The Most Portable Earbuds

Earbuds offer the most portable option for enhancing the sound and functionality of your iPhone or iPad.

They come in two different designs: buds inserted into your ear canal, or a small pad earpiece that rests on your outer ear. If you get a pair that fi ts well, they can even offer noise isolation to help fi lter out unwanted outside sounds.

Panasonic RP-HJE120 In-Ear Headphones, These bestselling earbuds on Amazon are hard to beat when it comes to low price, yet they still have respectable sound and comfort. They can be purchased for as little as $3 online. They come in a variety of colors and include earpads in three different sizes for a good fit.

As with the Griffin WoodTones headphones mentioned above, the WoodTones earbuds not only offer distinctive styling, but also enhanced midtones and bass and a special rich sound that only wood gives. The earbuds come with a drawstring bag for storage, three different sizes of ear pads, and a four-foot cable with controls and microphone. You can use the microphone to control your iOS device as well as to speak commands to Siri. These earbuds offer impressive sound for the price.

Klipsch offers a number of higher-end earbuds with an in-ear design, including the Image S4i (II), which is known for quality sound and excellent comfort. The S4i (II) is an update over the S4, with greater durability and a flat cord that resists tangling. It has an integrated remote/microphone for iOS devices. The unique oval ear tips help to provide noise isolation and make these earbuds comfortable.

LG Electronics Tone+ HBS-730 Bluetooth Headset, This popular Bluetooth headset has a novel design, with a comfortable, lightweight neckband that’s worn like a necklace with wired earbuds reaching to your ears. The headset offers good sound that’s enhanced by noise reduction and echo cancellation. It includes standard playback controllers and a microphone. You get up to 10 hours of music time and up to 15 hours of talk time.