If you're after the biggest sound and best audio from a pair of headphones, you'll likely be looking toward over-ear headphones. But, for all their audio chops, those big, bulky headphones aren't always the best option in everyday life. When you're on the go, commuting, or at the gym, a pair of earbuds is more likely to be a worthy companion.

Earbuds are much easier to pack into a bag, purse, or pocket. And, if you're wearing them while you're on the move, the minimal weight of the earbuds themselves leaves them less prone to shaking around and falling off your head. While you can still run into tangled cords, that issue is resolved by the many wireless earbuds available. As an added perk, many of the best earbuds are a bit more affordable than the comparable over-ear headphones, perhaps thanks in part to a lower bill of materials.

We've picked out some winning options to help you jam out and enjoy media on the go. They come in a variety of sizes and price points, so you can find one that's going to work just right for you.

TL;DR – These Are the Best Earbuds:

• 1More Triple Driver
• Sennheiser CX 300S
• Jabra Elite 3
• Sony WI-1000XM2
• JLab Epic Air Sport ANC
• Apple AirPods
• Shure SE215
• Audeze Euclid
• Bose Sport Open Earbuds

1. 1More Triple Driver

Best Earbuds

You could go out and spend a few hundred dollars on a pair of earbuds, believe it or not, but the best earbuds should offer not only good sound quality but also a solid feature set and a good value. That's just where the 1More Triple Driver earbuds land. These earbuds aren't cheap, though they're not insanely expensive either, and you're getting what you pay for.

The 1More Triple Driver earbuds have a chic design with metallic casings and two-tone styling. Delivering on audio quality, the earbuds feature two balanced armature drivers and a third dynamic driver giving them an impressive frequency response range. Bass comes through punchy despite the earbuds' size, and mid-tones are nice and warm. The treble could be more pronounced, but the overall sound quality is impressive for the price. 1More also includes a range of tips in the box, so you can get a perfect fit for your ears.

2. Sennheiser CX 300S

Best Budget Earbuds

For a pair of simple, affordable earbuds you can plug into any old 3.5mm headphone jack, the Sennheiser CX 300S get the job done. These earbuds aren’t too flashy, but they do provide a bit of style with matching color accents on the earbuds and cable. The Sennheiser logo is also a touch on the shiny side. They may not be Bluetooth, but that means they also won’t suffer from audio syncing or pairing issues.

The Sennheiser CX 300S will make it easy to get a good fit and seal as they include four different ear adapter sizes. That improved fit will also make for a better listening experience. The earbuds include a simple in-line control to play and pause audio or to answer a call. They also feature a microphone, so you can leave your phone in your pocket when you’re on the go and need to take a call.

3. Jabra Elite 3

Best Wireless Earbuds

If you want an impressive pair of reliable wireless earbuds at a modest price, look no further than the Jabra Elite 3. The features on this set rival those of a much higher price. With Bluetooth 5.0 and support of aptX codec, connection to your devices and sound quality should be much better than other basic earbuds. And, 6mm drivers offer an expressive, detailed sound.

This set of in-ears offers four microphones, which means your call quality should be pretty decent. Buttons on the sides of each earbud giving you the ability to skip songs, pause your favorite podcast or ask a voice assistant for help. You can further customize your earbuds in the Jabra+ smartphone app. Don't worry about breaking a sweat or stuck in the rain while wearing these as they're rated for IP55 dust- and water-proofing. With a manageable 7 hr battery life with 28 hr additional from the case, you should have no problem getting through the workday. Also, some wireless earbud cases can be bulky, but the Jabra Elite 3’s case is sleek and compact, much like the lightweight earbuds themselves.

4. Sony WI-1000XM2

Best Bluetooth Earbuds

As slick as they are, true wireless stereo Bluetooth earbuds might not be for everyone. If you’re constantly taking your earbuds out and putting them back in, you’ll be a whole lot less likely to misplace them when they're attached to each other. So, there’s still a place for tethered Bluetooth earbuds, and the Sony WI-1000XM2 earbuds are the best option you’ll find. Once you simply connect to your device over Bluetooth, these produce an impressive audio experience. However, you can always opt to use the wired adapter if you prefer. And if you’re worried about all these wires getting into a tangled mess, the earbuds are actually magnetic, and a sleek carrying case is included to prevent this.

