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EarFun Clip 2 in black on table photographed in front of a blue background

I've been testing this new open-earbud upgrade from EarFun — and they're an instant win for gym goers

By Ashley Thieme published

Recommended

The EarFun Clip 2 open-earbuds offer extreme comfort and a few upgrades from the previous model, but fall short in the bass department.

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the bose quietcomfort ultra earbuds 2nd gen against the blue tom's guide background

These are the best noise canceling earbuds that are actually worth your money right now

By Tammy Rogers last updated

These are the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now, ranked and rated by our audio experts.

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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 in orange in the charging case with the lid open to reveal the earbuds

I test dozens of workout headphones every year and these are my 5 top picks right now

By James Frew last updated

We put the best workout headphones to the test to help you find a set that'll keep you motivated whatever your training style.

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Earbuds from CMF by Nothing / EarFun / Soundcore by Anker / JLab / Final on a grey background

I test earbuds for a living and these are the 12 best cheap earbuds you can buy right now

By Ashley Thieme published

My job is testing the best audio gear and finding out what's worth your money. These are my top 12 picks for affordable earbuds.

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cmf buds 2a in the orange colorway photographed in front of a blue background

I tested Nothing’s $39 earbuds — and I’ll never spend big bucks on a pair of buds again

By Ashley Thieme published

Editor's Choice

For just $39, the CMF Buds 2A provide awesome sound quality and ANC, but for that price, what more could you want?

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Sony WF-1000XM6 earbuds photographed in front of a blue background

Best Apple AirPods alternatives: Top picks available to buy

By Tammy Rogers last updated

The best Apple AirPods alternatives: rival earbud designs tested and ranked for sound quality and features.

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Nothing Ear 3 vs Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Apple AirPods 4

I tested Nothing Ear (3) vs AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3 — here’s what I'd pick

By Nikita Achanta last updated

The Nothing Ear (3) and the AirPods 4 with ANC cost the same, but is it worth spending an extra $50 on the AirPods Pro 3 instead? I tested them to find out.

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Nothing Ear (3) versus Bose QuietComfort

I tested the Nothing Ear (3) vs Bose QuietComfort earbuds — here's the winner

By Nikita Achanta published

The Bose QuietComfort and Nothing Ear (3) cost $179 each, and both mid-range earbuds are fantastic for sound and call quality, but is one better than the other?

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CMF BUds 2 Plus (L), CMF Buds 2, CMF Buds Pro 2 (R)

I tested every pair of budget Nothing earbuds — and my favorite is only $49

By Ashley Thieme published

I've been testing a whole host of budget earbuds, and these are the three offerings from CMF by Nothing that I think are worth your money.

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CMF Buds 2 in Dark Gray photographones on a gray table in front of a blue background

I tested the CMF Buds 2 and I'm shocked — they're less than $50 but sound like $100 rivals

By Ashley Thieme published

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The CMF Buds 2 cost under $50 but sound like they cost double, thanks to Dirac Opteo sound and great noise cancellation.

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