In Ear Headphones reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 147 Reddit reviews across 31 subreddits and 55 posts to rank the best In Ear Headphones brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/HeadphoneAdvice, r/AskNYC, r/BuyItForLife, r/GooglePixel, r/PetiteFitness. Top-rated brands include Apple (4.0/5), Sony (4.3/5), Moondrop (4.4/5).
Stats
Reviews147
Subreddits31
Posts55
Brands50
Products87
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#1
Apple
4.0
(28)
"AirPod Pros are worth it - I’ve had mine for 2 years and they’re just now needing some repair but that’s after me using them everyday for every hour I am awake."
"I’ve had my AirPod pros for at least 2 years and still love them"
"ANC really does work. You will enjoy near silence."
"AirPods Pro work great for me, way more effective at blocking out noise than my old regular AirPods were."
"If you are using an IPhone -> AirPods Pro"
"The Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen have very good active noise cancellation."
"Upgraded to the 2nd generation with 0 problems."
"So far 0 problems."
"My wife likes her AirPods Pro 2."
"The details in the music are really highlighted with them."
#2
Sony
4.3
(14)
"Buy a pair with ANC preferably."
"They are super cool and also incredibly comfortable because they don't actually go in your ear canal."
"I use Sony WH1000 XM3’s and they work great."
"Excellent for blocking noise and works great on all devices."
"The best transparency on the market have the Sony linkbuds WF-L900."
"The Sony wf-xm4 buds have unusually great bass and overall sound, it's a warmish neutral sound."
"You should at least try it if it's in your budget."
"Great sound quality and decent mic, but the cord length is an issue."
"In my opinion Sony Inzone Buds are currently the best ones."
"I use a pair of Sony ZX wired headphones. Cheap, folds for transporting and sound great."
#3
Moondrop
4.4
(10)
"Art is war recommends Moondrop."
"The Moondrop Starfield offers an exceptional sound quality with a balanced signature, making it a great choice for audiophiles."
"I have Tin T2, Moondrop Aria and Moondrop Blessing 3, and they're all great (last one is obviously my favorite)."
"Insane value all around with really good build quality and extremely well balanced audio."
"They are only about $100 and you can get them on Amazon."
"I’ve been pretty happy with the Moondrop Arias; they’re perfect on my SD LCD."
"I've heard good things about the Linsoul BLON and Moondrop CHU."
"I have Tin T2, Moondrop Aria and Moondrop Blessing 3, and they're all great."
"I would say for budget try moondrop chu."
"The cheap $20 Moondrops are good, more so 'accurate'."
#4
Shure
4.4
(7)
"I have a pair of Shure in-ears with molds custom made from my audiologist that keep it in my ear."
"Get some Shure SE425."
"I like the Shure line. I have a pair of SE215 with triple-flange earphone tips."
"Im a big fan of shure in ear headphones. They're used professionally by musicians."
"They're also cheap & easily replaceable."
"For just monitoring camera audio, these should be sufficient."
"Shure’s KSE1500 would be an example."
#5
Jabra
4.3
(7)
"I really like them. They have 3 settings: Noise Cancelling On, Noise Cancelling Off, and Hear Through."
"Great sound quality, ANC, hear through mode, battery life, and are comfortable."
"Recently got the Jabra elite 8 active when they were discounted and I love them so far. Pretty comfortable for long periods and great sound quality."
"Recently got the Jabra elite 8 active when they were discounted and I love them so far. Pretty comfortable for long periods and great sound quality."
"The Jabras are true in-ear buds with amazing battery life, great water/dust resistance for tough outdoor work, and they sound decent too."
"I have the jab pop. Only cost £20 on Amazon and decent quality."
"I don’t like them as much as I liked my soundsports."
#6
4.3
(6)
"Pixel Buds Pro is killing it for me."
"I like my pixel buds A series. It's cheap and works well with pixels."
"The Pixel Buds Pro have really good noise cancellation and a nice transparency mode."
"My Pixel Buds Pro have both ANC and a decent seal, and I like them for the subway."
"I like the Pixel Buds. I have the Pros, but the Pixel Buds A series seems like a good budget choice."
"The Pixel Buds A series seems like a good budget choice."
#7
Samsung
4.3
(6)
"The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro offer excellent sound quality and comfort."
"I got Samsung Buds 2 Pro as I have a Samsung device."
"I use the Samsung Buds pro which are IPX7."
"Great battery life and good noise cancellation."
"Both the Galaxy buds plus and the Jabra 7 pro are both good."
"Samsung AKG headphones have a built-in DAC up to 198 24."
#8
Truthear
4.2
(5)
"Iem? Truthear zero is the best."
"The standard recs for gaming iems are truthear zero red at around 50$."
"Check out Truthear."
"Around the $15-20 range is what I would recommend for a balanced frequency response: Truthear HOLA."
"The Truthear zero is more suited for music than gaming, with a bass that can sound congested."
#9
Soundcore
4.2
(5)
"Soundcore A40 are $50 and have really solid noise cancelling (and silicone tips)"
"The Soundcore VR P10 earbuds are great, designed exclusively for Quest and use a low latency USB dongle."
"Black mamba on IG has some good Soundcore ones, check them out."
"Any wireless Soundcore earbuds under $100 will work great."
"The soundcore headset has low volume."
#10
KZ
4.0
(5)
"Try the KZ Audio IEMs. They have much better cables."
"Right now I use KZ-ZSX IEMs, they're decent."
