6.5 Worth ScoreMedium
KZ ZSN
85% below typical for earbuds
Why it scores 6.5True wireless in-ear
The best earbuds, scored.
Every one of the 25 earbuds we cover, rated on the same six factors and ranked by value rather than by who paid for placement. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed.
What the numbers say about earbuds
Coverage25 products, priced 21,90 € to 329,00 €. The median is 149,00 €, which is the line every “below typical” badge on this page is drawn against.
Top scoreNothing Ear at 8.1 — medium confidence, from 2 cited sources.
Best valueKZ ZSN at 21,90 €, scoring 6.5 — the most score per euro against that median.
Evidence0 of 25 have a published source behind every one of the six factors. Where a factor has no source, its rating says so rather than borrowing credibility from a citation that does not speak to it.
All 25 earbuds
Filter and sort these →6.1 Worth ScoreMedium
Moondrop Space Travel 2
83% below typical for earbuds
Why it scores 6.17.3 Worth ScoreMedium
Truthear x Crinacle Zero
67% below typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.37.5 Worth ScoreMedium
Truthear x Crinacle Zero:Red
62% below typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.56.6 Worth ScoreMedium
Google Pixel Buds A-Series
60% below typical for earbuds
Why it scores 6.67.0 Worth ScoreMedium
OnePlus Buds 3
54% below typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.07.6 Worth ScoreMedium
Truthear Hexa
46% below typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.67.1 Worth ScoreMedium
Moondrop Aria
46% below typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.17.0 Worth ScoreMedium
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE
47% below typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.07.5 Worth ScoreMedium
Soundcore Liberty 4 NC
40% below typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.57.6 Worth ScoreMedium
Nothing Ear (a)
34% below typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.68.1 Worth ScoreMedium
Nothing Ear
Why it scores 8.17.2 Worth ScoreMedium
OnePlus Buds Pro 2
Why it scores 7.27.5 Worth ScoreMedium
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
20% above typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.57.9 Worth ScoreMedium
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4
27% above typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.97.7 Worth ScoreMedium
Moondrop Kato
27% above typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.77.1 Worth ScoreMedium
Apple AirPods 4 with ANC
20% above typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.17.4 Worth ScoreMedium
7Hz Timeless
47% above typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.47.2 Worth ScoreMedium
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
47% above typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.27.4 Worth ScoreMedium
Google Pixel Buds Pro 2
54% above typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.47.7 Worth ScoreHigh
Apple AirPods Pro 2
60% above typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.77.8 Worth ScoreMedium
Sony WF-1000XM5
74% above typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.87.5 Worth ScoreMedium
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds
87% above typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.57.7 Worth ScoreMedium
Moondrop Blessing 3
114% above typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.77.5 Worth ScoreMedium
Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk
121% above typical for earbuds
Why it scores 7.5Head to head
85 comparisons, each with its own verdictNothing Ear vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4Moondrop Kato vs Nothing EarNothing Ear vs Nothing Ear (a)Nothing Ear vs OnePlus Buds Pro 2Apple AirPods 4 with ANC vs Nothing EarBose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs Nothing EarApple AirPods Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM57Hz Timeless vs Sony WF-1000XM5Moondrop Blessing 3 vs Sony WF-1000XM5Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk vs Sony WF-1000XM5Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Sony WF-1000XM5Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM5Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsApple AirPods Pro 2 vs Moondrop Kato7Hz Timeless vs Apple AirPods Pro 2Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Moondrop Blessing 3Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Moondrop x Crinacle DuskApple AirPods Pro 2 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro7Hz Timeless vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra EarbudsBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Moondrop Blessing 3Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Moondrop x Crinacle DuskBose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProMoondrop Kato vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 47Hz Timeless vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4OnePlus Buds Pro 2 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4Apple AirPods 4 with ANC vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4Soundcore Liberty 4 NC vs Truthear HexaMoondrop Aria vs Soundcore Liberty 4 NCNothing Ear (a) vs Soundcore Liberty 4 NCSamsung Galaxy Buds FE vs Soundcore Liberty 4 NCOnePlus Buds 3 vs Soundcore Liberty 4 NCGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series vs Soundcore Liberty 4 NCKZ ZSN vs Moondrop Space Travel 2Truthear x Crinacle Zero vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RedTruthear Hexa vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RedMoondrop Aria vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RedSamsung Galaxy Buds FE vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RedOnePlus Buds 3 vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RedGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series vs Truthear x Crinacle Zero:RedTruthear Hexa vs Truthear x Crinacle ZeroMoondrop Aria vs Truthear x Crinacle ZeroSamsung Galaxy Buds FE vs Truthear x Crinacle ZeroOnePlus Buds 3 vs Truthear x Crinacle ZeroGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series vs Truthear x Crinacle ZeroMoondrop Aria vs Truthear HexaNothing Ear (a) vs Truthear HexaSamsung Galaxy Buds FE vs Truthear HexaOnePlus Buds 3 vs Truthear HexaGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series vs Truthear HexaMoondrop Aria vs Nothing Ear (a)Moondrop Aria vs Samsung Galaxy Buds FEMoondrop Aria vs OnePlus Buds 3Moondrop Aria vs Google Pixel Buds A-Series7Hz Timeless vs Moondrop KatoMoondrop Kato vs OnePlus Buds Pro 2Moondrop Kato vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Moondrop Kato vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProApple AirPods 4 with ANC vs Moondrop KatoBose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs Moondrop Kato7Hz Timeless vs Moondrop Blessing 37Hz Timeless vs Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk7Hz Timeless vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 27Hz Timeless vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro7Hz Timeless vs Apple AirPods 4 with ANC7Hz Timeless vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds IIMoondrop Blessing 3 vs Moondrop x Crinacle DuskMoondrop Blessing 3 vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Moondrop x Crinacle Dusk vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2Nothing Ear (a) vs Samsung Galaxy Buds FENothing Ear (a) vs OnePlus Buds 3Nothing Ear (a) vs OnePlus Buds Pro 2Nothing Ear (a) vs Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesOnePlus Buds 3 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds FEGoogle Pixel Buds A-Series vs Samsung Galaxy Buds FEOnePlus Buds 3 vs Google Pixel Buds A-SeriesApple AirPods 4 with ANC vs OnePlus Buds Pro 2Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs OnePlus Buds Pro 2Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProApple AirPods 4 with ANC vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProBose QuietComfort Earbuds II vs Samsung Galaxy Buds3 ProApple AirPods 4 with ANC vs Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
What we look at for earbuds
The full methodology →Two things decide a Worth Score: the six factors below, which are the same in every category and carry the same weights, and the earbuds-specific specifications we record for each product so a comparison lines up like with like.
Specs compared:Battery (ANC on)Noise cancellingWater resistanceCodecsCase charging
Price fairness
20% of the scoreWhat you pay against what comparable products cost today. A high score means you are not paying a premium for the logo.
Build quality
20% of the scoreMaterials, tolerances and how the product holds up to daily handling. Based on teardowns and long-term owner reports.
Performance
20% of the scoreHow well it does the job you bought it for, measured against the best in its category rather than in the abstract.
Longevity
20% of the scoreExpected useful life: battery degradation, software support windows, and how quickly the category moves on.
Repairability
10% of the scoreCan it be opened, are parts sold, and is a repair cheaper than a replacement. Sourced from iFixit-style teardowns.
Support & warranty
10% of the scoreWarranty length, how the manufacturer handles claims, and the cost of out-of-warranty service.
Prototype. Prototype data — prices and retailer stock are a fixed demo snapshot from 28 July 2026, not a live feed. Scores are computed from a published, weighted model — read how we score products.