<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Earbuds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/earbuds Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I'm the biggest fan of open-earbuds when I'm hiking, and I've been testing these sub-$200 buds for a week — here's what I think ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/im-the-biggest-fan-of-open-earbuds-when-im-hiking-and-ive-been-testing-these-sub-usd200-buds-for-a-week-heres-what-i-think qk3QCr5HmUk4BBELBpDSNC Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the world's smallest ANC sleep earbuds, the QuietOn 4 — and they're my new secret weapon against noisy neighbors ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/quieton-4-sleep-earbuds-review 7kjiQvj2yaDpPXQmkGVRJX Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:46:08 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:33:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I never thought cheap wired earbuds could sound so good’: here's how the $39 Dunu Titan X change the budget hi-res game ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-never-thought-cheap-wired-earbuds-could-sound-so-good-heres-how-the-usd39-dunu-titan-x-change-the-budget-hi-res-game PUjpGz9YEM46oVVNZpz38U Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget spending $150 on Sennheiser IEMs — I just tested the $39 Dunu Titan X and they’re perfect for audiophiles on a budget ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/dunu-titan-x-iems-review F9Uh2aqYXp4J4fLsYNTnn Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:31:39 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m ditching my over-ear headphones for these Sony earbuds to beat the heat this summer — and they offer Bose-like sound for a lot less ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/im-ditching-my-over-ear-headphones-for-these-sony-in-ear-buds-to-beat-the-heat-this-summer-and-they-offer-bose-like-sound-for-a-lot-less ccC8moiwRhLN5oHa9ShG94 Sat, 23 May 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Soundcore’s newest premium flagship earbuds — and they’re coming for the AirPods Pro 3’s crown ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-review 6NUaXrGHVqaHVC9EPBkye3 Fri, 22 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:33:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't have to buy the most expensive wired earbuds for audiophile sound — here are my top picks under $50, $100 and $150 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/you-dont-have-to-buy-the-most-expensive-wired-earbuds-for-audiophile-sound-here-are-my-top-picks-under-usd50-usd100-and-usd150 f3DXcnNzKDnPdAjVjFv7ZM Sun, 17 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL's new earbuds do one thing I've never seen on AirPods, Sonys, Bose, or Samsung earbuds — every audio brand needs to take note ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/jbls-new-earbuds-do-one-thing-ive-never-seen-on-airpods-sonys-bose-or-samsung-earbuds-every-audio-brand-needs-to-take-note LBXkfmTRX3K8brf2zJXSwE Thu, 14 May 2026 13:46:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ My Pixel Buds Pros are awesome for music, but they're also just as good at protecting my ears at concerts — and they're 37% off right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/my-pixel-buds-pros-are-awesome-for-music-but-theyre-also-just-as-good-at-protecting-my-ears-at-concerts-and-theyre-37-percent-off-right-now DoaVvNqgAZtqGQtDhjwE6o Wed, 13 May 2026 15:49:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ AirPods Pro 3 just got put on notice — JBL launches new premium earbuds that give Apple a run for its money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/airpods-pro-3-just-got-put-on-notice-jbl-launches-new-premium-earbuds-that-give-apple-a-run-for-its-money mdt6xf66FffHkAjGtwsix3 Wed, 13 May 2026 13:35:46 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 07:55:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't need AirPods Pro 3 — these are my 5 favorite earbuds under $100 with ANC, EQs, 40+ hour battery life, and more ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/you-dont-need-airpods-pro-3-these-are-my-5-favorite-earbuds-under-usd100-with-anc-eqs-40-hour-battery-life-and-more BGXyKXA9phUoiA6RY3KNki Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested these AI-powered earbuds that let you record and transcribe meetings and phone calls with the push of a button — here's why I'm impressed (and confused) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/viaim-recdot-review B7HFik8xJYtqjEYBMRZuFc Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 7 earbud deals start from $20, with sound quality that should be way more expensive ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/amazon-is-basically-giving-away-these-usd20-earbuds-but-they-sound-incredible-and-come-with-anc DyyKjvEmhRTbxn8tHL5Nrg Wed, 06 May 2026 11:20:46 +0000 Thu, 07 May 2026 13:45:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched the AirPods to test the newest affordable open-earbuds for working out — and I can't recommend them highly enough ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/ive-ditched-my-apple-airpods-to-test-the-newest-affordable-open-earbuds-for-working-out-and-this-is-the-pair-i-recommend-in-2026 QQd4NufRGfeMq4zEBMdHhN Mon, 04 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested these AI sleep earbuds and they do a lot more than muffle your partner's snoring ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/fitnexa-somnipods-3-review BqSa3osba9ih7KBJTafHJK Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:05:21 +0000 <![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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:35 +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[ I've spent two years testing 300 cameras, earbuds, drones, keyboards and more — here are my favorites from each category ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tech/ive-spent-two-years-testing-300-cameras-earbuds-drones-keyboards-and-more-here-are-my-favorites-from-each-category B5RvXqvGT7MZc3MhJooC5U Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been testing CMF by Nothing's sub-$40 earbuds — here's 3 things I like and 2 things I don't ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/ive-been-testing-cmf-by-nothings-sub-usd40-earbuds-heres-3-things-i-like-and-2-things-i-dont zNkxXqWkDoFbSVA6qDaxbn Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:16:43 +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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your earbuds are damaging your hearing — 3 warning signs you're ignoring ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/your-earbuds-are-damaging-your-hearing-3-warning-signs-youre-ignoring Ly5xik5JXW4TBaeF3bnahj Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +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[ 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 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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:27 +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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:26 +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 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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ Your 'deep clean' is exactly what's ruining your earbuds, says audio professional ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/your-deep-clean-is-exactly-whats-ruining-your-earbuds-says-audio-professional F2hirgJL8xhkCGjnESS4S5 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:24:09 +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[ JLab Go Sport+ review: Unbelievably affordable running earbuds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/jlab-go-sport-plus-review X2gZLwNqXVnP84XAVbvVUG Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:52:05 +0000 Fri, 01 May 2026 14:53:47 +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[ It’s official, EarPods are cool again — here’s what happened when I ditched my $250 AirPods for the $19 wired version ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/its-official-earpods-are-cool-again-heres-what-happened-when-i-ditched-my-usd250-airpods-for-the-usd19-wired-version uHFoNVfcHktT8VE5xXfQXY Wed, 11 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:04:20 +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[ Apple EarPods are suddenly hot again — our experts pick the 6 wired earbuds to buy right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/apple-earpods-are-suddenly-hot-again-our-experts-pick-the-6-wired-earbuds-to-buy-right-now fowPZ4tDe5RWpKTwamjjFU Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:38:24 +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[ 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[ 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[ 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 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro vs Apple AirPods Pro 3: Which flagship earbuds win? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-vs-apple-airpods-pro-3 qX5y54DCFqKZmtRnyP9k9S Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:30:00 +0000 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:55:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 and Buds 4 Pro — here’s how you can preorder them today ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-and-buds-4-pro-heres-how-you-can-preorder-them-today fmAuzdTxGCyDwycfqLjxTn Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:25:26 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:27:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung announces Galaxy Buds 4 and Galaxy Buds 4 Pro — 5 key features you can expect ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/embargo-25th-feb-6pm-gmt-samsung-announces-galaxy-buds-4-and-galaxy-buds-4-pro-5-key-features-you-can-expect Lv8cHfktLzeKB3wnJLYuc8 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:05:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:58:49 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro review: Sleeker design, even better sound ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-review nNApr7zmMUc2wX5EJViSim Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:05:00 +0000 Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:51:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Samsung just accidently let slip when we're going to see the new Galaxy Buds – here's what we know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/samsung-just-accidently-let-slip-when-were-going-to-see-the-new-galaxy-buds-heres-what-we-know SXjmShW5JtGknZdmPdAzHg Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:04:17 +0000 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 11:04:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't buy AirPods, buy EarPods — here's 5 reasons why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/dont-buy-airpods-buy-earpods-heres-5-reasons-why zUYAPNGPvsGqcT5FRNCFYC Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:35:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Sony WF-1000XM6 vs AirPods Pro 3 on my daily commute — and there's a clear winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-tested-anc-on-3-flagship-earbuds-from-apple-and-sony-on-my-daily-commute-and-theres-a-clear-winner VGEsqZyvK3kZJa9RqiwgEJ Thu, 19 Feb 2026 06:45:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 20:19:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using the CMF Buds Pro 2 for three months — they're the best budget earbuds money can buy, and now they're $20 off ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/ive-been-using-the-cmf-buds-pro-2-for-three-months-theyre-the-best-budget-earbuds-money-can-buy-and-now-theyre-usd20-off cLg76eRsnTFKf7S2dSjnSK Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000