The Sony WI-1000XM2 earbuds offer up loads of convenient features, including noise cancellation and adaptive sound control. By blocking out those outside distractions and tuning the audio to fit your environment, you’ll be fully immersed in your music. And DSEE HX is even supported, so your compressed audio files can be amped up closer to the original recording’s sound. You’ll be able to listen to your audio for the long run with a 10-hour battery life. Comfort won’t be an issue during those marathon listening sessions either, thanks to the lightweight band that rests on your neck.

5. JLab Epic Air Sport ANC

Best Sports Earbuds

With the JLab Epic Air Sport ANC, you won't have to cut your workout short. These earbuds wrap around your ears to keep them securely in your ears even during the wildest workouts. And, with an IP66 rating, they'll hold up even during the sweatiest hot yoga sessions. To top it off, the JLab Epic Air Sport ANC have a top-notch battery life, offering up to 15 hours from the earbuds themselves and an additional 55 hours in the charging case (and maybe we're wrong, but you probably shouldn't be working out for 15 hours straight anyway).

These earbuds can deliver a quality audio connection over Bluetooth 5.0 and support the AAC codec. And, you'll get to focus on your audio even if there are distracting outside noises thanks to the active noise cancellation available through these earbuds. That said, if you want to take them on an outdoor run, you should be able to hear your surroundings for safety, and that's where the buds' Be Aware' mode can come in handy.

6. Apple AirPods

Best Earbuds for Apple Users

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No list of earbuds would be complete without Apple's AirPods. This 3rd generation of AirPods has seen some of the biggest updates from previous models to date including a new contoured design, longer battery life, and smart audio features. If you own any combination of an iPhone, iPad, Mac computer, or Apple TV, you almost owe it to yourself to snag a pair of these super easy-to-connect wireless earbuds.

Of course, you can use AirPods with Android and Windows devices as well, but you'll miss out on some of the features. However, you'll still get the main benefits including total wireless freedom, all-day comfort, and superb audio quality. The new EQ Audio feature will tune music to your ears and the Spatial Audio feature places the sound around you. Battery life still is not the best out there at only 6 hours per charge, but the case offers an additional 30—that's certainly enough to get through the workday. Also, they are already on sale, which is unusual for such recent Apple releases.

7. Shure SE215

Best Sound-Isolating Earbuds

If you’ve spent any time around a microphone, you’ve undoubtedly encountered the Shure brand. The company makes more than just mics though, as Shure also produces quality audio electronics such as these great earbuds. The SE215-K also fits nice and snug in your ear.

Beyond the excellent sound clarity and comfort for $100, the SE215-K have a unique feature where the cable between the earbuds is actually detachable and replaceable. You can go wireless too with an optional Bluetooth cable.

8. Audeze Euclid

Best High-End Earbuds

For high-quality audio, you can step above the common dynamic drivers and step into the world of planar magnetic transducers. And, with the Audeze Euclid, you can get this technology in a compact earbud. The Audeze Euclid earbuds feature 18mm planar magnetic transducers that can deliver a refined and detailed audio experience. And, with an impedance of just 12 ohms, you shouldn't have much trouble powering these earbuds with a wide variety of audio sources.

The Audeze Euclid earbuds come with a braided cable MMCX cable that ends in a 3.5mm jack. But, that doesn't mean that's how you have to use them. You can pair these earbuds with your own MMCX cables. Audeze also has plans to release 4.4mm balanced cables to pair with these earbuds as well as a Bluetooth adapter for wireless use.

9. Bose Sport Open Earbuds

Best Earbuds for Running

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When you're out running, it's natural to want to enjoy your pump-up music. Some solid tunes can not only give you a bit of extra energy but can also distract you from the muscles and bones getting more and more sore the further you go. But, if you've got earbuds deep in your ears blocking out all external sounds, you might accidentally get sore in a different way. Running around with music can be dangerous if it keeps you from hearing things like cars coming out of alleys or driving up behind you. The Bose Sport Open Earbuds solve this issue.

These earbuds hook around your ear and position the speakers themselves just outside of your ear canal. They direct sound into your ear without actually blocking your ear. So, you not only hear your tunes, but you also get to hear the world around you. You'll be safer while you're out on your runs, and you can hold a conversation with a running buddy without needing to ditch your tunes. Since the earbuds hook around your ears, they can also stay in place while you're running. And, you can rely on these even if you're planning to run a marathon, as they offer eight hours of battery life.

Mark Knapp is a regular contributor to IGN and an irregular Tweeter on Twitter @Techn0Mark

An Eragon live-action TV show is currently in development for Disney+.

