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Drown Out The Noise With These Wireless Earbuds

Save carryon space without sacrificing clear sound.

woman sitting by the pool listening to music

Maybe you don’t want to pack your big pair of headphones, or maybe you prefer a smaller set. Either way, pick the ones that are right for you. | Shutterstock

By Islands Staff Dec. 16, 2022

Most places that you visit for vacation will have children, perhaps some construction or even obnoxiously loud birds. With the right wireless earbuds, finding peace among all the noise won't be an issue. Let us help you find the best earbuds for you ahead of your next trip.

JBL Tune 125TWS True Wireless In-Ear Headphones - JBL Pure Bass Sound, 32H Battery, Bluetooth, Fast Pair, Comfortable, Wireless Calls, Music, Native Voice Assistant, Android and iOs Compatible (White) — When you can't keep your buds charged around the clock, you need a set that can go more than a day without being plugged in. | JBL

With up to 32 hours of battery life, you can listen to your favorite tunes all day long. One of the unique features on this set is the power of Dual Connect. This allows you to enjoy music or make calls with either one or both earbuds. Android users listen up...these earbuds are also Fast Pair enabled by Google, so that means you don't have to wait hours to use them. Once removed from the case, you can pair the set to your device in a single tap.

Bose SoundSport Free, True Wireless Earbuds — Brand names are only impressive if the reputation is pristine. | Bose

The Bose name is trusted and respected in the industry of electronics and this superior set of earbuds is no exception. For avid long-distance runners and major fitness buffs, durability is as important as battery life. These earbuds are made for hardcore gym fanatics, completely sweat-proof and weather resistant, you'll also get 3 different pairs of tips in various sizes to provide the most secure fit. Forgetful types will love The Bose Connect app which has a 'Find My Buds' feature that tracks when and where your headphones were last connected to your phone.

iLive IAEBT449B Truly Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, Charging Case, Sweatproof, Black — For those that don't spend a ton of time listening to podcasts and music—go with the basics. | iLive

This compact set from iLive is a great option for those that only turn to wireless earbuds on occasion. Made with many of the same features higher end competitors have such as Bluetooth V5 support with a wireless range of 49 feet, built-in microphone, on-ear controls, and sweat-proof—battery life is only 3 hours at 50% volume. However, they do come with a recharging case for an easy battery boost when you're low.