The Best Earbuds and Headphones of CES 2024

Here is our pick of the best earbuds & headphones announced at CES 2024.

• Sennheiser Momentum TW 4
• EarFun Wave Pro
• Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7
• JBL Clip 5, Xtreme 4, and Go 4
• Sennheiser Accentum Plus
• JBL Live 3 Earbuds
• Sennheiser Momentum Sport
• Hidizs ST2 Pro Digital IEMs
  

Sennheiser Momentum TW 4

• The Sennheiser Momentum TW 4s are the company's new wireless noise-cancelling earbuds.
• They look virtually identical to their predecessor, the 2022-released Momentum TW 3s.
• The new earbuds have improved battery.
• They also feature more powerful noise cancellation.
• The sound quality is enhanced, thanks to aptX lossless support.
• It sells for a Price of $300, you can preorder on February 15 but will be available on February 20.

EarFun Wave Pro

• EarFun, recognized for budget-friendly wireless earbuds, has introduced its initial wireless noise-canceling headphones, maintaining affordability.
• The EarFun Wave Pros are priced at $80, offering various premium features, including support for LDAC audio files and Bluetooth multi-point.
• Notably, these headphones boast an impressive 55-hour battery life even with the active noise cancellation (ANC) turned on.
• The EarFun Wave Pro will be available by March 2024 and will be selling for $80.

Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7

• The Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7s are the latest noise-canceling wireless earbuds from the company.
• Equipped with 5.8mm drivers similar to the flagship ATH-TWX9s ($299), these earbuds come at a more affordable price, though their noise-canceling capabilities may not match the higher-end model.
• A notable improvement is the support for LDAC streaming (up to 24-bit/96kHz), requiring a compatible Android smartphone to fully make use of this feature.
• The product is currently selling for $199.

JBL Clip 5, Xtreme 4, and Go 4

• JBL introduces next-gen versions of its ultra-portable Bluetooth speakers.
• The lineup includes the Xtreme 4 ($380), Clip 5 ($80, shown), and Go 4 ($50).
• Updates focus on enhanced sound quality, increased volume, improved battery life, and connectivity.
• Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio support is integrated.
• A more environmentally friendly design is implemented across the models.

Sennheiser Accentum Plus

• Positioned between the Accentum ($180) and flagship Momentum 4 Wireless ($350), these mid-range noise-canceling wireless headphones are introduced.
• The "Plus" models share a similar appearance with the budget-friendly Accentum but offer additional features.
• Notable upgrades include swipe/touch controls, wear detection sensors, and a 3.5mm headphone jack for analog connections.
• Improved active noise cancellation (ANC) capabilities and enhanced sound quality, attributed to aptX Adaptive support, are incorporated into the Plus models.
• The headset will be available by February 20 for $230.

JBL Live 3 Earbuds

• JBL unveils the Live 3 series, consisting of three types of noise-canceling wireless earbuds: Live Buds 3 (earbuds), Live Beam 3 (stem, shown), and Live Flex 3 (open-ear).
• While the earbuds share similar features, their design and fit vary.
• Notably, all three earbuds include a charging case with a built-in display, akin to the JBL Tour Pro 2 from the previous year.
• The built-in display on the charging case allows users to control playback without the need to open their smartphones.
• It will be available for $200 this Summer 2024.

Sennheiser Momentum Sport

• Sennheiser introduces Momentum Sports, a new set of sport-focused wireless earbuds.
• Differing significantly from the previous year's Sport True Wireless models, these earbuds boast more flagship-level features.
• Unique to Momentum Sports is the integration of sensors for monitoring heart rate and body temperature.
• Notably, these earbuds are compatible with a variety of popular training apps, such as Apple, Garmin, Strava, Peloton, and Polar.
• The compatibility ensures easy syncing of additional metrics with Momentum Sports.
• The Sennheiser Momentum Sport will be available by April 2024 for $300.

Hidizs ST2 Pro Digital IEMs

• Hidizs introduces the ST2 Pros, digital in-ear monitors.
• These earphones feature a built-in DAC (ESS ES9281C PRO) and a USB-C connector for direct compatibility with the latest iPhone and MacBook.
• Capable of playing lossless audio files, supporting PMC (up to 32-bit/384kHz), DSD128, and MQA.
• The ST2 Pros showcase an eye-catching mostly transparent design.