The 5 best noise-canceling earbuds of 2022

Specs:

• Battery life: 4.5 hours
• Waterproof rating: IPX4
• Earbud weight: 5.4g each
• Wireless charging: Yes

When Apple developed its famous AirPods, big audio companies knew there was going to be a new market with major competition. When the first pair of AirPods dropped, they were essentially just the normal pair of wired earbuds in a wireless form. But Apple's design of the AirPod Pros ushered in an impressive combination of excellent sound quality, comfortability, and noise-canceling capabilities.

As someone who uses these everyday, I love them. I have owned many Apple products — iPhone, iPad, Mac; you name it. But these AirPods are my favorite Apple purchase I have ever made.

With an iPhone, it is so easy to make adjustments to the settings, see the battery levels, and adjust spatial audio settings. These earbuds see discounts quite frequently, and right now, you can get a pair for $180 on Amazon, Target, or Best Buy.

Pros:

• Not overly expensive
• The ear tip test in Settings helps you find the silicone tip that fits best in-ear
• Connect two pairs of AirPods to one iPhone to share your good music with others

Cons:

• Not the greatest for non-iPhone users
• Battery life is the worst of those included in the list