I used headphones that work in the water — and now out of it, too

The Shokz OpenSwim Pro add Bluetooth for use on land and make these swimming headphones that much better.

Phil Nickinson     June 6, 2024

Shokz OpenFit Air review: more affordable, just as safe

The Shokz OpenFit Air are more affordable (but still excellent) options for earbuds if you need to hear the world around you.

Phil Nickinson     June 5, 2024

These cheap sleep earbuds do one thing better than almost all the others

Sleep routines are incredibly personal, but will your preferences match the 1More Z30 Sleeping Earbuds' strengths? We find out in our in-depth review.

Andy Boxall     June 5, 2024

Sony ULT Wear headphones review: press twice for crazy bass

Sony's new midrange headphones are a kick in the head when it comes to bass, and their price will be music to your ears.

Simon Cohen     May 6, 2024

Beats Solo 4 review: a slew of upgrades keep this fan favorite current

Beats takes its wildly popular Solo on-ear wireless headphones to the next level with spatial and lossless audio.

Simon Cohen     May 6, 2024

Beats Solo3 headphones review: Style leads the way

Beats clearly emphasizes style, brand power, and compatibility with Apple products above all else, and average audio performance for $200 might be too steep.

Jaron Schneider     April 30, 2024

I reviewed a pair of tiny earbuds that helped me sleep better

Trouble sleeping? The tiny, sleep-friendly Anker Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds could help. We've tried them out.

Andy Boxall     April 16, 2024

Sennheiser Momentum Sport earbuds take your temperature the easy way

The Sennheiser Momentum Sport squeezed a thermometer in the earbuds. The real question is whether you actually need that sort of stat in your daily workout.

Phil Nickinson     April 10, 2024

Focal Bathys headphones review: transcendent wireless cans

Focal makes its first move into wireless headphones. Temper your ANC expectations, and revel in the sound quality.

Caleb Denison     April 9, 2024

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: a new ANC and spatial audio king

It's been a long four years, but Bose has exceeded our expectations with the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones.

Simon Cohen     April 4, 2024

Baseus Eli Sport 1 review: killer open-ear value

The Baseus Eli Sport 1 offer all of the benefits of open-ear listening at a very accessible price.

Simon Cohen     April 1, 2024

Apple AirPods Pro 2 review: great buds get even better

Apple has done it again with the second-gen AirPods Pro. They keep their $249 price, but improve in almost every way, including class-leading noise canceling.

Simon Cohen     March 25, 2024

Master & Dynamic MH40 Wireless 2023 review: pricier, but worth it

Master & Dynamic has updated its MH40 Wireless cans with some new internals and a heftier price while leaving its unique style alone.

Simon Cohen     March 18, 2024

1More’s SonoFlow set a new benchmark for $100 wireless headphones

1More's SonoFlow pack great sound, great noise cancellation, and a huge battery into a set of budget-friendly wireless cans. What more could you ask for?

Ted Kritsonis     March 18, 2024

Apple AirPods Max review: Most fun headphones ever

Apple's first over-ear headphones are top-tier performers in almost every regard, but one critical aspect may be a deal-breaker.

Caleb Denison     March 18, 2024

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: Sennheiser’s best wireless earbuds yet

Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 4 keep their top notch ergonomics while offering Sennheiser fans improvements across the board.

Simon Cohen     March 3, 2024

Bose’s QuietComfort Earbuds II Review: A new level of silence

Bose's QuietComfort Earbuds II aren't the smallest, best-sounding, or longest-lasting earbuds you can buy, but if it's quiet you seek, look no further.

Simon Cohen     February 27, 2024

Bose Wireless Charging Case Cover review: the accessory that shouldn’t be necessary

The Bose Wireless Charging Case Cover is, unfortunately, a necessary accessory if you want to charge your Bose earbuds wirelessly. Here's what you should know.

Simon Cohen     February 26, 2024

Dali IO-12 review: incredible wired and wireless sound, no app required

Dali's latest headphones go all-out on sound quality and luxurious comfort, with a price to match.

Simon Cohen     February 16, 2024

Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 review: ultra-comfy noise cancellation

Audio-Technica brings its signature blend of top-notch sound quality and ergonomic design to a great set of noise-canceling earbuds.

