Earbuds

Maybe soundcore p40i. I got them and theyre amazing. You just gotta set the eq right

They're the best in the P series so far, and being the newest model, they actually edge out the Liberty 4 NC and 5 too. Build quality and bass are also a clear step up from the P31i. Specs back it up: 11mm titanium-coated drivers, LDAC + Hi-Res Audio certified, adaptive ANC rated up to 55dB, Bluetooth 6.1, 6 mics with AI noise reduction for calls, IP55, wireless charging, and up to 12h on the buds / 56h with the case. At 4.4g per earbud they're also lighter and more compact than the P40i. Since this is a brand-new release, there aren't any comparative reviews out yet unfortunately - but the Japanese reviews I read before mine arrived were very positive. The P42i is genuinely better than the P31i and P40i combined. In my opinion, music quality is very good too.

Earfun Air Pro 4 are fantastic. Usually retail for £99 but you can find them discounted for £67 or sometimes cheaper. Surprisingly very good! I usually look for good bass and clear vocals and these definitely deliver

I have both of those, I prefer the NC20 but it's not a huge preference.

The Earfun Air Pro 4 occasionally go on sale for under $50 but are often around $55. Those are probably a better option if you don't mind waiting and/or spending a little more.

Also, the Baseus BP1 Pro is about $25 (USD) and a great option too.

When I got my first ones (Jabra Elite 75t) my ears hurt quite often, smaller tips helped but not all the way. People praised those for their comfort. Someone on Reddit said to keep using them, ears need time to adjust. And it worked for me.

Recently I’ve switched to the Samsung Galaxy buds 3 pro. No pain at all

I've had 75t headphones for years and I've never found other headphones that are as comfortable and durable. I've been showering with them for years.I think I bought my 75t in 2021 and I'd like to replace them, but I can't find anything as durable with such a good sound so i keep them!

My wife owns the Elite 8 Activ and they're even better than my 75ts, but unfortunately they're impossible to find these days. I bought them new on Amazon Germany for €100.

Cambridge audio a100 or nothing ear 3

Nothing Ear 2024 or Ear 3 both have an amazing EQ where you can choose the frequency, Q factor and DB level for 8 bands of EQ. I'd try one of these as I think they can get as close as possible to sound that you're used to. You can also import others' EQs with QR codes. They can go from absolute bass cannons to flat with the same EQ, the most versatile earbuds I've used and I've used plenty. Not the best ANC though.

Soundpeats H3 More like an IEM but impressive. A bit bulky, but sound really nice

The CMF Buds Pro 2 have also entered the chat
More comfortable than Airpods Pro 3 and with the app EQ, punch way above their weight

I really like the CMF Buds Pro 2 but the cheapest I've seen them over the past 6 mos has been $37

With the companion app, you can enable all the extras

Realme Air 8 pro/Oneplus Buds 4

The OnePlus Buds 4 sound better than they should for the price, but the marketing oversells them.

They're very bassy out of the box. The low end is loud enough to muddy the mids. You can tone it down with Sound Master EQ and BassWave in the app, but they'll never sound neutral.

The "55 dB" noise cancelling number is a lab figure, not real life. On a bus or train they block rumble well. Higher sounds like voices still get through, and Apple, Sony, and Bose do that part better.

Good buds for the money. Just not the flagship killers the ads suggest.

Oneplus buds 3 pro

They don't have to ve expensive. One Plus Buds 3 Pro are one of the best priblce values in the past about 100 bucks.. perfectly fine for gym

Soundcore R50i NC, it just gives you the best mix of sound, call quality, comfort and features without stretching your budget.

Soundcore R50i / R60i NC

Personally I prefer the design of the R50i

funny it recommended v20i to me, which I previously had and gave to a friend and got myself the aerofit 2's instead. mostly use for listening to audiobooks around the house and occasionally going to the gym, just got tired of having ANC earbuds and people think I'm a jerk when I don't answer them.

I have a few I use. Soundcore x20 for daily use. For the pc , Tozo nc20 pro and for outdoor use , soundcore v20i , basus bc1 , Tozo open ring and soudpeats pop clip.

I have had good luck with Sony. I like the c510 because it is small that equals comfort for me. The Sony c710 or Linkbuds Fit seem to be well liked too.

I had heard some good things on the Buds FE 3 by Samsung, but i have not tried them.

100% Sony Linkbuds Fit. They are super super super comfortable. And they sound very decent.

