Headphone reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest models, from earbuds to over-ears.
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Bose Sport Open Earbuds review: Great for workouts, but not much else
Bose Sport Open Earbuds keep your ears open to your environment while you exercise, which can increase safety for runners and other workout situations. However, the design limits performance elsewhere, so you have to accept sacrifices that could be deal breakers.
Billy Steele03.10.2021
Galaxy Buds Pro review: Samsung's best earbuds yet
With the Galaxy Buds Pro, Samsung combined the subtle curves from the Live with the small stature of original Galaxy Buds. Another design cue from the Galaxy Buds Live is the Buds Pro’s glossy exterior. Wrap-up The Galaxy Buds Pro are Samsung’s most complete set of true wireless earbuds yet.
Billy Steele01.16.2021
8410084100AirPods Max review: Expensive headphones with untapped potential
The AirPods Max offer great sound, handy features and a heavy dose of Apple design. But that price tag is hard to justify.
Billy Steele12.23.2020
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless Pro review: Sound over everything
Razer's latest true wireless earbuds offer active noise cancellation, THX audio and more in a bid to take on the AirPods Pro.
Billy Steele12.16.2020
Grado GT220 review: Stellar sounding wireless earbuds that cover the basics
Grado promises its trademark sound in the GT220, the company’s first true wireless earbuds -- and it delivers.
Billy Steele12.05.2020
Jabra Elite 85t review: Noise-blocking comfort that rivals the best
Jabra proved its true wireless mettle with the Elite 65t earbuds in 2018. Jabra is filling the void now with the Elite 85t ($230), a set of wireless earbuds that takes the best parts of the previous model and goes even further. Now that Jabra has a true flagship option, it has enough to compete with the best.
Billy Steele10.29.2020
UE Fits wireless earbuds review: When the perfect fit isn't enough
Ultimate Ears' true wireless earbuds use lightform tech to heat and mold ear tips for a custom fit. Unfortunately, everything else is a mixed bag.
Billy Steele10.22.2020
7210072100Beats Flex review: The cost of $50 wireless earbuds
At $50, the Beats Flex covers the basics, including AirPods-quality quick pairing. Unfortunately, there’s one key element the Flex doesn’t do well.
Billy Steele10.20.2020
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review: The noise-cancelling powerhouse
The QC Earbuds provide the best ANC performance you’ll find in true wireless on top of great sound quality.
Billy Steele10.12.2020
Sennheiser CX 400BT review: Great-sounding mid-range wireless earbuds
At $199.95, the CX 400BT aren't a bargain. But they are Sennheiser’s most affordable true wireless option.
Billy Steele09.19.2020
9410094100Sony WH-1000XM4 review: The best just got better
Sony has made the best even better. You won’t find a more feature-packed set of headphones right now, and it’s unlikely you will until Sony updates these again.
Billy Steele08.06.2020
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: Unique design, poor execution
Samsung’s latest true wireless earbuds have a unique “open type” design, but you have to sacrifice sound quality and the effectiveness of ANC. There are some attractive features here, but the company’s Galaxy Buds+ are the better option.
Billy Steele08.06.2020
Jabra Elite 45h review: Feature-packed $99 headphones
The Elite 45h works with Jabra’s Sound+ companion app.
Billy Steele07.29.2020
Spirit Dot 2 and Spirit X2 review: Anker's impressive $80 earbuds
You’ll have to make some sacrifices on features, but the audio quality is stellar on two pairs of affordable Anker earbuds.
Billy Steele07.10.2020
Razer Opus headphones review: Stellar THX sound for $200
The Razer Opus noise-cancelling headphones sound amazing, thanks to THX-certified sound quality and handy EQ presets. Top that off with a lightweight and comfy fit and you have a great option for $200.
Billy Steele05.19.2020
Surface Earbuds and Headphones 2 review: Comfort is king
The Surface Earbuds and Headphones 2 prove that Microsoft has finally found its audio niche. It's focusing on comfort and usability in very smart ways.
Devindra Hardawar05.16.2020
Nuraloop review: Smart sport buds, elevated
The Nuraloop sports buds offer personlized sound, excellent battery life and active noise cancellation, making them worthy Powerbeats rivals.
James Trew05.13.2020
Sony WF-XB700 wireless earbuds review: Extra bass, extra sacrifice
Sony's new earbuds cover the basics for $130, but they lack the more advanced features you'll probably want.
Billy Steele05.07.2020
Google Pixel Buds review (2020): Truly smart earbuds
Google’s 2017 Pixels Buds were Bluetooth, but not completely wireless -- and for the most part they felt incomplete. Like the first model, the new Pixel Buds offer hands-free access to Google Assistant. Google says it designed the new Pixel Buds case to look and feel like a river stone.
Billy Steele04.28.2020
Powerbeats review: Better workout earbuds at a better price
The Powerbeats Pro are some of the best true wireless earbuds I tested last year. They sound much better than any previous Beats in-ear option before and they're loaded with handy features. However, the sound isn't perfect and the over-ear hook design isn't for everyone. Now the company has redesigned the "regular" Powerbeats ($149.95), bringing almost all of what makes the Pro version so good to its other wireless model. Plus, they're $50 cheaper than the Powerbeats 3, which makes them even more attractive.
Billy Steele03.27.2020