Tech next: Go wireless with these handpicked feature-packed earbuds

Brands have upped their battery game while quite a few earbuds now offer noise cancellation. Features that make these ultra-convenient and featherlight headphones a popular accessory. We pick the best options you can buy right now: 

AirPods Pro: Apple’s newest iteration of the popular AirPods are thoughtfully designed with three different sizes of soft, flexible silicone ear tips that conform to the contours of each individual ear, providing both a comfortable fit and a superior seal — a critical factor in delivering immersive sound. They are also the first AirPods with Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to shut out external sounds and also switch to Transparency Mode in case you need to be plugged into external sounds. The AirPods Pro can be charged wirelessly and deliver stellar battery life (Rs 24,990)

Blaupunkt BTW Pro:  improves on last year’s BTW-01 earbuds with some key new features and the same compact size case. We dig the Auto Pairing feature – the first bud you pull out of the charging case becomes the default master bud and initiates pairing with a new device seamlessly. The BTW Pro features Qualcomm’s aptX HD sound that supports 24-bit music quality. The smaller details in the music are always captured. And then there’s the unique dual microphone solution  that uses one mic exclusively to cancel external sounds - a feature callers at the other end will appreciate. (Rs 6,999)

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless: in terms of sheer sound quality, these are among the best out there. The premium experience extends to the design – the carrying case is elegant yet compact. Sennheiser promises 12 hours of battery life while the company’s intuitive multi-touch fingertip control allows you to perform a host of functions without pulling your phone out of your pocket. (Rs 24,990) 

Samsung Galaxy Buds+: the successor to Samsung’s 2019 earbuds come with a host of improvements and will go on sale in India in a couple of weeks. Sound quality is a big talking point for these AKG tuned buds with a 2-way speaker system with rich treble and bass. Call quality gets a boost with an adaptive 3-mic system that ensures your callers can hear you even when you’re in crowded environments. The case now delivers 22 hours of battery life while the buds can last for 11 hours on a single charge. And then there’s the convenience of wireless charging. (Rs 11,990) 

Jabra Elite 65T: if you’re looking for buds with the perfect fit, these are tough to beat. These Jabra buds don’t just fit right, they sound right too, especially for all those high-energy tracks that are probably on your gym or run playlist. The 15-hour battery life (including the case) is a big win, we also like the customisable equaliser that allows you to tweak the music. (Rs 13,999)