Year
Earbuds released in 2026
18Models
10Brands
72%With ANC
2026 saw the arrival of 18 new wireless earbud models, spread across 10 brands, with JBL leading with 5 releases. 13 out of 18 models offer active noise cancellation (72%), for an average launch price of $171. Average total battery life dropped 7% compared to 2025.
Brands present in 2026
JBL · 5OPPO · 3Shokz · 2Soundcore · 2Technics · 1Skullcandy · 1Xiaomi / Redmi · 1OnePlus · 1Apple · 1Samsung · 1
All models released in 2026

OpenFit Pro
2026OpenFit · ★
Case 48 hWeight 9 g

EAH-AZ80M2
2026EAH-AZ · ★
Case 25 hWeight 7 g

Dime 360
2026Dime · ★
Case 40 hWeight 4.6 g

Enco Clip2
2026Enco Clip · ★
Case 40 hWeight 5.5 g

Redmi Buds 8 Lite
2026Redmi Buds
Case 36 hWeight 4.2 g

OpenDots 2
2026OpenDots · ★
Case 40 hWeight 6.5 g

OnePlus Nord Buds 4 Pro
2026Nord Buds · ★
Case 54 hWeight 4.4 g

JBL Endurance Zone
2026Endurance
Case 24 hWeight 6 g

Enco Air5 Pro
2026Enco Air · ★
Case 29 hWeight 4.4 g

JBL Soundgear Clips
2026Soundgear
Case 32 hWeight 7 g

AirPods Max 2
2026AirPods Max · ★
Case 20 hWeight 386.2 g

JBL Live Beam 4
2026Live · ★
Case 48 hWeight 4.8 g

JBL Live Buds 4
2026Live
Case 40 hWeight 4.8 g

JBL Live Flex 4
2026Live
Case 50 hWeight 5 g

Liberty 5 Pro
2026Liberty · ★
Case 28 hWeight 5.5 g

Liberty 5 Pro Max
2026Liberty · ★
Case 28 hWeight 5.5 g

Enco Air5s
2026Enco Air · ★
Case 48 hWeight 3.9 g

Galaxy Buds4
2026Galaxy Buds
Case 28 hWeight 5.2 g