Headphone reviews
Detailed reviews of all the latest models, from earbuds to over-ears.
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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
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
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
7910079100Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: An impressive headphone debut
Cambridge Audio’s first wireless headphones have a high-end look and long battery life.
Billy Steele12.04.2024
8510085100Sony LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open review: Two designs, one clear champ
Two years after the LinkBuds and LinkBuds S, Sony is back with an all-new model and a revamped version of the original.
Billy Steele10.10.2024
8910089100Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: A more affordable ANC ace
Bose offers a lot for $120 less than its flagship earbuds on the new QuietComfort Earbuds. You still get great sound and effective ANC, plus a host of handy features.
Billy Steele10.02.2024
8810088100Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: Tiny earbuds with big sound and a direct line to Gemini
Google has once again supplanted the best Pixel Buds in its lineup. These earbuds aren’t perfect, but the improved fit and sound quality alone are worth the upgrade.
Billy Steele09.26.2024
8610086100Apple AirPods 4 review: Pro features for everyone
Apple offers useful ANC while keeping your ears open on the AirPods 4. but the non-ANC model is much improved as well.
Billy Steele09.16.2024
7310073100Dyson OnTrac headphones review: When the basics aren’t enough
An almost infinitely customizable design is what’s unique about Dyson’s first headphones (without onboard air purifiers).
Billy Steele08.15.2024
7810078100Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review: AirPods clones that actually deliver
The Galaxy Buds 3 series offers two sets of great earbuds, but Samsung borrowed heavily from Apple to design them.
Billy Steele07.26.2024
7210072100Sennheiser Momentum Sport review: Fitness earbuds that lack finesse
While the Momentum Sport has a better design than the Momentum 4, it struggles in key areas.
Billy Steele06.19.2024
6810068100Beats Solo Buds review: Exactly what you'd expect for $80
The Solo Buds cover the basics, but that’s about it. Audio quality is flat unless you’re listening to Dolby Atmos content in Apple Music, but at least the earbuds are comfy with long battery life.
Billy Steele06.19.2024
8510085100Sonos Ace headphones review: An impressive but incomplete debut
The first Sonos headphones are sonically impressive and the soundbar sync feature is easy to use. However, the Ace is expensive and it will be a while before it’s at its full potential.
Billy Steele06.03.2024
7910079100Beats Solo 4 review: Upgraded audio, extended battery life and familiar design
Beats made significant updates to audio quality and battery life on the Solo 4, but the design is in need of a refresh.
Billy Steele04.30.2024
7810078100Sony ULT Wear headphones review: Brain-shaking bass
Sony’s ULT Wear headphones are a better implementation of bass boost than previous models along with considerable updates to ANC, features and overall design.
Billy Steele04.12.2024
8510085100Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 review: Stellar sound, forward-looking features
Sennheiser’s latest flagship earbuds retain the excellent sound quality the company is known for, and add some quality-of-life updates that are improvements over the previous model.
Billy Steele03.22.2024
7210072100Sennheiser Accentum Plus review: Upgrades that aren’t worth the extra cost
Despite changes to ANC and a few new features, the Accentum Plus isn’t a significant upgrade over the regular Accentum that debuted last year.
Billy Steele03.16.2024
7510075100Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: Function meets fashion
Bose’s new open-fit earbuds are more of a fashion accessory than a wearable and come with some inherent trade-offs.
Billy Steele02.15.2024
8010080100Audio-Technica ATH-TWX7 review: Good earbuds with frustrating flaws
There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7, including a robust set of features that brings a lot of convenience to your day. It offers solid sound quality and ANC, though a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning.
Billy Steele01.25.2024