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The latest news, reviews, and buying guides for headphones, all in one place. Whether you’re interested in picking up a pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones or the newest Apple AirPods, we’ve gathered everything you need to know right here to help you navigate the world of headphones and earbuds.

The Sony WHCH720N noise-canceling headphones on a desk.

Get these popular Sony noise-canceling headphones for $100 today

The Sony WHCH720N wireless headphones, which offer active noise cancellation and a battery life of up to 35 hours, are on sale for just $100 from Best Buy.
Man wearing Beats Studio Pro (front view).

Beats Studio Pro headphones temporarily price slashed from $350 to $200

Man wearing Soundcore AeroFit Pro in Electric Purple with the optional neckband.

Soundcore’s first open-ear earbuds come with an optional neckband

Earfun Free Pro 3 wireless noise-canceling earbuds in three colors.

Earfun Free Pro 3 wireless earbuds will make you question Apple’s prices

Sony's WH-XB910N noise-canceling wireless headphones.

These Sony noise-canceling headphones are more than 50% off

PC Gaming Monitor with LED Lights.

I tried 3 popular gaming headsets, and they all failed me

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE in open case, sitting among plants.

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

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C and MagSafe buds on a table with case in the background.

New AirPods teased for 2024, to little surprise

Digital Trends Best Black Friday Headphone Deals

6 early Black Friday headphone deals happening right now

Sony WF-1000XM5 in silver.

Best noise-canceling earbuds for 2023: from Sony, Soundcore, Jabra, and more

Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones seen in silver.

Best headphones for 2023: Sony, Bose, Apple, and more

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Earcup/logo close-up.

The best noise-canceling headphones of 2023: Bose, Sony, and more

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Earcup/logo close-up.

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.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones sitting on a laptop keyboard.

Sony’s best noise-canceling headphones just got a big discount

The Sony WH-1000XM5 noise-canceling headphones, which offer amazing sound quality and a battery life of up to 30 hours, are on sale from Walmart for just $325.
Close-up of earcup on Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones.

The best wireless headphones for 2023 from Bose, Sony, 1More and more

Can you get great sound quality and wireless freedom in the same set of headphones? Absolutely. These are the best wireless headphones you can buy right now.
Close-up of earcup on Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones.

What is ANC and how do noise-cancelling headphones work?

You've probably heard of active noise-canceling headphones, but what do they do and how do they work? Give us a few minutes and we'll make you an expert.
The Zygo Solo Underwater Streaming Headset.

The best headphones for swimming in 2023

Music is a must for any workout -- even swimming. Here, we've selected the best of the best watertight headphones.
Astell&Kern HB1 Bluetooth DAC/amp seen with portable game console.

Astell&Kern’s new headphone DAC is PlayStation-ready

The Astell&Kern HB1 Bluetooth DAC has two features that make it a great companion for hi-res fans who own PlayStation or Nintendo consoles.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones hanging on wall hook in front of a mirror.

Can’t wait until Black Friday? The best early headphone deals today

There are some early Black Friday headphone deals from retailers like Amazon, Best Buy, and Walmart, so you can finish your shopping before the holiday arrives.
1More Aero wireless earbuds.

Why do my wireless earbuds keep connecting when they’re in their case?

Why do wireless earbuds stay connected to your phone when they're in their case? And why do they sometimes connect by themselves? We have some answers.
A collection of open-ear earbuds in their charging cases.

The best open-ear earbuds and headphones for 2023

Want the convenience of wireless earbuds but don't want to block out the world? You want a set of open-ear earbuds. These are the best.
A woman wearing the JBL Live 660NC wireless headphones while outdoors.

Amazon is having a massive sale on JBL headphones

Amazon slashed the prices of JBL headphones, which you can get for as cheap as $25. You're going to have to hurry though, as these bargains won't last long.
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless headphones.

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.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 inside their charging case.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds are $138 off

The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds, which have been updated to add Bluetooth multipoint, are available from Amazon's Prime Day deals for $142.
A girl wearing the white version of the Beats Studio 3 wireless headphones.

Beats headphones and earbuds are heavily discounted for Prime Day

Various models of wireless headphones and earbuds by Apple's Beats brand are on sale from Amazon in the returning Prime Day deals -- check out what's available.
amazon echo buds 2023 review 7

Amazon’s answer to Apple AirPods are down to $35 right now

The third-generation Amazon Echo Buds, which offer easy access to Amazon's Alexa at a very affordable price, are currently even cheaper for Prime Day at $35.
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Save $100 on the Bose Noise Canceling Headphones 700 today

The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 offer industry-leading ANC, great audio, and call quality, and will cost just $279 in the Prime Day Big Deal Days sale.
Sony's WH-XB910N wireless noise-cancelling over the ear headphones lie on a table next to a smartphone.

These Sony noise-canceling headphones are 52% off for Prime Day

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is a great opportunity to save on some headphones, as the Sony WH-XB910N wireless headphones are just $118 today.
A man wearing Bose 700 headphones with a moody background.

Bose’s best noise-canceling headphones are $100 off right now

Grab some big sound and some big savings with the Bose Noise-Cancelling Headphones 700, which are marked down $100 at Amazon for Prime Day.
Beats Solo3 Wireless

Beats Solo 3 headphones just got a major price cut — Save 53%

The Beats Solo 3 make a great all-purpose set of headphones and a great opportunity to save with this Prime Day deal at Amazon.
Sony InZone Buds sitting among other earbuds.

Sony just made all other wireless gaming earbuds obsolete

Sony's new InZone Buds are the first true wireless earbuds that meet the bar for a premium, low latency gaming experience.
Digital Trends Best Prime Day Headphone Deals

The best October Prime Day headphone deals available now

Prime Day headphone deals are looking good, so we've picked out some of our very favorites around right now.
Headphones, earbuds, and cleaning materials on a desk.

How to clean headphones and earbuds without damaging them

Cleaning your headphones and earbuds doesn't take much time, but it's a task you want to approach carefully. Here's how to properly clean your wearable audio.
Front view of Simon Cohen wearing the Ultimate Ears Premier wired IEMs.

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?

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