Best Airpods Test 2026

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Last Updated - 22.07.2026

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01

Apple

Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalised 3D Audio, Live Translation - Midnight

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9.6

Exceptional

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Up to 1.5x better active noise cancellation compared to the previous generation in the test according to IEC standard 60268 24.
Ultimate over-ear listening experience - With the power of the H2 chip, the AirPods Max 2 deliver improved Hi‑Fi audio with rich bass, full mids and brilliant treble for a unique listening experience.
Personalised 3D audio - With sound tailored to your individual ear shape and dynamic head capture, the AirPods Max 2 offer an immersive listening experience for perfect surround sound just like in the cinema.
Live Translation with AirPods works on the AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with an iPhone with activated Apple Intelligence and iOS 26.4 and later. Available in beta version. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For more information, visit apple.com/de/ios/feature-availability.
Listen to the world around you - Adaptive audio automatically adjusts noise cancellation to suit your environment. Conversation detection reduces the volume of playback so you can talk to the people around you. And with transparency mode, you can hear outside sounds to interact with your environment.
LOSSLESS AUDIO WITH USB-C - Experience every detail of the original recording when you connect AirPods Max 2 to your device via USB‑C. And to charge your AirPods Max 2, simply use the same cable as for your other Apple devices.
Design for optimal acoustics - Design with a headband with breathable mesh, ear pads made of memory foam and special textiles as well as telescopic arms for an excellent over-ear fit. Available in five brilliant colours.
Communicate via languages - Simply press and hold the listening mode button to activate live translation with the power of Apple Intelligence. The device automatically translates what your opponent is speaking into your preferred language.
BLEND EVERYTHING - Up to 1.5x better Active Noise Cancelling compared to the previous generation, so you can fully immerse yourself in sound.
ALL DAY BATTERY - Up to 20 hours of music or movie playback on a single charge with active noise cancelling enabled and 3D audio enabled.

518,00 € 579,00 €(11% Off off)
02

Apple

Apple AirPods Max 2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalised 3D Audio, Live Translation - Polar Star

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9.4

Excellent

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Up to 1.5x better active noise cancellation compared to the previous generation in the test according to IEC standard 60268 24.
Ultimate over-ear listening experience - With the power of the H2 chip, the AirPods Max 2 deliver improved Hi‑Fi audio with rich bass, full mids and brilliant treble for a unique listening experience.
Personalised 3D audio - With sound tailored to your individual ear shape and dynamic head capture, the AirPods Max 2 offer an immersive listening experience for perfect surround sound just like in the cinema.
Live Translation with AirPods works on the AirPods Max 2 with the latest firmware when paired with an iPhone with activated Apple Intelligence and iOS 26.4 and later. Available in beta version. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For more information, visit apple.com/de/ios/feature-availability.
Listen to the world around you - Adaptive audio automatically adjusts noise cancellation to suit your environment. Conversation detection reduces the volume of playback so you can talk to the people around you. And with transparency mode, you can hear outside sounds to interact with your environment.
LOSSLESS AUDIO WITH USB-C - Experience every detail of the original recording when you connect AirPods Max 2 to your device via USB‑C. And to charge your AirPods Max 2, simply use the same cable as for your other Apple devices.
Design for optimal acoustics - Design with a headband with breathable mesh, ear pads made of memory foam and special textiles as well as telescopic arms for an excellent over-ear fit. Available in five brilliant colours.
Communicate via languages - Simply press and hold the listening mode button to activate live translation with the power of Apple Intelligence. The device automatically translates what your opponent is speaking into your preferred language.
BLEND EVERYTHING - Up to 1.5x better Active Noise Cancelling compared to the previous generation, so you can fully immerse yourself in sound.
ALL DAY BATTERY - Up to 20 hours of music or movie playback on a single charge with active noise cancelling enabled and 3D audio enabled.

