True wireless headphones put to the test: These wireless in-ears rock!

The Sony WF-1000XM4 offer a handy charging case and sit comfortably in the ear thanks to foam attachments. The clever noise canceling works very effectively and adapts to every situation. Music fans can enjoy their favorite tracks undisturbed, which the Sony headphones reproduce precisely and powerfully. The unadulterated and balanced sound even makes Apple and Bose look old. The icing on the cake is the 360 ​​Audio Reality sound optimization. For so much technology, Sony charges around 220 euros (as of December 2021).

At a price of 110 euros (as of December 2021), the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 offer a real board in terms of sound quality and features. The active noise suppression largely blocks out the surrounding noise, the sound is once again extremely strong. Operation is a bit poor with few touch functions and poor acoustic feedback. There are long faces among iOS users and users, because the full range of functions of the Samsung In-Ears has not yet been available to them.

While normal in-ears with Bluetooth have a connection cable between the left and right plugs, the so-called true wireless headphones get by without this short cable. The two plugs sit in the ears like all in-ears, but are physically separated from each other. This has advantages and disadvantages: Because there is no connection cable, the headphones cannot be hung around your neck quickly. Even if they accidentally slip out of your ears, they start to free fall and do not get caught on the cable. In return, there is no tangling of cables in your pocket and the wearing comfort is more carefree. The small earplugs are put into the supplied transport and charging box for charging. There are rechargeable batteries in it, so that the headphones can be charged on the go and away from USB ports. From the enormous selection of products, COMPUTER BILD shows the current highlights below.

The LG Tone Free FN7 can be described as the cleanest in-ears in the true wireless headphones test. If the plugs are stowed in the pleasantly small charging case and the box is connected to the mains, UV light kills germs in the charging socket. Aside from these practical extras, the LG In-Ears also have a lot to offer: In the test, they sounded powerful and nice and clear. They sit comfortably in the ear, are equipped with effective noise-canceling and have a decent battery life of almost seven hours. So all in all a really clean deal, especially for the price of less than 100 euros (as of December 2021).

The JBL Reflect Flow Pro are strong in-ears – and not just for athletes. The technology holds tight in the ear, but it is a bit uncomfortable in the long run. The charging box also leaves more frustration than pleasure. But the balanced and lively sound with rich bass, the great battery life of nine hours and the usual powerful JBL app are convincing. The price: around 170 euros (as of December 2021). The Jabra Elite 7 Active, which sound good and are ideal for athletes, are also strong.

From a purely visual point of view, the Apple AirPods (3rd generation) are a mixture of the predecessor AirPods 2 and the Pro version. That’s good, because it goes hand in hand with many functions of its big brother, such as Adaptive EQ and 3D sound via Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. In terms of sound, the 3 Series are significantly better than their predecessors and on par with the Pro. The battery life of a good six hours is also good. If you don’t like tight-fitting in-ears, but still like good sound, you should take a closer look at the AirPods 3 for 190 euros (as of December 2021).

As the current list of the best wireless in-ear headphones shows, there is something for everyone. Whether with active noise suppression and priced from the top shelf like the Sony WF-1000XM4 or inexpensive and still technically convincing like the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2. For you does lifestyle play a major role? Then the AirPods 3 from Apple are your first choice. Are all of the top models presented in the true wireless headphones test too expensive for you? Then take a look at the best headphones under 50 euros.