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The Noble Audio FoKus Artemis on a stone surface, propped up on a plinth, against a blue background
These $899 headphones compensate for hearing loss — I’ve got tinnitus so I put them to the test

By Peter Wolinski Last updated

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The luxury price tag is justified by incredible sound and a clever personal EQ. While not perfect, the Noble Audio FoKus Artemis are still utterly beautiful.

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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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Best wireless earbuds 2026 — tested and rated

By Tammy Rogers Last updated

Looking for the best wireless earbuds from Apple, Bose, Sennheiser, Sony, and more? This is the ultimate guide to all the top-performing models we've tested, ranked and rated by our experts.

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Beats 360
Beats 360 review: Gym-ready design meets surprising noise cancellation

By Kate Kozuch Published

Recommended

Finally, sweat-proof over-ear headphones with ANC

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Sonos Ace Ultra
Sonos Ace Ultra review: Bose has some real noise-canceling competition

By Kate Kozuch Published

Editor's Choice

Noise cancellation to give Bose a run for its money

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Black EarFun Wave Pro X over-ear headphones
The EarFun Wave Pro X improve on their predecessors in nearly every aspect — but they still fall short of the competition

By Nikita Achanta Published

The EarFun Wave Pro X are decent budget headphones. They boast clear vocals and pack 90 hours of battery life, but they have some flaws that I can't look past.

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a side by side vs image of the airpods 4 and airpods 5
I tested the AirPods 5 vs the AirPods 4 ANC — should you upgrade?

By Erin Bashford Published

What are the differences between the AirPods 4 ANC and the brand-new AirPods 5? Are the AirPods 5 worth the upgrade?

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a photo of the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 5
I swapped my AirPods Pro 3 for the AirPods 5 on a 22-mile run: Here are 3 things I liked, and 2 things I missed

By Jane McGuire Published

Here's what happened when I swapped my AirPods Pro 3 for the cheaper AirPods 5.

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The AirPods 5 in the Tom's Guide testing lab.
I tested AirPods 5 vs AirPods Pro 3 — which earbuds should you buy?

By Erin Bashford Published

Are the flagship AirPods Pro 3 worth the extra $100, or should you save your money and get the AirPods 5? I've got the answer.

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The AirPods 5 in the Tom's Guide testing lab.
I tested the AirPods 5 — they're $50 cheaper than the AirPods 4 but 100% better

By Erin Bashford Published

Editor's Choice

The AirPods 5 surprised me. The sound quality and ANC are highly impressive for just $119, and while the battery is disappointing, other areas make up for it.

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