Aura Buds Pro are white noise-canceling earbuds for the commute, the open-plan office and the gym. The short stems sit outside the ear for tap controls and calls, the silicone tips seal the ear canal, and the pocket-size case charges them between sessions for up to 30 hours of listening in total.

We wore a pair on the train and in the store’s break room for two weeks. Hybrid noise canceling, with microphones inside and outside each bud, took the low rumble of the train down to a faint hum and softened voices, though it does not erase them. With noise canceling on, the buds ran about six hours on a charge, and ten minutes in the case gave us another hour.

Getting a good fit

Try every tip size: noise canceling and bass both depend on the seal
Twist the stems slightly down and forward so they rest against your cheek
If the bass sounds thin, go one tip size up

Connections

Bluetooth 5.3 pairs with any phone, tablet or laptop, Android or iPhone
Steady connection across a room, so the phone can stay on the desk
Works with the Veyra S6 and the Nordan Book 15 for calls on both

Keeping them clean

Wipe the gold charging contacts in the case and on the buds with a dry cotton swab every few weeks; earwax on the contacts is the most common reason one bud stops charging. White shows dirt, so a quick wipe of the case keeps it looking new. Tips pull off for a rinse in warm water; let them dry before you put them back.

Attributes	Value
Type	In-ear, true wireless
Noise canceling	Yes, hybrid ANC
Battery life	Up to 30 hours with case

Headphones

Aura Buds Pro True Wireless Earbuds – Noise Canceling, Bluetooth 5.3, White