518,00 € 579,00 €(11% Off off)
03

Apple

Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Headphones, Bluetooth Headphones with Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Personalised 3D Audio, Transparency Mode, USB-C Charging Case, Wireless Charging

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9.2

Excellent

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Redesigned for more comfort - The AirPods 4 have been redesigned for exceptional comfort all day long and even more stability. With optimised contours, more compact design and control for music or calls by simply squeezing.
Protection against dust, sweat and water - AirPods 4 and the charging case provide protection against dust, sweat and water according to IP54. So you can wear it even in rain and strenuous workouts.
Personalized 3D audio - Personalized 3D audio with dynamic head tracking ensures sound anywhere around you for a three-dimensional listening experience for music, series, movies, games and more.
Newly designed case - The charging case is the industry's smallest with the possibility of wireless charging. Charge it with an Apple Watch charger, a USB-C charging cable or a Qi certified charger.
MAGICAL EXPERIENCE - Just say "Hey Siri" or "Siri" to play a song, call someone or check your appointments. And with Siri interactions, you can now nod or shake your head to respond with yes or no to Siri. Connect AirPods 4 by simply placing them close to your device and tapping "Connect" on your display. Easily share songs or shows between two pairs of AirPods. A skin detection sensor ensures that audio is only played when you wear the AirPods. If you take it off, the playback will pause. And you can use your AirPods and the charging case with the "Where is?" Find app.
Long battery life - Up to 4 hours. Playback with one charge with active noise cancellation on and up to 20 hours. with the case. And you get up to 30 hours. Total playback when Active Noise Cancelling is off.
Listen to the world around you - The power of the H2 chip comes to the AirPods 4. Adaptive Audio seamlessly blinds Active Noise Cancellation with Transparency Mode, where you can hear and interact with the world around you exactly as it sounds. So you get the best possible listening experience in any environment. And when you talk to someone nearby, conversation detection automatically decreases the volume of what you're listening to.
Better sound and talk quality - Voice isolation improves the quality of calls in noisy environments. With advanced computer-aided audio, it reduces background noise while isolating the sound of your voice on the phone.
Active noise cancellation - AirPods 4 with active noise cancellation reduce ambient noise before they reach your ears, so you only hear what you want to hear.

159,00 € 199,00 €(20% Off off)
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04

Apple

Apple AirPods 4 Wireless Headphones, Bluetooth Headphones, Personalised 3D Audio, Protection from Sweat and Water, USB-C Charging Case, H2 Chip, Up to 24 Hours Playback

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9.0

Excellent

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Redesigned for more comfort - The AirPods 4 have been redesigned for exceptional comfort all day long and even more stability. With optimised contours, more compact design and control for music or calls by simply squeezing.
Protection against dust, sweat and water - AirPods 4 and the charging case provide protection against dust, sweat and water according to IP54. So you can wear it even in rain and strenuous workouts.
Personalized 3D audio - Personalized 3D audio with dynamic head tracking ensures sound anywhere around you for a three-dimensional listening experience for music, series, movies, games and more.
Newly designed case - The charging case can be charged via USB-C and has over 10% less volume than the previous generation.
MAGICAL EXPERIENCE - Just say "Hey Siri" or "Siri" to play a song, call someone or check your appointments. And with Siri interactions, you can now nod or shake your head to respond with yes or no to Siri. Connect AirPods 4 by simply holding them close to your device and tapping "Connect" on your display. Easily share songs or shows between two pairs of AirPods. A skin detection sensor ensures that audio is only played when you wear the AirPods. If you take it off, the playback will pause. And you can use your AirPods and the charging case with the "Where is?" Find app.
Long battery life - Up to 5 hours playback time on one charge. And you get up to 30 hours. Playback overall with the case.
Better playback and talk quality - The AirPods 4 come with the Apple designed H2 chip. Voice isolation improves the quality of calls in noisy environments. With advanced computer-aided audio, it reduces background noise while isolating the sound of your voice on the phone.

116,00 € 149,00 €(22% Off off)
05

Apple

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless In-Ear Headphones, Active Noise Cancellation, Heart Rate Monitor, Hearing Aid Function, Bluetooth Headphones, 3D Audio, Hi-Fi Sound, Charging via USB-C

