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the apple airpods max 2 in blue photographed against a blue tom's guide background, showing the mesh headband, anodized aluminum ear cups, carry case, and controls

AirPods Max 2 are my favorite over-ear headphones — but I hate that I can't create my own EQ

By Erin Bashford published

I love my AirPods Max 2, but I wish I could adjust my EQ.

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the bose quietcomfort ultra, apple airpods max, and sony wh-1000xm6 on a blue tom's guide background

I tested the AirPods Max 2, Sony WH-1000XM6, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra — here's the only pair I’d keep

By Erin Bashford published

I review headphones for a living, so I thought I'd compare the biggest flagships in 2026: the AirPods Max 2, WH-1000XM6, and QuietComfort Ultra.

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the cmf headphone pro / cmf by nothing headphone pro / nothing headphone pro in black photographed against a blue tom's guide background

I just tested Nothing’s new $99 headphones — and I'd buy them over the Bose QuietComfort

By Erin Bashford published

Editor's Choice

The CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro released late last year, and they’re easily my favorite budget headphones to date. They sound supreme, especially with LDAC.

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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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the sony wh-1000xm6 headphones in beige photographed against the blue tom's guide background

I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 — here's the winner

By Erin Bashford published

I tested the new Apple AirPods Max 2 against the Sony WH-1000XM6 to see which premium flagship headphones come out on top.

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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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A pair of Apple AirPods Pro 3

Best AirPods: Top Apple models tested and rated

By Tammy Rogers last updated

We compare the best iOS features and performance to find the right Apple AirPods for you.

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the apple airpods max 2 in blue photographed against a blue tom's guide background, showing the mesh headband, anodized aluminum ear cups, carry case, and controls

AirPods Max 2 are shipping now — here's 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip

By Erin Bashford published

I tested the AirPods Max 2 and loved them, but are they worth it for everyone? Here are 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip.

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Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3

I spent two months testing the best wireless headphones for your commute — these 3 are my final picks

By Tammy Rogers last updated

I tested some of the best wireless headphones around to see how they'd fare during a weeks worth of commutes. Here are my results.

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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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