According to Variety, the upcoming Eragon series will adapt the popular fantasy novels, The Inheritance Cycle, by author Christopher Paolini. Eragon is the first novel in the series, forming a basis for the new show.

Of course, it’s not the first time Eragon has been adapted.

A live-action Eragon film debuted in 2006 but was critically panned. The film starred Ed Speleers as Eragon, Rachel Weisz as Saphira, Jeremy Irons as Brom, and John Malkovich as Galbatorix.

Although it’s currently unknown whether any of these will reprise their roles for the series, that seems unlikely. After all, the film grossed just $250 million on a reported $100 million budget and was met with absolutely terrible reviews.

The film currently holds a 16% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

IGN’s own review said that “the heavy-handed direction and poor adaptation of this half-decent, but derivative, fantasy story will definitely disappoint all but the most thick-skinned and ardent fans.”

Eragon tells the story of the titular hero – a farm boy who lives with his uncle and cousin before being whisked off on an epic adventure when he unexpectedly finds a dragon egg… and nurtures the young beast once it hatches.

The novel Eragon was self-published by Paolini in 2002 before it was republished in 2003. It was followed by Eldest in 2005, Brisingr in 2008, and Inheritance in 2011. A remake has been supported by fans since 2021 when the hashtag #EragonRemake proposed a reboot of the franchise to Disney.

Uhhh … 😎 (Y’all are the best fans.) https://t.co/V1CLyePzw4

— Christopher Paolini (@paolini) July 25, 2022

The upcoming Eragon TV show will see Paolini serve as co-writer. Bert Salke is on board as executive producer alongside 20th Television. Although it’s thought that Paolini will also serve as showrunner, the series is too early in development for an official decision.

Disney+ is also bringing the Percy Jackson series back to our screens with a new TV series, casting The Adam Project star Walker Scobell as the popular hero.

Ryan Leston is an entertainment journalist and film critic for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter.

The futuristic Night City, an overpowered demon lord, and a world-ending biscuit are just some of what you can expect this summer anime season. There's a new season full of anime to check out this Summer like Studio Trigger's Cyberpunk Edgerunners, the dark Made in Abyss Season, and part 2 of Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean. We're also seeing the return of The Devil is a Part-Timer! after almost a decade. Across Crunchyroll, HIDIVE, and Netflix, as well as others, there are a lot of places to enjoy anime at the moment.

Check out some anticipated series in the video above or the slideshow gallery below, followed by the full list of new Summer season 2022 anime in the U.S. and their respective streaming platforms. Anime listed are available now unless otherwise stated.

Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer (Crunchyroll, VRV, Hulu)

We weren’t kidding about the world-ending biscuit. Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer follows Amamiya, a student who is visited by a talking lizard asking him to help save the world. Amamiya starts to gain mysterious powers and is met by another powered person who happens to be a princess. The two join forces in hopes of destroying the gigantic biscuit hammer that hovers over the world. Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer has been a hilarious and weird ride right out the gate. We’re looking forward to seeing what else this kooky series has to offer as the season goes on. Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer is available on Crunchyroll, VRV, and Hulu.

The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2 (Crunchyroll, Hulu, Funimation)

Speaking of Lucifer, The Devil is a Part-Timer! is back after almost a decade since season one was released. The series follows Satan, a demon lord who flees his world and ends up in modern-day Tokyo with one of his underlings. Having lost a major battle, Satan or Maou, as he likes to be called now, has chosen to rebuild his empire by starting a job at a fast food chain. Maou soon finds out that there are more beings from his world that followed him to Tokyo. The Devil is a Part-Timer has a surprising amount of action for a ridiculous comedy series. If you enjoy Miss Koboyashi’s Dragon Maid, you might like this series too. The Devil is a Part-Timer Season 2 is now available on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Funimation.

Classroom of the Elite Season 2 (Crunchyroll, VRV)

Classroom of the Elite is another series that we haven’t seen in a long time. It’s been about 5 years since season 1 and the series continues to follow a lowly ranked first-year class in a merit-based school. This special school has students living on campus, and the only way to buy anything is to use points that are mysteriously given to each student every month. What seems like a typical slice of life turns dramatic as the students learn more about the school and their classmates. This series really escalates so it’ll be interesting to see how season 2 pans out for our now experienced first-year class. Classroom of the Elite Season 2 is available now on Crunchyroll and VRV.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Netflix)

The long-anticipated Cyberpunk Edgerunners is almost here! From the world of Cyberpunk 2077, this series follows a street kid who relies on seedy outlaw jobs to survive in Night City. Studio Trigger is behind the anime and based on the trailers and opening that we’ve seen so far, it’s going to be a wild and beautifully animated series. Also to get Franz Ferdinand in the opening credits is just icing on the cake. We’ve seen enough and can’t wait to check out Cyberpunk Edgerunners when it releases in September on Netflix.

Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun (HIDIVE)

Made in Abyss is back with season 2, The Golden City of the Scorching Sun. The series follows Riko, an orphaned girl, who lives in a town surrounding the Abyss, a huge hole that goes deep into the planet. She soon meets Reg, a boy-looking robot, and seeks to venture into the Abyss to find her mother. The series seems playful at first but it can be very dark with the dangerous mysteries below. Like Demon Slayer, Made in Abyss has a canonical movie between seasons 1 and 2. If you want to be caught up before going into season 2, watch Dawn of the Deep Soul. Both Made in Abyss Season 2 and Dawn of the Deep Soul are available now on HIDIVE.

Uncle from Another World (Netflix)

Uncle from Another World follows Takafumi, a student who has an uncle who’s been in a coma for 17 years. When he goes to visit his uncle who just woke up, Takafumi finds his uncle murmuring about another world. Turns out, his uncle was really in another world and actually uses magic. Uncle from Another World is an interesting spin on the isekai genre where a protagonist is transported back into the present world after the apparent death or one-way teleportation. If you’re looking for a new comedy series this summer, Uncle from Another World is worth a try. The series is available now on Netflix.

Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Part 2 (Netflix)

The second part of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean is almost here! The series follows Jolyne Cujoh who is wrongfully convicted of murder and tries to escape through the use of her new mysterious powers. For those that don’t know, the series has an intergenerational storyline and Stone Ocean takes place over 100 years after Part 1 or season 1. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is known for its intense action, wild art style, and cultural music references. If you like action with a lot of weirdness, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure will be worth a watch. We recommend catching up on the series before checking out this latest addition. Stone Ocean part 2 will be available September 1 on Netflix.

Overlord Season 4 (Crunchyroll, VRV)

The almighty Sorcerer King is finally back with Season 4 of Overlord. The series follows Momonga, an MMO player who becomes trapped in the game when the servers shut down for the last time. Not only that but the NPCs have become livelier prompting Momonga to look into this mysterious situation with their help. What’s pretty cool about this isekai is that the protagonist starts off really powerful, so a lot of the interesting bits are from interactions with the characters and civilizations met along the journey. If you’re familiar with That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, you may enjoy this series too. Overlord Season 4 is now available on Crunchyroll and VRV.

Those are some anticipated new anime available to watch this Summer 2022 season. If you want more anime, check out our 10 Best Anime to Video Game Adaptations and also our list of the Spring 2022 anime in case you missed the last batch of new series.

All the New Anime Arriving in Summer 2022

Here’s the full list of anime coming out in Summer 2022 that will be available to watch in the US:

Crunchyroll

• Black Summoner
• Cardfight!! Vanguard: will+Dress
• Classroom of the Elite II
• DR. STONE SPECIAL EPISODE – RYUSUI
• Dropkick on My Devil!!! X Season 3
• Engage Kiss
• Extreme Hearts
• Fuuto PI (7/31)
• Hanabichan ~The girl who popped out of the game world~
• Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World
• Love Live! Superstar!! 2
• Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer
• Lycoris Recoil
• Musasi-no
• My Hero Academia Season 5 OVA (8/1)
• My Stepmom’s Daughter is My Ex
• Obey Me! The Anime Season 2
• ODDTAXI IN THE WOODS (TBD)
• ORIENT Part 2
• Overlord Season 4
• Parallel World Pharmacy
• Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 2
• RWBY: Ice Queendom
• Saint Seiya: Knights of the Zodiac – Battle for Sanctuary – (TBD)
• SHADOWS HOUSE 2nd Season
• Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys!
• Shoot! Goal to the Future
• Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation
• Teppen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til you Cry
• The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2
• The Girl From the Other Side (8/4)
• The Maid I Hired Recently is Mysterious
• The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup
• The Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting
• TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Special Episode (Aug 2022)
• Utawarerumono Mask of Truth
• YUREI DECO

Netflix

• Case Closed: Zero's Tea Time (7/29)
• Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Sep 2022)
• DOTA: Dragon's Blood: Book 3 (8/11)
• JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Stone Ocean Part 2 (9/1)
• Kakegurui Twin (8/4)
• Rilakkuma's Theme Park Adventure (8/25)
• Tekken: Bloodline (8/18)
• Uncle from Another World