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8.9

Very Good

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The world's best active noise cancellation on in-ear headphones - Reduces up to 2x more unwanted noise than AirPods Pro 2, so you can always focus on the moment.
Simply magical: automatic switching allows you to seamlessly switch between your Apple devices. And with audio sharing, you can share a song or series between two pairs of AirPods on your iPhone, iPad, or Apple TV.
Personalised listening experience - The next generation Adaptive EQ tunes the sound signature to the unique geometry of your ears and your fit. And inward-facing microphones measure what you hear and adjust it in real time.
Longer battery life - Get up to 8 hours of playback with active noise cancellation with just one charge. Or up to 10 hours in transparency mode with hearing aid function activated.
Heart rate measurement - With the integrated heart rate monitor, you can track your heart rate and calories burned for up to 50 different types of training. With iPhone, you have access to the motion ring, pedometer and more.
Hearing health - Test your hearing comfortably at home. Use the hearing aid function, now with automatic conversation amplification, for clearer communication. And the active hearing protection helps protect you from loud ambient noise.
Groundbreaking audio performance - Experience fantastic, three-dimensional sound with the AirPods Pro 3. A new acoustic architecture delivers bass at a whole new level, clear details so you can hear every instrument, and impressively vibrant vocals.
Better grip in the ear - Completely new ear inserts in five sizes ensure an even more secure and personalised fit and better sound quality in all areas.

209,00 € 249,00 €(16% Off off)
06

Apple

Apple EarPods (USB-C)

21% Off

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8.8

Very Good

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The speakers in the EarPods are designed to maximize sound output – so you get high-quality sound.
The EarPods (USB-C) also have a built-in remote control that lets you adjust the volume, control the playback of music and videos, and answer or end calls.
Developed by Apple
Deeper, richer bass
Better protection against sweat and water

15,05 € 19,00 €(21% Off off)
07

JBL

JBL Wave Beam 2 Wireless Bluetooth In-Ear Headphones with Noise Cancelling, 40 Hours Playtime, JBL Pure Bass Sound, Smart Ambient Technology and Multipoint Connection, Black

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8.7

Very Good

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Multipoint connection: Bluetooth allows you to connect the earbuds to multiple devices at the same time, so you can easily switch between tablet and incoming calls on your smartphone
JBL Headphones app: with the JBL Headphones app, the EQ can be selected to match your own style. In addition, voice prompts inform when the battery is almost empty
Continuous music: 10 hours playback time and an additional 30 hours thanks to three full battery charges in the charging box. 10 minutes charging via USB-C offer three hours of additional listening enjoyment
CRYSTAL CLEAR CALLS Two microphones per earbud capture voice and block out ambient noise, for clear sound even outdoors
Active noise cancelling: with the smart ambient function, distractions can be hidden and it can be individually determined how much of the environment is perceived. The 8 mm drivers deliver powerful JBL pure bass sound

48,27 € 79,99 €(40% Off off)
08

HUAWEI

HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2 Wireless Headphones, Up to 40 Hours Battery Life, Lightweight and Comfortable, Balanced Sound, Waterproof, Ceramic White

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8.6

Very Good

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Up to 40 hours of battery life: 10 minutes is enough to charge the HUAWEI Freebuds SE 2 for up to 3 hours of music playback. When the FreeBuds are fully charged, you can listen to all your favourite songs for up to 9 hours. Repeated recharging in the charging case even allows up to 40 hours of use.
Stable Bluetooth 5.3 connection: with the stable Bluetooth 5.3 connection, you can always rely on the synchronicity of picture and sound. Immerse yourself in perfectly coordinated, audiovisual worlds with the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2.
Lightweight and comfortable: the fit of the headphones has been optimised and with a weight of just 3.8 g, the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2 are airy and light in the ears.
Dust and splash proof according to IP54: The headphones are dust and splash proof according to IP54, making them reliable companions even during training and outdoors.
Balanced sound: with the HUAWEI FreeBuds SE 2, listening pleasure is guaranteed - as the headphones have proven with flying colours.

22,99 € 49,00 €(53% Off off)
09

ZZU

ZZU Bluetooth Kopfhörer, Kopfhörer Kabellos Bluetooth 5.4,2026 in Ear Kopfhörer mit 4 ENC Noise Cancelling Mic, LED Anzeige & 48 Std Spielzeit, HiFi Tiefer Bass, Wasserdicht Sports Earbuds Schwarz

