The Guardian tried every set of wireless earbuds to find some that worked, so you don’t have to

Bragi earbuds
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Surprising number were unable to maintain a stable connection between the two earbuds – this review names names.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/dec/16/wireless-bluetooth-earbuds-bragi-jabra-elite-earin-motorola / completely wireless earbuds future of in-ear music freeing us from the shackles of cables between the ears wireless earbuds that work very few actually do Apple AirPods cannot maintain solid connection opposite sides of your head smartphones Bluetooth performance Google Pixel XL Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Apple iPhone 7 earbuds only two worth buying ones to avoid and why Earin buttons controls charge long cylindrical battery case sound pretty good over two hours worked better smartphones could not maintain a stable connection between the two earbuds right slave bud cutting out intermittently walking down the street blast a loud pop when they run out of battery not worth buying if you walk anywhere Motorola VerveOnes+ sweat-proof plus version normal rubber-coated back wedge themselves in your ear stick out further than most comfortable lasting a couple of hours rotating charging case running connected to a smartwatch OK for running Bluetooth headset PK K’asq stick out of your ear deeply uncomfortable in my ear sounded OK failed badly both earbuds cutting out connection between them was lost Rowkin Bit Charge smallest buds on the market sound OK relatively comfortable most discreet two versions with and without a charging case magnets struggled to maintain a connection between themselves pairing routine was downright tedious form function the ones to buy Bragi the Headphone first wireless earbuds new Bragi the Headphone connection reliability light earbuds touch your ears most comfortable wireless earbuds I’ve tried right earbud buttons power button play pause skip-track button buttons adjust volume switch ambient noise on and off microphones built into the earbuds buttons ear canals sound pretty good right fit tips comfortable to wear for extended periods sound good wired earbuds balanced decent separation mids and highs thunderous bass small hiss sound background active charges battery charge your earbuds completely turn off charge rock-solid connectivity smartphones kept their connection call quality stereo mono right earbud simple good-sounding Jabra Elite Sport Bluetooth headphones wireless earbuds Bragi Elite earbuds fill the ear like a canal shell hearing aid /