We tested this year's most talked-about earbuds to see how they stack up for comfort, sound quality, and everyday value. Below is our unbiased editorial overview with a clear top pick for most people.
Updated September 15, 2025
Choosing earbuds is hard. Spec sheets look similar, prices keep creeping up, and comfort can make or break your day. We spent weeks wearing, commuting, training, and even sleeping with the most popular models to understand which pairs disappear in your ears and which ones you will want to wear for hours. Our conclusion is simple. Several models are excellent, but one stood out for comfort, low profile fit, and daily practicality.
Editor's Choice
Why it is number one
Drift feels weightless, sits flush in the ear, and stays comfortable longer than bulkier buds. The tuning focuses on clean vocals and a balanced low end, so you get clarity without fatigue. It is the pair we kept reaching for during long days and nights.
Quick specs
that is comfortable for side sleeping
quick top up charging
with stable connection and low latency
for clear voice pickup
for sweat and light rain (daily workouts ready)
that slides easily into any small pocket
Drift is the most invisible pair in the group, both in how it looks and how it wears. The comfort is the clincher. Sound is confident and balanced, and the compact case makes it the easiest to live with.
Trusted voices (Trustpilot reviews)
★★★★★
"The customer service is awesome. Had an issue and reached out thinking, it's gonna be like all customer service and won't hear back for a week. I had a very pleasant experience. They responded back within 1 day. And they solved it in my favor without a blink of an eye. Great company"
★★★★★
"Happy with these earbuds, would like to see them a little more comfortable to your ears. After extended wear, ears can become a little sore until your ears gets use to the earbuds. All in all I'm happy with them."
★★★★★
"I'm loving the experience of using your product... It's been a pleasure to use in bed with no annoying bud cords and fitting snuggly in my ears. Thank you for your great invention. Many people will benefit from this technology."
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Editorial assessment based on hands-on impressions and user feedback.
| Product name | Overall Rating | Price tier | Comfort | Design and size | Battery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ViSound™ Drift (Editor’s Choice) | ★★★★★ 94% | Mid | Excellent, vanishing fit | Very compact, sits flush | All day with case |
| Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) | ★★★★☆ 90% | Premium | Very good for most ears | Compact stem design | All day with case |
| Sony WF 1000XM5 | ★★★★★ 92% | Premium | Very good, slightly fuller shell | Rounded design, larger ear tips | All day with case |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds | ★★★★★ 92% | Premium | Very good, secure seal | Larger body, stable fit | All day with case |
Editor’s Choice highlights a product that offers the best blend of comfort, practicality, and value for most readers.
AirPods Pro remain a safe pick if you are in the Apple ecosystem. Pairing is effortless, transparency mode is natural, and active noise canceling is strong. Downsides are price and a fit that is not ideal for every ear shape, especially if you sleep on your side.
"Pairing is instant with my iPhone."
"Great at the office. I wish the fit were a touch smaller."
Sony's tuning brings rich bass and excellent ANC. The companion app is powerful and customizable. The shell is slightly fuller, which some will notice after long sessions. The case is pocketable but not the smallest.
"Noise canceling is top tier."
"Comfort is good, but I feel them after 2 to 3 hours."
Bose focuses on comfort with a stable fit and one of the most effective ANC systems. The buds and case feel premium. Pricing is on the higher side and the buds are a bit larger in the ear.
"Excellent for flights."
"Buds look bigger in photos than Drift."
See what others say
★★★★★
I must have the tiniest ear holes on the plane When I received the ViSound™ Drift ear buds I was excited I immediately read the instructions and charged it I tried them and after switching out the little ear cap to the smallest I then tried them on It fits!! Finally I found the best earbuds
★★★★★
Great product, great value, great customer service. The ViSound™ Drift ear buds fit perfectly, give clear phone access as well as being very good sound quality for music or voice playback use.
★★★★★
I have purchased the projector which is amazing! the service was great lit was a quick delivery time and then I purchased the ViSound™ Drift ear buds that came all bashed and I contacted customer service that replaced the items immediately no questions asked... I can thoroughly recommend that this is the company to use it's very refreshing in this day and age! Thanks very much for an amazing experience 10 out of f 10 for me.
★★★★★
Bought for my daughter in law and she absolutely LOVES them! She puts her ViSound™ Drift ear pods in and listens to white noise to sleep and said she has not had such a good nights sleep for a long long time, because the noise cancelling prevents my son's snoring from keeping her awake!!
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Does the bud disappear in your ear during calls, workouts, and long listening sessions. Points for low profile shapes that do not create pressure.
Pocket friendly case size, secure fit for movement, controls that are easy to use, and a look that is discreet.
A balanced tuning that makes voices natural and instruments clear without harshness. Solid bass that supports the mix without overwhelming it.
Stable Bluetooth performance, quick pairing, good microphone pickup in wind and traffic.
A fair price for the experience. Not everyone needs the most expensive option to get the best daily result.
All of these earbuds are strong choices for specific users. If you want seamless iPhone integration, AirPods Pro is still excellent. If you want big ANC with rich sound, Sony and Bose are easy to recommend. For most people who want a tiny bud that is comfortable for hours, easy to pocket, and balanced in sound, ViSound™ Drift is the standout.
Drift is the most comfortable in a side lying position because of its low profile shape. Several readers also find AirPods Pro comfortable for short naps.
Not always. Premium models often have stronger ANC, but fit and seal affect isolation just as much as software.
They handle sweat and light rain for daily use. None are designed for swimming or shower use.
Yes. All models in this guide connect over Bluetooth and work with both platforms. Some features are platform specific.