Headphone Reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest models, from earbuds to over-ears.
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The Dyson Zone headset is comfy enough to sleep with, but still makes you look like Bane
Watch us take a nap with the Dyson Zone — the air-purifying headphones that make you look like a comic book character.
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Apple AirPods Pro review (2nd-gen): Big improvements, all on the inside
Despite the unchanged design, Apple has packed an assortment of updates into the new AirPods Pro.
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review: Blocking out the world
The noise blocking crown is safe: Bose has massively upgraded how much sound it can cancel on the QuietComfort Earbuds II.
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Galaxy Buds 2 Pro review: Big sound in a tiny package
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are Samsung’s best earbuds yet, thanks to a huge improvement to sound quality, better noise cancellation and a host of handy features.
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Sennheiser Momentum 4 review: Stellar sound, insane battery life
Sennheiser's Momentum 4 headphones offer great sound alongside improved noise cancellation and jaw-dropping 60-hour battery life.
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Pixel Buds Pro review: Google’s best earbuds yet
Google’s latest Pixel Buds are its best yet, due mostly to the fact that the company finally ticked a missing box: active noise cancellation.
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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 review: A lot of upgrades at no extra cost
The Px7 S2 feels less like a successor to the Px7 and more like a completely new set of headphones.
AIAIAI Studio Wireless+: Finally, low-latency headphones for music producers
I underestimated just how freeing it would be to ditch wired headphones in my studio.
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Sony WH-1000XM5 review: In a league of their own
With upgrades to design, sound quality and active noise cancellation, the WH-1000XM5 keeps Sony's place above the competition.
Sony LinkBuds review: A unique design that lets the world in
Sony gives its open ring design another shot with the LinkBuds. It’s a solid start for a unique product, but a few refinements could make this a game-changer.
Shure Aonic 40 review: Decent ANC headphones with impressive battery life
Shure’s latest noise-canceling headphones offer longer battery life than the company promises. However, inconsistent sound quality shows there’s room for improvement.
Jabra Elite 4 Active review: Checking a lot boxes for $120
Jabra continues to revamp its true wireless lineup with compelling options at affordable prices.
Yamaha YH-L700A review: When premium features aren’t enough
Yamaha attempted to cater to both cinephiles and music nerds with a range of attractive features, but there are too many caveats for a $500 set of headphones.
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Bose QuietComfort 45 review: A worthy update to a noise-cancelling classic
With the latest installment in its popular QuietComfort lineup, Bose revisits some of its best headphones ever with timely upgrades.
Beats Fit Pro review: All the perks of AirPods with a more comfortable design
Beats’ latest true wireless earbuds offer all of the best features from Apple’s new AirPods in a less polarizing design.
Urbanista's solar-powered headphones tease a charger-free future
Wireless headphones that you never have to charge aren't here... yet. But Urbanista's Los Angeles set is a step in the right direction.
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Apple AirPods review (2021): Better in nearly every way
Apple totally overhauled AirPods for the third-generation version with the biggest changes coming in the design and audio quality.
Jabra Elite 3 review: The new standard for affordable wireless earbuds
The Elite 3 are arguably Jabra’s best true wireless product yet. The $80 earbuds are tiny and comfy with impressive sound quality and good battery life.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: Premium features at an affordable price
The successor to the Galaxy Buds+ is smaller and more comfortable with premium features and the addition of ANC. There's room for improvement in the audio department, but at this price, Samsung has created a compelling package despite the sacrifices.
Eargo's in-app test transforms its next-gen hearing aids
Eargo 5 is the latest smart hearing aid from the California startup of the same name. This time, you can fine-tune the sound to match your hearing loss.