Simon Cohen     February 16, 2024

Sony CRE-C10 OTC hearing aids review: effective hearing help is finally more affordable

Sony's first hearing aids, the CRE-C10, are tiny, comfortable, and give you just the right amount of hearing help – for way less than the established brands.

Sandra Stafford     February 16, 2024

H2O Audio SnowPro headphones review: a no-go for skiers

If you're looking for a pair of headphones to bring to the slopes, the H2O SnowPros will have you fussing too much with them, on and off the mountain.

Derek Malcolm     February 16, 2024

Hed Unity review: the Wi-Fi headphones Apple should have built

The Hed Unity — the first Wi-Fi-enabled headphones — deliver the goods. But a sky-high price and under-developed features will keep them from mainstream appeal.

Simon Cohen     February 16, 2024

Pulse Elite review: PS5’s new headset is best by default

Sony's Pulse Elite headset offers great audio and innovative design features, even if its PlayStation Link integration raises some questions.

Giovanni Colantonio     February 15, 2024

Back Bay FirstClass 70 review: budget buds that beat the big brands

In the world of sub-$100 wireless earbuds, there's plenty of choice, but not always plenty of value. The Back Bay FirstClass 70 are the exception.

Simon Cohen     December 22, 2023

EarFun Free Pro 3 review: featherweight earbuds with a big bass punch

When it comes to the sub-$100 category, no one does it better than EarFun, and the Free Pro 3 are the proof.

Simon Cohen     December 19, 2023

Master & Dynamic MW09 earbuds review: wireless objects of desire

Master & Dynamic's MW09 are gorgeous noise-canceling wireless earbuds that sound out of this world.

Simon Cohen     November 17, 2023

JBL Reflect Flow Pro review: Spectacular sport earbuds

JBL's flagship workout earbuds have massive battery life, total protection from water and dust, and a powerful sound that will motivate you to move.

Simon Cohen     November 7, 2023

Beats Fit Pro review: The best Beats (or Apple) buds so far

With almost every feature of the AirPods Pro, but with a more secure fit and a lower price, the Beats Fit Pro are a killer set of noise-canceling buds.

Simon Cohen     November 6, 2023

Jaybird Vista 2 review: Tough-as-nails wireless earbuds for athletes

Jaybird's latest athlete-focused true wireless earbuds are tough as nails and sound amazing, but very poor call quality keeps them from being a top pick.

Simon Cohen     November 6, 2023

Beats Powerbeats Pro review: Great design, with a flaw

Beats’ first true wireless earbuds leverage tech from Apple, including the H1 chip inside the AirPods 2, in a larger design that nearly doubles the battery life

Ryan Waniata     November 6, 2023

Beats Flex review: More bass, more battery, and a lower price

Even if Apple had simply dropped the price of the BeatsX, we'd be happy, but the Flex's bigger battery, great sound, and auto-pause option seal the deal.

Simon Cohen     November 6, 2023

Soundcore’s Space A40 redefine what you can expect from budget wireless earbuds

Soundcore's Space A40 is a remarkable achievement in wireless earbud value, with tons of very good features and outstanding battery life.

Simon Cohen     November 6, 2023

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Review: great till they ain’t

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are good for Samsung users, and fairly great overall. But a couple major features are let-downs.

Phil Nickinson     November 6, 2023

Google Pixel Buds Pro review: Shut up and take our money

Google's Pixel Buds Pro finally deliver on features like active noise cancellation that were missing from its previous wireless earbuds.

Simon Cohen     November 6, 2023

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Review

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have undergone a physical redesign, but Sennheiser's legendary sound quality is still inside.

Caleb Denison     November 1, 2023

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE review: a rare case of Android envy

Samsung's most affordable noise-canceling wireless earbuds are so good that it's a shame they only make sense for Android users.

Simon Cohen     October 26, 2023

Oladance OWS Pro review: the future is wide open

Oladance's OWS Pro come with a hefty price tag, but in the relatively new world of open-ear earbuds, they set a new standard.

Simon Cohen     October 18, 2023