Top 5 TWS headphones worth buying in 2025

2024 has brought us many cool TWS headphone models from different manufacturers. Here is a selection of the five best headsets that are worth buying in 2025.

1. Realme Buds Air 6 Pro

An affordable and functional headset with excellent sound and long battery life.

• Design: Similar to Apple AirPods Pro - earbuds with silicone ear tips, short round stems and an oval case.
• Key features:
  • Dual emitters (11 mm and 6 mm) with Dynamic Bass technology.
  • A system of six microphones for high-quality voice transmission.
  • IP55 dust and moisture protection.
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC), transparency mode, gesture control, gaming mode, spatial audio and LDAC codec support.
• Battery life: Up to 7.5 hours without ANC and 40 hours with the case.

2. Nothing Ear (3)

The most stylish TWS headphones, perfect for those who want to stand out.

• Design: Transparent cases with a box-shaped case.
• Key features:
  • Custom 11 mm dynamic drivers with a ceramic diaphragm.
  • Six microphones for effective noise cancellation.
  • IP54 moisture protection for headphones and IP55 for the case.
  • ANC up to 45 dB, touch control, simultaneous connection to two devices, support for LHDC and LDAC codecs.
• Battery life: Up to 8.5 hours without ANC and 40.5 hours with the case.

3. Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3

A real bestseller, distinguished by high sound quality and reliability.

• Key features:
  • Dual drivers and bone conduction sensors for improved sound.
  • Six microphones for calls and noise cancellation.
  • IP54 water protection.
  • ANC, transparent mode, gesture control (swipe volume control), triple adaptive equalizer, multipoint, support for LDAC and L2HC 2.0 codecs.
• Battery life: Up to 6.5 hours without ANC and 31 hours with a case.

4. OnePlus Buds Pro 3

Premium headphones from a proven brand and the main competitor to AirPods Pro.

• Key features:
  • Dual drivers (11 mm and 6 mm) with separate DACs for detailed sound.
  • Six microphones and AI bone conduction sensors for calls.
  • ANC, gesture control (swipes to adjust volume), game mode, spatial audio with head tracking, multipoint, support for the LHDC 5.0 codec.
• Battery life: Up to 10 hours without ANC and 43 hours with the case.
• Additional features: IP55 protection and wireless charging support.

5. AirPods 4 ANC

An updated version of the iconic Apple headphones with an ergonomic design and advanced features.

• Key features:
  • Compact design, case weighing only 32.3 g.
  • Updated speakers and H2 chip (previously used in the Pro version).
  • ANC, transparency mode, touch control (swipes to adjust volume), spatial audio, adaptive equalizer and head tracking.
• Battery life: Up to 4 hours with ANC and 20 hours with the case.
• Note: Modest package contents — not even a charging cable is included.