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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.
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless review: sub-$200 wireless cans hit the sweet spot
Sennheiser's Accentum Wireless deliver great sound and noise cancellation in a bare-bones, affordable set of headphones.
How $3,000 earbuds almost ruined music for me
Ultimate Ears Pro has packed a total of 42 drivers into the UE Premier and slapped a $3,000 price on these wild IEMs. Can they possibly be worth the money?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: This is how you do spatial audio
Bose might not have changed much on the new QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, but what it did change makes all the difference.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C review: A glimpse into the future?
The big story may be the updated hardware with USB-C and MagSafe charging, but the best things about Apple's new AirPods Pro are also coming to the last-gen.
Shokz OpenFit review: the most comfortable earbuds in the world
They may not be the best-sounding earbuds you can buy, but these open-ear earbuds are amazingly comfortable for long hours of wear.
Jabra Elite 10 review: great comfort and spatial sound
Jabra's Elite 10 are its most comfortable and best-sounding wireless earbuds, and they do spatial audio too. Does that justify their price?
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.
Baseus Bowie MA10 review: How are these $21 wireless earbuds so good?
We don't know how the Baseus Bowie MA10 are so affordable, but with features and performance this good, it might not matter.
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC review: just buy ’em
Our expectations for $100 wireless earbuds grow every year, and every year Anker keeps surpassing them. With the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC, it's done it again.
Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review: smaller is better
Sony's last flagship wireless earbuds were held back only by their substantial size. With the new WF-1000XM5, has Sony finally given us everything we wanted?
Beats Studio Pro review: new Beats for a spatial and lossless world
It's been six years since Beats launched its last set of wireless headphones, and the new Studio Pro have a lot of catching up to do.
Amazon Echo Buds 2023 review: Alexa’s in your ear for just $50
The Amazon Echo Buds are a perfectly fine set of inexpensive earbuds. That's it. Nothing overly wrong, but nothing really remarkable, either.
Status Audio Between 3ANC review: hip to be square
Boutique headphone company, Status Audio, has created a set of noise-canceling buds with features and a price to match the big brands. Can they really compete?
Monster DNA Go review: less than meets the eye
The Monster DNA Go are priced right and look OK, but these wireless earbuds under-deliver on their promises.
Sony WF-1000XM4 review: Almost perfect wireless earbuds
The Sony WF-1000XM4 noise-canceling earbuds are a significant improvement over the WF-1000XM3, with a smaller shape, better ANC, and tons of features.
Technics EAH-AZ80 review: killer ANC with incredible comfort
A new ergonomic shape makes the Technics EAH-AZ80 comfortable enough for hours of quiet, immersive listening.
Beats Studio Buds+ review: clearly better buds
For $20 more, the Beats Studio Buds+ offer numerous meaningful improvements over the original Studio Buds.
Final Audio ZE8000 review: distinctive earbuds for discerning ears
Final Audio's ZE8000 are priced high and don't offer many in-demand features, but what they lack in bells and whistles, they make up for with superb sound.
JBL Tour Pro 2 review: totally tricked-out wireless earbuds
JBL's flagship wireless earbuds are chock-full of high-tech features, with the smartest charging case we've ever seen.
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review: high-end gaming headset brings the noise
Turtle Beach delivers a top-tier gaming headset with its pricey, but impressive Stealth Pro.
Ifi Go Link DAC/amp review: a $59 on-ramp to lossless, hi-res audio
Curious about the world of hi-res and lossless audio? The Ifi Go Link lets you explore the benefits on any device, without breaking the bank.
Jabra Elite 4 Review: everyday carry wireless earbuds
With Bluetooth Multipoint and excellent noise cancellation, the Jabra Elite 4 are a great set of daily-driver earbuds.
Nothing Ear 2 Review: this time, it’s personal — in a good way
Nothing is back with its second pair of in-ear true wireless earbuds, the Ear 2, and this time, it's personal, in a good way, as we found out in our review.
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.
NuraTrue Pro review: come for the lossless audio, stay for the sound
As one of the only wireless earbuds to support aptX Lossless, the NuraTrue Pro are aimed at audiophiles. Is that enough to justify their lofty price?
Sennheiser HD 660S2 review: I’m an open-back believer
When you want to really explore the detail and depth of your favorite tracks, the Sennheiser HD 660S2 are the perfect tool for the job.
JBL Endurance Peak 3 review: pure sports
For earbuds that will hold onto your ears and never let go, the JBL Endurance Peak 3 can outgrip and outlast almost any activity you throw at them.
OnePlus Buds Pro 2 review: cool buds with a talent for music
Which do you value more, musical performance or active noise cancelation performance? The OnePlus Buds Pro 2 force you to make a choice, as we found out.
Earfun Air Pro 3 review: three is a magic number
Earfun keeps refining its budget earbud formula, and the Air Pro 3 are proof that it's a winning formula indeed.
SoundPeats Opera05 review: golden earbuds for golden ears
With a triple-driver design and LDAC support, the SoundPeats Opera05 are a hi-res audio bargain — as long as you don't mind gold.
Audio-Technica ATH-TWX9 review: like AirPods Pro with hi-fi sound
Audio-Technica's new ATH-TWX9 flagship earbuds might look a little like the AirPods Pro, but their sound and style set them apart.
Campfire Audio Orbit review: out of this world sound
Campfire Audio's first wireless earbuds may be short on features, but they make up for it with massive, powerful sound.
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Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia.
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