# The best wired earbuds, from cheap USB-C to audiophile-grade IEMs – all tested by TechRadar

> The best wired earbuds might seem like a niche pick in 2025, but for many music lovers, they’re still the gold standard – although the best wireless earbuds massively dominate sales overall, there is still a lot of love…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/audio/headphones/earbuds-airpods/best-wired-earbuds?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=687a3f3a3a3b215dc4f403f6)
- **Published:** 2025-07-18
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #headphones #airpods #battery #earbuds #wired #audiophile #cheap #grade
- **Canonical:** http://localhost:4321/a/687a3f3a3a3b215dc4f403f6

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