Headphones
The latest news and reviews of headphones and earbuds.
Reviews
Technics AZ100 review: Supreme sound quality and a unique Bluetooth tool
The company’s magnetic fluid drivers deliver big, immersive audio performance.
Noble FoKus Rex5 review: Incredible sound, if you’re willing to pay for it
For audio performance alone, that crown logo is justified.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Apple's first earbuds with heart-rate tracking
Notable design updates, ANC and other improvements are on the spec sheet.
All the latest stories
HyperX's new Cloud III S wireless headset streams Bluetooth audio for 200 hours on a single charge
HyperX just revealed a follow-up to its popular Cloud III wireless headset. The Cloud III S uses Bluetooth with a supremely long battery life.
Lawrence Bonk03.19.2025
Apple reportedly plans to add a live-translation feature to AirPods
Apple is reportedly going to give AirPods the ability to translate your conversations automatically.
Ian Carlos Campbell03.14.2025
The best wireless earbuds for 2025
It's safe to say the wireless earbuds space is pretty saturated. We've tested and reviewed dozens of models; these are our top picks.
Billy Steele03.10.2025
8510085100Technics AZ100 review: Supreme sound quality and a unique Bluetooth tool
Technics' magnetic fluid drivers deliver big, immersive audio performance in its latest model.
Billy Steele03.05.2025
The best noise-canceling headphones for 2025
Noise cancellation is a primary feature on most flagship, over-ear headphones. If you're looking to get a pair of cans that can truly block out the world, these are the best noise-canceling headphones you can get today.
Billy Steele02.27.2025
The best earbuds for Android devices in 2025
We've tested and reviewed dozens of wireless earbuds to figure out the best AirPods alternatives for Android fans.
Jeff Dunn02.20.2025
8010080100Noble FoKus Rex5 review: Incredible sound, if you’re willing to pay for it
The FoKus Rex5 are expensive and far from a complete package.
Billy Steele02.12.2025
7910079100Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review: Apple's first earbuds with heart-rate tracking
Apple’s first earbuds with heart-rate tracking aren’t AirPods, but they offer a lot of the same features via a major design overhaul from Beats.
Billy Steele02.11.2025
The best gaming accessories on a budget for 2025
Here's a list of the best budget gaming accessories you can buy, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Kris Naudus02.07.2025
The Beats Studio Pro headphones are back on sale for $180
They're available now for nearly half off.
Sarah Fielding02.05.2025
The best wireless headphones for 2025: Bluetooth options for every budget
Here's a list of the best wireless headphones you can buy right now, as reviewed by Engadget editors.
Billy Steele01.24.2025
8210082100Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 review: Excellent sound comes at a high price
Bowers & Wilkins continues its lineage of great audio, but there are some weaknesses on its latest earbuds.
Billy Steele01.22.2025
The best gaming headsets for 2025
After testing dozens of contenders, we've put together a list of good headphones for gaming and dedicated gaming headsets, which aren't quite the same thing.
Jeff Dunn01.20.2025
Audio-Technica debuts earbuds with a whopping 25 hours of battery life at CES 2025
25 hours of battery life on a charge? Audio-Technica says that's no problem on its latest ANC earbuds.
Billy Steele01.08.2025
Technics AZ100 earbuds hands-on: Magnetic fluid drivers deliver a big audio boost
Technics developed new driver technology to further improve sound quality on its latest wireless earbuds.
Billy Steele01.08.2025
JLab debuts its first adaptive active noise cancellation headphones at CES 2025
Audio brand JLab has unveiled the Epic Lux Lab Edition, its first premium headphones, at CES 2025.
Anna Washenko01.07.2025
JBL's Tour One M3 headphones come with a touchscreen transmitter
JBL's new premium ANC headphones will ship with what JBL calls the Smart Tx audio transmitter.
Billy Steele01.06.2025
JBL is adding ANC to seven new pairs of wireless earbuds at CES 2025
JBL is introducing seven new pairs of wireless earbuds at CES 2025, with a focus on offering multiple sizes and fits, active noise cancellation, and in a few cases, spatial audio.
Ian Carlos Campbell01.06.2025
The best wireless workout headphones for 2025
Get into the zone before a workout by choosing the right pair of wireless workout headphones for you. These are Engadget's favorites.
The best VR accessories for 2025
Here are the best VR accessories you can get right now, as chosen by Engadget editors.
Lawrence Bonk01.02.2025