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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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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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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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CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro review: I’d buy these 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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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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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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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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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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