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Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: great sounding headphones that support aptX
B&W’s new top-of-the-range Bluetooth earbuds sound great, and include a case that supports aptX technology for high-quality audio on Apple devices.
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Beats Solo Buds review: The better AirPods budget option
If you’re thinking about buying Apple's cheapest AirPods, you should consider these first.
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Beats Solo 4 review
Beats' more affordable on-ear headphones finally get an upgrade, but it's just enough to keep them competitive.
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Best wired headphones for iPhone and iPad
There are some great Lightning or USB-C headphones available for those who want wired headphones. These are our favourites.
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AirPods Pro: Buy or wait?
With the second-gen AirPods Pro out now, its a good time to buy, unless you want USB-C.
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Studio Pro vs. AirPods Max
Apple's two premium audio offerings go head-to-head to see which one is the best?
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Beats Studio Pro review
Apple's Beats brand delivers a better overall experience at a fraction of the price.
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Beats Studio Buds + review: Better than AirPods (but not AirPods Pro)
The newest Beats earbuds have a better design than the AirPods Pro, but Apple's high-end buds are still the best choice for most Apple users.
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AirPods Pro 2022 review
The new second-generation AirPods Pro look and feel nearly identical to the old model, but deliver a surprising leap in quality and features.
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Best wireless earbuds: Free yourself from the tyranny of cords
We put popular Bluetooth wireless and true wireless earbud models through their paces to find the best in the bunch.
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AirPods Pro vs Beats Fit Pro
Apple's best AirPods aren't AirPods at all. (But they kind of are.)
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Beats Fit Pro review: Better than AirPods Pro
You get all the features of AirPods Pro with better fit, sound, and battery life. And they cost less, too.
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AirPods (3rd gen) review
With better sound, fit, and features, the third-gen AirPods are the upgrade you've been waiting for.
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Beats Studio Buds review
The lack of an Apple H1 chip means these earbuds don't do everything AirPods do.
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AirPods Max review: Opulent audio that shouldn’t cost so much
Apple's high-end headphones look, sound, and feel great, but the price isn't right.
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If Santa didn’t bring new AirPods Pro, buy a pair for super cheap right now
Amazon's Woot is selling AirPods Pro for $189, cheaper than they're ever been.
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Aukey EP-N5 review: Entry-level ANC that gets it (mostly) right
The Aukey EP-N5 offer good sound and decent active noise cancelling for a wallet-friendly price.
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Anker Soundcore Spirit Dot 2 review: Bass on a budget
Anker's new waterproof true wireless earbuds boast a great bass-heavy listening experience at an affordable price that makes up for their lack of more robust features.
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House of Marley Redemption ANC review: Environmentally conscious wireless earbuds with mediocre noise cancelling
House of Marley's Redemption ANC buds offer rich sound packaged in sustainable materialsu2014but their active noise cancelling and finicky controls drag down the overall experience.
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Bose SoundSport Pulse wireless earbuds review: Chunky runners
They're big and heavy, but these $200 sport headphones track heart rate and balance sound for running.
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Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 review: Packed with gimmicks
These mediocre $99 AirPod alternatives boast a lot of interesting features that don't work or don't matter.
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Amazon Echo Buds review: An excellent value plagued by small annoyances
Amazon's true wireless earbuds get many things right, but lacks the refinement of its best competitors.
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Monoprice True Wireless Plus Earbuds review: The same again, only better
Monoprice's $70 earbuds look identical to their cheaper cousins, but sound nicer and last much longer.
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Anker Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro review: Dual drivers deliver exceptional sound for a reasonable price
Thereu2019s no active noise cancellation, but the dual drivers in these comfortable wireless earbuds sound exquisite given the $150 price tag.
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AirPods vs. AirPods Pro vs. Powerbeats Pro: Which wireless earbuds are best for you?
If you want wireless earbuds with the H1 chip, you have three models to choose from. Which one reigns supreme?