Hmm yeah idk, earbuds can only go so far, maybe a bit more seperation. I could always test buy an expensive pair but for me it doesn't seem worth it. These earbuds for me personally just sounds absolutely amazing highs/ lows clean, very good seperation better then my jbl live pro 2s and anc is very good, completely blocked out plane noise and gym sounds, only loud clanking weights I hear sometimes.
(Earfuns air pro 4 plus)

Had my previous pair for years, still works fine but I wanted to upgrade (jbl live pro 2) only the battery degraded.
Now I have earfuns air pro 4 plus. Going like a charm and not expensive.

Look at CMF Buds 2 Plus ... Yesterday, today, and might be tomorrow, you can get one around $35 on AliExpress… ANC is decent in it.

Airpods Pro 3 as my EDC, mainly for the transparency mode and call quality, but also for the ANC for flights or longer car rides. At home I use the CMF Buds 2 Plus, after recently replacing my Soundcore P41i. Loved the battery life on those (the case doubles as an emergency powerbank so it could last for like 2-3 weeks without having to recharge), but the buds just kept falling off my ears even when I'm not moving around much. I've only had the CMF buds for a couple of weeks but I have no complaints so far.

I've been using clips since they first came out. You don't have to spend a lot if you 're usually listing to audiobooks and podcasts. I just happened to have won a pair of SoundPeats Clip 1 for finishing 3rd in a World Cup contest. They are very comfortable, sound much better than average and have touch controls. Batteries seem lon lasting but I haven't tried to exhaust them. I prefer button controls and most companies are going that way. These touch controls are quite responsive and accurate. Worth a try. Amazon has easy returns so you can see what suits your needs. I found the Tozo to be uncomfortable and returned them.

for comfortable: Soundpeats PearlClip Pro & clip1

Soundpeats H3 More like an IEM but impressive. A bit bulky, but sound really nice

The CMF Buds Pro 2 have also entered the chat
More comfortable than Airpods Pro 3 and with the app EQ, punch way above their weight

Your wants/needs seem to align with the Soundpeats H3 being worth a test run.

Yes the Liberty 5 pro are much better than the 4's.

Also the Neobuds, Perl Pros, and AZ80 can be had at below that price. Those should all check those boxes for you also.

i own xiaomi buds 5 pro and xm5 and freebuds 4 pro but id recommend xm5 cuz its sound is well balanced

I’ve had Sony 5th generation headphones and I really liked them. After that I had Xiaomi Buds 5 Pro, which impressed me in terms of price-to-quality ratio—the sound was truly very, very good. Unfortunately, I recently lost them. I currently use a OnePlus 15 phone, so I’m looking at what new headphones to try, since I use them quite intensively.

Sure, but at least with SoundPeats Air6 HS, it actually sounds better with dynamic equalizer - with manual EQ, the DSP sound limiter kicks in and causes some fluctuation in the sound.

If you’re on Android, I’d probably pick the Air6 HS for LDAC. It’s not magic, but it does make a noticeable difference if you care about sound quality. Also, bigger brand doesn’t always mean better for your use case. Earbuds are super personal, so it really depends on what fits YOUR needs.

Pixel buds 2a, you said decent sound and tiny ears. Could also give the technic AZ80 a try.

I ended up switching from the Elite Active 75t to the Google Pixel Buds 2a because I saw them on sale for less than 100 bucks. I am reasonably satisfied. They are not as good as the Jabras in terms of hardware or fit, but it´s not a bad purchase for the price.

good 4 you. have you ever used /tried other brands like redmi or baseus

Yeah I have had the shokz brand before. I really like them. But… I keep losing them and they are $150. I have spent like $600 on shokz now on top of having made 4 or so warentee claims.

I got the baseus brand I linked in the OP but they turn off randomly, I think it thinks I pressed it, and they turn back on when the bud is in my palm and I just lost the charger case so now they are useless.

Had them two years ago, they're good allround earbuds. Sadly one of them broke after a year or so. Today I wouldn't buy them again, especially not for that price. They're around 60€ here in Germany. Have a look at scarbir.com for recommendations. For example, if you like strong ANC, OnePlus Buds 4, Earfun Air Pro 4i or Redmi Buds 8 Pro could be great choices around the same price range.

I would go with the EarFun Air Pro 4i at that price point.

Easily Baseus MC2. They sound better than my Shokz OpenDots ONE and almost as good as my Baseus Inspire XC1.

I'm about to buy the Baseus Bowie MC2 if you want to look into those! they get good reviews, but you never know whats real with affiliate marketing.

Also on my radar were the Soundpeats UU2.