30% Off

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8.4

Good

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Dual LED Display & bis zu 52 Stunden Akkulaufzeit Das Ladecase der Wireless Earbuds verfügt über eine doppelte LED-Digitalanzeige, mit der Sie den Akkustand der Ohrhörer und des Ladeetuis jederzeit deutlich ablesen können. Die Bluetooth Kopfhörer In Ear bieten ca. 6–8 Stunden Wiedergabe mit einer einzigen Ladung und zusammen mit dem Ladecase bis zu 52 Stunden Gesamtspielzeit. Über USB-C lässt sich das Ladecase in ca. 2 Stunden vollständig aufladen.
Bluetooth 5.4 Verbindung & Automatische Kopplung Mit dem modernen Bluetooth 5.4 Chipsatz bieten die T18 In Ear Kopfhörer eine schnelle, stabile und latenzarme Verbindung. Die optimierte Signalübertragung und hochempfindliche Antenne ermöglichen eine Reichweite von bis zu 15 m. Nach der ersten Verbindung koppeln sich die Ohrhörer automatisch mit Ihrem Smartphone, sobald sie aus dem Ladecase genommen werden.
4 HD Mikrofone mit ENC – Klare Gespräche auch unterwegs Dank ENC Geräuschunterdrückung und insgesamt 4 hochauflösenden Mikrofonen können störende Umgebungsgeräusche beim Telefonieren effektiv reduziert werden. Die kabellosen Kopfhörer Bluetooth eignen sich ideal für Anrufe, Online-Meetings, Homeoffice oder Gespräche im Freien. Ihre Stimme bleibt klar verständlich, selbst in belebten Umgebungen.
IPX7 Wasserdicht, Leichtes Design & Smart Touch Die IPX7 wasserdichte Konstruktion schützt die Bluetooth Earbuds zuverlässig vor Schweiß und Regen – ideal für Joggen, Fitness, Yoga, Radfahren und den täglichen Gebrauch. Mit nur ca. 3,8 g pro Ohrhörer und einem ca. 30 g leichten Ladecase sind sie angenehm zu tragen und einfach zu transportieren. Über die empfindliche Touch-Steuerung können Sie Anrufe annehmen, Musik pausieren oder abspielen und den Sprachassistenten aktivieren.
13,2 mm Graphen-Treiber & HiFi Klangqualität Die T18 Bluetooth Kopfhörer kabellos sind mit einem 13,2 mm Graphen-Dynamiktreiber ausgestattet und unterstützen AAC/SBC-Audiocodierung. Dadurch entsteht ein ausgewogenes Klangbild mit kräftigem Bass, klaren Stimmen und detailreichen Höhen. Ob Musik, Videos, Podcasts oder Gaming – die In Ear Kopfhörer sorgen für ein intensives und natürliches Hörerlebnis im Alltag.

13,99 € 19,99 €(30% Off off)
10

iLove

Bluetooth Headphones, Wireless Bluetooth 5.3 Sports In-Ear Headphones, ENC Noise Reduction, 48 Hours HiFi Stereo Wireless Earbuds, IP7 Waterproof, Deep Bass Earphones for Work and Study

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8.2

Good

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Universal compatibility and touch control: the Bluetooth headset can be easily paired with all Bluetooth devices. With smart touch control design, there is no pressure when you touch the control, easy to use. The exact touch position of the in-ear earphones is located in the upper part of the earphone surface. Simply touch to quickly access all functions, music play/pause, volume +/-, support Siri, on/off, call, etc.
Lightweight and secure fit, IPX7 waterproof: the ergonomic design ensures all-day comfort and the wireless in-ear headphones do not fall off even during intense workouts. The headphones are ultra-light and sit securely and comfortably in any ear. The earbuds feature IP7 waterproof technology to protect against sweat and rain
Hi-Fi stereo sound and ENC noise cancellation: the wireless headphones feature dynamic 13 mm drivers, a graphene TPU composite membrane and a 50% increased membrane area, which together delivers finer mid and treble tones and allows a 60% increase in bass. The in-ear Bluetooth headphones have ENC noise reduction technology and 4 built-in HD mic, which suppress 80% of background noise. This ensures clear conversations.
Bluetooth 5.3 and instant connection: iLove wireless earphones use Bluetooth V5.3 chipset. which increases the transmission speed of audio data by up to 75% and allows more stable connections with lower power consumption, the transmission range is up to 14 m. So you can enjoy continuous and stable calls even in areas with complex signals
48 hours playtime: the wireless headphones allow up to 8 hours of playtime per charge and come with a charging box that allows a total playing time of 48 hours. Thanks to the USB fast charging technology, the earbuds can play music for 2 hours after only 10 minutes of charging, and a full charge takes 2 hours.

11,99 €