Best USB-C headphones 2021

These earbuds already stand out with the neon green finish, but they also have booming sound and active noise cancelation (ANC). They also come with plenty of tips to get the comfy fit you'd want while wearing them for longer periods.

While the Momentum 3 Wireless are Bluetooth first, they work just like a pair of USB-C wired headphones. Even better, you can charge them at the same time you're listening to music. A premium design and solid sound with ANC means you get a great package.

Samsung won't throw these in a box with a phone or tablet anymore, but these AKG-tuned earbuds are more than capable of delivering good sound for what you're paying. There are no extra bells and whistles here. They just sound better than you'd expect.

These USB-C earbuds from CKLYYL won't take much out of your pocket, and they keep things simple by just focusing on the basics. You get in-line microphone and media controls, along with a few ear tip sizes in the box to find the best fit.

Creative's Super X-Fi (SXFI) technology is built into these impressive USB-C earbuds, putting 7.1-style surround sound between your ears while watching movies, listening to music, or playing games. They sound great even without that, and the SXFI app includes an EQ to customize the audio profile.

Google stopped including earbuds with the Pixel 4 or Pixel 4 XL, but the Pixel USB-C Earbuds are still readily available and sound great. They'll fit right with the adjustable loop, and activating Google Assistant is only a button press away. The price is right, too.

Xiaomi put some thought into making these ANC earphones, focusing on great sound through their certification for Hi-Res audio. It doesn't hurt that they also use MEMS (micro-electromechanical microphones) in the earpieces to make sure ANC is precise.

Neckbands aren't as common as other earbuds, but 1More does a good job with these by making them sound great and including effective ANC performance. Of course, Hi-res codec support through AAC and LDAC doesn't hurt, either. Battery life also goes up to 20 hours of charge.

There's a combination at work here that puts together Creative's SXFI tech for virtual surround sound, excellent audio performance, and an effective mic, which all creates a great set of gaming headphones. Use them on a console, computer, or try them out on a phone or tablet.