Audio bestsellers 2021: The most purchased headphones, earbuds and more

In 2021, though many continued to work and exercise from home, more people started to commute back to their offices and return to their gyms. No matter which group you might fall into, your earbuds and headphones were likely an essential part of your year.

As we all continued to use our beloved audio technology, brands continued to release new models for shoppers to consider. This year, Adidas released three models of wireless headphones — Z.N.E. 01, Z.N.E. 01 ANC and the upcoming FWD-02 Sport. Other brands like Wyze, Bang & Olfusen, Anker, Jaybird, and Beats also released new wireless earbud models in 2021. Apple released its third generation of Airpods, and during Black Friday sales, the AirPods Pro dropped to their lowest price ever.

Below, we take a dive into some of the audio products that Select readers purchased the most.

1. Apple AirPods Pro

• 4.7-star average rating from 3,920 reviews on Amazon
• Covered in Apple AirPods on sale during Cyber Week 2021

2. All-new Echo Buds (2nd Gen)

• 4-star average rating from 8,918 reviews on Amazon
• Covered in Amazon reveals new Echo Buds, and pre-orders get a discount

3. Bose Over Ear Noise Cancelling Headphones

• 4.7-star average rating from 6,686 reviews on Amazon
• Covered in Last chance: The best Amazon Prime Day tech deals of 2021

4. Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)

• 4.4-star average rating from 1,879 reviews on Amazon
• Covered in Apple AirPods on sale during Cyber Week 2021

5. Tribit XSound Go Bluetooth Speaker

• 4.6-star average rating from 21,029 reviews on Amazon
• Covered in 9 best Bluetooth speakers 2021: Best portable speakers to shop

6. Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo Wireless Earbuds

• 4.4-star average rating from 23,270 reviews on Amazon
• Covered in The best wireless earbuds and wireless headphones of 2021

7. AKG Pro Audio K371 Headphones

• 4.3-star average rating from 1,439 reviews on Amazon
• Covered in Why these AKG headphones are the best pair to buy right now

8. Corsair HS50 Pro Stereo Gaming Headset

• 4.3-star average rating from 11,941 reviews on Amazon
• Covered in The 5 best gaming headsets in 2021: Logitech, Corsair and more

9. JBL FLIP 5 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

• 4.8-star average rating from 41,144 reviews on Amazon
• 9 best Bluetooth speakers 2021: Best portable speakers to shop

10. HyperX Cloud Flight S Gaming Headset

• 4.4-star average rating from 3,498 reviews on Amazon
• Covered in The 5 best gaming headsets in 2021: Logitech, Corsair and more

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