Headphone reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest models, from earbuds to over-ears.
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The first affordable headphones with MEMS drivers don't disappoint
Solid-state headphones have been on the horizon for years, but the first consumer product to feature it comes from a name you might not have expected.
James Trew12.07.2023
8310083100Master & Dynamic MW09 review: Premium materials, impeccable clarity
Master & Dynamic continues to improve its mix of high-end materials and clear, natural sound on the MW09.
Billy Steele11.15.2023
8610086100Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: A new spin on a reliable formula
Bose's ANC remains best-in-class and the stock tuning is improved to give these headphones better audio even without enabling the immersive tech.
Billy Steele10.20.2023
8810088100Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: Spatial audio makes all the difference
The addition of Immersive Audio makes all the difference on Bose's latest noise-canceling earbuds.
Billy Steele09.21.2023
AirPods Pro Adaptive Audio preview: Automatically adjusting to your day
The new AirPods Pro features are arriving today alongside iOS 17. Here's what you can expect.
Billy Steele09.18.2023
8710087100Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review: Striving for perfection
The WF-1000XM5 are Sony’s best earbuds yet, an achievement the company consistently hits with each subsequent release.
Billy Steele07.25.2023
8110081100Beats Studio Pro review: Upgraded sound makes all the difference
Beats’ Studio Pro is a significant upgrade over the Studio 3. All of the changes put Beats’ over-ear model in a better position to compete with the likes of Sony and Bose.
Billy Steele07.19.2023
7710077100Amazon Echo Buds (2023) review: $50 goes a long way
With a new approach to its Echo Buds, Amazon offers above average sound quality for $50.
Billy Steele07.19.2023
8410084100Beats Studio Buds + review: A little bit better in every way
With the Studio Buds +, Beats has crammed a load of updates inside a familiar design. All of those tweaks come with a slightly higher price tag, which means this version isn’t the value its predecessor was.
Billy Steele05.17.2023
7310073100JBL Tour Pro 2 review: Welcome to the smart case era
JBL threw a ton of features in the Tour Pro 2 earbuds, including a interesting touchscreen smart case.
Billy Steele05.05.2023
7910079100Sony WH-CH720N review: Budget-friendly headphones with premium sound
Sony has been king of the headphone heap for a while with its 1000X line, but the company is staking its claim on the mid-range too.
Billy Steele04.29.2023
7310073100Master & Dynamic MH40 Wireless (2nd gen) review: A novel mix of sound and design
There’s no denying Master & Dynamic offers a unique take on headphone design, and the MH40 is the earliest example of what the company can do. Despite the fact that the MH40 covers the basics well, some will want more in a set of $399 headphones.
Billy Steele03.16.2023
7710077100Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 review: Excellent sound only goes so far
Bowers & Wilkins once again delivers the outstanding audio quality we’ve come to expect from the company, but the Pi7 S2 is far from perfect.
Billy Steele03.09.2023
8310083100Bowers & Wilkins Px8 review: Incredible sound comes at a cost
The Px8 are some of the best sounding headphones we’ve ever reviewed. However, they’re lacking in the comfort department and one basic feature still needs refining.
Billy Steele01.28.2023
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.
Cherlynn Low12.20.2022
8810088100Apple 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.
Billy Steele09.22.2022
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.
Billy Steele09.15.2022
8610086100Galaxy 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.
Billy Steele08.27.2022
8210082100Sennheiser 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.
Billy Steele08.23.2022
8710087100Pixel 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.
Billy Steele07.29.2022