €.
8.3/10Master & DynamicEarbudsMaster & Dynamic MW09
Mute Zone tested the MW09 for five weeks: real-world battery life 11 h 40 ANC on, beryllium diaphragm, aptX Lossless, ANC 28-30 dB. Factual verdict at 399 €.
8.6/10AppleEarbudsAirPods Pro 3
Mute Zone tested the AirPods Pro 3 over four weeks: ANC measured by band, real autonomy 8 h 28 min, AAC-only signature and comparison with Sony WF-1000XM5. Verdict 2026.
7.9/10SonyHeadphonesWH-1000XM6
Sony WH-1000XM6 test by Mute Zone: ANC measured at 35 dB at 80 Hz, real-world battery life 28 h 40 min, LDAC and LC3, Bose QC Ultra comparison. Full 2026 verdict.
8.8/10SamsungEarbudsSamsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro
Review Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro 2026: Adaptive ANC, SSC-UHQ codec, 5 h 52 measured with ANC on, calls and comparison with AirPods Pro 2 and WF-1000XM5. Mute Zone verdict.
8.6/10Cambridge AudioEarbudsCambridge Audio Melomania A100
Complete review of the Cambridge Audio Melomania A100: aptX Lossless measured at 48 ms, ANC at 18 dB, real battery life of 36 h 15 min. Our verdict at 119 €.
7.9/10NothingHeadphonesNothing Headphone (a)
Test Nothing Headphone (a) 2026: LDAC 990 kbps, measured ANC, 61 h real battery life ANC on at 159 €. Technical verdict and comparison by Mute Zone.
8.3/10SennheiserHeadphonesSennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless
Full review of the Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless in 2026: adaptive ANC, aptX Adaptive, measured battery life of 54 h 20. Technical and sonic verdict from the Mute Zone editorial team.
8.7/10OnePlusEarbudsOnePlus Buds 4
Test OnePlus Buds 4 in 2026: ANC 55 dB, LHDC 5.0 codec, measured battery life of 5 h 48 with ANC on and microphone quality evaluated by the Mute Zone editorial team. Factual verdict.
8.0/10Bowers & WilkinsHeadphonesBowers & Wilkins Px7 S3
Test of the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3: aptX Lossless, adaptive ANC 25-28 dB, 27-28 h measured autonomy with ANC on. Mute Zone Verdict at 429 €, no compromises.
8.1/10BeyerdynamicHeadphonesBeyerdynamic AVENTHO 100
Test Beyerdynamic Aventho 100: Measured aptX Lossless, Documented ANC 18-22 dB, Real Autonomy of 38 h 40 min and Supra-Aural Comfort Analyzed Over 4 Weeks by Mute Zone.
8.5/10NothingEarbudsNothing Ear (3)
Nothing Ear (3) at 149 euros: measured ANC, LDAC, Bluetooth 5.4. Mute Zone tests real-world battery life, latency and call quality against the AirPods 4 and Sony WF-C710N.
8.4/10SonyEarbudsSony WF-1000XM6
Mute Zone tested the Sony WF-1000XM6 for five weeks: measured ANC, LDAC at 990 kbps, real battery life of 7 h 55 min and comparison with AirPods Pro 3 and Bose QC Ultra Earbuds 2. Verdict at 300 €.
8.1/10Bowers & WilkinsEarbudsBowers & Wilkins Pi6
Complete test of the Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 in 2026: aptX Adaptive sound signature, ANC measured in dB, real-world battery life of 7h42 and comparison with Sony WF-1000XM5. Factual verdict.
8.4/10JBLEarbudsJBL Tour Pro 3
Test JBL Tour Pro 3: Adaptive ANC, LC3 codec, 1.45-inch touchscreen case, measured battery life of 7 h 35 min with ANC on. Comparison with Sony WF-1000XM5 and Bose QC Earbuds II included.