Hulu

• Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer
• The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2

VRV

• Black Summoner
• Cardfight!! Vanguard: will+Dress
• Classroom of the Elite II
• Dr. STONE Special Episode – RYUSUI
• Dropkick on My Devil!!! X Season 3
• Engage Kiss
• Extreme Hearts
• Hanabichan ~The girl who popped out of the game world~
• Harem in the Labyrinth of Another World
• Lucifer and the Biscuit Hammer
• Lycoris Recoil
• Musasi-no
• My Stepmom’s Daughter is My Ex
• ORIENT Part 2
• Overlord Season 4
• Parallel World Pharmacy
• Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 2
• RWBY: Ice Queendom
• Shine On! Bakumatsu Bad Boys!
• Shoot! Goal to the Future
• Smile of the Arsnotoria the Animation
• Teppen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Laughing 'til you Cry
• The Prince of Tennis II: U-17 World Cup
• The Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting
• TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You Special Episode (Aug 2022)
• Utawarerumono Mask of Truth
• YUREI DECO

HIDIVE

• Call of the Night
• Cardfight!! Vanguard: will+Dress
• Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV
• League of Nations Air Force Aviation Magic Band Luminous Witches
• Made in Abyss: The Golden City of the Scorching Sun
• My Isekai Life: I Gained a Second Character Class and Became the Strongest Sage in the World!
• Phantom of the Idol
• SHINEPOST
• Tokyo Mew Mew New
• Vermeil in Gold
• When Will Ayumu Make His Move?

Funimation

• Cardfight!! Vanguard: will+Dress
• Love Live! Superstar!! 2
• Obey Me! The Anime Season 2
• SHADOWS HOUSE 2nd Season
• The Devil is a Part-Timer! Season 2

What anime are you watching this Summer? Let's discuss in the comments!

The Italian football club, Juventus, is coming back to EA starting with FIFA 23 which will be released on September 30.

In a press release, EA announced it has agreed to a multi-year partnership with Juventus that will welcome the Italian club back to EA Sports starting with the next FIFA game and continuing when EA rebrands as EA Sports FC.

Juventus previously had an exclusive relationship with Konami for its Pro Evolution Soccer series for the past three years.

The new deal means Juventus’ players, stadium, and jerseys will appear in the next EA soccer game, but the two brands will also “work across a number of lifestyle and cultural initiatives bringing new opportunities outside of football.”

EA announced earlier this year that it would not renew its license with FIFA, choosing instead to remain in the soccer sim space under the name EA Sports FC. Despite the name change, Along with Juventus EA has secured other teams from Europe’s top leagues who announced they are sticking with EA.

Meanwhile FIFA says it will work with other developers to create authentic football games and carry on the FIFA series with FIFA 23, FIFA 24, and so on.

Matt T.M. Kim is IGN's News Editor. You can reach him @lawoftd.

Ubisoft says that Roller Champions isn't going to be canceled and that it will continue to support the game with more content and fixes.

"Let's clear it out of the way first, Roller Champions isn't getting canceled, and Ubisoft fully supports it. What the Roller Champions dev team is doing is making sure we focus on what our players have told us needs improvements, and that supersedes all other priorities," Ubisoft said in a statement on Twitter.

The game's first and current season, Disco Fever, will be extended and an upcoming patch will include cross-invites, which allows players to bring in friends who play Roller Champions on other platforms. Additionally, the team is trying to fix issues and address player feedback before moving on to the game’s next season.

Ubisoft’s statement is seemingly a response to rumors that began circulating saying that Roller Champions would be canceled after its third season.

Hello Champions! Let’s clear it out of the way first, Roller Champions isn’t getting cancelled, and Ubisoft fully supports it.

You can rest assured we’ll keep you updated as we roll forward.

Full statement: pic.twitter.com/U8mfQRZRoH

— Roller Champions (@RollerChampions) July 25, 2022

“As far as content is concerned, we can tell you that we’ve got exciting stuff planned for the net seasons,” explains the development team. “We strongly believe, however, that before we release new content, we’ve got to do right by our players, hence why we are taking the time needed before we do.”

Roller Champions is a free-to-play game that launched on May 25, 2022, for PC, PS4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One. In our Roller Champions first impressions, we said, “Though it’s a solid start to what could be my next team-based competitive addiction, it also feels in danger of becoming repetitive rather quickly.”

George Yang is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @yinyangfooey