<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Headphones ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:44:19 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I've been testing this new open-earbud upgrade from EarFun — and they're an instant win for gym goers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/earfun-clip-2-review HJKi7aLHj8pTEVJf9oFYSJ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:44:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Soundcore Space One changed the budget headphone game — and I can say that the follow-up Space 2 are even better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-review dxRH5wk6bYFJ8wAVVBxgEP Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:05:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test earbuds for a living and these are the 12 best cheap earbuds you can buy right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-test-earbuds-for-a-living-and-these-are-the-12-best-cheap-earbuds-you-can-buy-right-now Uu49Jy8vTwcNtKkAuDoh6G Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AirPods Max 2 are my favorite over-ear headphones — but I hate that I can't create my own EQ ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/airpods-max-2-are-my-favorite-over-ear-headphones-but-i-hate-that-i-cant-create-my-own-eq NMFWYT37CG87kZs6KW7Aua Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the AirPods Max 2, Sony WH-1000XM6, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra — here's the only pair I’d keep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/i-tested-the-airpods-max-2-sony-wh-1000xm6-and-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-heres-the-only-pair-id-keep r2fjzgDqHPBAooY4xfVN8M Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Nothing’s new $99 headphones — and I'd buy them over the Bose QuietComfort ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-review gamAgHyagAnCo3aHtd4PGD Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:16:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Nothing’s $39 earbuds — and I’ll never spend big bucks on a pair of buds again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/cmf-buds-2a-review im2Nhk6Crvz5Lz4dmMbwkV Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:10:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 — here's the winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/airpods-max-2-vs-sony-wh-1000xm6 nxp7Z7sVdNurW8dDscg3E Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ AirPods Max 2 are shipping now — here's 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/airpods-max-2-are-shipping-now-heres-3-reasons-id-buy-and-2-reasons-id-skip zLG3BsQwPUt6KQpHxBan68 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Nothing Ear (3) vs Bose QuietComfort earbuds — here's the winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-versus-nothing-ear-3-face-off 5xT93etYatgX4rzcu73ztD Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:29:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Nothing Ear (3) vs AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3 — here’s what I'd pick ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/nothing-ear-3-vs-airpods-pro-3-vs-airpods-4 cDJHKkSaAjQXZSgY7RhkdB Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:43:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you use AirPods Max 2 with Android? Yes — but there's a catch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/can-you-use-airpods-max-2-with-android xQTjtT2Wds7cGrjLBBw5G7 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested every pair of budget Nothing earbuds — and my favorite is only $49 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-tested-every-pair-of-budget-nothing-earbuds-and-my-favorite-is-only-usd49 XXd6fzSpkVQKKzQtgE4P5E Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:12:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hate that the AirPods Max 2 are the best headphones I've ever used ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/i-hate-that-the-airpods-max-2-are-the-best-headphones-ive-ever-used 8fpxTBTigGAe5WLPJxP2V6 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the CMF Buds 2 and I'm shocked — they're less than $50 but sound like $100 rivals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/cmf-buds-2-review tmM39FjVex4FL42yx5AByU Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:52:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been testing the Nothing Ear (3) for a week — they look super stylish but the sound is the real star ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/nothing-ear-3-review 6Y88CWkc3XBJdoZNrGoPFc Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Apple AirPods Max 2 vs the Bose QuietComfort Ultra — and I'm so impressed ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/apple-airpods-max-2-vs-bose-quietcomfort-ultra TW7Auj6vVVGSzSoBRPbzCi Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:37:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max — and there's a clear winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/apple-airpods-max-vs-apple-air-pods-max-2 44Xf7KihRpBkbx2jMBgWXU Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:21:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple AirPods Max 2 review: ‘Everything from its predecessor dialed up to 11’ ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/apple-airpods-max-2-review kTc5HJ7eR2pRn3QWemswVf Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:26:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my AirPods for the $79 CMF Buds 2 Plus — now I'm questioning why I had AirPods to begin with ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-ditched-my-airpods-for-the-usd79-cmf-buds-2-plus-and-now-im-questioning-why-i-had-airpods-to-begin-with TSRpVtFDMvnAii7ZMd5Gg9 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the $549 AirPods Max vs the $199 Nothing Headphone (a) — and I'm actually surprised ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/i-tested-the-usd549-airpods-max-vs-the-usd199-nothing-headphone-a-and-im-actually-surprised zXUmqQxvR5xDGqqmLRusEi Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the CMF Buds 2 Plus — they cost $79 but sound like $200+ rivals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/cmf-buds-2-plus-review FpK64wdGghX2rHok3opPh Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:19:20 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:23:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sennheiser's Momentum 4 Wireless headphones are up to 55% off on Amazon, and I’m seriously tempted to buy them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sennheisers-momentum-4-wireless-headphones-are-up-to-55-percent-off-on-amazon-and-im-seriously-tempted-to-buy-them EcPqWp9PCXvbAgATLwqTpR Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:17:03 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:22:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my $400 headphones for this conferencing headset for a week — and I’m almost convinced that it’s better for music ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/i-ditched-my-usd400-headphones-for-this-conferencing-headset-for-a-week-and-im-almost-convinced-that-its-better-for-music GpRVEaYELVP9QoCXJX8LYM Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the new Nothing Headphone (a) and I’m obsessed with the sci-fi design — but I'd hoped Nothing might’ve improved the sound ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/nothing-headphone-a-review XBfA7C7KXs4BohUMwrvpnB Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ New to open ear and bone conduction headphones? These 4 deals from Shokz are the perfect place to start ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/new-to-open-ear-and-bone-conduction-headphones-these-4-deals-from-shokz-are-the-perfect-place-to-start JEe76EDRETJn23BqRZUpse Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:35:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not Bose or Sony —I tested these sub-$200 headphones a year ago and I still highly recommend them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/not-bose-or-sony-i-tested-these-sub-usd200-headphones-a-year-ago-and-i-still-highly-recommend-them sM7VxbQTueQDvV7REJd7A4 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:54:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget AirPods Pro — Powerbeats Pro 2 Nike Special Edition headphones are a runner’s dream ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/nike-and-beats-are-collaborating-on-a-pair-of-limited-edition-headphones-weve-already-run-150-miles-in-them-and-can-confirm-they-are-the-best-running-headphones-out-there Siju5Y7sYwGN4k28betwca Tue, 17 Mar 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max: What's different? