Jabra's first- and second-generation Elite Sport earphones were among the better totally wireless headphones on the market, but they proved to be no match for Apple's AirPods, which have dominated the category since their arrival in late 2016.

The well-designed Jabra Elite 65t truly wireless earphones rival Apple's AirPods and are superior in some ways.

The Jabra Elite 65t are smaller and fit more comfortably than their predecessors; They sound excellent for truly wireless headphones, perform reliably and are great for making calls, with two microphones in each earpiece; Battery life is decent at 5 hours and the included charging case delivers two extra charges.

The relatively tight, noise-isolating fit isn't for everyone; You have to step up to the more expensive Elite Active 65t to get a true sports model that offers enhanced sweat-resistance.

The Jabra Active Elite 65t truly wireless earphones are the best alternative to Apple's AirPods, but the stepdown non-Elite model will save you a bit of cash.

The Jabra Active Elite 65t are fully sweat-resistant truly wireless earphones that fit comfortably and securely; They sound excellent, perform reliably and are great for making calls, with two microphones in each earpiece.

The relatively tight, noise-isolating fit isn't for everyone; Motion sensor doesn't have much use at this point.

The Elite 65t avoids the common pitfalls of true wireless earbuds with great sound and enough battery life to ensure you're not charging several times a day. If you've been looking to eliminate one of the last remaining cords in your life, this is definitely one of the best options.

Affordable price; Great audio quality; Quick and easy pairing; Low-profile design

Call quality suffers in noisy environments; Extended wear gets uncomfortable; On-board controls can be awkward

Apple's AirPods have dominated the truly wireless headphone category since their arrival in late 2016, but Jabra's Elite 65t ($170, £150 or AU$300) and Elite Active 65t ($190, £170 or AU$350) are among a handful of truly wireless models that are compelling alternatives. They definitely have performance advantages, including a more secure fit and better noise isolation than their Apple rivals.

The Jabra Active Elite 65t truly wireless earphones are the best alternative to Apple's AirPods, but the stepdown non-Elite model will save you a bit of cash.

The Jabra Active Elite 65t are fully sweat-resistant truly wireless earphones that fit comfortably and securely; They sound excellent, perform reliably and are great for making calls, with two microphones in each earpiece; Battery life is decent at 5 hours and the included charging case delivers two extra charges; A quick-charge feature allows you to get 1.5 hours of juice from a 15-minute charge.

The relatively tight, noise-isolating fit isn't for everyone; Motion sensor doesn't have much use at this point.

The best sounding and most comfortable buds we've found for working out

Great sound quality; secure fit; great for working out

Expensive; relatively short battery life; Expensive; relatively short battery life

Jabra Elite 65t doesn't have flashy features that you'll find from other headphones which is fine since this device doesn't need too much features as long as it delivers great sound quality.

The Jabra Elite 65t are now my go-to truly wireless earbuds. They fit comfortably in my ear, are designed to take a little abuse and are reasonably priced at $169. They also sound great for a pair of wireless buds, last up to 5 hours on a charge and have a free companion app that lets you access a...

Design is stylish; durable and comfortable; Great audio quality; Up to 5 hours of battery life on a charge; Free companion app; Excellent call quality

A bit heavy; Lacks Find My Buds functionality

After spending over a month with them, we came away impressed with the well-rounded package that Jabra managed to create: The earbuds offer a subtle, mature look and a reliable wireless connection, which isn't always the case with truly wireless earbuds.

Mature; understated design; Pleasure to use; Excellent battery life; Balanced sound quality

Slippery earbuds and case; Limited eartip selection; Limited water resistance

Most wireless earbuds still have a cord of some sort even if it's just enough to link the two buds behind your neck. Here nothing more than the buds that fit in your ear. So the total weight is just an amazingly small 13 grams the pair. So as they say on the box ‘no strings attached'.

In the two years since Apple released its AirPods , true-wireless earphone makers have been working hard to match Cupertino's balance of price, solid industrial design and pleasing audio. A few like Jaybird, with the excellent Run earphones , have come close.

Comfortable to wear; Lightweight; Water resistant; Two-year warranty against dust and water damage; Audio properties can be changed with companion app; 15-minute charge provides 90 minutes of music

Inferior passive noise cancellation; Unimpressive low frequency performance; Lightweight materials make them look a little cheap