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Free yourself from the tyranny of cables with these truly wireless in-ear ‘phones

AirPods aren’t the only truly wireless headphones out there. We put them against some truly cool offerings from Bragi and Earin. Who will win?

if you’ve ever snagge d your earph one cable on a felow commuter , or pulle d a ta ngle d ball of lea ds from your bag , you’ll know that wireles earph ones are a godsend.

Cutting the cord means you’re not tethered to your phone, making life easier on your daily commute or at the gym. With no dangling wires and your device safely stashed in your pocket, the threat of earpieces being unceremoniously yanked from your lugholes is all but eradicated.

Wireless earphones come in all shapes and sizes, but here we’re focusing on in-ear buds that form a tight seal in your ear canal. They’re light, compact and able to deliver superb sound quality, provided you get a snug fit.

The beauty is that most wireless earphones afford the same features as their corded counterparts – hands-free microphones, playback control, volume adjustment – which means you don’t have to pull out your phone every time Janet from accounts asks you a question. Some take things to the next level with voice interaction, motion sensors and nifty tech that lets you hear external noise without having to remove the buds.

Of course, these wireless inears gobble up power. The amount of battery-sapping Bluetooth playback they provide varies; some enable you to recharge on the go in their carry cases, others need charging at home after they conk out. So, read on to find out which of these wireless wonders is most deserving of your cash…