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/airpods-max-2-vs-airpods-max-whats-different mAsiJjcvr8fdg3Ng29R8YE Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:23:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple finally launches AirPods Max 2 — and the ANC improvements could be a game-changer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/apple-finally-launches-airpods-max-2-and-the-anc-improvements-could-be-a-game-changer bynVx6LXEhNGuXA577cph6 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:35:15 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:38:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ These $1,200 headphones are 6 years old but still crush today’s flagships (even Bose) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/bang-and-olufsen-beoplay-h95-review-headphones cR7mapXFGAV93XiGwSV5x Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:59:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my AirPods Pro 2 for JLab's $29 running earbuds for two weeks — and I forgot I was using cheaper buds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-ditched-my-airpods-pro-2-for-jlabs-usd29-running-earbuds-for-two-weeks-and-i-forgot-i-was-using-cheaper-buds EWr3CBgJRTWpTmPqg4ddW5 Sat, 14 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested JLab’s $29 running earbuds for two weeks — they’re so secure I forgot I was wearing them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/jlab-go-sport-plus-review X2gZLwNqXVnP84XAVbvVUG Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:52:05 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘AirPods Ultra' are in the works — everything we know so far ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/airpods-ultra-are-in-the-works-everything-we-know-so-far m4DEYbhj5QdkenJJ8dmLQN Thu, 12 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple solved budget laptops with MacBook Neo — now a touchscreen MacBook Ultra could be next ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/macbooks/apple-solved-budget-laptops-with-macbook-neo-now-a-touchscreen-macbook-ultra-could-be-next AMQepMZd8ADHdyvEEsCL8E Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:06:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Wired headphones are the ultimate retro audio flex — and these ’80s-inspired cans from Gadhouse are the fashion statement of 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/wired-headphones-are-the-ultimate-retro-audio-flex-and-these-80s-inspired-cans-from-gadhouse-are-the-fashion-statement-of-2026 bNRcfPfXfC3scDBQq457bj Sun, 08 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the AirPods 4 ANC vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 — and there's a clear winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-tested-the-airpods-4-anc-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-4-and-theres-a-clear-winner 3gK4UqxmwvjUFgmSHMMXPf Sat, 07 Mar 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sennheiser HD 400U review: Refined German sound for under $100 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sennheiser-hd-400u-review VaiVWNUTYJ8qwJdzc2eVnZ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:00:33 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro — the winner is obvious ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-tested-the-samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-3-pro-the-winner-is-obvious U6QzESofcPvcWDX8abuHzS Fri, 06 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra: here's the winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-tested-the-samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-vs-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-heres-the-winner rSCXUkXYSR5yDvppx4wmJi Thu, 05 Mar 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been trying Soundcore’s Space 2 headphones at MWC 2026, and I don't want to take them off ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/ive-been-trying-soundcores-space-2-headphones-at-mwc-2026-and-i-dont-want-to-take-them-off xwbdQm5chQrxAnPQe7xzyb Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:47:15 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:18:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 review: Better than AirPods 4 ANC in every way that matters ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-review TGRuySQ8RJs26qFM958zWm Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:16:48 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ What sounds better — Android or iOS? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/what-sounds-better-android-or-ios fFZSmAp4NtQgTaHzQsHnGk Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This $650 gadget makes all my music sound great — no matter what device I use ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/this-usd650-gadget-makes-all-my-music-sound-great-no-matter-what-device-i-use rjfN8y3mYvywjBGhkrY2MG Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I finally switched to clip-on earbuds — and I've never felt so motivated during workouts ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/fitness/i-finally-switched-to-clip-on-earbuds-and-ive-never-felt-so-motivated-during-workouts 9nymCE29WKijNyyQYhByQW Sun, 01 Mar 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested a $40 pair of wired earbuds perfect for beginner audiophiles — they sound incredible for the price ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-just-tested-a-usd40-pair-of-wired-earbuds-perfect-for-beginner-audiophiles-they-sound-incredible-for-the-price i3boXitUstvmdQEAxnP7S9 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do Samsung earbuds work on iPhone? I ditched my AirPods Pro 3 for Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro for 7 days — the results surprised me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/do-samsung-earbuds-work-on-iphone-i-ditched-my-airpods-pro-3-for-samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-for-7-days-the-results-surprised-me u6438RbJutheUzADXbs9kj Sat, 28 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ H2O Audio TRI 2 PRO review: Great for the pool but a total belly-flop everywhere else ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/h2o-audio-tri-2-pro-review kcdQ4PJzzkbrjvHWZRkrEP Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:34:42 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony WF-1000XM6 vs Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: Which flagship earbuds are better? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/sony-wf-1000xm6-vs-samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-which-flagship-earbuds-are-better 9MNXd4VMVbTZSXq45uMDPo Fri, 27 Feb 2026 12:30:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 11:37:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Apple EarPods — the Sennheiser CX 80U are the only wired earbuds I'll be buying in 2026 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/sennheiser-cx-80u-wired-earbuds-review EDUrTrcSGJfMA2YnHaf2qX Thu, 26 Feb 2026 13:11:52 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:33 +0000