I've tested a ton of earbuds in the last year — here's my top picks under $50, $70, $150 and $300

The jlab go pods anc, cmf by nothing buds pro 2, and denon perl pro on blue tom's guide background.

I test a lot of earbuds. Almost every week, I've got a new pair of buds that I have to evaluate for performance, value and usability. You'd think I'd be bored with it by now, but you'd be wrong. Testing out earbuds is one of my favorite parts of my job.

As I get my hands on so many of the best earbuds, I've got a robust understanding of what makes earbuds soar. They've got to sound good, obviously, and they've got to have a decent range of features for their price point.