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AirPods Pro review: Apple at its best
Not the best-sounding wireless earbuds you can buy, just the most effortless and delightful.
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Phiaton Bolt BT 700 review: Great batteries and disappointing design
Phiaton's $140 true wireless earbuds have great batteries, but otherwise aren't quite worth the price.
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AirPods Pro first impressions: Off in my own little world
If I had to sum up my first day with the new AirPods Pro in one word, it would be 'effortless.'
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Beats Solo Pro review: Noise cancelling makes all the difference
Fantastic noise cancelling, the H1 chip, and very good sound quality make these the on-ear wireless headphones to beatu2014for iPhone users.
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Monoprice true wireless earbuds review: A cut above the budget earbud competition
There are better true wireless earbuds out there, and cheaper ones, but few match the inexpensive price and surprisingly quality of Monoprice's true wireless earbuds.
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Ausounds AU Stream ANC review: Impressive sound and active noise cancellation
The AU Stream ANC wireless earphones deliver impressive sound and effective active noise cancellation in a comfortable, water-resistant design.
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Mpow Flame Bluetooth earphones review: A fine budget option for exercise enthusiasts
A reasonably capable pair of exercise earbuds that won't give your wallet a workout.
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Jaybird Tarah Sports Earbuds review: For the price, the base model is ‘good enough’
While not as cheap as some others, Jaybird's base model Bluetooth earphones offer a lot of luxury.
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1More Stylish True Wireless In-Ear Headphone review: Great sound quality isn’t the only thing going for these beauties
They also offer access to Apple and Google voice assistants and can serve as phone earpieces.
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Powerbeats Pro review: Better than AirPods, but not for everybody
Appleu2019s Beats by Dre subsidiary has its first true wireless earbuds, and theyu2019re wonderful.
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Funcl W1 review
Funcl's proven it's possible to make a great, inexpensive set of true wireless earphones.
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AirPods (2nd generation) review: Apple’s mega-hit headphones get a few modest improvements
AirPods took over the wireless headphone world, and now theyu2019re a little bit better.rn
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BeatsX Earphones review: These Bluetooth earbuds are an ace for bass
If you want the easy pairing of AirPods but without the wonky fits, these may be the earphones for you.
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Altec Lansing True Evo review: Waterproof Bluetooth sports earbuds with Qi charging case
Earphones so nice they broke on us twice.
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Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless earphones review: Great sound but the controls are unintuitive
It's maddening how close Sennheiseru2019s Momentum True Wireless earbuds come to greatness.
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Plantronics BackBeat Fit 3100 review: Excellent durability for athletes, plagued by connection problems and poor sound quality
Athletes will love the stay-put, lightweight, durable design, but connectivity problems and middling sound quality make these hard to recommend.
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Wicked Audio Arq truly wireless earphones review
A inexpensive pair of earphones that feel too cheap to be enjoyable.
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Master & Dynamic MW07 true wireless headphones review
An outstanding truly wireless listening experience hampered by lackluster battery life.
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Bose SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones review: These durable earbuds are an athlete’s friend
There's plenty to like about these reasonably priced Bluetooth earphones.
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Sony Xperia Ear Duo true wireless earphones review
With the Xperia Ear Duo, Sony pursued style over substance. The result of the chase? Disappointment.
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BoseBuild Headphones review: An educational kit that teaches the science of sound
The BoseBuild Headphones kit teaches kids the science of sound through headphone assembling and guided iOS activities.
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Audio-Technica Solid Bass wireless in-ear headphones review
Audio issues and other frustrations abound with these disappointing earphones.
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Sennheiser CX 7.00BT in-ear wireless earbuds review
These earphones from one of the most respected names in audio come up lacking.
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Aukey EP-B40 Latitude wireless earbuds review
These Bluetooth earphones show that 'inexpensive' doesn't have to mean 'cheap.'
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