Earbuds You Need As A Frequent Traveller

Except for a destination, enjoyable travelling is a matter of a good companion. Suitable earbuds happen to be just that, although we seldom think of them that way.

We may like earbuds to let in some environmental sounds for us to be aware of the surroundings. On the other hand, we may prefer them to cut off as much noise as possible, so we can watch a movie on the plane undisturbed.

Thankfully, there are various earbuds in the market today that suite our needs, whichever they might be. For your convenience, we have scoured the internet and selected the best wired, wireless and Bluetooth earbuds for travellers you should consider having.

If you don’t appreciate environmental distractions and don’t mind spending a few hundred bucks for wired earbuds, consider buying Bose QuietComfort 20 Earbuds.

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These Bose wired earbuds eliminate uncomfortable background noise, such as the sound of the airplane’s engines, while allowing you to stay aware of the surroundings. If you plug them into an iPod or iPad, Bose QuietComfort 20 earbuds enable you to watch a movie or listen to the music without distraction.

Short charging time (two hours) and long battery life (16 hours) are other main pros of these Bose earbuds. According to some reviews, Bose QuietComfort 20 earbuds won’t bother you if you fall asleep while wearing them. The main downside of these useful wired earbuds by Bose is its price – US$250 on Amazon.

Wireless Bose QuietControl 30 earbuds allow you additional flexibility when compared to Bose QuietControl 20, for the additional cost, of course. Given that you fly or go on safari in Africa, you may wish to enjoy what you listen while remaining fully aware of the surroundings. If so, the Bose QuietControl 30 Wireless Earbuds are what you need.

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Wireless Bose QuietControl 30 earbuds offer you the convenience of controlling reduction of the environmental sounds. You will find the QuietControl 30 earbuds comfortable in the ears. The Bluetooth range is 10 meters.

To make things a bit less ideal, the battery life of these wireless Bose earbuds is 10 hours, less than for QuietControl 20. Finally, the price of US$300 on Amazon makes many travellers reluctant to purchase the wireless Bose QuietControl 30 earbuds.

AKG Y100 are reasonably-priced wireless earbuds you might wish to consider for a trip. The biggest pro of the AKG Y100 earbuds is the clear sound, allowing you to appreciate all aspects of the soundtrack you listen. Furthermore, the battery life is eight hours, which is enough for you to entertain yourself on medium-haul and some long-haul flights.

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AKG Y100 wireless earbuds feature the Ambient Aware mode, enabling you to be aware of the surroundings by pressing a button. The charging time is two hours and you can switch between two devices at the same time with Bluetooth. If the battery goes off, opt for a speed charge for an additional hour of listening.

The price of the AKG Y100 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds is under US$100 on Amazon and www.samsung.com.

If you are starting to worry that great performances come only at a high cost, breathe easy, at least as long as you don’t ask for too much. ENACFIRE Future Wireless Earbuds offer you decent value for money accompanied with fair sound isolation.

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For the price of US$40, you get water and sweat resistance and surprisingly good bass. Battery life, with the 3:30-hour duration, isn’t impressive, which you could say for the volume, too. Still, you can use the ENACFIRE Future Wireless earbuds for the additional 15 hours when using them from the charging case. As with all low-cost earbuds, Bluetooth connection tends to be inconsistent when you are outdoors.

You can buy these budget Wireless Earbuds by ENACFIRE on Amazon.

With the wireless Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo Earbuds, you get better overall performance than with the ENCAFIRE Future Wireless earbuds for the additional US$10. The battery lasts considerably shorter, 3:30 hours plus nine hours from the charging case, but that’s about it when it comes to downsides. To compensate for such a downside, use one earbud while charging the other.

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According to the reviews, the sound is excellent, and bass is resonant, although the volume could be better. Still, if you are traveling to some place where it rains a lot, Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo earbuds will work even when you get wet to the bone.

You can buy wireless Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo Earbuds on Amazon for US$50.

These Sony wireless earbuds grant you a high level of comfort while you are on the go. They come in different colours and sizes, which prevents them from dropping out. With the Sony WF-SP700N Bluetooth Earbuds, you can cancel the background noise, leaving only essential sounds to get through.

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According to the reviews, these Sony earbuds feature excellent quality of the sound and equally good fit. The duration of the battery is about three hours, which decreases to 2:30 hours when you turn the noise cancellation on. However, you get up to nine hours when using the Sony WF-SP700N wireless earbuds from the charging case, which comes in handy when you travel by plane, for example.

Sony WF-SP700N Bluetooth Earbuds are available on Amazon for USD$80.

Samsung Galaxy Bluetooth Earbuds are virtually unnoticeable, both by people who wear them and those around. With a decent battery life of five hours (advertised six), which increases up to 12 when used from the charging case, these wireless earbuds should serve you well on a long journey.

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Plastic wings keep the Samsung Galaxy earbuds secure in your ear, and audio performances are quite good. The “Ambient Sound” mode keeps you aware of the surroundings. The Samsung Galaxy wireless Bluetooth earbuds feature minimal waterproofing, so leave them at home when you go on boating.

On Amazon, the price of the Samsung Galaxy Bluetooth Earbuds is US$128.

As with all earbuds, they have upsides and downsides according to customer reviews. Overall, though, all the wired, wireless, and Bluetooth earbuds we elaborated here should do well for you while travelling.

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