Sony WF-1000XM5
- LDAC high-res Bluetooth codec (Android native)
- Best-in-class ANC for any platform
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Yes, for the right buyer. The Jabra Elite 10 ranks #3 in our Best Wireless Earbuds 2026 list (best for calls). Its biggest strength: iP57 rating means you can rinse them under water. The main caveat: aNC is strong but trails Sony WF-1000XM5.
If you take 5+ calls a day from noisy environments, the call quality advantage over the Sony and Apple earbuds is meaningful. It stands out for iP57 rating means you can rinse them under water and dolby Atmos spatial audio is well-implemented. The tradeoff: aNC is strong but trails Sony WF-1000XM5.
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| List | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Wireless Earbuds 2026· Best For Calls | #3 / 5 |
Products ranked near it in our research, each better for a slightly different buyer.
Yes, for the right buyer. The Jabra Elite 10 ranks #3 in our Best Wireless Earbuds 2026 list (best for calls). Its biggest strength: iP57 rating means you can rinse them under water. The main caveat: aNC is strong but trails Sony WF-1000XM5.
The main trade-offs owners and reviewers point to: aNC is strong but trails Sony WF-1000XM5; ear tips wear down faster than competitors; jabra Sound+ app has a learning curve.
Dolby Atmos with head tracking, 6 mics for call quality, Up to 6 hours + 27 hours from case, MultiSensor Voice technology and IP57 rated, more water resistant than most competitors.
Worth comparing: Sony WF-1000XM5, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) and Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro. Each ranks near it in our research for a slightly different buyer.
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The codec determines how audio is compressed for Bluetooth transmission. SBC is the universal fallback that all Bluetooth devices support, adequate but lowest quality. AAC is Apple's codec and works well on iPhone; Android devices handle AAC inconsistently. aptX and aptX HD are Qualcomm codecs used on many Android devices, providing better quality than AAC on compatible devices. LDAC is Sony's codec that transmits at up to 990 kbps, the highest fidelity available for wireless and audibly better than SBC at high bitrates. The codec only matters if both the earbuds and the phone support it. AirPods Pro use AAC and are optimized for iPhone. Sony earbuds support LDAC and are best with Android phones that also support LDAC.
It depends on your longest daily session without access to a charging case. For commuting (1 to 2 hours daily), any earbuds with 6+ hours of battery life are fine. For travel (8+ hour flights), 8 hours of continuous playback minimum, and a charging case that provides at least one full recharge. For gym use, 6 hours is typically sufficient. The quoted battery life for ANC-on and ANC-off differ significantly: Sony WF-1000XM5 lasts 8 hours with ANC on, 12 hours with ANC off. Always check the ANC-on figure, as that is what you will use in real conditions.