Best Earbuds for Conferencing 2026

Professional earbuds optimized for video calls and remote work.

Last updated: January 26, 20265 products tested

Our Top Picks

Best OverallJabra Evolve2 Buds

Jabra Evolve2 Buds

Jabra

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Best PremiumApple AirPods Pro 3

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Apple

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Full Rankings

#1
Jabra Evolve2 Buds

Jabra Evolve2 Buds

Best Overall

The enterprise standard—included USB adapter, Teams/Zoom certification, and exceptional voice pickup with bone conduction sensors.

Pros

  • 6 MEMS mics + 2 bone conduction sensors
  • Teams/Zoom/Meet certified
  • USB Link 380 adapter (65ft range)

Cons

  • Mediocre ANC vs consumer earbuds
  • Sound quality good but not audiophile
  • Premium price
#2
Apple AirPods Pro 3

Apple AirPods Pro 3

Best Premium

H3 chip delivers best-in-class voice processing and seamless Apple ecosystem integration—the iPhone professional's choice.

Pros

  • Voice Isolation (exceptional on iOS)
  • 8h battery (up from 6h)
  • 2x ANC improvement

Cons

  • Voice Isolation only on Apple devices
  • Android gets degraded mic quality
  • Premium Apple price
#3
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

Best ANC for noisy environments—ideal for coffee shops, airports, and open offices.

Pros

  • Best-in-class ANC
  • 8 microphones
  • AI SpeechClarity technology

Cons

  • No boom microphone
  • 6h battery only
  • Expensive
#4
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro

Real-time translation and interpreter mode—game-changing for international business calls.

Pros

  • Super wideband speech (16 kHz)
  • Real-time translation (Samsung)
  • Very good ANC

Cons

  • Mixed call quality reviews
  • Best features locked to Samsung
  • Below-average voice volume reported
#5
Technics EAH-AZ100

Technics EAH-AZ100

Premium all-rounder with 3-device multipoint and incoming call enhancement—best for multi-device professionals.

Pros

  • 3-way multipoint (industry only)
  • Voice Focus AI (bidirectional)
  • 10h battery

Cons

  • Some report 'choppy' voice in certain conditions
  • ANC not best-in-class
  • Premium price

Comparison Table

ProductMicrophone QualityANC PerformanceComfortConnectivityPrice
#1Jabra Evolve2 Buds
109910$269
#2Apple AirPods Pro 3
9.59.59.58.5$249
#3Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)
8.51098.5$299
#4Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro
9999$249
#5Technics EAH-AZ100
98.599.5$299

Buying Guide

For video conferencing, microphone quality and voice processing algorithms matter more than music fidelity. Look for business certifications (Teams/Zoom), multipoint connectivity, bone conduction sensors, and all-day comfort.

What We Evaluate

35%

Microphone Quality

Voice clarity and noise filtering

25%

ANC Performance

Background noise blocking

20%

Comfort

All-day wear comfort

10%

Connectivity

Multipoint, USB adapter

10%

Battery Life

Talk time duration

Our Testing Methodology

We test conferencing earbuds in real video calls, evaluating voice clarity and background noise handling.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need Teams/Zoom certification?
For enterprise environments, certified earbuds ensure compatibility and may be required by IT policies.

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