These Are The Best Flagship Earbuds You Can Get In 2024

Every company that dabbles in the audio space has one product that it holds above the rest when it comes to what that device can do. Just like with smartphones, you can call that one device the flagship. If you're in the market for truly wireless earbuds, there are several flagship options out there.

The only thing is, if you're looking for the best flagship earbuds that you can get in 2024, just make sure that you come along with a lot of money; some of these might beat what you reasonably expected the price limit of Bluetooth earbuds to be.

Best Overall

Sony WF-1000XM5

$279.99

In the lower audio tiers, Sony might have a few stinkers that go way too hard on the bass. However, don't mess with them in the premium weight class. The Sony WF-1000XM5 gives you incredible sound, built-in Alexa, 24 hours of total playtime with fast charging, IPX4 certification, and arguably the best ANC in earbuds.

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Best Premium

Devialet Gemini II

$449.00

Remember Devialet? The company that made the really cool Phantom speaker years back? It's a premium brand, so the eye-watering price tag on its Gemini II earbuds isn't surprising. You get 22 hours of battery life, ANC, surprisingly loud bass, and very crisp sound. You'll almost certainly get a great fit too, with four eartips included.

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Best Budget

JBL Tour Pro 2

$249.95

As expensive as these are, they're the best budget option on the list. I've never seen an earbud charging case with a display, but there's a first time for everything. You can switch settings up without needing to connect your phone, which is cool. You get a whopping 40 hours of battery, plus six (!) mics for crystal clear mic quality.

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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4

$269.95

The Momentum True Wireless 4 are the top-end earbuds from the renowned audio company. You get Bluetooth 5.4, adaptive ANC, a very business-like design, and 30 hours of battery life and quick charging to give you an hour of music in 8 minutes. There's Auracast too, which is very nice to see. As expected, the actual audio is well-balanced and clean.

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Bose QuietComfort Ultra

$299.00

Bose is at the top of the list if you want fantastic ANC that arguably goes head-to-head with what Sony does. These have a nice design and several eartips for a perfect fit, great call quality, touch controls, quick charging, and spectacular sound. But I don't think anyone expected any less from Bose in these departments.

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Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2

$279.99

The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 is cool. You get Dolby Atmos sound with head tracking, IP57 certification, an impressive 36 hours of battery life, and six microphones for calls. However, one highlight is the smart case. You can plug it into a USB-C or 3.5mm jack and it'll instantly serve as a Bluetooth adapter to connect your earbuds.

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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EX

$401.02

B&O is another one of those luxury audio brands where everything they make is expensive. That applies here. I will admit you get a really nice earbud design (the case is relatively basic), with great sound, ANC, and IP57 certification. The most disappointing aspect is only 20 hours of battery life with the case though.

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Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9

$299.00

Audio-Technica has one of the single most popular pairs of headphones in the world (ATH-M50x) so don't doubt them when it comes to earbuds. These ones look amazing first off. You also get ANC and a transparency mode, along with a touch sensor on the side. The battery life is dismal though, at just 18.5 hours with the case.

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A Flagship Phone And Flagship Earbuds; A Match Made In Audio Heaven

If you want amazing audio, ANC, or a design that screams luxury, when it comes to your earbuds, you're going to need to pay up and go for the flagship options that exist. These are the realms that audiophiles exist in when it comes to audio, and it might be overkill for others, especially considering the price points.

Sony's WF-1000XM5 earbuds are the easy choice here, with a relatively okay price, excellent noise cancelation, and audio that is well-balanced, crisp, and simply pleasing to the ears. If you're looking for another option, I find the JBL Tour Pro 2 to be a very cool option, especially with the smart charging case.