"KZ does the job naman."
"The KZs might be the best for bass here."
"KZ is a good brand to look at for inexpensive in-ears that generally sound great."
#11
Kiwi
5.0
(4)
"Many people find IEMs are great for gaming."
"Many people find IEMs are great for gaming."
"Many people find IEMs are great for gaming."
"Many people find IEMs are great for gaming."
#12
Bose
4.8
(4)
"I have bose qc ultra and love them"
"I use the Bose QuietComfort Ultra"
"The one which works best in my experience in open open space work environments."
"Bose makes a pair of extremely low profile in ear headphones that are wireless you may consider."
#13
Aftershokz
3.5
(4)
"I love my aftershokz. I haven't owned them long enough to certify it as buy it for life."
"Aftershokz are extremely comfortable and great for sports. They work differently - they sit on the ear bone and allow you to hear both your audio and outside sound."
"I personally use a pair of aftershockz while cycling since they don't block any sound from the outside at all being bone conduction."
"I also have the much more expensive Aftershokz bone conduction headphones that someone else recommended, but I prefer these only for outdoor activities."
#14
Salnotes
5.0
(2)
"Salnotes Zero"
"Maybe check out salnotes zero, great neutral IEMs"
#15
Dunu
4.5
(2)
"Many people find IEMs are great for gaming."
"I still like my Dunu SA6 mk2."
#16
Simgot
4.0
(2)
"The EW200 is more intense and impressive."
"If you're willing to go that route you can pair a decent 2 pin IEM (e.g. Simgot EW200 or better) with a good upgrade cable to get inline controls."
#17
Kiwi Ears
4.0
(2)
"The Cadenza is more laid back and beautiful."
"I'm seeing recent hype for kiwi ears cadenza."
#18
JLab
4.0
(2)
"Really nice sound quality for 50.00."
"They're pretty comfy for me. They've got an ear hook so they're perfect for running."
#19
Perytong
5.0
(1)
"These are what I use as I find wired headphones a bother to keep straight and untangled."
#20
Marshall
5.0
(1)
"Marshall Mode EQ 👌🏻"
#21
Technics
5.0
(1)
"Technics! They have noise cancelling and you can connect to 2 devices at once ☺️"
#22
Lenovo
5.0
(1)
"Try this one po [Lenovo XT60 Sport]"
#23
Crinacle
5.0
(1)
"This guy is the GOAT of IEMs."
#24
Blessing
5.0
(1)
"Get the Blessing 3 or Binary Chopin."
#25
Periodic Audio
5.0
(1)
"The best bet."
#26
Tangzu
5.0
(1)
"Tangzu wan‘er, 7Hz zero 2."
#27
Zero
5.0
(1)
"Sound quality and good bass? zero:2."
#28
SteelSeries
4.0
(1)
"If you want a decent mic, steelseries tusq, they sound decent, they have a boom mic built in."
#29
Etymotic
4.0
(1)
"I've settled on Etymotic IEMs. There are a variety to pick from at various pricepoints."
#30
Antlion Kimura Cable
4.0
(1)
"Any IEM you would like plus the Antlion Kimura cable."
#31
Unknown Earbuds
4.0
(1)
"Check r/inearfidelity as there are detailed posts about earbuds for gaming."
#32
2E1
4.0
(1)
"I can recommend my 2E1 Vibes Cue Belt that I make for deaf and hard of hearing but the normal hearing gamer can also use."
#33
Razer
4.0
(1)
"* [Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed] features microphones with decent enough recording quality."
#34
Hecate
4.0
(1)
"* [Hecate GX07] features microphones with decent enough recording quality."
#35
Letshuoer
4.0
(1)
"The Letshuoer S12,S12 Pro and Z12,Nicehk F1 and Artti T10 are all very similar and very good planars."
#36
Shokz
4.0
(1)
"Get an open-ear bone conduction pair if you're working outside. I have the Shokz pro."
#37
Chinese IEMs
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend looking at the chinese iems. More bang for ur buck at 100 dollars"
#38
Simgot EM6L
4.0
(1)
"Simgot EM6L (with Spinfit cp145)"
#39
Kefine Delci
4.0
(1)
"I do really like the Kefine Delci which can be purchased for less than $60."
#40
Beats
4.0
(1)
"I use Bluetooth Beats Flex. A pair lasts me about 4-5 years and I use them every night."
#41
Anker
4.0
(1)
"Try the SoundCore A20 by Anker! They are a bit expensive (€150.-), but they fit snuggly in your ear."
#42
Sennheiser
4.0
(1)
"Sennheiser ie 100 pro are the equivalent of studio monitors in your ears and are great for listening to music."
#43
Realme
4.0
(1)
"Realme buds 6 pro."
#44
Earfun
4.0
(1)
"Earfun air pro 4."
#45
Skullcandy
4.0
(1)
"Skullcandy Sesh Evo."
#46
EarFun
4.0
(1)
"Mpow m30s and earfun pro are 2 I have been using for last 2 years."
#47
Mpow
4.0
(1)
"For a diet cheap pair I can't fault the Mpow m30s."
#48
Dizo
4.0
(1)
"They sound fantastic and they fit better than my Galaxy Buds 2."
#49
Galaxy
4.0
(1)
"Galaxy Beans and Sony Linkbuds are my fav for biking/boarding etc."
#50
QCY
3.0
(1)
"I got the qcy t1c for cycling."
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