Our Guide to The Best Wireless Earbuds Launched in 2025

A quick and easy introduction to the best new wireless earbuds launched in 2025 (so far).

Wireless earbuds have become quite the daily essential with most cases fitting into even the smallest of handbags. Don’t be fooled by their compact build, these little audio devices have the potential to pack a punch when it comes to performance and power. Available in all shapes, sizes, and colours, they can offer great sound, fit, comfort, and convenience. Especially popular (and necessary) these days are those with active noise cancellation, adaptive audio, or even conversation awareness features. Looking to pick up a new pair to accompany you throughout your day? Here is our list of the best new wireless earbuds, released in 2025—so far.

Note: this article will continue to be updated as more products are launched. 

HUAWEI FREEARC

Made for all-day comfort with an ergonomic grip, the Huawei FreeArc arrives with a C-bridge design, skin-friendly liquid silicon wrap, and a new earhook form. This launch marks Huawei’s first entry into the open-ear earbuds market, aimed at those who lead an active lifestyle. Design-wise, there are three key components on the FreeArc that optimise comfort: the Comfort Droplet, Acoustic Bean, and the C-bridge. With its IP-57 water-resistance certification, it is especially suited for outdoor use in our tropical climate. 

As for sound quality, users can expect nothing but deep bass notes, Sterling Sound, and crystal clear treble notes. This is all thanks to its high-sensitivity driver unit, symmetrical acoustic structure, and dynamic bass algorithms. Those who plan to take calls with their Huawei FreeArc will be ensured stable connections even when 400 meters away from their phones, great sound pickup with the dual-mic setup, and triple call noise cancellation. Overall, its build materials, sound quality, and undeniable comfort make it one of the best new open-ear earbuds of 2025. 

Price: RM599

Colours: Black, grey, and green.

Availability: Purchase from the official Huawei website, Huawei Official Store on Shopee, Huawei Flagship Store on Lazada, or Huawei Experience stores. 

HUAWEI FREEBUDS 6

Another addition to the open-fit wireless earbuds realm, the Huawei FreeBuds 6 is all about comfort, connectivity, and clear audio. Great for those constantly on the go who don’t want to compromise on ease of wear, the Freebuds 6 are extremely reliable for all-day secure fit and great sound quality. Its signature droplet design was created based on millions of human ears data points, resulting in an ultra-comfortable and versatile design that fits naturally into a wide range of ear shapes. Not to mention, its 4.9-gram lightweight build that is 12 percent smaller than its predecessor also promises long-wearing comfort no matter where you go. 

On the sound front, the dual-driver system, combined with Bass Turbo 2.0 technology, powers its performance. From complex orchestral scores to quick podcasts, the FreeBuds 6 will provide you with crystalline and balanced audio. Plus, with Huawei’s proprietary L2HC 4.0 codec, listeners will also be treated to studio-grade clarity and fine details for concert-like sound. During calls, the FreeBuds 6 will eliminate all background and ambient sounds like winds, even in high-noise environments. Not to mention, its metallic build also adds an element of sleekness to your look, no matter the colour you choose. 

Price: RM699

Colours: Purple, white, and black

Availability: Purchase from the official Huawei website, Huawei Official Store on Shopee, Huawei Flagship Store on Lazada, or Huawei Experience stores from 24 June 2025 onwards. 

BOWERS & WILKINS PI8 MCLAREN EDITION

Furthering the iconic partnership between Bowers & Wilkins and McLaren is the new Pi8 McLaren Edition. Donning the F1 team’s iconic Papaya Orange, these earbuds are a sleek new addition to the brand’s stunning lineup of earbuds. Thanks to its ergonomic design, not only can the Pi8 McLaren Edition earbuds provide a comfortable fit, but it can also ensure top-class passive noise isolation for an uninterrupted listening experience. Users can also tailor audio settings to their needs as the earbuds are incredibly versatile for use across a range of environments. 

Its reengineered acoustic, electronic, and mechanical components combine to create dynamic sounds comparable to that of the brand’s award-winning over-ear headphones. With Qualcomm wireless transmission, adaptive noise cancellation, and groundbreaking Carbon Cone Technology within its compact size, the Pi8 McLaren stands as the pinnacle of sound technology within the Bowers & Wilkins portfolio. When it comes to durability, the Pi8 McLaren Edition is built to endure even the most intense of workouts with its IP54 rating. While its anatomy and output don’t differ from that of the regular Pi8, the colourway makes it the best earbuds on the market this 2025 for the Papaya Army. 

Price: RM2,999

Availability: Purchase online from tcacoustic.asia, the Bowers & Wilkins Official Store on Lazada, in-store at the Sonos Concept Store, or at other authorised retailers. 

CMF NOTHING BUDS 2025 COLLECTION

The CMF Buds 2025 range keeps things simple and accessible to all. The CMF Buds 2 is the ultimate everyday option, balancing sound quality and comfort. The earbuds are equipped with Dirac Opteo tuning, a 48dB hybrid active noise cancellation system, and spatial audio effect for a refined sound. Meanwhile the CMF Buds 2 Plus is the option for those who need a little extra with their listening experience. It comes with Hi-Res Lossless Digital Audio Codec for seamless high-resolution audio streaming and full EQ customisation for an incredibly tailored hearing profile. Lastly, the CMF Buds 2a strips it back to the basics without compromising on quality or design. Affordable and easy to use, these focus on delivering clear sound with deep bass without the fuss. 

Price: RM199 (CMF Buds 2) | RM159 (CMF Buds 2a) | RM229 (CMF Buds 2 Plus)

Colours: Dark grey, light green and orange (CMF Buds 2) | Dark grey, light grey and orange (CMF Buds 2a) | Blue and light grey (CMF Buds 2 Plus)

Availability: Purchase online from the official Nothing website, Nothing Official Store on Shopee, Nothing Flagship Store on Lazada, or authorised retailers.

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